Retro Gaming 🎮

I’m not sure if this is a phenomena that’s particular to San Francisco or if it is widespread.  I’ve read many a list of hipster culture (PBR, tight jeans, huge plastic sun glasses, etc etc..), but I’ve never read anything that detailed the role of retro gaming. In the picture you can see one of my friends playing pac man.  He took me to this bar, full of hipsters, table …

For those of you guys who have not seen the real life Mario Kart here it is. Hilarious. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MytfhzcSF-Y[/youtube] Check out his entire video collection here.

It’s oldschool! It’s back in 3d form! Withall these advancements in 3d games we always come back to good ‘ol 2d (and by 2d I mean on a 2d plane) game play. It’s  interesting to see the new innovations that developers bring to 2d games, platform games, and fighting games. Maybe there is some space for us retro fans in this generation of gaming after all. What do you all …

I must say I am impressed with this mans skills. He defeated Bowser and beat Mario 64 in 15:35. It took me weeks to beat this game, this guy, under sixteen minutes. We salute you, MR. Super Mario 64 Beater guy. [youtube]82TSWzOsPYc[/youtube]

I recently found this comic and really enjoyed the art.  I was surprised how well some of the later images were illustrated.  The story is a little odd, and the writing needs a bit of work, but the art is top notch! Some nsfw illustrations, but overall it’s fine.  For those of you not used to reading manga, remember you read from right to left then move down. I remember …

Remember the days when you and your friends would talk about rumors and claim to be able to do things in games that seemed impossible? I particularly remember the blood code for Mortal Kombat1, in Mega Man 3 if 2nd player held specific buttons you could fall in gaps and not die (and jump super high), street fighter II gamepro april fools, and more.  This new series at gametrailers investigates …

Pretty cool idea. A group of guys play through 25 years of Mario games in the name of sick children, for charity! QUOTE: “Mario Marathon is an annual fan run fundraiser for Child’s Play Charity. Child’s Play provides toys, games and books to patients of children’s hospitals worldwide. The multi day internet event, broadcast live online, attracts an audience from around the world to watch as the team plays through …

There are quite a few games out there that were awesome growing up that you have not played in years I am sure. There are thousands of classics, and many have slipped your mind. Here are some titles that you have forgot about. 5. Kid Icarus for the NES. (Nintendo Entertainment System) Everyone has fond memories of timing a jump wrong and falling to your death, Fudge, it was tough …