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Retrogaming, Videogames, Videos

Why Final Fantasy X Is Best on PlayStation 2

I recently played the FFX HD remaster on PC – and it just didn't look right. Here's why I think it's better on PlayStation 2.

DOS, Emscripten, Gamedev, Programming, Retrocomputing, Retrogaming, Tweets, Videogames

“How I ported id Software classic Commander Keen to the web browser.”

DOS, Emscripten, Gamedev, Programming, Retrocomputing, Retrogaming, Videogames, Videos

How to Build Commander Keen in WebAssembly

A deep dive follow-up to last week's video on porting Commander Keen to WebAssembly. I'll go step by step on how to setup your dev environment and port Keen to run in the web browser.

DOS, Emscripten, Gamedev, Programming, Retrocomputing, Retrogaming, Videogames, Videos

I Ported Commander Keen to WebAssembly

I used WebAssembly to port id software classic Commander Keen to the web browser. Play it here!

Mac, Retrocomputing, Videogames, Videos

I Supercharged This Old Mac for AAA Gaming

I recently bought this 14 year old Mac Pro 5,1 from eBay. It’s tricked out with modern graphics, SSD storage and 48 gigabytes of RAM. Let’s check it out!

Retrogaming, Tweets, Videogames

“Square Enix still sells new PS2 games in their US online store? Tempted to buy these!”

Retrogaming, Tweets, Videogames

“Just got back from a Tokyo vacation, and was able to make some nice retro gaming pickups!”

3dfx, Retrocomputing, Retrogaming, Videos, Voodoo

The Cheapest Voodoo 3

I recently bought this 3dfx Voodoo 3 for CHEAP - less than $100. It's actually pulled from an arcade machine - but does it work on a regular PC? Let's find out.

DOS, Retrocomputing, Retrogaming, Videos, Windows 98, Windows XP

I Built a MONSTER Retro PC for $92

I was able to build a cheap and very capable retrogaming PC for only $92. Enjoy!