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A show about retro video games and odd hardware by Clint Basinger.

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126 Episodes

  • Tech Tales - The Calculator Wars
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    Tech Tales - The Calculator WarsThis episode covers the rise of the pocket and scientific calculators in the 1960's and 70's, and how they affected tech history! Join me in LGR Tech Tales, looking at stories of technological inspiration, failure, and everything in-between!
  • Elder Scrolls: Battlespire - DOS PC Game Review
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    Elder Scrolls: Battlespire - DOS PC Game ReviewIt may not be The Elder Scrolls III, but it is the third game in the series! Battlespire is a first-person dungeon crawler adventure set in the land of Tamriel, and it's uh... not exactly great.
  • Why Are Texas Instruments Calculators So Expensive? [Tech Tales Addendum]
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    Why Are Texas Instruments Calculators So Expensive? [Tech Tales Addendum]What makes TI graphing calculators cost so much? Mostly, it's because they can. But let's dive into the details in the video!
  • The Sims 4: Movie Hangout Stuff Review
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    The Sims 4: Movie Hangout Stuff ReviewGameplay and overview of the fifth stuff pack for The Sims 4. What are the new items and clothes? How boho-chic are the films? Questions, answers, snark!
  • Using an IBM Model M on a Smartphone
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    Using an IBM Model M on a SmartphoneEver wanted to use a clicky keyboard from the 80's on your Android phone? If you're willing to risk using off-brand adapters, you can do just that! (Also, this is just a quick and dirty solution, not really meant to be taken too seriously!)
  • LGR Plays - Dying Light: The Following
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    LGR Plays - Dying Light: The FollowingGameplay and first impressions commentary on the preview edition of The Following expansion for Dying Light, supplied by Techland! Vehicle humping not guaranteed in final product.
  • Strangest Computer Designs of the 90's
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    Strangest Computer Designs of the 90'sThe 1990's weren't just the age of boring beige boxes! There were some truly funky designs and interesting experiments as well. Time to take a look at a bunch of them!
  • Duke Nukem 3D - DOS PC Game Review
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    Duke Nukem 3D - DOS PC Game ReviewAn iconic 90's PC game that stands the test of time, Duke3D is one of my all-time favorites. Approaching the game's 20th birthday, it's time to talk about the original release, the Atomic Edition, and more! Hail to the balls of come get some damn I'm good steel, baby!
  • Hot Wheels Computer ACQUIRED
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    Hot Wheels Computer ACQUIREDAn off-the-cuff, unedited video to show that I got this thing! Repairs are mostly complete, just waiting on a proper PSU replacement.
  • Duke Nukem 3D 20th Anniversary!
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    Duke Nukem 3D 20th Anniversary!The shareware version of Duke3D was released on January 29th, 1996. Celebrating a two decades of kicking ass and chewing bubble gum with a nostalgic look back at the game, my history with it, and what its impact has been!
  • Bombshell - PC Game Review
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    Bombshell - PC Game Review3D Realms has a new game after how many years? Color me intrigued! Bombshell has risen from the ashes of Duke Nukem: Mass Destruction, bringing lots of action and upgradable weapons. This review was made using preview code supplied by 3D Realms, version 1.0.10182, which includes the launch day patch. My critiques and issues with the gameplay take this into account.
  • American Truck Simulator Review
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    American Truck Simulator ReviewFrom the developers of Euro Truck Simulator 2 comes a new entry to the series, now with more liberty and cheeseburgers! Drive trucks, build a business, crave more.
  • IBM Little Tikes Young Explorer PC
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    IBM Little Tikes Young Explorer PCBig Blue and Little Tikes made a computer together? You bet they did! Colorful keyboard, tiny mouse, IBM ThinkCentre hardware.
  • TetraVex and the Unsolvable Puzzle
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    TetraVex and the Unsolvable PuzzleA straightforward edge-matching puzzle game from the Microsoft Entertainment Pack, and an unsolved puzzle with a $2 million prize that went unclaimed. Both are fascinating enough to look into!
