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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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Commodore 64 Dreams are Made of This

8th May 20258th May 2025 Sasha McAuliffe

An overview of the best plug-and-play Commodore 64 experience available today! Continue reading Commodore 64 Dreams are Made of This

Console Tech, NintendoLeave a comment

The Nintendo Connection: Unraveling the Unreleased Famicom Adapter

26th Apr 202527th Apr 2025 Sasha McAuliffe

Peeling back some tantalising details on the the Super Famicom Duo that never was. Continue reading The Nintendo Connection: Unraveling the Unreleased Famicom Adapter

Computing, RPGsLeave a comment

Get a Clue! Appreciation and Critique of Computer Cluebooks of the Past

2nd Mar 20253rd Mar 2025 Sasha McAuliffe

Praise and critique is heaped on the not-so-microtransactions of their day. Continue reading Get a Clue! Appreciation and Critique of Computer Cluebooks of the Past

Amiga, ComputingLeave a comment

Pac-Man with a Gun – Amiga PD Arcade Anarchy

10th Feb 202520th Jan 2026 Sasha McAuliffe

Wobbly Legs, Blobs from Space, Pac-Man plus Firearm; all these I played instead of the real deal. Continue reading Pac-Man with a Gun – Amiga PD Arcade Anarchy

Computing, DOS2 Comments

Adventure Log #2: Darklands (1992)

30th Jan 202531st Jan 2025 Sasha McAuliffe

Join me as I go adventuring in Darklands’ vision of a dark fantasy 15th Century Europe. Continue reading Adventure Log #2: Darklands (1992)

C64, Computing1 Comment

Keeping Up with Commodore in the USA, Part One: Setting the Scene.

20th Jan 202527th Jan 2025 Sasha McAuliffe

Part one of a deep dive into the Commodore 64 on the other side of the Atlantic. Continue reading Keeping Up with Commodore in the USA, Part One: Setting the Scene.

Amiga, Computing, RPGs, UncategorizedLeave a comment

Adventure Log #1: HeroQuest II: Legacy of Sorasil

13th Jan 202513th Jan 2025 Sasha McAuliffe

I embark on an adventure in a forgotten sequel to a not-so-forgotten board game license. Continue reading Adventure Log #1: HeroQuest II: Legacy of Sorasil

Console Tech, Dreamcast, Sega1 Comment

Reem-chan and Okawa’s Dream: The Y2K Dreamcast Online Future Personified

4th Jan 202522nd Dec 2025 Sasha McAuliffe

I fell down a rabbit hole that led to one of the cutest video game mascots ever created. Continue reading Reem-chan and Okawa’s Dream: The Y2K Dreamcast Online Future Personified

Computing, PC-98, RPGs5 Comments

Slayers: The Game That Made Kyouka’s Brother Cry.

29th Dec 20244th Jun 2026 Sasha McAuliffe

Our adventures with PC-98 Slayers took an unexpected turn. Continue reading Slayers: The Game That Made Kyouka’s Brother Cry.

ArcadeLeave a comment

Treachery on the Battle Field – Tank Force!

1st Nov 2024 Sasha McAuliffe

On the surface, a fun little arcade blast ’em up. But below it? A hidden gem of multiplayer competition. Continue reading Treachery on the Battle Field – Tank Force!

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