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Season 2017
Received a bunch of gloriously geeky goods from viewers this month, so I figured I'd open them all up right here and try out the new FDR-AX53 camera simultaneously.
Background music is "Uptown Bossa" by Johan Hynynen.
Received a bunch of gloriously geeky goods from viewers this month, so I figured I'd open them all up right here and try out the new FDR-AX53 camera simultaneously.
Background music is "Uptown Bossa" by Johan Hynynen.
Diving into the Silicon Graphics Indigo² desktop workstation computer! This was a beast in 1995, and yes, "it's a UNIX system, I know this!" How do the pros and cons stack up, what games can you play on it, and is it worth the cost today?
Diving into the Silicon Graphics Indigo² desktop workstation computer! This was a beast in 1995, and yes, "it's a UNIX system, I know this!" How do the pros and cons stack up, what games can you play on it, and is it worth the cost today?
Unbelievably, Extreme Wintersports isn't alone in its misery. It has company. This is the story of Snow Wave Avalanche/Snowboard Racer/Tignes Snow Wave/Tech Deck Snowboarding.
Unbelievably, Extreme Wintersports isn't alone in its misery. It has company. This is the story of Snow Wave Avalanche/Snowboard Racer/Tignes Snow Wave/Tech Deck Snowboarding.
Join me as I go out thrifting, in search of games and interesting goods at various discount shops! Didn't expect to start back up so soon, but hey, who am I to look a thrift horse in the mouth.
Join me as I go out thrifting, in search of games and interesting goods at various discount shops! Didn't expect to start back up so soon, but hey, who am I to look a thrift horse in the mouth.
Time to take a look at this piece of retro tech: the ProHance PowerMouse! Forty buttons of MS-DOS application control right at your fingertips, what could be better?
Time to take a look at this piece of retro tech: the ProHance PowerMouse! Forty buttons of MS-DOS application control right at your fingertips, what could be better?
The 1980s saw the explosion of a worldwide microcomputer industry, and with it came countless bizarre and awesome machines. Let's take a look at ten of the most unusual devices!
The 1980s saw the explosion of a worldwide microcomputer industry, and with it came countless bizarre and awesome machines. Let's take a look at ten of the most unusual devices!
Gameplay and overview of the fourth game pack for The Sims 4. What are the new items and supernatural powers? And how do pudgy little toddlers fit into all this? Questions, answers, snark!
Gameplay and overview of the fourth game pack for The Sims 4. What are the new items and supernatural powers? And how do pudgy little toddlers fit into all this? Questions, answers, snark!
The lone action/adventure Elder Scrolls game that eschews role-playing in favor of... slow controls and clunky combat. Eh. it's not completely awful, but there's a reason it's a forgotten entry in the franchise.
The lone action/adventure Elder Scrolls game that eschews role-playing in favor of... slow controls and clunky combat. Eh. it's not completely awful, but there's a reason it's a forgotten entry in the franchise.
Radio Shack has reintroduced the classic Tandy brand for some of their computer products! Too bad they suck. Oh well, let's take a look at the 2017 Tandy wireless keyboard and mouse and play some Doom 2 with 'em.
Radio Shack has reintroduced the classic Tandy brand for some of their computer products! Too bad they suck. Oh well, let's take a look at the 2017 Tandy wireless keyboard and mouse and play some Doom 2 with 'em.
This episode covers the unlikely origins of AOL, by way of the Atari Gamelink and an online service for the Commodore 64. Join me in LGR Tech Tales, looking at stories of technological inspiration, failure, and everything in-between!
This episode covers the unlikely origins of AOL, by way of the Atari Gamelink and an online service for the Commodore 64. Join me in LGR Tech Tales, looking at stories of technological inspiration, failure, and everything in-between!
Commentary and gameplay on the VR front-end for PC, New Retro Arcade Neon! Customize your own '80s arcade with cabinets, consoles, handhelds, and ＡＥＳＴＨＥＴＩＣ.
Commentary and gameplay on the VR front-end for PC, New Retro Arcade Neon! Customize your own '80s arcade with cabinets, consoles, handhelds, and ＡＥＳＴＨＥＴＩＣ.
This episode covers the story of AOL from birth to collapse, by way of the Apple Link and endless free disks and CDs. Join me in LGR Tech Tales, looking at stories of technological inspiration, failure, and everything in-between!
This episode covers the story of AOL from birth to collapse, by way of the Apple Link and endless free disks and CDs. Join me in LGR Tech Tales, looking at stories of technological inspiration, failure, and everything in-between!
Ever wanted to play first-person shooters on a monochrome graphing calculator screen? Well now you can! Or rather, you could for over a decade but I'm just now making a video on how to, ha.
Ever wanted to play first-person shooters on a monochrome graphing calculator screen? Well now you can! Or rather, you could for over a decade but I'm just now making a video on how to, ha.
Racing through Chicago was only the start. San Francisco and London were in need of some open world madness, and this second game in the series by Microsoft and Angel Studio delivers!
Racing through Chicago was only the start. San Francisco and London were in need of some open world madness, and this second game in the series by Microsoft and Angel Studio delivers!