  • IBM PS/2 Model 60 Lives Again!
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    IBM PS/2 Model 60 Lives Again!Fixed up this classic piece of IBM PC history and figured I'd show it off inside and out!
  • The Sims 4: Romantic Garden Stuff Review
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    The Sims 4: Romantic Garden Stuff ReviewGameplay and overview of the sixth stuff pack for The Sims 4. What are the new items and clothes? Are wishing wells just magic slot machines? Questions, answers, snark!
  • Thrifts [Ep.23] Hot CoCo
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    Thrifts [Ep.23] Hot CoCoJoin me as I go out thrifting, in search of games and interesting goods at various discount shops! Something Tandy is in the air...
  • Samsung Gear VR Headset Thoughts
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    Samsung Gear VR Headset ThoughtsAn overview of the GearVR powered by Oculus! After a couple months of using this, would I recommend buying one? In short, YES.
  • Developing Firewatch's In-Game Photographs!
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    Developing Firewatch's In-Game Photographs!While playing the game Firewatch, you find a disposable 35mm camera. Take photos while playing and they can be developed and shipped to you for real!
  • Tech Tales - eMachines PCs: Never Obsolete?
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    Tech Tales - eMachines PCs: Never Obsolete?This episode covers the various ups, downs, and fascinating choices of the eMachines computer company. Join me in LGR Tech Tales, looking at stories of technological inspiration, failure, and everything in-between!
  • Cities: Skylines Snowfall Review
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    Cities: Skylines Snowfall ReviewTaking a look at the second expansion pack to Cities Skylines! What are the snowy new features and is it worth the asking price? Find out in this overview of the pack!
  • Oddware - Gaming On a ½" CRT TV
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    Oddware - Gaming On a ½" CRT TVWhy would anyone want to do this? I don't know, just because you can I suppose! That's what makes it fun :)
  • Hot Wheels Computer RESTORED
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    Hot Wheels Computer RESTOREDI've restored the Hot Wheels PC by Patriot and Mattel! Showing off some games and what I did to it.
  • Repairing the Barbie/Hot Wheels Computer
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    Repairing the Barbie/Hot Wheels ComputerMattel made these unique machines through Patriot Computers, but sadly they're almost all dead now. Let's restore one of them!
  • Darkspore [The Problem with Always-Online Games]
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    Darkspore [The Problem with Always-Online Games]Yep, Spore had a spin-off game! It was a Diablo inspired action RPG from Maxis... and it is now completely DEAD. But not because no one was playing, but because EA says so.
  • Far Cry Primal Review [PC]
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    Far Cry Primal Review [PC]The new Far Cry game takes place in 10,000 BC. And hey, you can ride bears and attack cavemen with bags of bees, so let's see if it's as good as it sounds!
  • 1983 Burger King Headphones by Radio Shack
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    1983 Burger King Headphones by Radio ShackMy headphones are burgers. Unboxing and testing the BK Headphone AM radio from the '80s!
  • Galaga '94 - DOS PC Game Review
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    Galaga '94 - DOS PC Game ReviewQuick commentary and gameplay on the MS-DOS mailware game Galaga '94 by APSS Austria! Namco never sanctioned this, but of course that didn't stop anyone here.
  • Thrifts [Ep.24] Life's a Beach
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    Thrifts [Ep.24] Life's a BeachJoin me as I go out thrifting, in search of games and interesting goods at various discount shops! Time to hit the beach, then promptly go inside for bargain shopping.
  • IBM 3.5 inch Diskette Calculator
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    IBM 3.5 inch Diskette CalculatorIt's a floppy disk! It's a calculator! It's both! Let's take a look at this novelty item that IBM gave to their business partners back in the '90s
  • Best Classic PC Game Cover Art [Pt. 3]
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    Best Classic PC Game Cover Art [Pt. 3]Taking a look at yet more of my favorite cover illustrations from retro PC titles! Big box computer games were the best. Artwork that made you wanna spend money.
