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Back in the early ‘90s, video games were starting to push boundaries—and not everyone was ready for it. From the controversy surrounding Mortal Kombat and Night Trap to the U.S. Senate hearings that rocked the gaming industry, the ESRB was born out of chaos and parental panic. In this video, we’ll explore how the Entertainment Software Rating Board came to be, how it shaped the future of gaming, and why it’s still influencing what we play today.

Here is a nice list of some of my favorite horror movies to end the Halloween season.

Before their were was Outlast there were these games that gave us some early frights.

Halloween is coming fast upon us, so here is a list of my favorite horror games. Some retro some not so retro.

This is a list of some of my favorite halloween specials From the Simpson's Treehouse of Horror to Scooby-Doo, there are just 5 of them.

This is a list of my favorite games for MS-DOS

Ever had those peripherals or ad ons or practices you had or did with the NES that got you excited but you eventually hated? Well this is my list.

Here is the rest of Intellevision Story, from the ECS to the Intellevision Flashback and every thing inbetween.

One of the N64 console add ons was a disc drive often called the DD or N64DD however it was only put out in Japan but what happened to it?

Those wonderful Mario and Luigi games for the Nintendo DS came from AlphaDream, but what happened to them?

In Part 2 : we delve into the enigmatic case of the Intellivision Amico, a gaming console that seemed poised to make a comeback but ultimately faded into obscurity. Join us as we uncover the factors and behind-the-scenes events that led to the Amico's demise, from production challenges to shifting market trends. Explore the promises made, the setbacks faced, and the ultimate fate of this ambitious project. Whether you're a gaming enthusiast or simply curious about the inner workings of the industry, this video offers a compelling exploration of why some ideas never materialize, even when they seem destined for success.

Join us on a rollercoaster ride through the highs and lows of Intellivision, the iconic gaming console that went from being all the rage to the butt of jokes. From its flashy debut to its questionable controllers (seriously, who thought those were a good idea?), we'll dive deep into the history of this beloved yet baffling piece of gaming history. Get ready to laugh, cringe, and maybe even shed a tear or two as we explore the rise and fall of Intellivision in all its hilarious glory

In this episode of Retro News Bytes I tell you about a few new retro gaming news on the Microsoft Blizzard aquistions, the upcomininng new retro handheld the Super Pocket from Evercade and a few retro games coming on the switch.

In the first part of the history of the channel and podcast. I talk about how my love of retro gaming all began