Museum of Computing celebrates its 10th Anniversary
[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of RetroGamesCollector.com and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource GamesPress.] MUSEUM OF COMPUTING CELEBRATES ITS 10th ANNIVERSARY On Wednesday 5th February 2003 the UK’s first computer museum opened. The Museum of Computing, based in Theatre Square, Swindon, is celebrating its 10thContinue Reading
More rare ZX Spectrum titles fetch crazy prices on eBay
I reported way back in 2009 about a set of Macmillan titles that sold in an eBay auction for figures way above what you normally expect most rare ZX Spectrum titles to sell for. Three of those titles (amongst others) were up for auction again and true to the recentContinue Reading
Another rare ZX Spectrum title makes premium price
Another day, another auction. But this was no ordinary auction. In my many years of being an avid ‘ebayer’ (10 years+) I have only ever seen this come up once before. This auction was for Spellbox, a rare educational title by Macmillan under the Sinclair label. Not surprisingly it garneredContinue Reading
The Evolution of Sega Arcade Sticks – a Retrospective
From the days of the Master System, Sega saw a market for production of its own arcade sticks and went on to produce at least one for every console that followed. Some were pure gaming heaven, some were frankly pretty useless and it is my intention to look back atContinue Reading
Show us your collection #15: Pat Beil (Pats Game Reviews)
I feel privileged to be able to show you all this latest collection from the retro gaming legend Pat Beil (@PatsGameReviews) of Pats Retro Game Reviews (www.planetarbitrary.com) fame. Occasionally you stumble upon a collection that completely blows you away. This is one such collection, especially notable for the inclusion ofContinue Reading
Constructing a Man-Cave from scratch (Retro Games Room build) – Part 2
How we’re progressing… Since the last post on this topic (for those who missed Part 1 click here) we have been all systems go on the man-cave (or should that be all systems slow?) I knew it would take some time and when you consider I have only been doingContinue Reading
Show us your collection #14: Steve & Sean Bauman
Our latest featured collection hails from the US and is owned by father and son video gaming enthusiasts Steve (@chevytecobx) and Sean (@xSEANBAUMANx) Bauman. With a room full of consoles spanning the decades and including some classics from the 70s this collection is not to missed. Enjoy… The Collection ClickContinue Reading
Show us your collection: #13 Michael Westgarth
A short trip to the Netherlands for this awesome collection belonging to Michael. Some may know him from his Sega MikeyDrive blog (now renamed Mega Westgarth at http://megawestgarth.blogspot.co.uk), from his musings on Twitter (@MegaWestgarth) or from his articles in Geek Magazine. The Collection Q and A with MichaelContinue Reading
Show us your collection: #12 Retro Nick – Part 2
As promised, here is the Part 2 of Retro Nick’s epic video game collection. Enjoy. Missed Part 1? See it here The Collection – Part 2 Click on images to enlarge Links Website: www.retronick.com Website: www.crochetkitten.com Twitter: @Retron8Continue Reading
Show us your collection: #12 Retro Nick – Part 1
Back over the pond with someone you might already know from his own fantastic website www.retronick.com, Twitter (@Retron8) or from his Retro Nick Radio podcasts. When someone with retro credentials like these wants to feature their collection on your site you know you are in for a treat and boy,Continue Reading