  • Easter Bunny's Big Day - PS1 Game Review
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    Easter Bunny's Big Day - PS1 Game ReviewUgh. If this is the Easter Bunny's Big Day, I feel really bad for his other days.
  • 1993 Toys'R'Us Catalog Nostalgia
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    1993 Toys'R'Us Catalog NostalgiaThese magazines are pure nostalgic bliss. As a kid, I loved "shopping" with nothing more than my eyes, an inkpen, and my imagination.
  • Strangest Computer Designs of the 2000s
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    Strangest Computer Designs of the 2000sTaking a look at some of the most unusual machines to come out of the first decade of the new millennium! Chumbys, ottomans, prysmas, and more. If it had a shape, it had a computer in it.
  • Oddware - IBM Model M13 Trackpoint Keyboard
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    Oddware - IBM Model M13 Trackpoint KeyboardThe IBM Model M keyboard is legendary. If only it came in black with a built-in mouse... Well what do you know, it did! The M13 clicky keyboard manufactured by Lexmark.
  • I.M. Meen - DOS PC Game Review
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    I.M. Meen - DOS PC Game ReviewIt had to be done. Thus begins Edutainment Month 2016 on LGR.
  • Announcement - I Am Moving!
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    Announcement - I Am Moving!
  • Learning With Leeper - ZX Spectrum Game Review
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    Learning With Leeper - ZX Spectrum Game ReviewSierra On-Line made this back in 1983... and it sucks. Yet this won Best Educational Game?!
  • The Way Things Work CD-ROM for Windows 3.1
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    The Way Things Work CD-ROM for Windows 3.1David Macaulay's mammoth-filled book reshaped as an interactive multimedia CD-ROM! Not quite a game, but not simply an encyclopedia either. How delightfully '90s.
  • Thrifts [Ep.25] Moving Forward
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    Thrifts [Ep.25] Moving ForwardJoin me as I go out thrifting, in search of games and interesting goods at various discount shops! I've moved to a new house, time to fill it up with thrifted stuff!
  • Turbo Science - DOS PC Game Review
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    Turbo Science - DOS PC Game ReviewHelp Quarky and Quaysoo, the half-Indian space elves, answer physical science trivia and win the race! This game is awesome, a true Sierra On-Line classic.
  • LGR Plays - The Sims 2 Seasons
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    LGR Plays - The Sims 2 SeasonsGameplay and commentary on The Sims 2 Seasons! Featuring pooping teenagers, a dog, the undead, snowmen, and a hideous creature that's right right right.
  • Tech Tales - The Tragedy of Eagle Computer
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    Tech Tales - The Tragedy of Eagle ComputerThis episode covers the unfortunate rise and fall of Eagle Computer Inc, and the infamous fate of its CEO. Join me in LGR Tech Tales, looking at stories of technological inspiration, failure, and everything in-between!
  • Installing an 8-bit EGA Card on an IBM 5154
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    Installing an 8-bit EGA Card on an IBM 5154Installing and demonstrating an Auva HEGA-II EGA video card from 1988! Combined with an IBM XT and a 5154 monitor, this makes for some prime PC-DOS v3.3 gaming.
  • DOOM - An LGR Retrospective
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    DOOM - An LGR RetrospectiveOriginal Title: DOOM - DOS PC Game Review The one and only. The original Doom from 1993 by id Software! Taking a look at each of its episodes, its retail follow-ups, its gameplay, and what specifically makes Doom "Doom."
  • Hotline Miami Special Edition Box
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    Hotline Miami Special Edition BoxTaking a looking at the Gamer's Edition of Hotline Miami and its sequel! Unboxing the big box, talking about the games, checking out the cassette tape soundtrack and more.
