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California Extreme pinball and arcade expo
A little video to memorialize our trip to California Extreme!
Last weekend, I brought my trusty digital camera to the California Extreme classic arcade and pinball convention in San Jose, CA.
Set to the music of the New Pornographers, this shaky-hand footage is from Saturday, July 19, 2008, at Parkside Hall. Marvel at the throngs of arcade enthusiasts! Balk at Revenge from Mars and Cactus Canyon! Be astounded by Top Skater and Lucky Hand! And witness much, much more!
For an incomplete list of exhibited games, visit caextreme.org/games A little video to memorialize our trip to California Extreme! ... more -
California Extreme Arcade and Pinball Show July 19-20 2008
Well into the Spring and Summer Geek Events Season in the Bay Area, San Jose this weekend hosts "California Extreme" - "the 'Classic Arcade Games Show'.", "an annual celebration of coin operated pinball machines, video games and other novelties you once found in game arcades. All games on display are set for free play, so leave your quarters in the ash tray in your car. You won't need 'em."
Seriously, this is a ton of fun - and if the games aren't enough, perhaps you're interested in some pinball pointers, or are interested in Donkey Kong II, or some classic arcade trivia - Saturday features a full speaker lineup. Well into the Spring and Summer Geek Events Season in the Bay Area, San Jose this weekend hosts "California Extreme" - ... more -
Need a NES fix? Play Nintendo from your browser
The top 100 8-bit games for your nostalgic gaming pleasure. Apparently the site doesn't host any ROMs. It does refer you to the Wii Virtual console though if you want to BUY games. The top 100 8-bit games for your nostalgic gaming pleasure. Apparently the site doesn't host any ROMs. It does refer you to the W... more
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BBtv: Fear and Loathing in Hyrule (Hunter S. Thompson vs. Zelda)
The words of Hunter S. Thompson as filtered through 8-bit video games -- take the trip, enjoy the ride.
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Incredible home arcade
Peter Hirschberg is a simple man who has made a hobby out of restoring old arcade games. Hirschberg recently completed building his own personal arcade, dubbed "Luna City Arcade," filled with 65 restored arcade classics. This man has done what I've always wanted to do, and I bow before him. Peter Hirschberg is a simple man who has made a hobby out of restoring old arcade games. Hirschberg recently completed building his ow... more
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Drumming to Super Mario 2
Super Mario 2 has a great soundtrack. In this awesome rendition, though, Andrea Vadrucci proves that everything sounds better with percussion. We're also impressed by his drum set itself --- that thing is at least fifteen pieces.
The Italian drummer just plays his beats on top of the 8-bit Mario songs, but we love it. Vadrucci is clearly very talented. If there's anything we've learned from games like Rock Band, it's that drumming isn't as easy as it looks. Super Mario 2 has a great soundtrack. In this awesome rendition, though, Andrea Vadrucci proves that everything sounds better with per... more -
Now You're Painting With Power
Well, not really painting, but DC-based artist Chris Lange has decided to put these awesome Nintendo collages up on the auction block. The collages were made from old issues of Nintendo Power, and feature iconic characters from Nintendo's roster. Well, not really painting, but DC-based artist Chris Lange has decided to put these awesome Nintendo collages up on the auction block.... more
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Oregon Trail for Hipsters
Sure, we all remember playing Oregon Trail as kids. But as an adult, I realized it was missing something. Thanks to the developers of "Thule Trail," Oregon Trail has received an update. Now instead of trekking across the country in a covered wagon, you and 5 of your friends are making the trip across the country in a hybrid sedan in search of a music festival. Truck-stop hookers, dice games, and whiny hitch-hikers included! Sure, we all remember playing Oregon Trail as kids. But as an adult, I realized it was missing something. Thanks to the developers o... more
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The Best Christmas Tree EVER!
Nothing says Happy Holidays like a giant tree that plays Pac Man. Thanks Madrid, you just made my holiday a little bit brighter.
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Giant Atari Contoller
Check this big bad boy out from a boingboing.tv segment...
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Wii Got Your Wedding Gift
Has gaming turned a corner and gone from relationship breaker to match maker? Fire up those web cams, limber up those typing fingers, and tell us how gaming has changed your lovelife and friendships. You might see yourself in our upcoming story on Current TV. Has gaming turned a corner and gone from relationship breaker to match maker? Fire up those web cams, limber up those typing fingers,... more
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world's largest arcade machine
"We've never really watched much of Attack of the Show, but we hear it's hosted by some nerdy types that are somehow better looking than us -- which simply can't be correct. All that aside, those (debatably) sexy nerds have taken it upon themselves to build the world's largest arcade machine, and even invited over the Guinness Book of World Records folks to check it out on tonight's show. The arcade machine stands more than 13-feet tall, sports a 70-inch or so screen, and probably runs Doom. The show airs tonight at 7PM on G4, where hopefully they'll unveil the specs behind this bad boy." "We've never really watched much of Attack of the Show, but we hear it's hosted by some nerdy types that are somehow be... more
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Carmen Sandiego Found!
..at a train station in Seattle!
It was that game, along with Oregon Trail that kept me going through middle school.
What else am I missing? ..at a train station in Seattle! It was that game, along with Oregon Trail that kept me going through middle school. ... more -
Happy 30th Birthday Atari 2600!
See that Wii or Xbox sitting under your TV? The PSP or DS tucked away in your messenger bag? That copy of Pac-man on your cellphone which cost five bucks and expires next month? Each of them owe a debt of gratitude to the granddaddy of all videogame consoles, the Atari 2600, which ushered in an era of unprecedented television usage, and which turns 30 years old this month. I still have mine and play it quite often. To me, nothing is more relaxing after a long day than a rousing game of Yar's Revenge or Spider Fighter. Anyone else out there get a warm feeling in their tummies when they think about the Atari 2600? See that Wii or Xbox sitting under your TV? The PSP or DS tucked away in your messenger bag? That copy of Pac-man on your cellphone wh... more
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