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24/08/2021

The brave new world of in-game photography

https://artfunder.org/artists/the-brave-new-frontier-of-in-game-photography/

Starting the game Skyrim, you find your avatar in a deep, dark prison. As you learn the gameplay and create your character, your only goal is to escape.

24/08/2021

We just got quoted on Fupping talking about the best 007 games. All together now...clang, clang a lang a lang a lang a lang a lang, clang a lang...
..nobody does it better

https://www.fupping.com/zakparker/2021/08/24/experts-tell-us-the-best-007-games/

This article showcases our top picks for the Best 007 Games. We reached out to industry leaders and experts who have contributed the suggestions within this article (they have been credited for their contributions below). We

14/08/2021

One day...one day...

14/08/2021

Classic japanese anime for saturday morning! Can anyone recognise it?

08/08/2021

Not been on the arcade machine for a while since baby arrived. Its really loud and only get time when she is asleep.

Today I got some time and played New Zealand story. Great platformer that I had on the C64! Much tougher than it looks.

28/07/2021

Me - As if getting a horse to dance to Live and Let Die is an Olympic sport

Mrs -Yea, but it is called Geo. As in Neo Geo….

Fancy

25/07/2021

Took a while, but wanted to take a good evening with some drink and snacks to enjoy it.

A cracking update. It gave a lot of backstory to people who didn’t really have much before. It updated all the characters, while managing to stay true to the original premise.

All done, without even using the main guy. Only five episodes and it had a full on Scareglow episode and Wonderbread He-Man popped up. Def fan service.

08/07/2021

God I love these but so expensive!

21/06/2021

Today we pick our top ten must have games on a Master System mini!

Do you love laser ghost? Is Alex Kidd an A List pick? Let us know!

https://updownleftrightastart.com/2021/06/21/10-best-master-system-games-that-have-to-be-on-a-mini-console/

Who wouldn't want a Master System mini? We give our best master system games ten picks for a paired-down, pocket version of the console.

20/06/2021

Pretty good this Fathers Day thing!

16/06/2021

We all remember the Mario and Sonic cartoons, but what obscure video game-related cartoons can you remember? From Earthworms to unrealistic racers, we count down our top ten!

Any we missed? Let us know in the comments!

Video game cartoons you forgot all about! We give our ten best and not a Mario or Sonic are insight with our obscure choices!

10/06/2021

S**t the bed! All our wildest dreams have came true!

10/06/2021

Now everyone is back at the office, have you all suddenly remembered how soul destroying it is? Spice up your lunch break by hammering these Atari classics in your browser! It’s even more fun than when you reach the Prawn Mayo in your triple sandwich meal deal!

High scores below please!

https://updownleftrightastart.com/2021/06/10/river-raid-online-atari-classics/

River Raid online & 9 Atari classics are waiting for you to play in a browser! Make your lunch break exciting with these awesome retro games!

02/06/2021

For any Marvel fans out there, I have mostly spent this week watching Moonknight get filmed. The first part was on my street, where one scene seems to take part in an aquatics shop. Second scene was directly under my language class and a much better view! They even set the lights up in the school!

Will post some longer ones tomorrow!

01/06/2021

Today we look at the 10 rarest Ninja Turtles figures from the Playmates run.

What are your Turtle favorites? Are you mesmerized by Muckman or bedazzled by Baxter?

https://updownleftrightastart.com/2021/06/01/ninja-turtles-toys-the-10-rarest-retro-tmnt-figures-you-must-have-in-your-collection/

Ninja Turtles Toys go way beyond the fab four! From Super Shredders to convicts cats, we pick out the 10 rarest TMNT toys!

31/05/2021

From psycho shooters to carnage-filled car racing, we count down the most controversial games of the nineties.

Any games your mammy wouldn't let you have? What sick s*it did you just love doing on your retro games?

https://updownleftrightastart.com/2021/05/31/90s-video-games-10-most-controversial-titles-of-the-decade/

90s video games loved getting banned! From violent racers to N**i shooters, we count down the most controversial titles!

21/05/2021

Today we take a look at MB classic Heroquest! The slightly easier take on Dungeons and Dragons. Also, it came with some cool furniture like fireplaces and treasure chests!