  • Doom 2016 Review [PC]
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    Doom 2016 Review [PC]Commentary and gameplay on the fourth main Doom game, released in 2016 by Bethesda Softworks! Taking a look at the main campaign, multiplayer, SnapMap features and so on. RIP AND TEAR.
  • Thoughts on the Forza 6: Apex Beta
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    Thoughts on the Forza 6: Apex BetaAt long last, there's a Forza Motorsport game on the PC! It's for Windows 10 and DirectX 12 only, but still, it's about time. Taking a look at the feature set of the May 2016 beta!
  • Thrifts [Ep.26] Admiral Buckaroo
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    Thrifts [Ep.26] Admiral BuckarooJoin me as I go out thrifting, in search of games and interesting goods at various discount shops! It's springtime and there's all sorts of goodness to find, if only one makes the effort.
  • HDMI on a Black & White TV
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    HDMI on a Black & White TVTaking a 1984 Goldstar B&W television and using a string of adapters to let it use modern HDMI signals! Playing some Fallout 4 on it too, hehe.
  • Testing a Vintage Solid State Intercom
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    Testing a Vintage Solid State Intercom
  • Battleship - PC Game Review
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    Battleship - PC Game ReviewTaking a look at the 1996 Windows PC game from Hasbro Interactive. It's no longer just traditional Battleship, now it's got a ton of FMV and extraneous game modes to pad things out!
  • Oddware - InterAct Pool Shark Pool Cue Controller
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    Oddware - InterAct Pool Shark Pool Cue ControllerMiacomet made this billiards controller for the PC under their Real Feel line around 1999! Time to play some Doom 2016 with it (and some pool too, I guess.)
  • The Sims 4 Dine Out Review
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    The Sims 4 Dine Out ReviewGameplay and overview of the third game pack for The Sims 4. What are the new items and activities? How nightmarish can your restaurant kitchens get? Questions, answers, snark!
  • Tech Tales - What Happened to Motorola?
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    Tech Tales - What Happened to Motorola?This episode covers the origin of Motorola as Galvin Manufacturing, and its eventual split into separate companies. Join me in LGR Tech Tales, looking at stories of technological inspiration, failure, and everything in-between!
  • My VGA/PC Capture Setup (Really Quickly)
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    My VGA/PC Capture Setup (Really Quickly)
  • Dangerous Golf - PC Game Review
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    Dangerous Golf - PC Game ReviewSand traps aren't the only hazards you'll find in Dangerous Golf! This game by ex-Burnout developers brings exploding cheeseburgers and annoying camera movement, too!
  • Clock Tarts [retro timer clock + a toaster]
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    Clock Tarts [retro timer clock + a toaster]Found this awesome looking Copal MG-730 clock while thrifting the other day, and I love how over-engineered it is! Appliances can be plugged in around back, so I decided to cook some Pop-Tarts.
  • Quake - An LGR Retrospective
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    Quake - An LGR RetrospectiveOriginal Title: Quake - DOS PC Game Review Wolfenstein 3D. Doom. And then there was Quake. Taking a look at the one of the most unique shooters from the '90s, by the one and only id Software!
  • A Bit of HTC Vive Absurdity
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    A Bit of HTC Vive AbsurdityJust received an HTC Vive! I'll be reviewing it once I get enough time with it, but until then here's a small taste of what's to come. Hehe.
  • Remembering the Classic Need For Speed Games
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    Remembering the Classic Need For Speed GamesTaking a look back at the classic NFS games from the '90s and early 2000's! Just me rambling on for half an hour about my experiences.
  • The Sims 4 Kids Room Stuff Review
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    The Sims 4 Kids Room Stuff ReviewGameplay and overview of the seventh stuff pack for The Sims 4. What are the new items and toys to play with? How does one deal with monsters under the bed? Questions, answers, snark!
  • HTC Vive - VR Headset Review
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    HTC Vive - VR Headset ReviewChecking out the consumer version of the HTC Vive designed by Valve! Showing the setup process, playing some of the best games, and seeing whether it's worth $800.
