After seeing Rocketman and writing a blog post about my Top Ten Elton John songs, I went on a bit of a musical nostalgia trip and came across a few classics that fall into a genre I don’t often think about. That genre is the…
Na-na-na-na-na-na-na, that iconic theme song is enough to get any fan of classic TV switched on – while it wasn’t the first appearance of the Caped Crusader on the small screen, it’s hard to argue that there was any appearance more iconic than Adam West…
I saw Rocketman in the cinema this week. Wow. Very impressed. The movie is in itself a work of art, and it is a fantastic showcase for Elton John’s talent. I thought Taron Egerton was incredible. I’d happily watch the movie again right away. It…
eSports, or competitive video gaming, is an alien concept to many. Most assume that gaming exists only in childhood bedrooms, but that is not the case. Now, gaming is a career for many and a well-paying one at that. It’s been a long journey. Competitive…
We’ve had some fun 80s-inspired adverts lately. The MoneySupermarket.com ones involving He-Man and Skeletor, were… interesting. The Walmart movie car ones were great. But this latest effort from Renault Brazil is superb. The Dungeons & Dragons cartoon from the 80s was awesome, and it was…
In the run up to the launch of the extremely exciting ZX Spectrum Next, as well as reviewing old issues of Your Spectrum and Your Sinclair, I thought I’d take a look back at some of the games that made me fall in love with…
It is a scientific fact that humans like to feel scared. In fact, the feelings we experience when we feel fear can be likened to feelings of arousal. From riding rollercoasters, to participating in extreme sports, to watching horror movies, there are many ways thrill seekers can…
For the last 7 years or so, I have listened to the Nerd Lunch podcast every single week. It, and its now semi-defunct sister podcast, The Atomic Geeks, have always been my favourite podcasts. And I listen to a lot of podcasts, so it shows…