Vintage computers, laserdiscs, oddware, PC games, FMV porn... quite the selection this time, haha
Vintage computers, laserdiscs, oddware, PC games, FMV porn... quite the selection this time, haha
Setting up an external CD drive on a Compaq Presario 425! Since this PC only has two already-filled ISA slots and nowhere for an internal optical drive, Backpack setups were great. Now to repair it...
Setting up an external CD drive on a Compaq Presario 425! Since this PC only has two already-filled ISA slots and nowhere for an internal optical drive, Backpack setups were great. Now to repair it...
Spoiler-free commentary and gameplay on the localized version of Yakuza 0 for the PlayStation 4! Join Kiryu and Majima in 1980s Japan to lay the smackdown on thugs and hire a chicken.
Spoiler-free commentary and gameplay on the localized version of Yakuza 0 for the PlayStation 4! Join Kiryu and Majima in 1980s Japan to lay the smackdown on thugs and hire a chicken.
Sometimes you just need to know your own fate! Let's dive into digital divination and try out the USB Magic 8 Ball, Qball Executive, and Windows 3.1 Cyber Tarot software to predict the future.
Sometimes you just need to know your own fate! Let's dive into digital divination and try out the USB Magic 8 Ball, Qball Executive, and Windows 3.1 Cyber Tarot software to predict the future.
Taking a nostalgic look back at the cell phone that so many online consider to be the very symbol of robust build quality in tech: the original Nokia 3310 from the year 2000. And also
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Taking a nostalgic look back at the cell phone that so many online consider to be the very symbol of robust build quality in tech: the original Nokia 3310 from the year 2000. And also comparing it to the 5110 and 3390 models that were popular in the USA!
Join me as I go out thrifting, in search of games and interesting goods at various discount shops! It's all snowy outside, but that won't stop the urge to thrift for retro tech.
Join me as I go out thrifting, in search of games and interesting goods at various discount shops! It's all snowy outside, but that won't stop the urge to thrift for retro tech.
RetroPatents.com sent me some prints they made based on
imagery and artwork from vintage technology patents! I
think this is a great idea for posters to deck your geeky
halls with.
RetroPatents.com sent me some prints they made based on
imagery and artwork from vintage technology patents! I
think this is a great idea for posters to deck your geeky
halls with.
"IT IS PAYDAY." Taking a look at the 1997 real-time strategy classic by Bullfrog and Peter Molyneux. Control evil minions, delve greedily, and put an end to those pesky heroes once and for all.
"IT IS PAYDAY." Taking a look at the 1997 real-time strategy classic by Bullfrog and Peter Molyneux. Control evil minions, delve greedily, and put an end to those pesky heroes once and for all.
Retro computer cases often had a locking mechanism, complete with a key that came with the machine. But what exactly did these do, where did they come from, and why aren't they so commonplace anymore?
Retro computer cases often had a locking mechanism, complete with a key that came with the machine. But what exactly did these do, where did they come from, and why aren't they so commonplace anymore?
I was fortunate to be able to buy a sealed, new old stock IBM PC 5170 built in the year 1988! What a rare treat. Join me in savoring each piece of retro tech as I set it up with PC-DOS 3.30 and EGA graphics.
I was fortunate to be able to buy a sealed, new old stock IBM PC 5170 built in the year 1988! What a rare treat. Join me in savoring each piece of retro tech as I set it up with PC-DOS 3.30 and EGA graphics.
Gameplay and overview of the TENTH stuff pack for The Sims 4. What mid-century items and clothing does it have? How boring did bowling turn out to be? Let's find out!
Gameplay and overview of the TENTH stuff pack for The Sims 4. What mid-century items and clothing does it have? How boring did bowling turn out to be? Let's find out!
Often considered the cream of the crop in MS-DOS gaming soundtracks, the Roland MT-32 MIDI synth is a legend. But does it live up to the hype? And how much of a hassle is setting up and using one today?
Often considered the cream of the crop in MS-DOS gaming soundtracks, the Roland MT-32 MIDI synth is a legend. But does it live up to the hype? And how much of a hassle is setting up and using one today?
The power symbol has seemingly been around forever. But there’s a distinct reason that it looks the way it does! There’s also more than one power symbol, with each one meaning something different.
The power symbol has seemingly been around forever. But there’s a distinct reason that it looks the way it does! There’s also more than one power symbol, with each one meaning something different.
Mavis Beacon is A FAKE. Well, sort of. The software she's
famous for, Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing, was very much a real thing in 1987. But things get interesting when you dive into the character herself!
Mavis Beacon is A FAKE. Well, sort of. The software she's
famous for, Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing, was very much a real thing in 1987. But things get interesting when you dive into the character herself!
Evaluating the mechanical Dot keyboard from Lofree! It's based on retro typewriters and Apple's Magic Keyboard, but it's also Bluetooth and has one of the strangest layouts I've ever seen.
Evaluating the mechanical Dot keyboard from Lofree! It's based on retro typewriters and Apple's Magic Keyboard, but it's also Bluetooth and has one of the strangest layouts I've ever seen.
Lucas Learning's first edutainment game from 1998! Nobody needed to see what it'd look like if beloved Star Wars droids had a terrifying lovechild together, but here you can. Shame that it's also a bit broken.
