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I obviously quite like nostalgia. I run an 80s nostalgia website after all. I love when I get that warm, fuzzy feeling of nostalgia whenever something triggers a memory from my childhood. They say music and smells are the biggest triggers of memory. I will…

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Las Vegas for many people is a place that isn’t just about gambling but it also an intriguing mix of retro old school culture and modern day entertainment. From the days of the rat pack, to modern day gaming and huge shows and events. The…

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I’ve always been intrigued by ham radios over the years. I’ve never used one and never know anyone who had one, but I’ve always enjoyed seeing them in movies and TV shows for years. Notable appearances that I can remember include seeing ham radios in…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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