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<strong>How to introduce your children to retro</strong>

How to introduce your children to retro

When I first had children, I wondered what sort of things they would like growing up. What would spark their imagination and get their passion ignited. I started thinking back to my own childhood in the 80s and all the things I enjoyed. Saturday morning…

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5 different styles of games you can play online

5 different styles of games you can play online

From classic real-time strategy games and console gaming, to action-adventure genres and multiplayer battles – there are countless online games for players of all skill levels. This article will provide an overview of five distinct genres of online games that can be enjoyed remotely. Types…

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Quintessential Gaming Experiences for a 90s Kid

Quintessential Gaming Experiences for a 90s Kid

While the 1980s are often hailed as when video gaming exploded into the mainstream, it could be argued that it was the rise of consoles and handheld devices in the 1990s that truly gave the industry its footing. With the Nintendo 64, Game Boy and…

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The Spy Who Loved Me by Ian Fleming

The Spy Who Loved Me by Ian Fleming

My James Bond Challenge continues with The Spy Who Loved Me, the tenth Bond book written by Ian Fleming, published in 1962. As ever, my book review style is just a brain dump of my thoughts and comments whilst going through the book. Fleming is obviously experimenting…

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<strong>Was the Music of the 80s the Happiest in History?</strong>

Was the Music of the 80s the Happiest in History?

Music has become sadder over the years, as found by researchers at Lawrence Technological University. The team of academics analyzed the sentiment of pop music lyrics from the ’50s to 2016, finding that there has been an increased expression of anger and sadness (and a decreased…

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Why Do People Collect Sports Memorabilia?

Why Do People Collect Sports Memorabilia?

There are a lot of people in this world that would describe themselves as collectors in some way, shape or form. And one area that many specialise in is sports memorabilia. Sports is of enormous interest and a passion, and some solidify that by collecting…

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Thunderball by Ian Fleming

Thunderball by Ian Fleming

My James Bond Challenge continues with Thunderball, the ninth Bond book written by Ian Fleming, published in 1961. I was very interested to read this one as Thunderball is one of my least favourite Bond movies and I have only seen it a couple of times. I…

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From 32 Bit to Live Stream: The Technological Evolution of Video Games

From 32 Bit to Live Stream: The Technological Evolution of Video Games

When people think about the 1970s and 1980s, a lot of what people know revolves around music and fashion. Of course, it is hard to blame them: legends like Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Madonna dominated these decades, as well as style icons such as Stevie Nicks,…

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For Your Eyes Only by Ian Fleming

For Your Eyes Only by Ian Fleming

My James Bond Challenge continues with For Your Eyes Only, the eighth Bond novel written by Ian Fleming, published in 1960. Fleming is basically keeping up his rate of writing a novel each year. Although this one is different. It isn’t a full novel. It’s a collection of…

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Goldfinger by Ian Fleming

Goldfinger by Ian Fleming

My James Bond Challenge continues with Goldfinger, the seventh Bond novel written by Ian Fleming, published in 1959.  I have to say I am thoroughly enjoying all these novels. Fleming is really impressing me as a writer, in terms of his actual descriptions. It’s interesting that he…

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