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…
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…
I remember when this video did the rounds about a year ago, but I only remember seeing the shorter version. I’d never seen the longer version until now. I loved it again so much that I just had to post about it here. But let…
The gaming world has witnessed a massive transformation in the last few decades. From the 1980s arcade gaming and old console era, we now have ultra-high resolution and interactive video games. Technology in the gaming sector has extended beyond upgraded hardware to other modern gaming…
As more advanced technology makes video games more complex and realistic than never before, it’s fascinating that the previously niche market of retro gamers continues to grow in popularity. This love for old school games is so prevalent that Nintendo recently re-released one of its…
Slot games have been around for a while, around 100 years as of now, and in that time, there has been a theme based on just about every property under the sun. Just check out some of the titles available at a site like Paddy…
Remember the days before the internet? When most people thought you were strange if you were into collecting old retro gear? Yeah, us too. Nobody really knew how big the market for retro was back then. Not many people appreciated the value of keeping old…
The rise of technology is playing an important role in our lives these days. It seems that no one can function without computers, smartphones, or tablets. From today’s point of view, it is unimaginable how everyone managed to survive and any work was completed 20…
Perhaps not actually ‘sexy’, but there was a time when modems were pretty goddam exciting. I had seen WarGames and fallen in love with the idea of computers talking to each other. David Lightman had that modem where you actually put the phone handset into…
Gaming is a multi-billion industry today, with millions of gamers logging in and going online to play their favorite games from the comfort of their homes. Yet, it all started with a humble quarter of a dollar, or ten pence, in many arcade halls spread…