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
UPDATE: They have largely walked back a number of the outrageous claims but there are still a ton of questions, especially on who is responsible for things like XBox Game Pass. Will it be Microsoft and Sony? Will it be the developers? The links below are still valid...
Are You Nostalgic for Things You Never Experienced?
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)
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
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.
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
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....