Lucas Learning's first edutainment game from 1998! Nobody needed to see what it'd look like if beloved Star Wars droids had a terrifying lovechild together, but here you can. Shame that it's also a bit broken.
Vintage computer hardware, oddware, PC games, software, mechanical keyboards and calculators. You folks are great.
Vintage computer hardware, oddware, PC games, software, mechanical keyboards and calculators. You folks are great.
The American Girl brand is one of those widely beloved things, I hear. I'm totally new to the franchise, but that doesn't stop me from enjoying the PC game from 1997 and all its absurd voices.
The American Girl brand is one of those widely beloved things, I hear. I'm totally new to the franchise, but that doesn't stop me from enjoying the PC game from 1997 and all its absurd voices.
Join me as I go out thrifting, in search of games and interesting goods at various discount shops! It's Springtime and that means fresh bargains are to be found in thrift store land.
Join me as I go out thrifting, in search of games and interesting goods at various discount shops! It's Springtime and that means fresh bargains are to be found in thrift store land.
SPOILER ALERT. I get asked this question a lot, so here's a short video response instead of just typing the same reply ;)
SPOILER ALERT. I get asked this question a lot, so here's a short video response instead of just typing the same reply ;)
At least as it pertains to my current full-time YouTuber existence. Life is interesting, man.
At least as it pertains to my current full-time YouTuber existence. Life is interesting, man.
I'm not sure what part Maxis actually played in making this edutainment game happen, but Read-A-Rama is a bizarre sight to behold. Also looking at its twisted Selena Studios sibling, Spell-A-Rama from 1995!
I'm not sure what part Maxis actually played in making this edutainment game happen, but Read-A-Rama is a bizarre sight to behold. Also looking at its twisted Selena Studios sibling, Spell-A-Rama from 1995!
Celebrating the 15th anniversary of The Elder Scrolls III! It's considered by many to be the best in the franchise, but how well does Morrowind (and its expansions Tribunal and Bloodmoon) hold up fifteen years later?
Celebrating the 15th anniversary of The Elder Scrolls III! It's considered by many to be the best in the franchise, but how well does Morrowind (and its expansions Tribunal and Bloodmoon) hold up fifteen years later?
This new old stock IBM 5170 computer has just been unboxed. Now it's time to upgrade like it's 1988! 128K+512K RAM, 8MHz Intel 80287, 1.44MB 3.5" disk drive, and an original Adlib sound card.
This new old stock IBM 5170 computer has just been unboxed. Now it's time to upgrade like it's 1988! 128K+512K RAM, 8MHz Intel 80287, 1.44MB 3.5" disk drive, and an original Adlib sound card.
This episode has no summary.
This episode has no summary.
This episode covers the story of Mad Catz, the company behind everyone's least-favorite controllers and surprisingly good arcade sticks.
This episode covers the story of Mad Catz, the company behind everyone's least-favorite controllers and surprisingly good arcade sticks.
This episode has no summary.
This episode has no summary.
Filling up five new shelves with nearly 500 big box PC games!
This is just a quick little video for fun, normal LGR stuff coming soon :)
Filling up five new shelves with nearly 500 big box PC games!
This is just a quick little video for fun, normal LGR stuff coming soon :)
Taking a look back at the 1990 space combat game that redefined the genre, Wing Commander! Getting it to run correctly may be a tough nut to crack, but it's worth it to play this Origin classic.
Taking a look back at the 1990 space combat game that redefined the genre, Wing Commander! Getting it to run correctly may be a tough nut to crack, but it's worth it to play this Origin classic.
Upgrading the Woodgrain 486 PC by replacing the aging IDE hard disk drive with a CF memory card! Taking a look at the adapter options, the installation process, its usage with DOS and gaming, and some of the pros and cons.
Upgrading the Woodgrain 486 PC by replacing the aging IDE hard disk drive with a CF memory card! Taking a look at the adapter options, the installation process, its usage with DOS and gaming, and some of the pros and cons.
Taking a look at the fourth expansion pack to Cities Skylines! Do the new vehicle and transportation options improve the game and is it worth the asking price? Find out in this overview of the Mass Transit pack!
Taking a look at the fourth expansion pack to Cities Skylines! Do the new vehicle and transportation options improve the game and is it worth the asking price? Find out in this overview of the Mass Transit pack!
The 1970s. As the personal computer concept was still being defined, many of these machines appeared "strange" at the time simply because they were the first of their kind! Let's take a
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The 1970s. As the personal computer concept was still being defined, many of these machines appeared "strange" at the time simply because they were the first of their kind! Let's take a look at some that stand out the most for their design and significance.
Gameplay and overview of the fifth game pack for The Sims 4. What are the new items and activities? And much does parenting affect the outcome of sim lives? Questions, answers, snark!
Gameplay and overview of the fifth game pack for The Sims 4. What are the new items and activities? And much does parenting affect the outcome of sim lives? Questions, answers, snark!
Thanks for settling this debate, Ultimate Epic Battle Simulator.
Thanks for settling this debate, Ultimate Epic Battle Simulator.
Oddware isn't always about obscure and failed products! Taking a look back at the ZIP 100 drives from the mid-90s, including their history, packaging, setup, and usage on a Windows 9x PC.