Who has a set? And who used it as a gateway drug to Warhammer?

https://updownleftrightastart.com/2021/05/21/heroquest-history-how-the-mb-classic-came-to-be/

Heroquest was the first chance at roleplaying many of us got. With a new version set to release, we look back on this board game classic!

20/05/2021

Capcom classics! Captain Commando! Let’s see if the wife can keep up!

https://youtu.be/Neu_LIhzZKs

Capcom Beatemup Bundle

20/05/2021

You are sat on the primary school carpet cross legged. The big telly gets wheeled out. And then some weird stuff goes down!

We look at some of the oddest British TV shows for kids of the 80s and 90s. Which did we miss?

https://updownleftrightastart.com/2021/05/20/british-tv-shows-for-kids-that-were-as-odd-as-they-come/

19/05/2021

Forget your Megan and Harry Netflix docush*te! Today we discuss how getting retro can totally sort out your mental health, or at least help a bit.

Unless you playing Contra Hardcorps, in which case it is bound to get worse....

https://updownleftrightastart.com/2021/05/19/how-playing-retro-games-helps-mental-health-and-soothes-the-mind/

Playing retro games and a healthy blast of nostalgia is actually good for the brain. It is scientifically proven! Read on to find out why!

18/05/2021

Lots of fun until the game implements become pitted with dead skin and your dad's p***s!

Welcome to the world of 90s board games! But which game are we describing?

https://updownleftrightastart.com/2021/05/18/90s-board-games-you-need-in-your-life/

17/05/2021

Today our toy focus is on Batman the Animated Series! The Batmobile from this is one of our standout toys from childhood. Which ones did you prefer?

https://updownleftrightastart.com/2021/05/17/batman-animated-series-figures/

Batman Animated Series Figures had some big bat boots to fill after a genre-defining cartoon. Read on to find how they held up!

14/05/2021

For Friday we take a look at some classic fantasy movies! Everything you could want as a teenager of the eighties. Featuring camel punching, quick flashes of b**b, and David Bowie's ever-growing codpiece!

https://updownleftrightastart.com/2021/05/14/eighties-fantasy-movies-you-must-see-before-you-die/

Eighties Fantasy Movies are mental! It's official! From Schwarzenegger to stories that never end, we count down the must-see movies!

13/05/2021

New look at Masters of the Universe Revelation! Hitting Netflix this June!

13/05/2021

🎵In the heart of Transylvania.....🎶 Well Manchester actually.... today we look at the awesome Cosgrove Hall animation.

What was your fav Cosgrove Hall cartoon? No one is allowed to say Oke Doke!

https://updownleftrightastart.com/2021/05/13/cosgrove-hall-films-dangermouse-to-duckula/

Cosgrove Hall Films were responsible for some of the most memorable animations of the 80s and 90s. We look back on this amazing company!

12/05/2021

Want to see a real hero? Go back to the nineties, when Captain Planet was making recycled figures and banning merch made from single use plastics!

Who thinks we need Cap to make a comeback?

https://updownleftrightastart.com/2021/05/12/captain-planet-and-the-planeteers/

Captain Planet and the Planeteers was a groundbreaking ecologically conscious cartoon. Read on to see why we need the reboot now!

11/05/2021

Was Superman 64 the worst game ever?

https://updownleftrightastart.com/2019/11/19/worst-video-games-ever-superman-64/

Worst video games ever? Superman Nintendo 64: The New Superman Adventures has to be in and gets the retrospective review treatment by Charlie Robbins.

11/05/2021

Today we countdown the most gruesome, fiendish, and fun Madballs from the original toyline! Which ones did you have?

https://updownleftrightastart.com/2021/05/11/madballs-10-awesome-orbs-from-the-original-toyline/

Madballs! Crazy, monstrous balls with gruesome features. But which of these awesome orbs from the original toyline owned it?

10/05/2021

Did you know we talk about TV now as well?

Only sometimes though! Proper British Sunday evening before another week of school. What did we miss?

https://updownleftrightastart.com/2021/05/10/sunday-night-tv-nineties-7-essential-ingredients/

Sunday Night TV in the nineties was all antiques, religion and mum's favs! Join us as we count down the 7 essential ingredients