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Image courtesy: Givemesport Well, it is yet another day to go down the memory lane. This time around, we will make a stop in the 2000s and remember our good old teenage days when we used to play the Sony PlayStation 2 console (famously known as PS2). An old classic that made me skip meals every day! Where do we start? From the beginning of course, how and when did the PlayStation 2 game console come into existence? When did the mighty Sony PS2 come out? We will answer all these questions. First things first. The history of the PlayStation 2 and why it matters Twenty years ago, PS2 came knocking. Being the first console with the ability to play games online, it immediately became the gaming console of the 2000s. Let's take a look at...

As a cartoon lover, there is nothing that I find more fulfilling and fun to watch, like a mystery comedy series. That is precisely the case with the Scooby-Doo series. Over 50 years since its release Scooby-Doo is still famous and has been re-done in very many forms. Understanding the background history of Scooby-Doo: Where Are You! Yesterday, I bumped into the original Scooby-Doo: Where Are You! It evoked the ‘90s nostalgia in me and made me figure that I should write something about this awesome show. This was the first Scooby-Doo cartoon show that was done by Hanna-Barbera in 1969 on CBS. Since then, many spinoff series were developed, including merchandise and Video games. The original Scooby-Doo: Where Are You! was created by...

Image Credit: Videochums The 1990s can be defined as a time of significant changes for video games in general with the transition from Two-Dimensional (2D) to Three-Dimensional (3D) graphics. Some of the classic games that were released around this time were ranked as the best video games ever created. Today we will talk about the transition of video games that hold our childhood memories of the ‘90s and 2000s. Unlike the transition from analogue gaming to digital gaming, the 2D to the 3D transition of video games was an ultimate game-changer in the gaming world. Since it was a completely new concept, it was met with an equal measure of praises and thumbs down. Over 30 years down the line, the 2D to 3D transition is now a thing of the...

Image credits: TVtropes Just the mention of the name Crash Bandicoot will stir your fond memories of the good old days of the ‘90s. I know many of you enjoyed your childhood around that time. Let us take a trip back and look at what made Crash Bandicoot Video game tick with the teens and adults at the time. Crash Bandicoot game was unveiled at the right time when PlayStation was fighting for market share with giants like Nintendo and SEGA. Nintendo had their flagship Mascots like Mario and Donkey Kong, and SEGA had Sonic. At the time, PlayStation had nothing to compete at that level. All this changed in 1996 when the now famous, crazy, and cautious Bandicoot landed in Crash Bandicoot, which was the title of the game. It started as the...

Tetris Review By Alexander Money Name: Tetris Release date: June 6, 1984 Designer: Alexey Pajitnov Genre: Puzzle/Strategy/Tile-Matching Introduction One million game boys were sold, because of one title. This is Tetris on the Game Boy — for the nostalgic fans of Nintendo. The edition was in the 1989 era and was free, with a purchase of the original Gameboy. It is a great game. By combining the latest handheld with this incredible brain teaser, Nintendo made one of the best decisions in the video games industry, as Tetris was a great match for portable gaming. 20 years ago, lots of people got hooked on this title. It was, sincerely, a trend. Do you think Candy Crush today is huge? That really was Tetris back in the early 1990's...

If there is a show that has stood the taste of time, then it is the Ren & Stimpy show. The show has survived the VHS, LaserDisc, UMD, DVD, and Now it has managed to quench our nostalgia on the most recent HD technology. This '90s hit show has been re-born in various forms, including Video games, Comic books, and many Film adaptations. Ren & Stimpy was another classic from Nickelodeon that was meant for the adult viewers, just like Rocko's Modern Life that we reviewed here last month. Ren and Stimpy was a great success back in the '90s that it even transcended Rocko in ranking and uniqueness of characters and episodes. The Ren and Stimpy Theme Song Let me start from the very beginning. The Ren & Stimpy theme song is among the many...

Before smartphones and the shiny consoles that we have today, before the Nintendo Switch and the fancy PlayStations, before even the Pokémon Mini, we had the Tamagotchi. This was a toy every teen wished to have in his or her pocket. That little plastic egg, which housed the first digital pet in the world, taught a generation to love and care about an inanimate object living on a small screen. The Tamagotchi tops the list of the best toys in the world that have stood the taste of time. Since 1996, the Tamagotchi still feature in our toy shelves today. Why is Tamagotchi still trending today? Three years ago, in 2017, on their 20th anniversary, Bandai (The Japanese Toy Manufacturer who invented the ‘90s Tamagotchi) brought the...

Photo: Paulinxx This week I have made several trips down the memory lane! Today, I made a trip to HBO Max; guess what I found? Waynehead! Yes, Waynehead full episodes are available on HBO Max, among other classic Warner Bros shows of the '90s. People have been asking on Reddit and Quora whether Waynehead made it to HBO max. You have a chance to fill your nostalgia cups with these classic shows of the mid-to-late 90s. Waynehead series is yet another creation of Damon Wayans that was popularized as a Saturday morning cartoon show back in the '90s. What's your take on the Waynehead TV series? It was among my favorites, not necessarily the best, but it was fun to watch. Anyone else who remembers this excellent opening tune on Saturday...