Oddware isn't always about obscure and failed products! Taking a look back at the ZIP 100 drives from the mid-90s, including their history, packaging, setup, and usage on a Windows 9x PC.
Vintage computer hardware, oddware, PC games, software, mechanical keyboards, and a treasure trove of Apple memorabilia. Amazing stuff as always, thank you to everyone :)
Background music is "Uptown Bossa" by Johan Hynynen.
Vintage computer hardware, oddware, PC games, software, mechanical keyboards, and a treasure trove of Apple memorabilia. Amazing stuff as always, thank you to everyone :)
Background music is "Uptown Bossa" by Johan Hynynen.
This episode has no summary.
This episode has no summary.
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LEGO Racers: Build, Customize, Race and Win! [A Review]
Episode overview
Taking a look back at the first Lego racing game on the PC from back in 1999! Classic arcade-style kart racing with power-ups that you can power up with more power-ups. Awesome.
Taking a look back at the first Lego racing game on the PC from back in 1999! Classic arcade-style kart racing with power-ups that you can power up with more power-ups. Awesome.
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The Retrotube: All-In-One Raspberry Pi Setup [A Review]
Episode overview
A wooden case that looks like a tiny vintage television set! Play games, movies, apps and anything else a Raspberry Pi 3 computer can do in style. I think amateur homebrew projects like this are charming.
A wooden case that looks like a tiny vintage television set! Play games, movies, apps and anything else a Raspberry Pi 3 computer can do in style. I think amateur homebrew projects like this are charming.
Over 1,600 unique PC game boxes from the '80s to the mid-2000s! So much gaming history in one spot makes me happy. This is the LGR big box computer game collection room update for June 2017.
Over 1,600 unique PC game boxes from the '80s to the mid-2000s! So much gaming history in one spot makes me happy. This is the LGR big box computer game collection room update for June 2017.
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WiFi232 Wireless Modem: BBS Fun on Retro PCs! [A Review]
Episode overview
Ever wanted an easy way to get classic computers onto a Telnet BBS using a wi-fi network? This board by Paul Rickards lets you do just that on a wide variety of vintage machines! It's like stepping back in time, man.
Ever wanted an easy way to get classic computers onto a Telnet BBS using a wi-fi network? This board by Paul Rickards lets you do just that on a wide variety of vintage machines! It's like stepping back in time, man.
Gameplay and overview of the ELEVENTH stuff pack for The Sims 4. What does the automated climbing wall actually do? How uninspiring is the new gym equipment? Let's find out!
Gameplay and overview of the ELEVENTH stuff pack for The Sims 4. What does the automated climbing wall actually do? How uninspiring is the new gym equipment? Let's find out!
First impressions regarding PUBG and my experience so far in the June 2017 early access PC version. All while winning my first match through a series of clumsy choices and ill-advised strategy!
First impressions regarding PUBG and my experience so far in the June 2017 early access PC version. All while winning my first match through a series of clumsy choices and ill-advised strategy!
Join me as I go out thrifting, in search of games and interesting goods at various discount shops! I make sick beats.
Join me as I go out thrifting, in search of games and interesting goods at various discount shops! I make sick beats.
Vintage computer hardware, oddware, PC games, software, and just lots of neat thingies. Amazing as always, thank you to everyone :)
Vintage computer hardware, oddware, PC games, software, and just lots of neat thingies. Amazing as always, thank you to everyone :)
Taking a nostalgic look back at the 'compact disc read only memory' experience! Especially in regards to computer gaming and software in the 1990s. Redbook audio, full motion video, a vast 650+ megabytes of storage, ahh good times.
Taking a nostalgic look back at the 'compact disc read only memory' experience! Especially in regards to computer gaming and software in the 1990s. Redbook audio, full motion video, a vast 650+ megabytes of storage, ahh good times.
Yes, this "Altair" plays Crysis.
Lazy Game Reviews is eight years old, wow! To celebrate I'm doing something enjoyably ridiculous: building a modern computer into the case of an Altair 8800 clone. Because why not.
Yes, this "Altair" plays Crysis.
Lazy Game Reviews is eight years old, wow! To celebrate I'm doing something enjoyably ridiculous: building a modern computer into the case of an Altair 8800 clone. Because why not.
This is the tiniest retro MS-DOS desktop computer that I own, so let's take a look inside and upgrade it with a Sound Blaster! Pretty amusing to see this kind of space-saving PC design from 1995.
This is the tiniest retro MS-DOS desktop computer that I own, so let's take a look inside and upgrade it with a Sound Blaster! Pretty amusing to see this kind of space-saving PC design from 1995.
Unboxing, setting up, and trying out the Quick Shot Multimedia Games Starter Kit! Two cheap controllers, some disc storage options, and a game compilation CD with amusingly odd icons and spelling errors.
Unboxing, setting up, and trying out the Quick Shot Multimedia Games Starter Kit! Two cheap controllers, some disc storage options, and a game compilation CD with amusingly odd icons and spelling errors.
Say hello to the Hewlett Packard J2300 series protocol analyzer! It's heavy, loud, and has a 100MHz 486DX4. What more could you want in a computer! Except maybe a sense of practicality, haha.