  • Racing Laguna Seca in VR [Project CARS]
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    Racing Laguna Seca in VR [Project CARS]No real commentary here, just screwing around in Project CARS for a bit! Click here to see my review of the Vive:
  • An HTC Vive Ramble: Is The Future Here Yet?
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    An HTC Vive Ramble: Is The Future Here Yet?Talking about the HTC Vive consumer version at length. Going over the positives and negatives, rambling about my experiences, and discussing what the future of VR even is!
  • I'm Duke Nukem, It's Horrifying [Face Swap Live]
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    I'm Duke Nukem, It's Horrifying [Face Swap Live]"Damn, I'm NOT looking good!" This app is ridiculous.
  • Building a 486 DOS PC!
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    Building a 486 DOS PC!Celebrating SEVEN contiguous years of LGR by building the "Woodgrain 486!" The idea here is to build a PC piece by piece that would fit in around 1994, using spare parts and simulated wood.
  • Carmageddon: Max Damage Review
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    Carmageddon: Max Damage ReviewTaking a look at the updated re-release of Carmageddeon: Reincarnation, now known as Max Damage! This is the PS4 version here, but it's also available for Xbox One and PC.
  • Pokemon Go Review: Awful or Awesome?
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    Pokemon Go Review: Awful or Awesome?Pokémon Go is one the most fascinating games in recent memory. Not because it’s a well-made game, but because of the instantaneous effect it’s had on pop culture!
  • The Sims 4 Backyard Stuff Review
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    The Sims 4 Backyard Stuff ReviewGameplay and overview of the eighth stuff pack for The Sims 4. What new summertime items and clothing does it have? How painful is a failed waterslide attempt? Questions, answers, snark!
  • Thrifts [Ep.27] Das Trash
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    Thrifts [Ep.27] Das TrashJoin me as I go out thrifting, in search of games and interesting goods at various discount shops! It's summertime and while it took a while to find stuff this episode, it was worth it.
  • 486 Update! Installing Sound Blaster Pro 2.0
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    486 Update! Installing Sound Blaster Pro 2.0Unboxing a Creative Labs SB Pro 2.0 ISA sound card from 1992! Then installing it in the Woodgrain 486 DOS PC to see what it can do.
  • Oddware - French Bread Wrist Rest
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    Oddware - French Bread Wrist RestBaguettes. Not just for eating anymore.
  • Keyboard Wrist Rest: Fake Bread vs Real Bread
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    Keyboard Wrist Rest: Fake Bread vs Real BreadHey, you asked for it. Testing a faux French bread baguette against a real, fresh loaf of bread as a keyboard wrist rest!
  • Got a Huge Box of Japanese PC Stuff!
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    Got a Huge Box of Japanese PC Stuff!Check out my big package! From Japan! Bought a bunch of retro personal computer items for the NEC PC-88, PC-98, and IBM compatibles. Plus a few nifty console collectables.
  • Joe Danger - PC Game Review
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    Joe Danger - PC Game ReviewNMS looks pretty neat, yeah? But with all the promises of near infinite planets, it's easy to forget the simpler beginnings of Hello Games!
  • Hot Wheels Stunt Track Driver 2 Review
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    Hot Wheels Stunt Track Driver 2 ReviewHot Wheels, lots of dirt, and crazy stunts! Combined with the official Hot Wheels PC by Mattel in 2000, what could be better?
  • No Man's Sky Review
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    No Man's Sky ReviewGameplay and commentary regarding the procedurally-generated, survival sim from Hello Games for PS4 and PC! Is it worth the years of hype and your $60 to explore its universe? (Does not cover the Foundation Update.)
  • Tech Tales - General Magic: Creating the Cloud
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    Tech Tales - General Magic: Creating the CloudThis episode covers the origin and demise of Apple spin-off company General Magic, and its impact on modern tech. Join me in LGR Tech Tales, looking at stories of technological inspiration, failure, and everything in-between!