The ‘90s was a significant era to have spent your childhood, both technologically and culturally. I love Technology, and recently, I have been fascinated by how Technology and culture co-exist. Much of what we have turned up to be today was shaped by the rapid changes in technology that took place in the ’90s and the 2000s. Remember the dreaded Y2K? Yes, those were the defining moments of technology back in the ‘90s. We had just been introduced to computers, everybody was new, naïve and a lot of controversies surrounding the existence of computers. There was very little information in the public domain about the intricacies of computers, how they function, and their benefits. Not only did this affect the computer industry only, but...

Does the Cow and Chicken theme song lyrics above ring a bell? This theme song would echo in my head over and over again! I often found myself humming it the whole day after watching an episode. The composer of the theme song, Guy Moon, should be applauded for composing such a simple but powerful piece. The lyrics to the Cow and Chicken theme song summarises the entire show in 4 lines! I don't think I have ever watched a show that describes itself as quickly and as accurate as this Cow and Chicken intro song does. Guy Moon, the genius behind the composition, deserves an award for such a simple but memorable piece. The theme song's lyrics are catchy, sweet to the eardrums of both kids and adults. Here are the lyrics to the Cow and...

By now, you have the hunch of my undying love for cartoons and superhero-themed shows. And I am going to keep them coming everyday! The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers is another '90s kids show that got my attention back then. I believe I am not alone in this. To date, I still get goosebumps and nostalgic pangs every time I watch the Show online. Back in the days, I could spend much of my time binging on the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers on cable. Once again, let's take a retro trip back in time to the sweet decade, the mid-'90s, when superheroes were the in thing. The background of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Mighty Morphin Power Rangers is a Japanese/American superhero children TV series premiered on Fox Kids in August 1993. The...

Now, I was just minding my own business online, then Boom! I landed on this website called Gumby World! Can you imagine a whole webpage with hundreds of photos and articles dedicated to Gumby? Crazy right? Yes, I was a mad fan of Gumby back in the ‘90s, but I never imagined someone could go to this extent. The website that brought back all the memories of Gumby. I couldn’t resist writing about it today. For those who watched Gumby when it was released back in 1995, you must be feeling the nostalgia already. But to those who didn’t and are wondering who the heck is Gumby, don’t worry, I will give you a brief background of Gumby the movie. Most of you may be aware of Gumbys Pizza instead. We will, later on, talk about why using Gumby...

As you all know, I am a ‘90s Nostalgia freak! Today I want to dig into a show that was not so well received by everyone back then, the Big Bad Beetleborgs. Well, i may not rank it among my favourite TV shows, but again, it was amusing enough when I was a kid. It kept me glued for the entire two seasons! When I watched it recently from an adult’s perspective, it was a goof! I guess it was just not meant for the adult audience. On the other hand, I would give the Beetleborgs Toys a 10/10. They kind of managed to win more kids and adults alike with the monophonic sounds and creative designs. A brief review of the history of Big Bad Beetleborgs The show lasted for two years, with two seasons: Beetleborgs Season 1 The show features...

Let us take another walk back memory lane to the days of Super Mario 64. Back in the days when owning a Nintendo console was an outstanding achievement. Today, Video game consoles are so many and very affordable. You can also run them on your computer and still enjoy the game. Playing video games has been my hobby. One that I intend to keep for a long time. I think I am addicted to video games. I once tried to shut down the controller for a month, but it was damn difficult. I just couldn’t do it. I was back on it in a week. I still play loads of games. Recently, I have been feeding my nostalgic tendencies with games that were released in the ‘90s and 2000s. And boy, the old classic games were just great. Both in design and fluidity of...

The Simpsons Review By Alexander Money Name: The Simpsons Genre: Animated sitcom Created by: Matt Groening Developed by James L. Brooks, Matt Groening, and Sam Simon Initial release date: 1989-present What more can I say for a television show already beloved to death by millions of viewers? I turned 7 when I first started to enjoy this animated short and I have seen every episode. I would like to say that there is a unique mix of influences that blend to make The Simpsons the greatest show imaginable. This Animated Sitcom was most popular between 1990 to 2010 by viewers of all age groups. Homer Simpson - Dad of the Family We have one of the most favorite TV characters of all time, Homer Simpson, with his iconic quote "Doh!."...

The ’90s was amazing! Pokémon, Animaniacs, Pogs, Furby, BeetleBorgs, Tomagatchi, Ren & Stimpy, Hey Arnold! Powerpuff Girls, Y2K, Scooby-Doo, just to mention a few! Nothing has been or is ever going to be better. Today, let’s talk about Animaniacs, one of the best-animated series of the ’90s by Tom Ruegger. Thank God it is now available on Netflix; at least you can catch up with the nostalgia of yesteryears. We will also look at some facts about Animaniacs that you probably didn't know. Animaniacs has seen better days; it has managed to remain relevant throughout all the generations. No wonder it was one of the top animated series of the ‘90s. Animaniacs had an addictive factor. Thanks to the intelligent choice of words, groan-worth...

Image: Courtesy McDonalds Before the Coronavirus pandemic, I went to McDonald's with my kid cousin; she got a Dory Plush. I just bumped into the toy today and thought…ahh…let me talk about them today. But since the list is long (1979 – 2020), I will break the post into two. I will start with the 1990 – 1998 era. For many kids of the '90s, McDonald's plastic trinkets included in Happy Meals were the best gifts of their childhood. My favourite was the Furby and Tamagotchi mini Keychain. But if you missed this, last year, on their 40th anniversary, McDonald revived the toys but for a limited edition. Happy meal toys have made remarkable development since they started to sell children's mills back in 1979. eBay is packed with hundreds of...