Say hello to the Hewlett Packard J2300 series protocol analyzer! It's heavy, loud, and has a 100MHz 486DX4. What more could you want in a computer! Except maybe a sense of practicality, haha.
Vintage computer hardware, oddware, PC games, software, and just lots of neat thingies. Fantastic as always, thank you to everyone :)
Background music is "Uptown Bossa" by Johan Hynynen.
Vintage computer hardware, oddware, PC games, software, and just lots of neat thingies. Fantastic as always, thank you to everyone :)
Background music is "Uptown Bossa" by Johan Hynynen.
A modern PC made of solid wood! There’s something wonderful about the melding together of natural and synthetic materials -- cutting edge tech with the cutting of walnut. Mm, woodgrain.
A modern PC made of solid wood! There’s something wonderful about the melding together of natural and synthetic materials -- cutting edge tech with the cutting of walnut. Mm, woodgrain.
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The Nintendo Switch Skin Made From Real Wood! (Toast Wrap Review)
Episode overview
Original Title: Applying Toast's Wooden Nintendo Switch Wrap [A Review]
Trying out the walnut wood veneer cover that Toast sent me for the Nintendo Switch game console! It looks
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Original Title: Applying Toast's Wooden Nintendo Switch Wrap [A Review]
Trying out the walnut wood veneer cover that Toast sent me for the Nintendo Switch game console! It looks fantastic, but seeing as it's a skin made from real wood how is it in terms of practicality?
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History of Microsoft Paint 1985 - 2017 [LGR Retrospective]
Episode overview
As of July 2017, Microsoft is halting development on the venerable MS Paint. What better time to take a look back at the history and legacy of Paint, Windows 3.1 Paintbrush, and ZSoft PC Paintbrush!
As of July 2017, Microsoft is halting development on the venerable MS Paint. What better time to take a look back at the history and legacy of Paint, Windows 3.1 Paintbrush, and ZSoft PC Paintbrush!
Another fascinating retro computer here, but this is one that you probably wouldn't realize is a PC unless you took it apart! This has no hard drive at all, it runs DR-DOS completely off a 3.5" floppy disk.
Another fascinating retro computer here, but this is one that you probably wouldn't realize is a PC unless you took it apart! This has no hard drive at all, it runs DR-DOS completely off a 3.5" floppy disk.
This is a new old stock Optiquest Q71 display from 2001! Viewsonic made some lovely tubes back in the day and I've wanted one for some time, so I bought this one still sealed. Testing with a Windows 98 PC!
This is a new old stock Optiquest Q71 display from 2001! Viewsonic made some lovely tubes back in the day and I've wanted one for some time, so I bought this one still sealed. Testing with a Windows 98 PC!
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Kai's Power Goo - Classic '90s Funware! [LGR Retrospective]
Episode overview
Revisiting the mid 1990s to explore the world of gooey image manipulation from MetaTools! Kai Krause worked on some fantastically influential user interfaces too, so let's dive into all of it.
Revisiting the mid 1990s to explore the world of gooey image manipulation from MetaTools! Kai Krause worked on some fantastically influential user interfaces too, so let's dive into all of it.
Join me as I go out thrifting, in search of games and interesting goods at various discount shops! Mmm, RGB switching and games.
Join me as I go out thrifting, in search of games and interesting goods at various discount shops! Mmm, RGB switching and games.
Backing up your computer's files to VHS videotape with a VCR? Sure, it was 1996 so why not! Trying out the wonderfully weird Danmere Backer16 tape backup system for Windows 3.1 and 95 PCs.
Backing up your computer's files to VHS videotape with a VCR? Sure, it was 1996 so why not! Trying out the wonderfully weird Danmere Backer16 tape backup system for Windows 3.1 and 95 PCs.
As a kid without an NES console, I just wanted to play Duck Hunt at home. So what else could I do except hunt down duck hunting games for MS-DOS and Windows 3.1! Let's take a look at four of them, including Duck Hunter Pro from Head Games.
As a kid without an NES console, I just wanted to play Duck Hunt at home. So what else could I do except hunt down duck hunting games for MS-DOS and Windows 3.1! Let's take a look at four of them, including Duck Hunter Pro from Head Games.
If you're a fan of Quake, Redneck Rampage, Heretic, Half-Life, Doom, Duke Nukem 3D and other late-1990s FPS, then Dusk is quite the treat. These are my initial impressions!
If you're a fan of Quake, Redneck Rampage, Heretic, Half-Life, Doom, Duke Nukem 3D and other late-1990s FPS, then Dusk is quite the treat. These are my initial impressions!
This episode covers the story of what happened to big box PC game packaging. For over two decades it was commonplace to find computer games in boxes of all shapes and sizes, but who put
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This episode covers the story of what happened to big box PC game packaging. For over two decades it was commonplace to find computer games in boxes of all shapes and sizes, but who put a stop to it and why? Join me in LGR Tech Tales, looking at stories of technological inspiration, failure, and everything in-between!
Vintage computer hardware, oddware, PC games, software, and just lots of neat thingies. Fantastic as always, thank you to everyone :)
Background music is "Uptown Bossa" by Johan Hynynen.
