PinnedSpectacular Song Covers #2I had so much fun writing the first story, that I had to do another one. I am going to start out with a 2 for 1 special. If You Don’t Know Me by Now Original by Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes (1972) Cover by Simply Red (1989) Cover by…Cover Songs5 min read
PinnedConsole Gaming is not Going AnywhereEvery video game generation has predictions of the video game console going away, to be replaced by the next big trend. One of the first victims of this prediction was the Nintendo dedicated portable console. Supposedly, no one was going to buy a dedicated portable console anymore because of the…Future4 min read
PinnedSurprisingly Good Atari 2600 Arcade Ports #2All of the games listed below have one thing in common. They were all released during or after the video game crash of 1983. For most of this time frame, I was more interested in playing games on my Apple IIe computer. …Nostalgia4 min read
Apr 23Surprisingly Good Atari 2600 Arcade PortsThe Atari 2600 (originally known as the Atari VCS) came out in 1977, which was a time in which arcade games themselves were quite primitive. Many arcade games of the time were monochrome affairs with little graphical flair to be seen. That all changed by the time the 1980s came…Retrogames5 min read
Mar 16Sega Genesis 32X, Failure or Bold Experiment?In 1994, Sega released an add-on upgrade to the Sega Genesis called the 32X. This was done mainly to keep people from purchasing the existing new consoles of the Atari Jaguar and to a lesser extent the 3DO. Although Sega wouldn’t admit it at the time, it was also put…Technology5 min read
Mar 2Spectacular Song CoversI really enjoy song covers that are done exceptionally well. I especially enjoy it when the artist puts their own spin on the song to make it their own. In all cases, I give due credit to the original songwriters and performers who gave these songs life. …Arts And Entertainment4 min read
Feb 21The Nintendo Switch Concept In 1995In 1995, Sega had multiple consoles available. The Sega Saturn was released that year, but it also had the Sega Genesis, Sega CD, Sega 32X, and the Sega Game Gear. …Retro3 min read
Feb 8A Guide For Using CouponsDuring these inflationary times, it is helpful to use every tool in your toolbox to save money. Using coupons can save quite a bit of money, but it can also be a bit overwhelming if you don’t know where to start. Here is my guide on using coupons effectively. Sources of coupons There…Saving Money4 min read
Feb 5Only one thing is holding back YouTube MusicI’ve been a member of YouTube Premium for a very long time. When I started, it was brand new and called YouTube Red. For $9.99 a month, they offered commercial-free YouTube and access to Google Play Music as well as the then-fledgling YouTube Music. In the beginning, YouTube Music was…Technology4 min read
Jan 19The Gaming Empire Strikes BackIf you haven’t yet seen the online mini-series ‘Power On: The Story of Xbox’, I highly encourage you to do so (You can watch it for free on YouTube among other places). Particularly watch the last chapter ‘TV or not TV’. It is a brutally honest assessment of the failures…Technology News3 min read
