Monthly archive for October2020

Top Ten Halloween Songs

Top Ten Halloween Songs

It’s Halloween week, so let’s do a quick Top Ten of my favourite Halloween songs! Let me know if you know of other good songs to play around Halloween, as I’m looking to expand my playlist, but these are the top ones that I have…

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The Golden Age of Arcades and the Evolution of Gaming

The Golden Age of Arcades and the Evolution of Gaming

Long before we could kill zombies, build cities, and defend the Nexus (League of Legends) from the comfort of our sofa on a console or mobile, we would venture out to amusement arcades. Standing effortlessly for hours, depositing coin after coin, hunched over, and committed…

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Atari Hotels Look Set to Celebrate the Past, Present and Future of Gaming

Atari Hotels Look Set to Celebrate the Past, Present and Future of Gaming

When it comes to discussing some of the key names involved in the incredible history of video gaming, Atari simply has to get a mention somewhere along the line. The company is regarded by many as a true icon of the industry and now the…

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Tips for recreating 1980s makeup

Tips for recreating 1980s makeup

Makeup is an evergreen fashion phenomenon that has done an excellent job in evolving whilst moving with the trends. While 1980s fashion had a lot to do with jewelry, clothing and hairstyles, you cannot ignore the presence of makeup in the 80s; it showed up…

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All You Need to Know About D&D World Building

All You Need to Know About D&D World Building

Who wouldn’t want to have their own fantasy world where they can go to (escape) when the real one seems a bit too rough? It’s even better if you can do it with your friends, so then together you can imagine different things, situations, and…

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Retro arcade and gaming machines I would most like to own

Retro arcade and gaming machines I would most like to own

Whenever I’m bored or waiting in a queue or something, one of the daydream places that I often go to is to design my blue sky gaming room. The sort of gaming room I would have if I won the lottery and could get whatever…

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Looking Back on 4 Decades of Video Gaming

Looking Back on 4 Decades of Video Gaming

Video games are as much a part of retro culture as they are a modern, 21st-century phenomenon. Gaming has transformed into a multi-billion dollar global industry, in which all manner of career paths are possible from VR designer to professional video gamer. And that’s to…

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Learning to skateboard in my 40s – Part 2 – YouTube Channels

Learning to skateboard in my 40s – Part 2 – YouTube Channels

Time for an update on my skateboarding progress after my first post about Learning to skateboard in my 40s a few weeks ago. It’s been 8 weeks now since myself and my two kids started skateboarding. We’ve had several lessons now, and I’ll be writing…

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How my smartphone makes my retro life easier

How my smartphone makes my retro life easier

Smartphones really are pretty amazing when you think about it. We’ve become totally used to them (maybe even reliant on them) even though the first proper smartphone was only around 12 years ago. Love it or hate it, they have become part of the fabric…

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