Vintage computer hardware, oddware, PC games, software, and just lots of neat thingies. Fantastic as always, thank you to everyone :)
Background music is "Uptown Bossa" by Johan Hynynen.
Gameplay and overview of the TWELFTH stuff pack for The Sims 4. What new activities can toddlers take part in? Could that ball pit be any more lacklustre? Let's find out!
Gameplay and overview of the TWELFTH stuff pack for The Sims 4. What new activities can toddlers take part in? Could that ball pit be any more lacklustre? Let's find out!
Grand theft HAWC? Pretty much! This is a retrospective on the 1997 mech simulation game from 7th Level. Wander alien landscapes, boost mechs, and enjoy the chunky software-rendered 3D graphics.
Grand theft HAWC? Pretty much! This is a retrospective on the 1997 mech simulation game from 7th Level. Wander alien landscapes, boost mechs, and enjoy the chunky software-rendered 3D graphics.
Cleaning, upgrading, and reinstalling the original operating system and drivers for this classic Think Pad laptop from 1997! Error 161 and 163 are no big deal and installing the highest-capacity HDD of the time is cathartic.
Cleaning, upgrading, and reinstalling the original operating system and drivers for this classic Think Pad laptop from 1997! Error 161 and 163 are no big deal and installing the highest-capacity HDD of the time is cathartic.
A relaxing overview of three shareware discs from 1998! Sonoma Multimedia's compilation of demos, mods, and applications for Quake 2, HoMM2, Flight Sim 98, Diablo, and 3Dfx Voodoo cards.
A relaxing overview of three shareware discs from 1998! Sonoma Multimedia's compilation of demos, mods, and applications for Quake 2, HoMM2, Flight Sim 98, Diablo, and 3Dfx Voodoo cards.
166MHz Pentium MMX! 80MB RAM! Windows 95! All this and more for under 6 grand in 1997. Let's take a look at this notebook computer that was once cutting edge, the Gateway 2000 Solo 2200 S5-166.
166MHz Pentium MMX! 80MB RAM! Windows 95! All this and more for under 6 grand in 1997. Let's take a look at this notebook computer that was once cutting edge, the Gateway 2000 Solo 2200 S5-166.
Nintendo made computer peripherals in 1997? YEP. Enjoy this history, setup, and demonstration of one of the more odd and obscure Nintendo products I have in my possession.
Nintendo made computer peripherals in 1997? YEP. Enjoy this history, setup, and demonstration of one of the more odd and obscure Nintendo products I have in my possession.
Vintage computer hardware, oddware, PC games, electronics, and just lots of neat stuff. Fantastic as always, thank you to everyone :)
Vintage computer hardware, oddware, PC games, electronics, and just lots of neat stuff. Fantastic as always, thank you to everyone :)
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Jazz Jackrabbit's Poker Broker? Commander Keen's Trek?! WTF
Episode overview
Lolwut. These are real? And actually got boxed releases in 1997?
Wow. Let's take a look at two of the strangest PC games I have ever come across from the enigmatic Cyberdigital.
Lolwut. These are real? And actually got boxed releases in 1997?
Wow. Let's take a look at two of the strangest PC games I have ever come across from the enigmatic Cyberdigital.
Taking a relaxed look back at a selection of my Sega PC game collection! They released dozens of great titles on DOS and Windows 9x back in the day and I felt inspired by Sonic Mania to
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Taking a relaxed look back at a selection of my Sega PC game collection! They released dozens of great titles on DOS and Windows 9x back in the day and I felt inspired by Sonic Mania to revisit them.
Titles talked about in the episode:
00:44 Zaxxon
02:05 After Burner
03:48 Daytona USA Deluxe
06:16 Virtua Fighter
08:43 Virtua Squad
10:26 Panzer Dragoon
11:48 Bug!
13:13 House of the Dead
15:45 Baku Baku Animal
16:50 Garfield in TV Land
18:34 Sonic & Knuckles
20:21 Sonic R
22:59 Sonic CD
24:01 Crazy Taxi
FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS.
JUST DO IT.
FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS.
JUST DO IT.
Setting up and exploring the Roland SC-55 mkII synthesizer module and testing it with classic MS-DOS and Windows PC games! As far as General MIDI playback goes, the Sound Canvas is an exceptional choice.
Setting up and exploring the Roland SC-55 mkII synthesizer module and testing it with classic MS-DOS and Windows PC games! As far as General MIDI playback goes, the Sound Canvas is an exceptional choice.
Upgrading the Woodgrain 486 PC with a menagerie of 80s and 90s MIDI hardware excellence. Installing a Roland MT-32, Sound Canvas, Yamaha MU80, Korg NS5R, Technics graphic equalizer, MPU-401, and more!
Upgrading the Woodgrain 486 PC with a menagerie of 80s and 90s MIDI hardware excellence. Installing a Roland MT-32, Sound Canvas, Yamaha MU80, Korg NS5R, Technics graphic equalizer, MPU-401, and more!
Mixed together the outputs of four MIDI modules while playing the Canyon MIDI track from Windows 3.1! Roland MT-32, Sound Canvas SC-55mkII, Yamaha MU80 and a Korg NS5R.
