A clip of Hard Drive Courage, the Courage the Cowardly Dog episode where, to save Muriel from a computer virus, Courage scans himself, Tron-style, into the cyberspace, when the episode briefly shifts into heavy CGI animation, a first for the series.
Tag: Sci-fi
Andro Dunos (Arcade, 1992) – Demo and playthrough
Andro Dunos, with its demos, cutscenes, and a playthrough of this 1992 shmup that resembles classics such as R-Type and Darius, while bringing its own concepts, such as the different weapon configurations system switchable by players in-game.
Eight underrated cyberpunk anime from the Golden Era
Eight underrated cyberpunk anime from the Golden Era, a moment when creators pushed boundaries, mixed genres and were unafraid of exploring themes with intensity. Each holds a distinctive place in the evolution of cyberpunk aesthetics, storytelling and world-building.
Alpha Mission II (1991) – Attract mode and gameplay [Arcade]
Attract mode (demo) and gameplay of the arcade version of Alpha Mission II, a SNK’s vertical-scrolling shoot ’em up from 1991 where space fighters defend humanity against hostile alien forces. It’s also the sequel to Alpha Mission (ASO: Armored Scrum Object).
Ten films by the lovecraftian master Stuart Gordon
Ten films by the lovecraftian master Stuart Gordon an American filmmaker, director, screenwriter, and playwright known for being a huge H.P. Lovecraft fan, his significant contributions to the horror genre and his ventures into sci-fi and film noir.
Nine movie gems by Cannon Films
Nine movie gems from Cannon Films, works that, to a greater or lesser degree, became synonymous with that era — one so full of ballsy, defiant heroism, dramatic tension, and no-frills action, the way it should always be.
Last Resort (1992) – Demo & quickplay
Demo and quickplay of Last Resort (1992), a SNK’s cyberpunk-themed shoot ’em up inspired by R-Type that puts you in command of advanced spaceships to face hordes of mechanical and organic enemies in urban settings and devastated landcapes.
The Mist – Arrowhead Project explained
The Arrowhead Project— the top-secret military experiment from Stephen King’s The Mist — explained, detailing what it supposedly unleashed on the people in this story, both in the original novella and the 2007 film adaptation.
Xexex (Orius) demos and quickplay of the arcade version of this 1991 shoot ’em up
Demos (attract mode) and a quick gameplay of Xexex (Orius), a refined old-school shoot ’em up by Konami inspired by classics like R-Type, Gradius, and X Multiply that was released in 1991. A cult classic considered the spiritual predecessor to Axelay.
SWAT Kats: A radical blast from the ’90s
A bit about SWAT Kats: The Radical Squadron, an incredible well-made and fun cartoon from the ’90s, a real blast which marked an era due to its stylish visuals, frenetic action and surprisingly sophisticated plot. With trivia, interesting facts and nostalgia!