The Ups and Downs Of Rollercoaster History
It’s National Rollercoaster Day. The history of the rollercoaster is even longer than the tracks they use to get around.
Dear Ralph Baer, Thanks, Signed, All The Video Gamers
Ralph Baer invented home video games from his workshop in Manchester, New Hampshire - and now the city is honoring this gaming pioneer with a "Baer Square," complete with a statue, in a city park.
US Presidents in Video Games: The Top Five Moments
Never has a bond been more unbreakable than the one between video games and presidents. President Ronnie in Bad Dudes (as shown above). President Solidus Snake in Metal Gear Solid [...]
Mushroom Death Suit Flouts Decades of Super Mario-Based Science
Flesh-eating bacteria are going to feel really threatened by this.
Bob Saget as King Koopa? Sounds About Right
But where does that leave Dave Coulier?
“What are you, some freaking Pokemon priest?”
Happy ending! I get to reuse the picture of a Pokemon dressed as a priest I made three years ago.
Life: Poor Graphics, Bad Gameplay and a Weak Ending
"The other way to succeed is to have a safe fall on your head. But that only works if you're one of the Three Stooges."
Blowing Up Aliens: Less Fun Than Chasing Virtual Tom Arnold?
So if progress is to be believed, blowing up asteroids or getting a frog across a busy stretch of road is a poorer, less mature video gaming experience than chasing a virtual Tom Arnold around the Playboy Mansion.
That Guy Looks Awfully White For Mookie Wilson
I can't believe I missed this! Somebody uses RBI Baseball to recreate the end of Game 6 of the 1986 World Series.
I drink to prepare for a fight. Tonight I am very prepared!
Speed run videos are useful for us to relive our favorite games without having to dig out the old systems and actually play. (Honestly, what chance are you, thirtysomething, going to have these days when Bald Bull starts his charge?)