PanaPals II - Portable 8-Track Player

This was the week for me to get sick, unfortunately, so I’m getting behind. I think I’ll be able to make sure the social media posts are ready to push for next week, but I’m not feeling well.

And the February playlist on YouTube as well:

Plus, since March falls at the end of the week, here’s the March playlist as well!

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 NewsTime ExtensionIGNRetro Hour podcastItch.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.

Super Meat Boy Forever free on Epic Games

Bloody precision platformer Super Meat Boy Forever is free this week on the Epic Games Store.

Epic Games Store

Sony cuts 900 jobs (Bloody-Disgusting)

Sony has cut 900 jobs across its gaming workforce and canceled new Twisted Metal game.

Sony Cuts 900 Jobs, Shuts Down London Studio & Cancels New ‘Twisted Metal’ Title – Bloody Disgusting (bloody-disgusting.com)

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.

February 25th, 2024

Liz Phair – “Supernova”

PanaPals II – Portable 8-Track Player

Blackthorne (1994)

An American Tale (1986)

February 26th, 2024

Spacehog – “In the Meantime”

Panasonic 3DO

Magician Lord (1990)

Meet Joe Black (1998)

February 27th, 2024

Flyleaf – “I’m So Sick”

MCM/70

Sunset Riders (1993)

War Games (1983)

February 28th, 2024

Jennifer Paige – “Crush”

Car Phone

Pilotwings (1991)

Kull the Conqueror (1997)

February 29th, 2024

The Ting Tings – “That’s Not My Name”

Siouxie Sioux

Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga (2003)

Cool Runnings (1993)

March 1st, 2024

Donovan – “Sunshine Superman”

Windbreaker

Space Harrier (1986)

The Matrix (1999)

March 2nd, 2024

J. Geil’s Band – “Centerfold”

Roller Skates

Mario Paint (1992)

Weird Science (1985)

Weekly Tears

Kenneth Mitchell (1974-2024)

Kenneth Mitchell was a Canadian actor known for his roles in Star Trek: Discovery, Jerico, and Captain Marvel.

He passed away on February 24th, 2024.