Drumming is a skill that takes years to perfect. But with the right tools, you can shorten the learning curve and hone your skills faster. Obviously one approach is to listen to your favourite music and attempt to mimic it, but another interesting approach is…
As well as looking at retro we sometimes look at the development of technology over the years. We have come a long way in the last ten years, and while this has brought with it a great number of new possibilities, it has also raised…
Of all the consoles that reigned during the 1980s and 1990s, very few would disagree that Nintendo’s Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) is one of the greatest consoles of all time. In addition to being one of the first platforms to launch ‘proper’ video games, including a…
Handheld gaming devices have always been a big part of video game history. The handheld console has been home to some of the greatest games ever. As technology has progressed, so have these consoles. These days, we are seeing some of the best handheld devices…
Horses have been our most loyal companions for thousands of years. They’ve left a trace in many cultures, lifestyles and industries, and video gaming is no exception. Since the first games were developed for various consoles, game developers included horses just to make them more…
After reading and reviewing Casino Royale, and Live and Let Die, and after about a year’s hiatus due to ‘real life stuff’ getting in the way, I continue my James Bond Challenge with Moonraker, the third Bond novel written by Ian Fleming, in 1955. As ever, my book…
Michael JordanThe 1990s were a golden era for the professional basketball landscape, and it was largely thanks to Michael Jordan’s rise to greatness. Jordan and the Chicago Bulls dominated the American sports world that decade, winning an incredible six NBA championships over an eight-year span…