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Author Emily Williams

Emily Williams

Mine Sweeper

Don’t Sweep This Under the Rug, it’s Mine Sweeper for #TBT

Emily Williams
January 12, 2017
Throwback Thursday
Today for TBT, I will clear up one of the age old questions. That is, what the heck-a-doo is the purpose of minesweeper? It’s quite simple, really. Minesweeper and the other games that came pre-loaded on all of... Read More...
Tetris

TBT: Block it all out with Tetris

Emily Williams
January 5, 2017
Throwback Thursday
Tetris. Old. School. Tetris. Is there any other game that better prepared us for life’s challenges? Before there was Candy Crush Saga and Bubble Spinner, Tetris was there to teach advanced planning (crumbs! I’m... Read More...
Donkey Kong

TBT: Put a Little Pep in your Step with Donkey Kong

Emily Williams
December 29, 2016
Throwback Thursday
Ok, I have to be honest with you this morning. If I was playing with quarters, I would be out a ton of cash because this game is just a smidge addicting. I still remember the first time I played Donkey Kong. We... Read More...
Animaniacs

#TBT: Animaniacs Anyone?

Emily Williams
December 9, 2016
Throwback Thursday
Did you know that the theme song won an Emmy for best song their first season? Ah, the Animaniacs. If you were in luck as a kid you had that one cool friend who had all the good Sega Genesis games (and if you ... Read More...

This #TBT We Go Back … Way Back … Hop On In!

Emily Williams
December 1, 2016
Throwback Thursday
It’s Frogger Time! Alrighty people it’s time to make America Great Again by teaching our children the important things in life … like Frogger skills! I don’t know if we’ll be able to get our next commander in ... Read More...

Throwback Thursday: Things are Going to Get Wiierd with Mario

Emily Williams
November 3, 2016
Throwback Thursday
Mario games. When you’re feeling nostalgic there’s nothing quite like the original Super Mario World to remind your thumbs of younger days. Playing it on the Wii is so much better though because you get to choo... Read More...

Throwback Thursday: Need a Fix? FatBoy Does Too!

Emily Williams
October 27, 2016
Throwback Thursday
I remember when I was a kid and I found out about ezone.com. I mean spider solitaire and mine sweeper were entertaining enough on a rainy day, but a variety of free online games? Yes, please! Now if only the DS... Read More...
Chip's Challenge

Throwback Thursday: Put on your boots and take a Chip’s Challenge stroll down memory lane

Emily Williams
October 20, 2016
Throwback Thursday
Today’s RPG games have incredible graphics and are such immersive experiences, but this Thursday let’s take a moment to appreciate the older games. These classics required a lot more imagination and the problem... Read More...

Throwback Thursday: Super Mario Advance 2 Time!

Emily Williams
October 13, 2016
Articles, Throwback Thursday
One of my most prized possessions as a youngster was my silver Game Boy Advance. Remember how you had to bring a link cable if you wanted to be able to play a two player game with your friends? Ah, good times. ... Read More...
Xevious

Throwback Thursday – Feel Like World Domination Today? Try Xevious!

Emily Williams
October 6, 2016
Articles, Throwback Thursday
Happy TBT! I don’t know about you, but I feel like blowing things up today. Some experts say that catharsis is not effective for releasing frustration, but shooting at imaginary enemies from a teeny, tiny space... Read More...