Mixed together the outputs of four MIDI modules while playing the Canyon MIDI track from Windows 3.1! Roland MT-32, Sound Canvas SC-55mkII, Yamaha MU80 and a Korg NS5R.
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Tech Tales - The Story of Blue LEDs: Inventing the Future
Episode overview
The blue LED. Ubiquitous as they are now, they’re a relatively recent invention! Yet without them so much of our modern tech wouldn’t be possible, from cell phone displays to
.. show full overview
The blue LED. Ubiquitous as they are now, they’re a relatively recent invention! Yet without them so much of our modern tech wouldn’t be possible, from cell phone displays to energy-efficient light bulbs. Join me in LGR Tech Tales, looking at stories of technological inspiration, failure, and everything in-between!
By request, this is an assortment of methods I use to remove stickers and gooey residue from computer game packaging. Also rebuilding cardboard box interiors so they hold up better!
By request, this is an assortment of methods I use to remove stickers and gooey residue from computer game packaging. Also rebuilding cardboard box interiors so they hold up better!
Had some requests to show the game Cuphead playing on a retro monochrome television, so here you go! Playing the PC version through an HDMI to RF conversion.
Had some requests to show the game Cuphead playing on a retro monochrome television, so here you go! Playing the PC version through an HDMI to RF conversion.
This is a review of Captain Claw, an action platforming game for the PC from Monolith Productions. Not only was it notable for them following on the heels of Blood, but it was one of the first games released on DVD!
This is a review of Captain Claw, an action platforming game for the PC from Monolith Productions. Not only was it notable for them following on the heels of Blood, but it was one of the first games released on DVD!
There is no reason to do this. That is why I did this.
When you have a computer running an AMD Ryzen 5 1600X CPU, the ideal operating system is MS-DOS 6.22! At least if you're being ridiculous.
There is no reason to do this. That is why I did this.
When you have a computer running an AMD Ryzen 5 1600X CPU, the ideal operating system is MS-DOS 6.22! At least if you're being ridiculous.
The Dauphin Desktop Replacement 1 was a fully featured 486 DOS PC with a stylus-controlled touchscreen! Too bad it had a melting power supply, odd design quirks, and a starting price of $2,495 in 1993.
The Dauphin Desktop Replacement 1 was a fully featured 486 DOS PC with a stylus-controlled touchscreen! Too bad it had a melting power supply, odd design quirks, and a starting price of $2,495 in 1993.
Join me as I go out thrifting, in search of games and interesting goods at various discount shops! I hope you're ready to learn how to raise koi fish.
Join me as I go out thrifting, in search of games and interesting goods at various discount shops! I hope you're ready to learn how to raise koi fish.
Taking a look at the fifth expansion pack to Cities Skylines! Do the new gameplay and asset additions improve the game and is it worth the asking price? Find out in this overview of Green Cities!
Taking a look at the fifth expansion pack to Cities Skylines! Do the new gameplay and asset additions improve the game and is it worth the asking price? Find out in this overview of Green Cities!
Vintage computer hardware, oddware, PC games, electronics, and just lots of neat stuff. Excellent as always, thank you :)
Vintage computer hardware, oddware, PC games, electronics, and just lots of neat stuff. Excellent as always, thank you :)
Using an IBM PC AT to control the lights in your house? YEP. Enjoy this history, setup, and demonstration of one of the X-10 Powerhouse and the HAL 2000 voice-controlled assistant!
Using an IBM PC AT to control the lights in your house? YEP. Enjoy this history, setup, and demonstration of one of the X-10 Powerhouse and the HAL 2000 voice-controlled assistant!
Taking a look back at the spooky 1989 adventure game for DOS PCs: ...A Personal Nightmare! Or is it just Personal Nightmare? Who named this piece of software anyway, argh!
Taking a look back at the spooky 1989 adventure game for DOS PCs: ...A Personal Nightmare! Or is it just Personal Nightmare? Who named this piece of software anyway, argh!
Lazy Game Reviews woodgrain socks are for sale until November 14, 2017! Should arrive worldwide in time for Christmas. This video is not a paid sponsorship, but I get a percentage of any sales that occur.
Lazy Game Reviews woodgrain socks are for sale until November 14, 2017! Should arrive worldwide in time for Christmas. This video is not a paid sponsorship, but I get a percentage of any sales that occur.
Looking at the first games that kicked off the long-lasting virtual pet series, Petz! Before Ubisoft released a ton of them, PF Magic were innovating with these sims of cats, dogs, and weird alien things.
Looking at the first games that kicked off the long-lasting virtual pet series, Petz! Before Ubisoft released a ton of them, PF Magic were innovating with these sims of cats, dogs, and weird alien things.
There really is no rational reason to restore a late 90s NEC-manufactured Packard Bell computer. Which is exactly why I'm doing it. Join me in getting this unloved machine back to factory fresh condition!
There really is no rational reason to restore a late 90s NEC-manufactured Packard Bell computer. Which is exactly why I'm doing it. Join me in getting this unloved machine back to factory fresh condition!
Taking a look back at Crytek's 2007 FPS game, Crysis! Hard to believe it's been around for a decade now, but here we are. "Can it run Crysis?"
