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Horrible Food And Video Games Used To Date Back To The ’80s
Video game historian Patrick Scott Patterson writes, “Anyone who claims video games cause child obesity might had more of a case in the 1980s.” Here’s more than eight glorious minutes’ worth of commercials that explain why we were fat in the 1980s.
Chiptunes Artist Dr. Octoroc Doubles Down On 80s Nostalgia
The man behind chippy video game crossover greats like the Jersey Shore RPG, Dr. Horrible’s Sing-along Game and the best console war fight ever is assaulting your nostalgia with a new project, chiptunes remakes of 80s themes and jingles.
The Beautiful Sounds Of Arcades Now On Your iPod
Arcades hold a very special place in my heart.
’80s Icon Corey Haim Dead At 38
The star of classic films such as Silver Bullet, Lucas and The Lost Boys, as well as Digital Pictures’ Double Switch for the PC, Sega CD and Saturn, actor Corey Haim died today at the age of 38.
My Trash-80 Powered Gaming Roots
GTA, On The Nintendo Entertainment System
What if Grand Theft Auto had been released in the 80s? Well, aside from being the best game ever (When you play Grand Theft Auto, it’s like you’re really in the game!), it would have featured an awesome commercial. A kid would have been sitting in his room on the brink of dying from boredom. But just in the nick of time, a leather-clad “biker type person” would pound down the door, do a few shots of tequila and discover where a friendly night of Nintendo could lead once the lights went out. Hit the link for a glimpse of history we missed only by a decade and some puberty. Grand Theft Auto for the NES [College Humor]Thanks Andy!
