Cardboard, Comment Sections, and the “Grow Up” Brigade
We have all seen them. You are scrolling through social media, enjoying a post about a hobby, be it trading card games, video games, or collecting, and there they are…
Reviving the Legacy: The Ultimate Phantasy Star Remaster Vision for Switch and Beyond
The Phantasy Star franchise holds a special place in the hearts of RPG fans worldwide, with its rich lore, innovative gameplay, and passionate communities. From the handheld adventures of Phantasy…
The Bridge of Wraiths: Where My Childhood Hopes Went to Die (Thanks, ZX Spectrum)
Ah, Lord of the Rings—a timeless tale of friendship, bravery, and magical rings… unless you played it on the ZX Spectrum. Then it was a tale of pixelated doom, cryptic…
The Strange But True Tale of How One Disney Ride Created Two Legendary Pirate Franchises
Ah, Pirates of the Caribbean—the swashbuckling blockbuster series that gave us Johnny Depp’s Jack Sparrow, an unreasonable amount of eyeliner, and a deeply philosophical understanding of why the rum is…
Kids Today Have No Patience – Try Waiting 20 Minutes for a Game to Load From Tape
Let’s get one thing straight: kids today don’t know the true meaning of waiting. We live in an era of instant gratification. Tap a screen, and a game loads in…
“Back in My Day, Games Were Expensive Too – And We Liked It!”
You ever see someone complain about the price of modern video games?“£70 for a new game?! Robbery! Daylight robbery!”Cue dramatic fainting onto a pile of unopened Funko Pops and Monster…
The History of the Star Trek Customizable Card Game
The Star Trek Customizable Card Game (STCCG) is a collectible card game that has captured the imagination of Star Trek fans and trading card enthusiasts since its launch in 1994.…