  • Oddwear - Limited Edition LGR Socks!
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    Oddwear - Limited Edition LGR Socks!If you buy socks before August 29th, 50% of the profit helps to fund LGR!
  • CompUSA & Best Buy Ad Nostalgia [Summer of 2000]
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    CompUSA & Best Buy Ad Nostalgia [Summer of 2000]Taking a look at newspaper sales flyers from the year 2000! These two computer and technology stores always had my attention as a teenager.
  • 486 Update! Installing L2 Cache
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    486 Update! Installing L2 CacheGot 256KB in cache chips to install alongside the 486 DX2-66! Installing them in the Woodgrain 486 DOS PC to see what they can do.
  • Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Review
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    Deus Ex: Mankind Divided ReviewFive years on from Human Revolution, the next proper Deus Ex game is finally here. Did we ask for this? Let's find out!
  • NEC PC-8801 Update: It Works!
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    NEC PC-8801 Update: It Works!After sourcing an RGB cable for my Sony KV-1311CR display, I was able to check out a little bit of the functionality of the original PC-8801 computer from Japan! More work to do still, but it's a start.
  • Building a LEGO IBM PC!
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    Building a LEGO IBM PC!
  • 3D Pinball Space Cadet! [Full Tilt Pinball Review]
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    3D Pinball Space Cadet! [Full Tilt Pinball Review]Most everyone knows Space Cadet from Windows XP, but did you know there were two more tables that went alongside it? Enter Full Tilt! Pinball by Cinematronics and Maxis!
  • The Sims 4: Two Years of Meh
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    The Sims 4: Two Years of MehRambling about the current state of The Sims 4, after having just passed the two year anniversary of the game's release.
  • Project Highrise Review: SimTower Successor?
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    Project Highrise Review: SimTower Successor?Enjoyably intricate tower management simulations are far too infrequent nowadays, and I am stoked Project Highrise has come along to fill in that gap!
  • Thrifts [Ep.28] ❤ Tacos
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    Thrifts [Ep.28] ❤ TacosJoin me as I go out thrifting, in search of games and interesting goods at various discount shops! Pretty dreary and rainy out this time, but that won't stop the search for stuff.
  • Oddware - Sony Glasstron HMD
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    Oddware - Sony Glasstron HMDTaking a look at Sony's head-mounted LCD from the late 1990s! Not only does it let you have your own personal theater, but it makes you look like a cyberpunk antihero.
  • Alien Rampage and the Duke Nukem Forever Platformer
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    Alien Rampage and the Duke Nukem Forever PlatformerRising from the ashes of the original Duke Nukem Forever, Alien Rampage (aka Ravager) is one seriously underrated action platformer!
  • World of Fishing sucks. Which is awesome!
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    World of Fishing sucks. Which is awesome!Sometimes, you just need a rather pointless, simple game that you can zone out to. World of Fishing is that kind of distraction.
  • SimEarth: Tragedy of the Bird People [A Review]
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    SimEarth: Tragedy of the Bird People [A Review]Taking a look at the follow-up game to SimCity from Will Wright and Fred Haslam in 1990! Simulating an entire planet through the lens of Gaia Theory remains thoroughly unique.
  • LGR Plays - Rad Rodgers [Early Build First Impressions]
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    LGR Plays - Rad Rodgers [Early Build First Impressions]First impressions and gameplay for Rad Rodgers, using code supplied by Interceptor and 3D Realms! Taking a look at a level from an early build of the game.
  • Interstate '76: Vehicular Combat Poetry [A Review]
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    Interstate '76: Vehicular Combat Poetry [A Review]In an alternate 1976 where the oil crisis only got worse, you've got a funkadelic dystopia where people have strapped weapons to their vehicles and spout poetry. My kinda combat racing!
  • Oddware - Nerd Perfect Vaporware
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    Oddware - Nerd Perfect VaporwareIs it still vaporware if it was sold in stores? Insert vaporware reference here, because that's all the comments are going to be about...
