Things I Think Are Kinda Cool

I’m digging this animated promo for Fox Italia’s retro US TV show block.

As The Fonz would say – “Aaaaay…”

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The arcade was a full spectrum of emotions for me…from shouts of pride when I entered my initials on the “Donkey Kong Jr.” high-score screen, to tantrums of despair when Dad said it was time to leave. Today arcades are endangered species – one of the last spots in NYC, “Chinatown Fair”, closed down just a few weeks ago.

Luckily, there’s photographic proof that these mystical places actually existed. The Flickr group “Growing Up In Arcades: 1979 – 1989″ serves up a retro-tastic blast from the 8-bit past. Some of my favorites (warning…French-rolled jeans ahead!):

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Dig Dug!

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Check out “Growing Up in Arcades: 1979-1989″ for more…(via Neatorama)

UPDATE: There’s a documentary in the works about the final few days of “Chinatown Arcade”. Trailer:

And good news…the owners have relocated to Brooklyn and just opened a new spot called “Next Level”. Game on.

C’mon Dad, stop hogging the Nintendo DS with your stupid retro games.

-Gizmodo (via @piastrom)

It doesn’t get much geekier than this…a Japanese violinist plays classic video game soundtracks and sound effects while the game is being played.  I especially appreciate that he bows at the end of each video – very respectful.

Super Mario Bros.

Donkey Kong

Super Mario 3

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You know you’re a geek if this music video puts a huge smile on your face.  (Guilty)

PIXELS by PATRICK JEAN.
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