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Buried video treasures, ancient gaming lore, cool artifacts of a cathode ray past – come with me on an expedition through AV and video gaming history!

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Author: Sasha McAuliffe

Hello! Sasha here, freelance writer, digital and physical media archaeologist, and fanzine editor. I'm passionate about exploring video game history, gaming pop culture, and old physical media and I hope you join me on my expeditions here!
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Adventure Log #8: Fallout Demo (1997, Windows 95)

14th May 202614th May 2026 Sasha McAuliffe

A slice of Fallout relatively unique from the game? Let’s dive in! Continue reading Adventure Log #8: Fallout Demo (1997, Windows 95)

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This Way to the Internet: MSN’s Desire to Gentrify the Web in 1996

30th Apr 202630th Apr 2026 Sasha McAuliffe

Let’s scramble over the wall into one of the walled gardens of the 90s web. Continue reading This Way to the Internet: MSN’s Desire to Gentrify the Web in 1996

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Pages from the Past #4: Adventures in Akihabara (Animerica, July 2001)

10th Apr 202610th Apr 2026 Sasha McAuliffe

A trip to Akihabara in 2001 from the pages of Animerica. Continue reading Pages from the Past #4: Adventures in Akihabara (Animerica, July 2001)

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At First Blush: Tuned Heart (1996, PC-98)

2nd Feb 202610th Apr 2026 Sasha McAuliffe

Riding a PC-98 highway to the crime zone of the future. Continue reading At First Blush: Tuned Heart (1996, PC-98)

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Adventure Log #7: Lands of Lore: The Throne of Chaos (DOS)

14th Dec 202514th May 2026 Sasha McAuliffe

Adventure, action, and flying fur: Kieran the Huline embarks on a quest in Westwood’s Lands of Lore. Continue reading Adventure Log #7: Lands of Lore: The Throne of Chaos (DOS)

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Sadly Squandered Potential: Inherit The Earth: Quest for the Orb

1st Dec 202530th Apr 2026 Sasha McAuliffe

Such potential, sadly squandered in favour of mazes, mazes, and yet more mazes. Continue reading Sadly Squandered Potential: Inherit The Earth: Quest for the Orb

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Demolishing the Future: Demolition Man (3DO)

15th Oct 202515th Oct 2025 Sasha McAuliffe

Mellow Greetings, Dear Reader. I do hope that joy-joy feelings infuse you as I shine a spotlight on a 3DO movie licence game. Be well! Continue reading Demolishing the Future: Demolition Man (3DO)

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Racing ‘n’ Rumbling: Bishin Dentsetsu Zoku (Zoku: The Legend of Bishin)

16th Sep 20252nd Jan 2026 Sasha McAuliffe

Racing, brawling, and tournament fighting all in one game? Surely a recipe for disaster… or is it? Continue reading Racing ‘n’ Rumbling: Bishin Dentsetsu Zoku (Zoku: The Legend of Bishin)

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Realistic Space Flight on the NES: Space Shuttle Project (1991)

1st Sep 20251st Sep 2025 Sasha McAuliffe

All aboard for an edutainment space adventure on NES. Continue reading Realistic Space Flight on the NES: Space Shuttle Project (1991)

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Adventure Log #6: Starflight

12th Aug 202513th Aug 2025 Sasha McAuliffe

Let’s embark on a grand space adventure in 16 Sega bits. Continue reading Adventure Log #6: Starflight

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