This week has been relatively quiet around here. Aside from the usual social media posts, little has been accomplished on the front end.
Spotify Music playlist for June 2023
Below is the same YouTube playlist.
Weekly Finds
I pull a lot of the items about gaming and movie news here from a number of sources: The Atari Age forums, Retro Indie News, Time Extension, IGN, Retro Hour podcast, Itch.io, Facebook, Twitter, etc. What shows up here will change weekly depending on what I happen to find in the wild. I try to include the original sources in the links.
McDonalds released Grimace’s Birthday for the Game Boy Color…this week. (Time Extension)
As odd as it may seem, McDonalds released Grimace’s Birthday for the Game Boy Color this week. It is playable in your browser.
Play Grimace’s Birthday in your browser
3D Realms/Apogee co-founder releases free adventure game “The Third Wish” (Time Extension)
As odd as it may seem, McDonalds released Grimace’s Birthday for the Game Boy Color this week. It is playable in your browser.
Zedex Tanks – De-make of Battle City for the ZX Spectrum (Indie Retro News)
Zedex Tanks is a demake of Battle City for the ZX Spectrum.
Savage Princess for the ZX Spectrum (Indie Retro News)
Savage Princess is a charming and creepy platformer for the ZX Spectrum.
Daily Drop Roundup
You can get daily drops in your socials wherever you live. First Facebook link is the the Nostalgia Drop page, and the second is to the group. The group is more fun.
June 11th, 2023
Tori Amos – “Crucify” (1992)
Tori Amos released “Crucify” on her Little Earthquakes album in 1992.
Taco Supreme Doritos
Castle of Dr. Brain (1991)
Deadly Eyes (1982)
June 12th, 2023
Anthrax – “I’m the Man”
Petster Robot Pets
Unreal (1998)
Angel (1984)
June 13th, 2023
Better Than Ezra – “Good”
Double Dip Crunch
Thexder (1985)
Picasso Trigger (1988)
June 14th, 2023
Beastie Boys – “Fight for Your Right” (1986)
Monster Vampire – Mummy
Dungeons of Daggorath (1982)
Rollerball (1975)
June 15th, 2023
REM – “It’s the End of the World as We Know It (and I Feel Fine” (1987)
Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Watch
Street Fighter II Tiger Electronics
Jaws: The Revenge (1987)
June 16th, 2023
Petula Clark released “The Other Man’s Grass is Always Greener” in 1967.
Orange-flavored cereal with added vitimin C.
Ninja Gaiden (1988)
Ninja Gaiden was released in 1988 in arcades and on the NES.
Ninja III: The Domination (1984)
Ninja III: The Domination was released in 1984. After a ninja dies, a young woman finds his cursed sword. It begins to possess her and ninja antics ensue.
June 17th, 2023
Green Jelly – “Three Little Pigs” (1989)
Heinz Pokemon Pasta
Defender (1981)
The Sisterhood (1988)
Weekly Tears
Treat Williams (1951-2023)
Treat Williams was an American actor, author, and aviator. He is known for many roles, among them Hair (1979), 1941 (1979), Once Upon a Time in America (1984), Dead Heat (1988), Deep Rising (1998), Miss Congeniality 2 (2005), and Everwood (2002-2006).
He passed away on June 12th, 2023.
Blackie Onassis (1965-2023)
Blackie Onassis was the drummer for Urge Overkill for their third album, “The Superior Songbook.”
He passed away on June 13th, 2023.
Glenda Jackson (1936-2023)
Glenda Jackson was a British actress who won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performances in Women in Love and A Touch of Class. She also performed in the film version of Marat/Sade, Stevie, and King of the Wind. She was elected to Parliament in 1992.
He passed away on June 15th, 2023.
Roger Payne (1935-2023)
Roger Payne was a biologist who discovered the whale songs. A popular album was released of the sounds of whales. It was also featured as a pull-out record in National Geographic.
He passed away on June 10th, 2023.
Ian McGinty (1985-2023)
Ian McGinty was a comic book artist known for his series Welcome to the Showside.
He passed away on June 8th, 2023.
Mike Batayeh (1970-2023)
Mike Matayeh was an actor and stand-up comedian who was most known for his role as the manager of the laundromat with a secret meth lab in Breaking Bad.
He passed away on June 1st, 2023.
Ted Kaczynski (1942-2023)
The domestic terrorist known as the “Unabomber” died in prison.
He passed away on June 10th, 2023.
Pat Cooper (1929-2023)
Pat Cooper was an actor and comedian whose brash personality and angry outbursts earned him the nickname, “Comedian of Outrage.”
He passed away on June 6th, 2023.
Noreen Nash (1924-2023)
Noreen Nash was an actress known for her roles in The Big Fix and The Red Stallion.
He passed away on June 6th, 2023.
Pat Robertson (1930-2023)
Pat Robertson was a televangelist who hosted the 700 Club.
He passed away on June 8th, 2023.
Cormac McCarthy (1933-2023)
Cormac McCarthy was an American author who wrote The Orchard Keeper, Outer Dark, Blood Meridian, All the Pretty Horses, No Country for Old Men, and The Road among others.
He passed away on June 13th, 2023.