I used to play
a lot of PC games, but in the past 10 years moved towards console gaming. I realise I've missed a whole era of games that only really work with a mouse and keyboard. My absolute favourites were creative, engaging, long play games, such as
Rollercoaster Tycoon and
Civilization. I never really played to win. I played for creative ends. The best times I had playing Rollercoaster Tycoon was in
sandbox mode the only limits being my imagination. Those were the days. What (PC) games offer the equivalent of this now?
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posted by 0bvious
on Mar 26, 2013 -
15 answers
I recently got a new MacBook Air and I love it. Sometimes, however, I'm struck by an overwhelming sense of nostalgia for the Apple II I had as a child. Are there classic Mac desktop themes that I can download to rock my Air old skool style?
posted by Avenger
on Feb 21, 2013 -
4 answers
I'm trying to remember an old gold mining video game (probably mid to late 80s). I think it was dos. It was similar to Miner VGA, but after playing that a few times it was definitely not that game.
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posted by fimbulvetr
on Feb 17, 2013 -
7 answers
I'm looking to buy or make an octopus kite, in the stunt/fighting style, like my wife had as a kid in the late 1980s to early 1990s, but haven't had any luck finding such a kite online.
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posted by filthy light thief
on Sep 25, 2012 -
2 answers
Who sells non-costumey retro dresses for reasonable prices? I dig '50s style dresses in particular, and have a hard time finding them aside from ModCloth.
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posted by jorlyfish
on Sep 11, 2012 -
23 answers
Starting a blog that shares snippets of advice from old books. Help us name it, please.
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posted by MsMolly
on Aug 22, 2012 -
26 answers
Does anyone know what the font (or close to this) is used in
this illustration? Ive searched retro script fonts but with no luck...
posted by soymilk
on Aug 4, 2012 -
3 answers
I'm looking for 'Folk' Web Cultures. I am thinking of the recent take-down of Geocities, which seemed to refresh people's love of the naff, kitsch aesthetic it was famous for, as a prime example. What are some other folk cultures still lingering in the dark corners of the web?
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posted by 0bvious
on Apr 4, 2012 -
11 answers
Is there a name for the kind of aesthetic you find in
Sailor Moon, the
Sixth Doctor's TV intro, and Robot Unicorn Attack? What's the history of the whole magical-sparkles-in-space
thing, and where can I find more of it?
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posted by PhoBWanKenobi
on Feb 23, 2012 -
13 answers
What was this early 90's
Gauntlet clone I remember playing as a kid?
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posted by naju
on Feb 22, 2012 -
6 answers
Is there a technical terminology that could describe different styles of popular singing, in the same way that linguists might describe accents? Try your hand at a couple of examples inside.
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posted by Admiral Haddock
on Feb 17, 2012 -
4 answers
MeFites, I want to plan an era-appropriate party centred around a recently-acquired c. 1970 copy of the Password board game.
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posted by area.man
on Feb 9, 2012 -
26 answers
My nephews (6 and 8) love old arcade games and I am looking for a Plug and Play game for their Christmas gift. Any games from Pacman to Sonic would be fine. What are the best options? Also are there any two player plug and play games in the market which are worth buying?
posted by therubettes
on Dec 8, 2011 -
6 answers
I am looking for the name of a toy that we used to play with a lot when we were growing up.
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posted by dbirchum
on Sep 9, 2011 -
11 answers
Best Mac 3D app for a novice to make a simple low-polygon retro iPhone game?
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posted by Tom-B
on Aug 3, 2011 -
3 answers
I'm trying to find a retro (80s-ish) t-shirt with the Good Humor ice cream logo on it and not having any luck.
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posted by k5.user
on Jul 26, 2011 -
2 answers
Is there a name for the text design style of the wall art in
this picture (particularly the vertical text column)? I've seen it used in certain retro-style ads, on some websites, and on the wall in the picture I just linked.
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posted by stavrosthewonderchicken
on Jun 25, 2011 -
12 answers
I'd like to offload a bunch of vintage 80s toys. Any suggestions for specialist shops that might be interested? I'm in South London, UK.
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posted by jonathanbell
on May 1, 2011 -
1 answer
I need food that looks unappetizing but that won't make someone gag. Oh, and I'm making it in a Jello mold.
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posted by Medieval Maven
on Apr 27, 2011 -
31 answers
What was the Atari game with numbers that you had to pick from bushes (bouncing on your dog if necessary) in order to destroy monsters in a cave? I've been googling for ages with no luck, hoping someone else can recall it instantly.
posted by BlackLeotardFront
on Apr 7, 2011 -
5 answers
I am looking to identify
this dress from the 1930s/40s so I can find a similar type today for my mother. Ideally it should be cotton and available in a size large, as my mother is not partial to synthetics and she is not a fan of tight clothing in the way I am. :P
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posted by patronuscharms
on Nov 16, 2010 -
11 answers
Help me find a high table, solid high chairs, and assorted furnishings for my retro kitchen table / sidebar nook in San Francisco!
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posted by markkraft
on Aug 18, 2010 -
3 answers
I'm trying to remember the name of a company from which I received a catalogue sometime back in 1996-1999.
They sold adventure/retro clothing/gear in sort of a J. Peterman style, but the catalogue presentation was more Orvis-y. The clothes/merchandise could also be compared to Abercrombie and Fitch from when it was an expedition/outdoor outfitter and not aimed at teens.
I remember one catalogue had a picture of an classic open car and they were participating/sponsoring in some sort of road rally or driving journey re-creation.
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posted by Jahaza
on Jun 25, 2010 -
10 answers
Some months ago I came across a site that, I think, makes products from bespoke designs by young designers, or at least makes such products available for purchase. I think (am almost certain in fact) that it is based in the UK. I cannot remember the site and no amount of searching turns it up.
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posted by derMax
on Jun 22, 2010 -
3 answers
I'm working on a project where I need photo and video reference of a large split-flap display in action, like those old Solari departure boards that used to grace train stations and airports. Where can I still find one in use? High quality video or film references would also be welcome (like if you can think of an old movie where these are featured in action).
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posted by mboszko
on Mar 25, 2010 -
11 answers
What are some net-capable multiplayer games that a friend and I can play on our low-end laptops?
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posted by genericdave
on Mar 23, 2010 -
18 answers
When I was a little kid in the late seventies/early eighties, I had this plastic handheld word toy that I'd like to find again, but I'm struggling to even describe it.
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posted by mreleganza
on Feb 15, 2010 -
4 answers
What was the name of the formatting language used on old Bulletin Board Systems that let you animate text, move the cursor, send a beep, etc.?
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posted by ehamiter
on Feb 10, 2010 -
16 answers
What is the terminal-type thing I used in a New York State elementary school in the mid- to late-70s and early 80s?
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posted by exlotuseater
on Feb 9, 2010 -
6 answers
