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Month: April 2016

Retro Games Challenge Week Four: Space Invaders (2600)

Posted on April 29, 2016September 15, 2018 by Alex

Space Invaders is a classic. Nay, it is the classic. But in its Atari 2600 incarnation, is it still any fun to play in 2016?

Quickflix nixed, ANZ Apple Pay and Ultra HD Blu-Ray: Vertical Hold Episode 73

Posted on April 29, 2016September 15, 2018 by Alex

Quickflix is sinking while Panasonic tries to make Ultra HD Blu-Ray your next digital video format, but who’s buying? ANZ is in bed with Apple for Apple Pay, but who will win…

Game Of Owns: Are we "entitled" to Game Of Thrones?

Posted on April 27, 2016September 15, 2018 by Alex

So the argument goes, because Foxtel Play is awful — and it can be, no doubt — we should just pirate Game Of Thrones. I can’t see the logic in that line of thinking, especially from creative professionals.

Atari 7800: At this price, I'd take three!

Posted on April 25, 2016September 15, 2018 by Alex

People throw out the strangest things, including (if you’re lucky) retro games consoles.

Retro Gaming Challenge Week Three: The Firemen (SNES)

Posted on April 22, 2016September 15, 2018 by Alex

It’s time to burn, baby, burn with The Firemen (SNES), a quirky, short, fun game about a common peril that isn’t often the only peril.

Reflections on Prince

Posted on April 22, 2016September 15, 2018 by Alex

I woke up this morning to the news that Prince had died.

LG G5, Game Of Thrones Value and Telstra Air: Vertical Hold Ep 72

Posted on April 21, 2016September 15, 2018 by Alex

What’s a fair price to pay to watch Game of Thrones? Who’s going to pay for Telstra Air? Should you pay for LG’s quirky new modular G5 smartphone? All this and more…

Retrogaming: Is THE 64 a good idea?

Posted on April 18, 2016September 15, 2018 by Alex

THE 64 promises to “bring back” the Commodore 64, and while the design is neat, I’m not entirely sure exactly who it’s meant to be for.

Retro Gaming Challenge Week Two: Donkey Konga

Posted on April 16, 2016September 15, 2018 by Alex

Donkey Konga is a game about music, playing together, but above all, pain.

HTC's perfect 10 smartphone, Vive VR headset: Vertical Hold – Episode 71

Posted on April 15, 2016September 15, 2018 by Alex

Can the HTC 10 save HTC — or will it be the Vive? Who’s lining up to buy the Kindle Oasis? All this and special guest GadgetGuy.com.au’s Leigh Stark!

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