Middle Aged Gamer

For guys and gals who refuse to grow old.

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Elementary, My Dear Watson!

Published in February 21st, 2010
Posted by Kevin in Board Games, Family Stuff
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I received 221 B Baker Street this week, so the kids and I had a little “family game night” time, and tried it out.  I must say, we enjoyed it very much!  It was exactly what I’d hoped it would be; I only wish I would’ve bought it a long time ago… It’s similar to [...]

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You Know You’re Getting Old…

Published in February 13th, 2010
Posted by Kevin in Board Games, Computer Stuff, Family Stuff, Video Games
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…when you keep thinking that all the stuff you had and played as a kid is better than the stuff out there today.  It’s when you cross that line from enjoying the latest and most contemporary pastimes to scourering eBay to rediscover your youth.  Yes, I’m there. I’ve picked up many old games from my [...]

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Playing 16-bit (MS-DOS) Games on Vista 64-bit

Published in February 5th, 2010
Posted by Kevin in Computer Stuff, Family Stuff, Video Games
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I titled this post as such to help those other searchers out there who will have trouble finding an answer to that question… There are old gamers out there – like me.  All these new games have their fancy graphics, 7.1 sound tracks, online play, and so on, and are impressive in many ways.  But [...]

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