http://www.examiner.com/x-10330-Minneapolis-Classic-Video-Game-Examiner?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Classic-Video-Game-Examiner en-us Wed, 30 Dec 2009 05:31:15 -0700 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:26:39 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-10330-Minneapolis-Classic-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m7d23-Monkey-in-my-Pocket--Monkey-Island-hits-the-iPhone?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Classic-Video-Game-Examiner What's old is new again: welcome back to Monkey IslandIt's not big secret (ugh, bad pun) that the Monkey Island franchise is currently experiencing a bit of a resurgence of interest. With The Secret of Monkey Island Special Edition burning up the cha... Retro Recommendations Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:26:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10330-Minneapolis-Classic-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m7d23-Monkey-in-my-Pocket--Monkey-Island-hits-the-iPhone?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Classic-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10330-Minneapolis-Classic-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m7d15-Invader-Evolution--Space-Invaders-Infinity-Gene?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Classic-Video-Game-Examiner This isn't your grandfather's Space InvadersIt would seem that Taito is on a roll lately with trying to bring the Space Invaders franchise into modern day relevance. Last year they gave us the fantastic Space Invaders Extreme for the Nintendo DS and... Modern Retro Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:59:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10330-Minneapolis-Classic-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m7d15-Invader-Evolution--Space-Invaders-Infinity-Gene?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Classic-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10330-Minneapolis-Classic-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m6d10-Smart-gaming--51-Genesis-games-for-40?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Classic-Video-Game-Examiner Don't let that little blue hedgehog nickle-and-dime your wallet. Play smart! [Note: Originally, I mistakingly wrote that Shinobi was NOT in the Genesis Collection, when it is actually one of the hidden games. I've adjusted the numbers in the article... Retro Recommendations Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:19:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10330-Minneapolis-Classic-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m6d10-Smart-gaming--51-Genesis-games-for-40?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Classic-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10330-Minneapolis-Classic-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m6d3-Retro-Recommendation--Wolfenstein-3D-for-XBox-Live-Arcade?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Classic-Video-Game-Examiner I'm pleased to report that Mecha Hitler has made the jump to high-definition. Wolfenstein 3D is one of those games that will live forever. To date, I do believe that it has been successfully ported to every electronic device capable of displaying gr... Retro Recommendations Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:04:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10330-Minneapolis-Classic-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m6d3-Retro-Recommendation--Wolfenstein-3D-for-XBox-Live-Arcade?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Classic-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10330-Minneapolis-Classic-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m5d26-Living-as-a-green-gamer--reuse-and-buy-local?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Classic-Video-Game-Examiner Don't trash those old games: reuse them instead A few weeks ago, I wrote an article showing the difference in power usage between older game systems and modern ones. It seemed to really resonate with a lot of people, and generated a tremendous amoun... Green Gaming Tue, 26 May 2009 12:27:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10330-Minneapolis-Classic-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m5d26-Living-as-a-green-gamer--reuse-and-buy-local?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Classic-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10330-Minneapolis-Classic-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m5d21-Collector-Spotlight--James-Griffith?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Classic-Video-Game-Examiner James Griffith is the perfect example of a true classic gaming collector. I first met James a few years ago, and quickly struck up a friendship with him based on our mutual obssession with old video games. I quickly realized two things; he is extreme... Collector Spotlight Thu, 21 May 2009 17:01:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10330-Minneapolis-Classic-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m5d21-Collector-Spotlight--James-Griffith?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Classic-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10330-Minneapolis-Classic-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m5d20-Retro-Recommendation--Gate-of-Thunder?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Classic-Video-Game-Examiner Behold; a true side-scrolling shooter masterpiece.During a recent interview segment on the Digital Cowboys podcast, I was asked what three games I would take with me if I were stranded on a desert island. Feeling the pressure of the question, I ... Retro Recommendations Wed, 20 May 2009 16:07:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10330-Minneapolis-Classic-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m5d20-Retro-Recommendation--Gate-of-Thunder?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Classic-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10330-Minneapolis-Classic-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m5d19-Creating-a-video-game-hall-of-fame--part-1?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Classic-Video-Game-Examiner Ottumwa, Iowa 1982 Copyright Enrico Ferorelli 2007A few weeks ago on the GameHounds podcast, I was involved in a rather heated (re: NSFW) discussion with Gamer Edie about Ottumwa, Iowa wanting to establish the Video Game Hall of Fame in their to... Game Preservation Tue, 19 May 2009 14:44:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10330-Minneapolis-Classic-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m5d19-Creating-a-video-game-hall-of-fame--part-1?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Classic-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10330-Minneapolis-Classic-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m5d14-Want-to-be-a-green-gamer-Go-retro?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Classic-Video-Game-Examiner Now my neighbors officially think I'm crazy. With the new movement towards 'green' living, we’ve all been asked to consider how we can be more energy efficient in our lives. Some people have decided to drive their vehicles less often. Others h... Green Gaming Wed, 13 May 2009 23:15:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10330-Minneapolis-Classic-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m5d14-Want-to-be-a-green-gamer-Go-retro?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Classic-Video-Game-Examiner