  • Rampage - DOS PC Game Review
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    Rampage - DOS PC Game ReviewOne of the earlier adaptations of Bally Midway's arcade classic, Rampage! Smash buildings and eat pesky humans, all while admiring those chunky EGA graphics. Even if you can play arcade-perfect ports today, there's still something special here.
  • Keyboard & Mouse Made of BAMBOO [A Review]
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    Keyboard & Mouse Made of BAMBOO [A Review]Yep, this is a wireless keyboard and mouse that works like you'd expect, but it's built using bamboo instead of various plastics!
  • Duke Nukem 3D World Tour Review
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    Duke Nukem 3D World Tour ReviewTaking a look at the 20th Anniversary Edition of Duke Nukem 3D from Gearbox and Nerve Software! A new fifth episode called "Alien World Order" now exists, made by some of the original developers.
  • Lego Island: Looking Back at the 1st Lego Game on PC!
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    Lego Island: Looking Back at the 1st Lego Game on PC!Taking a look at the original LEGO-sanctioned video game, LEGO Island! Save everyone from the chaos of an escaped convict, brick by brick, tock by tick.
  • My Best Retro PC Game Haul? Probably!
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    My Best Retro PC Game Haul? Probably!Big thank you to Jackson for sending these my way! Dozens of fun and rare old-school IBM PC-compatible games here :)
  • Thrifts [Ep.29] Halloween Threw Up
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    Thrifts [Ep.29] Halloween Threw UpJoin me as I go out thrifting, in search of games and interesting goods at various discount shops! Summer's just ended and it's time for cooler, crispier savings as autumn begins.
  • A Quick Update!
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    A Quick Update!'ve been at Portland Retro Gaming Expo, which was awesome but also kept me super busy. Regularly scheduled programming will return once I recover (and play some Civilization 6.)
  • Audio-Technica ATH-ADG1X Headset Review
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    Audio-Technica ATH-ADG1X Headset Review$300 for a gaming headset? Here's hoping they're super well-built... (Headset provided to me by Audio-Technica for review.)
  • The Sims 4 City Living Review
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    The Sims 4 City Living ReviewGameplay and overview of the third Sims 4 expansion pack: City Living. What do the downtown apartments feature? Are the festivals and new careers worth the effort? Questions, answers, snark!
  • Disney's Aladdin Activity Center Review
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    Disney's Aladdin Activity Center ReviewThese activity center programs for PCs and Macs were all over the place in the mid-90s. And because this is Aladdin, it is clearly the best one of the bunch.
  • Batter Up! - First PC Baseball Game I Played
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    Batter Up! - First PC Baseball Game I PlayedThis is a shareware educational baseball game for MS-DOS from 1992! I have strange yet fond memories of this, but haven't been able to find a fully-working copy of v2.0 online. My backup copy has long since gone corrupt, although I was recently able to get it mostly working so I figured I'd show it here!
  • Duke's Sushi Death [The Sims 4]
    E108
    Duke's Sushi Death [The Sims 4]Always thought the music in the game sounded like a sitcom, so I added a laugh track to go along with it... cut to SimDuke's pufferfish sushi death, hehe.
  • Crazy Taxi - PC Game Review
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    Crazy Taxi - PC Game ReviewThis is one of those timeless arcade classics, and yes, it had a PC release back in 2002. Shame that this version wasn't very well-optimized but YA YA YA YA YA!
  • Hori TAC Pro - PS4 Keyboard & Mouse Review
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    Hori TAC Pro - PS4 Keyboard & Mouse ReviewUnit supplied by Hori USA for review. Taking a look at their Tactical Assault Commander Pro keyboard and mouse controller for the PlayStation 3 and 4! Does it provide PC-like control on consoles?
  • Planet Coaster - Teacup Hell
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    Planet Coaster - Teacup HellAdviser said my teacup ride needed more decorations. Found the solution. I've got a review incoming, but I'm having too much fun just screwing around with the game right now.
