gaming

Color TV-Game 6: Nintendo's First Game Console

In this episode of Modern Classic we take a look at Nintendo's first-ever home game console: the Color TV-Game 6.

Gabe Pérez 18 Dec, 2017

A Dinosaur Story

In 2013 Google updated the Chrome web browser with a brand new error screen, that would pop up whenever users would experience an interne...

Gabe Pérez 18 Dec, 2017

Rise Of The Triad: The Story Of [Nostalgia Nerd]

Rise of the Triad is a MS-DOS game, developed and distributed by Apogee in 1994 as a shareware release known as "Rise of the Triad:...

Gabe Pérez 18 Dec, 2017

Is Technology Killing Creativity? (Star Wars + Heidegger) [8-Bit Philosophy]

From Newton’s apple to the Large Hadron Collider, Technology promises progresses—but is the world getting better because of it? Or Worse?

Gabe Pérez 18 Dec, 2017

The Tandy 1000: A Forgotten Classic (But Is It Worth Buying?)

In the early days of PC gaming, Tandy was one of the trendsetters with the 1000 line of machines.

Gabe Pérez 02 Dec, 2017

Star Wars DroidWorks: Robot Abomination Simulator

Lucas Learning's first edutainment game from 1998! Nobody needed to see what it'd look like if beloved Star Wars droids had a ter...

Gabe Pérez 02 Dec, 2017

Søren Aaby Kierkegaard: Is Boredom Worse Than Death? [8-Bit Philosophy]

Press Start for “Is Boredom Worse than Death?” by 8-Bit Philosophy, where classic video games introduce famous thinkers, problems, and co...

Gabe Pérez 02 Dec, 2017

Terrible: Windows Audio Before Soundcards [Nostalgia Nerd]

Before Soundcards were common place, many of us had to make do with the PC Speaker for sound effects on our IBM PC Compatibles. Some game...

Gabe Pérez 12 Nov, 2017

Let's Get It Started: Why Do Haters Hate? [8-Bit Philosophy]

Press Start for “Why Do Haters Hate?” by 8-Bit Philosophy, where classic video games introduce famous thinkers, problems, and concepts w...

Gabe Pérez 12 Nov, 2017

It Probably Has A Horsepower Of Nine

The "Black Lotus" is an incredibly rare card from Magic The Gathering, that when used gives you three mana.

Gabe Pérez 30 May, 2017

Plato Vs The Legend Of Zelda: What If You Could Get Away With Anithing? [8-Bit Philosophy]

Press Start for “What If You Could Get Away With Anything?” by 8-Bit Philosophy, where classic video games introduce famous thinkers, pro...

Gabe Pérez 30 May, 2017

What Can You Do With A $20 Laptop?

What to do with an old IBM ThinkPad for $20 ? In this video Modern Classic talks about fixing up and giving new life to old computer hard...

Gabe Pérez 21 May, 2017

CGA Graphics: Not As Bad As You Thought

In this episode The 8-Bit Guy covers the IBM CGA graphics system from 1981.

Gabe Pérez 21 May, 2017

From DMA To GTA: How DMA Design Changed The World [Nostalgia Nerd]

This documentary of gaming history charts of the story of DMA Design and their voyage from Thursday night evenings at the Dundee Computer...

Gabe Pérez 21 May, 2017

How Oldschool Graphics Work (Part 2): Apple and Atari

In this part 2 of oldschool graphics, The 8-Bit Guy covers the Apple II and Atari 2600 graphics modes. Enjoy!

Gabe Pérez 12 May, 2017

Kant Vs. Mill: Are Your Actions Good? [8-Bit Philosophy]

In this episode of 8-Bit Philosophy, what determines goodness? Know a little more about Normative Ethics: Deontology vs. Utilitarianism.

Gabe Pérez 12 May, 2017

How Oldschool Graphics Worked (Part 1): Commodore And Nintendo

In part 1, The 8-Bit Guy covers the limitations of color on older 1980's computers and game consoles such as the Nintendo Entertainm...

Gabe Pérez 21 Apr, 2017

Is The American Dream B.S.? [8-Bit Philosophy]

Press Start for “Is The American Dream B.S.?” by 8-Bit Philosophy, where classic video games introduce famous thinkers, problems, and c...

Gabe Pérez 18 Apr, 2017

GIF: Nintendon't Give In

We really want a Nintendo Switch… LOL! (vía: LOLNEIN )

Gabe Pérez 03 Apr, 2017

Will Candy Crush Set You Free? [8-Bit Philosophy]

Press Start for “Will Candy Crush Set You Free?” by 8-Bit Philosophy, where classic video games introduce famous thinkers, problems, and...

Gabe Pérez 27 Mar, 2017