This article shows and tells about a new "all you can play" video game arcade in Pasadena, CA - how's come we don't have one where I live? =) Pay by the hour, pay for a whole day - and play as much as you want?

When I was 16 and had only a few dollars in my pocket, this would have been practically a dream come true!

A retro gamer's heaven.

Love it.  =)
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Sonic the Hedgehog, Tetris and Asteroid Games for Your iPhone or iPad


Being an iPhone owner as well as an avid fan of nostalgic 80's and 90's video games, here nearing the end of 2015 and moving into 2016 but I thought I would give it a shot and see which of my favorite games are now available for the iPhone and iPad - and it turns out the very best of the best are there (with a few exceptions).

One thing was a disappointment for me - no Nintendo games (as of yet).  BUT - for those arcade-machine tenders of the past and Sega lovers, there are several famous favorite retro games to choose from...

4 Highly Rated and Low Cost Sonic the Hedgehog Games:


Original Sonic the Hedgehog Game

Of course there are other Sonic games, but this one brings back the most memories for me - and in my humble opinion, remains the best of 'em all.

The heroic hedgehog races to save the world as they know it - or at least the bunnies.  Race hard and fast, collect as many rings as you can, spin, bounce, leap - you know the drill.

The cost of this game is $4.99 on iTunes.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Game

Sonic became so popular from the first round, and I am soooo glad they released a second game - this time he is joined by his buddy "Tails" who helps him along his travels to undo the evil of Dr. Eggman.

One thing I love about this game on the iPhone - something that you could not do before is to "be" Knuckles in the game in addition to the other players.

This Sonic game - like the first - is getting amazing ratings for its graphics and "funnability."  =)

This follow-up of the original game is priced at $2.99 from iTunes.

Sonic CD Game

OK, I must admit that I never got to this one.  I think my young adulthood started overlapping into my "I'm too busy to play games" stage.

But - I wish at this point that I could go back in time and pick it up for my Sega - it has a wonderful theme, and I have every intention of getting it for my iPhone and iPad as well.

The theme - time stones are lying beneath a beautiful countryside - covering the world in a hardened, cold metal environment.  And another oddity - there are many times taking place all at the same time in this mysterious world.  Let's not forget Dr. Eggman - he is working his usual evil deeds to try to get to the time stones and be the "time god" over all.

This game is getting the most raves I have seen so far on iTunes - and has a cost of $2.99 to buy and download.

Sonic Dash Game

Unlike "CD," I have had the pleasure of playing this one.  The game is not one specifically against the evil Dr. Eggman - but fun nonetheless.

So many ways that Sonic can race!  Your job is to get him to go as fast as you can, over and under obstacles and always figuring out interesting challenges to keep him moving along and winning.

A nice diversion from the usual "Sonic thing."  =)

The cost of this game is... free!  About as low-cost as you can get, and it can be found at the iTunes store.




2 More Highly Rated Arcade Games for the iPhone and iPad


Oh the memories - going to the arcade and becoming mesmerized and more and more addicted to the games.  2 especially come to mind, and there were more people waiting in lines for them than any others...

Space Invaders for the iPhone and iPad

Yep, sitting at the table-game with my neck and head cocked downward - staying that way for quite some time.

One of the simplest concepts in games, you shoot at the alien ships who are moving closer and closer to you - and you gotta get 'em all before they move all the way down the screen and destroy you for your lame shooting skills (that happened to me a lot - haha!).

The cost of this game is $4.99 on iTunes.




Tetris Game for iPhone and iPad

Talk about addictive!  I spent hours and hours on this game on the computer - and got pretty gosh darned good at it too!

My trick - getting better and better at spotting matching shapes with the falling pieces and the "floor" at the bottom.  I guess that would be the "trick" for most people though, eh?

This version of Tetris holds all the best from the classic - but with improved graphics, colors and some other "new and improved" twists.

The cost of this game on iTunes is a whopping .99 cents.





Well, those are my absolute favorites - and I look forward to spending some of my break time and "me time" at home playing each and every one of them.
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Image:  Retro Gaming @ Gamestop

Which online store is now selling retro games and equipment?


Yes, retro games are most definitely making a comeback - proof positive:  it seems that one of the most popular gaming stores has been paying attention to this rather interesting trend.

My son's favorite gaming store - Gamestop is now selling retro games and equipment!

So - if you long for those days when you could use your Nintendo machine (or Super Nintendo, or Sega Genesis, or Nintendo 64, or Playstation), long for those days no more cuz they're back.  =)

(I found this out from this article on ArcadeSushi.com.)

Myself?  I think I will lap up a new Sega Genesis system and play again with my ole' pal Sonic.  Absolute bliss and probably many-a-wasted afternoon to come...

I am sooooo looking forward to it!
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LEGO Scooby Doo Mystery Machine Set
In 2015, Scooby Doo has most definitely made a "retro comeback" - with LEGO sets that is.

