How I Roll

Ill-conceived thoughts of a nostalgic madman

How I Roll

How I Roll is the personal blog of David Montgomery-Blake, and will often cover topics that are somewhat separate from the core nostalgic content on the site. As I play games, watch new movies, or such, this is where that will be posted. Also, like the rest of the site, it will be resplendent with some of the strangest stock photos I have discovered to over the years.

Unity to Charge Developers a Install Fee For Games starting 1/1/2024

by Nostalgia Drop Admin | September 14, 2023 | Game Development, How I Roll | 0 Comments

In a move that has surprised everyone in the game development community and caused more than a few developers to scream and shout and try to figure out how to change engines, Unity has announced a run-time install fee for games created using their engine. So, not only...

Are You Nostalgic for Things You Never Experienced?

by Nostalgia Drop Admin | September 7, 2023 | How I Roll | 0 Comments

I was recently reading through a post on a 70s and 80s group on Facebook about McDonalds birthday parties. People were gushing about how amazing they used to be. About how the servers were smiling and they had such amazing cakes. Some of the franchises had the various...

My Favorite Issue of Penthouse Ever (September 1984)

by Nostalgia Drop Admin | August 16, 2023 | How I Roll | 0 Comments

It may seem a bit strange to talk about a favorite issue of an adult magazine, especially one that people didn’t even claim to only have to “read the articles.” But most especially, it is strange because I do not have this issue of Penthouse nor do I plan on trying to...

Family Gatherings When I Was a Kid: Exorcists, Werewolves, and Phoebe Cates

by David Montgomery-Blake | July 19, 2023 | How I Roll | 0 Comments

I don’t remember how old I was, but I was pretty young. Probably ten or so years old. We went to a family gathering, and the adults stayed upstairs doing whatever adults did in the early 80s when their kids were downstairs watching things they shouldn’t have been...

Rabbit Hole: One Song I have not been able to get out of my head since 1984.

by David Montgomery-Blake | June 13, 2023 | How I Roll | 0 Comments

I love compilation films about genres of film I love. Even though they barely scratch the surface about the films, I find them entertaining. From Terror in the Aisles for horror films to It Came From Hollywood which covered a number of genres from horror, comedy,...

Funko Shopping in Las Vegas

by David Montgomery-Blake | May 10, 2023 | How I Roll | 0 Comments

Funko Shopping in Las VegasThe wife and I collect Funko Pops, and these are some of our favorite places to buy them in Vegas.The Pop Shack 3680 S Maryland, Ste 166 The Pop Shack is located in the Boulevard Mall and has recently expanded into the storefront next door....

My Favorite Vegas Steakhouses (so far in 2023)

by David Montgomery-Blake | May 3, 2023 | How I Roll | 0 Comments

During our 12 years or so here in Las Vegas, my wife and I have had the chance to try a fair number of steakhouses both on the strip and off. While we have tried a lot and enjoyed them greatly, I wanted to put together a list of the ones we have enjoyed the most....

When Generations Become the Worst Aspects of Their Parents

by David Montgomery-Blake | April 17, 2023 | How I Roll | 0 Comments

We Were Our Parent's Nightmares; Our Children Are Ours“What did we do back in the day that kids today no longer do?” “What did we have back in the day that kids today no longer have?”These two questions usually start with light and wistful nostalgia and end with the...

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023) Was Quite Fun!

by David Montgomery-Blake | March 22, 2023 | How I Roll, Movies | 0 Comments

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023)It is a wild and charming romp through The Forgotten Realms and Neverwinter. Chris Pine is at his most charming as the thief Edgin. Michelle Rodriguez is as badass as her usual self as the fighter Holga. Justice Smith...