Taking a look back at Crytek's 2007 FPS game, Crysis! Hard to believe it's been around for a decade now, but here we are. "Can it run Crysis?"
Gameplay and overview of the fourth expansion pack for The Sims 4. What new activities can pets take part in? Is the cuteness worth the full asking price? Let's find out!
Gameplay and overview of the fourth expansion pack for The Sims 4. What new activities can pets take part in? Is the cuteness worth the full asking price? Let's find out!
Installing a Creative Encore DVD-ROM! Back in 1997 DVD tech was an huge step up from CDs. And the setup was a bit more involved than just plopping in a drive -- you needed an MPEG-2 card like the DXR2!
Installing a Creative Encore DVD-ROM! Back in 1997 DVD tech was an huge step up from CDs. And the setup was a bit more involved than just plopping in a drive -- you needed an MPEG-2 card like the DXR2!
Quickie review of the 2017 release of The Sims 4 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Is this port of the PC original worth your time? What have they changed for the console version? Let's dive into it!
Quickie review of the 2017 release of The Sims 4 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Is this port of the PC original worth your time? What have they changed for the console version? Let's dive into it!
I'm often asked things like: Why aren't there more Thrifts? What do you use to record them? How often do you go thrifting? So in between normal LGR episodes, here's an extra one to answer those!
I'm often asked things like: Why aren't there more Thrifts? What do you use to record them? How often do you go thrifting? So in between normal LGR episodes, here's an extra one to answer those!
When asking the question "what classic PC should I buy," there are plenty of options to consider. From real hardware to emulation, let's dive into the topic and determine some of the best solutions!
When asking the question "what classic PC should I buy," there are plenty of options to consider. From real hardware to emulation, let's dive into the topic and determine some of the best solutions!
Taking a look at some vintage Radio Shack flyers from 1979 and 1991! Christmas is approaching and my technology nostalgia level is high, so let's dive into some old school retro tech ads for Tandy, Realistic, and beyond.
Taking a look at some vintage Radio Shack flyers from 1979 and 1991! Christmas is approaching and my technology nostalgia level is high, so let's dive into some old school retro tech ads for Tandy, Realistic, and beyond.
Join me as I go out thrifting, in search of games and interesting goods at various discount shops! I should probably learn how to play bridge or something.
Join me as I go out thrifting, in search of games and interesting goods at various discount shops! I should probably learn how to play bridge or something.
AOL Instant Messenger is shutting down on December 15, 2017. So let's take a trip back to the '90s and early 2000s when AIM was a major player in the IMing market worldwide!
AOL Instant Messenger is shutting down on December 15, 2017. So let's take a trip back to the '90s and early 2000s when AIM was a major player in the IMing market worldwide!
Holiday Lemmings was already a thing back in 1992, but X-mas Lamers? Ugh. It's time for Christmas Lazy Game Reviews, so let's take a look at this thing that existed for MS-DOS PCs!
Holiday Lemmings was already a thing back in 1992, but X-mas Lamers? Ugh. It's time for Christmas Lazy Game Reviews, so let's take a look at this thing that existed for MS-DOS PCs!
So I found this rather obscure album on cassette tape from 1990 while thrifting. And that title and artwork looked so gloriously geeky I had to grab it. Let's enjoy some retro synth music!
So I found this rather obscure album on cassette tape from 1990 while thrifting. And that title and artwork looked so gloriously geeky I had to grab it. Let's enjoy some retro synth music!
The GOG.com 2017 winter sale is going on until December 26, 2017! They asked me to recommend up to 30 PC games, so let's get to it.
The GOG.com 2017 winter sale is going on until December 26, 2017! They asked me to recommend up to 30 PC games, so let's get to it.
An 8-bit computer game of exploding polar bears and killer penguins? Merry Christmas indeed, haha.
An 8-bit computer game of exploding polar bears and killer penguins? Merry Christmas indeed, haha.
For PCs without a sound card or those that lack a free upgrade slot, getting proper OPL2 FM synth support can be elusive. But thanks to Serdashop you can make that happen over the printer port!
For PCs without a sound card or those that lack a free upgrade slot, getting proper OPL2 FM synth support can be elusive. But thanks to Serdashop you can make that happen over the printer port!
Christmas is almost here but Santa Claus is in trouble! Naturally. This time, it's up to you as a pixel art dog to save little pixel art creatures in the world of Happyland. This game is just so HAPPY. And free!
Christmas is almost here but Santa Claus is in trouble! Naturally. This time, it's up to you as a pixel art dog to save little pixel art creatures in the world of Happyland. This game is just so HAPPY. And free!
Vintage computer hardware, oddware, PC games, electronics, and lots of neat doodads. Excellent as always, thank you and Merry Christmas!
Vintage computer hardware, oddware, PC games, electronics, and lots of neat doodads. Excellent as always, thank you and Merry Christmas!
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Season finale
LGR's Obligatory 2017 Year-End Games List
Episode overview
My personal, subjective list of noteworthy computer and video games of 2017! Some are great, others were just okay, but regardless they still stood out to me. So let's talk about 'em!
My personal, subjective list of noteworthy computer and video games of 2017! Some are great, others were just okay, but regardless they still stood out to me. So let's talk about 'em!
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