In fact, the "Mystery Machine" set from LEGO is one of the hottest tickets around in toys for the Christmas holidays of 2015. (I think kids are loving this set - but I have my suspicions that us grown-ups who used to watch Scooby every Saturday morning when they were kids - well, I think there might be some popularity there as well.)

A bit more than 301 pieces translate into a very cool set - the Mystery Machine van opens up to reveal mystery-solving gadgets and tools. A spooky tree is close at hand that might just get in the way. Fun stuff for Scooby Doo fans this year!
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What the Fungus Mario Mushroom T Shirt
For those "Mario" fans out there - my all-time favorite game - here is a T-Shirt that you might get a kick out of.

("WTF?" here is cleaner language than you might think - the "F" actually stands for "Fungus.")

At any rate, it's a pretty funny shirt, and for me it drums up images of mushrooms getting stepped on, bounced, floating, etc. It also makes me wonder, "Why is the mushroom asking "WTF?" All kinds of reasons come to mind.

This is a funny gift for a retro-gamer like myself. Which brings me to this - not a hint or anything - for those of you reading this who are planning to buy me a gift this year, this might be kinda fun. =)

Just sayin'.
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Retro-Bit Super RetroTRIO PC Gaming System for Nintendo Retro Gamers
For those (of us) who love the memory of playing "retro" video games - here is a great system you can buy!

Are you someone who has stowed away your old Sega Genesis games in the garage hoping that one day you could use them again? Me too!

I was so happy to see this system released - it is "plug and play" on any PC or Mac computer, and can be used with either Sega Genesis games, or Nintendo NES / Nintendo Super NES. Hooray! If you're looking for absolutely the perfect gift for a retro gaming fan, this might just be it. =)
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While doing a bit more "retro" perusing on the internet today, I ran into an article that goes into quite a bit of detail on the "Smarties" candies.

Yep, I remember them as a kid.

It's not one of those things that you think much about - and of course you still see them going strong on store shelves today.  They're fun, yummy - and there is no other candy QUITE like them.

At any rate - if you are interested, there are some fun facts to find out about this "retro" candy (although maybe I have a funny definition of "retro" since I think of it as describing something that has sort of disappeared from the "current norm") - including the fact that they have been around since the 1940's, the company is run by 3 gals - plus some more fun stuff.

You can check it out here.
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Great Northern Popcorn Red Matinee Movie Theater Style 8 oz. Ounce Antique Popcorn Machine
OK, I love this old-time-style popcorn machine.

Not only will this authentic, commercial-grade popcorn popper cause you to take a trip down memory lane, but it is actually built to handle quite a bit of use, and is considered the best way to make popcorn just like the theater makes.

And hey, it captures the "dead" kernels in a tray so you don't have to chomp down on them while you are munching away...

I can picture this in the basement - right next to the bar and pool table - or perhaps for those who have a TV room, it would create the perfect setting for watching movies.  =)
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My Arcade Retro Machine Gaming System
As I mentioned in a previous post, retro gaming appears to be experiencing a comeback - and the evidence appears to be in the fun new products available today.

While this machine plays clone games (similar games to famous originals), it is nevertheless getting overall very nice reviews for its "funnability." And - having the game machine in the shape of an arcade machine adds even more fun to the "game."

Note: While this machine appears to be the best-seller among retro hand-held gaming, I did a bit of further digging and found this one on Amazon that seems to have even more sales and overall higher reviews. :-)
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Holy cow - since I started this blog, I got all curious-like and started looking around the internet for retro - uh - whatever.

I found a TON of "stuff!"  Then - I got more curious, because it does seem to me that "retro" has become more and more of a trend over the past few years - so I looked into that a bit further.

Sure 'nuff.  I went on over to Google Trends, and entered the word - and here is what I came up with:



Now, call me crazy, but that most definitely looks like a trend eh?

In fact, starting in 2012, the term peaks in December - indicating a higher demand for Christmas shopping for "retro stuff."

That sounds good to me, and it seems like a good board to jump off of from here.

More later...

T.
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One of my memory categories that I enjoy the most when it comes to "things I used to do" - gaming!  It's hard to find video game arcades in the malls these days - why bother with going to the mall when you can "lump it out" on the couch and get far more advanced technology right at your fingertips?

Well - call me crazy, but I think there is something to the "old games arcade" thing - and apparently SOMEONE in the UK agrees...

OK, talk about the ultimate in retro - this TV show was something that I watched when I was just a tot - yep, showing my age here.

Loved the underdog show - and if memory serves, it went on for quite a few years (or perhaps just the reruns - ?).

Anyhow - here is a video that brought back some fun memories for me:

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Over the past few years, one category of style/products/ideas that has always appealed to me is -- you guessed it -- retro!

When I hear the word, "retro" it sounds to me as though it might be used by someone who is a bit into the next generation (dare I say, "old"?) -- but it also drums up concepts having to do with warm memories - the styles that were "in" when I used to have sleepovers at my grandparents' home, the candy I used to eat as a child, etc., etc.

So - this is my new blogging topic.  As a blogger I have a lot of fun in general with certain subjects - and I certainly am going to have some fun with this!  =)

More soon...

T.
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