  • Serious Sam The First Encounter Review
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    Serious Sam The First Encounter ReviewThis first Serious Sam game is still such a rush! Non-stop action, tons of enemies, satisfying weapons, and plenty of "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!"
  • Planet Coaster Review
    E113
    Planet Coaster ReviewTaking a look at Frontier Development's theme park management sim, Planet Coaster! Is it the spiritual successor to RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 fans wanted? Time to find out.
  • Sid Meier's Civilization VI Review
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    Sid Meier's Civilization VI ReviewCommentary and gameplay on the Windows PC game Sid Meier's Civ 6! Is it an improvement over its predecessors? As a long-time fan of the series, I was psyched to find out.
  • RollerCoaster Tycoon World Is Sad [A Review]
    E115
    RollerCoaster Tycoon World Is Sad [A Review]Welp. After twelve years of anticipation waiting for another mainline Roller Coaster Tycoon game on the PC, this is the result. And yeah, it is a bit of a downer for long-time fans.
  • Thrifts [Ep.30] Gone With The Wind
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    Thrifts [Ep.30] Gone With The WindJoin me as I go out thrifting, in search of games and interesting goods at various discount shops! Thirty episodes, wow. Let's see what we can find this windy November day!
  • Cities: Skylines Natural Disasters Review
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    Cities: Skylines Natural Disasters ReviewTaking a look at the third expansion pack to Cities Skylines! How disastrous are the disasters and is it worth the asking price? Find out in this overview of the Natural Disasters pack!
  • Elf Bowling - PC Game Review
    E118
    Elf Bowling - PC Game ReviewSomehow, Elf Bowling was once one of the most-played games around! As far as mainstream media was concerned, the big three in PC gaming were Doom, Quake... and Elf Bowling.
  • The Sims 4 Vintage Glamour Stuff Review
    E119
    The Sims 4 Vintage Glamour Stuff ReviewGameplay and overview of the ninth stuff pack for The Sims 4. What old-school items and clothing does it have? How much of your stuff do butlers steal? Let's find out!
  • The 'Final' Big Box PC Games Released
    E120
    The 'Final' Big Box PC Games ReleasedTaking an unscripted look at some of the last big box PC games! Several of these ended up hitting Sam's Club shelves from 2003 to 2005 alongside their smaller counterparts. A fun oddity to collect!
  • PC Games at Sam's Club/Walmart in 2016
    E121
    PC Games at Sam's Club/Walmart in 2016Since I talked about these stores recently and how they used to sell big box PC games, I figured I'd show how it looks today.
  • Christmas Carnage - DOS PC Game Review
    E122
    Christmas Carnage - DOS PC Game ReviewOne of two MS-DOS games by the same name released around the same time, Christmas Carnage is basically a gory holiday Paratrooper. And somehow it relates to killing Barney the Dinosaur.
  • Tech Tales - Hi-Tech Expressions: From Christmas to Capcom
    E123
    Tech Tales - Hi-Tech Expressions: From Christmas to CapcomThis episode covers the origin and demise of Hi Tech Expressions/Thoughtware, from Jingle Disk to Megaman and beyond. Join me in LGR Tech Tales, looking at stories of technological inspiration, failure, and everything in-between!
  • Santa Balls - PC Game Review
    E124
    Santa Balls - PC Game ReviewI don't know about you, but nothing gets me in the Christmas spirit quite like trying to score while juggling Santa's balls. Wait, what did you think I meant?
  • Extreme Wintersports - PC Game Review
    E125
    Extreme Wintersports - PC Game ReviewUgh. Another game by Head Games, and this time it somehow performs even worse than the others I've reviewed. "Too bad, dude. YOU LOSER."
  • Best Games of 2016
    E126
    Best Games of 2016My personal, subjective list of the best computer and video games of 2016! Big games, small games, all games, I'm sick but okay.

 

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