One of the worst products I have ever seen on one of the worst and most resource hungry websites. It is so 2020. Thanks to Kirk.
Gaming
Three classic Psion games recreated for the iPhone
The Psion was my first PDA and it started a ‘thing’ for me. Within that early obsession was a selection of games that were highly addictive, but alas they have disappeared now. However, there are some modern counterparts available that… Read More ›
The LEGO Land Rover: better than any computer game
My daughter bought me this as she knew I had been looking at it for some time. It has taken a while, but the 2,500 pieces are now in place and it looks great. What struck me most was the… Read More ›
The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked
Adam Alter is a Professor of Marketing at New York University’s Stern School of Business and the author of two books, Drunk Tank Pink, and Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked… More here…. Read More ›
Nintendo’s Ring Fit Adventure busted my shoulder (and some others as well)
This is of course guesswork and I am not suggesting that this Nintendo Switch game is wholly responsible for my current shoulder issue, Nintendo has a LOT more lawyers and money than me, but after a little bit of research… Read More ›
Backbone
Backbone One is a revolutionary new game controller that connects to a player’s iPhone and integrates with the Backbone app to bring next level gaming experiences to everyone… Thanks to Kirk. This looks much more impressive than previous offerings.
Galloping Ghost – The World’s Largest Arcade
Thank you to everyone who helped make this documentary possible, it was such a great collaborative process and learning experience. 30 minutes of arcade gaming joy.
My weird quest to find a lost game
Although the name of the game escaped them, both had a clear memory of how it looked. In the game, you played as anthropomorphised fruit, interacting with other players in a garish 2D environment. The game, they remembered, was linked… Read More ›
Microsoft Flight Simulator (FS2020) vs Real Life
That is remarkably similar and of a level many of us would have expected to wait many more years to see in a game.
The revived Game and Watch
The new machine goes on sale from November 13th and Nintendo says production will cease in 2021. It will cost ¥4,980 (US$46.75), a sum that buys a device with a 2.36-inch full-colour screen, Super Mario Bros. and Super Mario Bros…. Read More ›