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My personal, subjective list of the Top 17 best computer and video games of 2013!
Oh no, you're being attacked by Roger Dean artwork! Time to put those pods of terror out of their misery in this Psygnosis classic.
Aired: January 12, 2014
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Commentary and overview of the K70 Vengeance mechanical gaming keyboard from Corsair, with Cherry MX Red switches.
A relaxed, nostalgic look back at classic boxed computer game expansion packs. Includes different ex-pack types, box designs, and random rambling about days past!
He may not be an Atlantean, but he is a dude with aqua-colored clothing that does sewer maintenance! Review of the 1993 shareware game by Soleau Software.
Welcome to Microsoft Midtown Madness! See all the sights of the beautiful city of Chicago, or just go airborne over drawbridges and crash into rush hour traffic in a city bus.
Car Mechanic Simulator 2014 by Red Dot Games, a "lite" simulator of working on cars! It's up to you to figure out what's causing trouble and get your hands dirty getting it fixed.
Gravity, you so crazy. Collect cargo and avoid fans blowing you in Crazy Gravity, a 1996 shareware classic by Axel Meierhoefer!
Unboxing lots of gaming and technology goodies, via donations, Patreon funding, eBay, Amazon, etc. Whoa.
Play Luke Skywalker as Yoda's minion and travel around the galaxy, solving puzzles and collecting keys! Do or do not like this game, there is no try.
Imagine for a second... video games. Jazzpunk now exists. Whoa. Necrophone Games and Adult Swim have made one bizarrely awesome first-person comedy adventure here.
Before the 2014 game by Eidos Montreal is out, let's look back at the 1998 original - Thief: The Dark Project Gold. One of the best stealth games ever made and a timeless classic by Looking Glass. Halt, taffer!
What if the floor were jelly? And the ceiling, and the walls, and pretty much everything? This puzzle platformer by Ian Snyder answers that question with much awesomeness.
Overview, installation, and demonstration of the retro PC keyboard add-on, the Wizzard by Thrustmaster. And playing Doom 2 with it, cuz that's dumb.
The follow-up to Chip's Challenge is finally here! Make your way through this tile-based logic puzzle game as Woop, with no "bummer" in sight.
Some of my disorganized thoughts on Thief 2014 from Eidos Montreal.
Using a coupon from a 17-year-old PC game to buy a pizza. Yes, that's right. Found a coupon in a copy of Sierra's Red Baron 2 from 1997, and I attempt to redeem it in 2014!
Tag along with me as I go out thrifting, in search of games and interesting goodies at local shops! Five Goodwill stores in this inaugural episode.
An overview of the history, hardware, and software of the CPC464 from the perspective of a vintage computer collector. How do the pros and cons stack up, what games can you play on it, and is it worth getting a 464 over others like the 6128?
After a year of patches and the Cities of Tomorrow expansion pack, is SimCity 2013 awesome or is it too little too late? Covers the offline patch, expansion, DLC, updates, etc.
The worst game ever made? I say this genuinely has a shot at claiming that title. This is one horrid mess of a "skating simulation"...
Tag along with me as I go out thrifting, in search of games and interesting goodies at local shops! Three Goodwill stores, a Salvation Army, and two consignment shops in this episode.
One of the worst games ever made had a sequel? Oh yes, and this is it. Can it possibly be better than the "best skating simulation ever"?
First impressions gameplay and commentary on the truly awesome (and absurd) Goat Simulator, from Coffee Stain Studios.
Simply taking a look at the IBM 5160 that I recently bought at a Goodwill thrift store. Showing startup, operation, diagnostics, gaming, software, and internals.
Microsoft's Encarta Encyclopedia wasn't just a CD-ROM full of reference material, it had a slew of Interactivities to explore! This video focuses on its fondly-remembered trivia game: Mind Maze.
Tag along with me as I go out thrifting, in search of games and interesting goodies at local shops! Some new and old Goodwill stores, a mission thrift store, and a pawn shop in this episode.
One of the most successful edutainment series, the Jump Start games cover most every grade level. This video focuses on the original two games: Kindergarten and First Grade!
Review of the downloadable pack for The Sims 3: Deliciously Indulgent Bakery. What all does this new lot include? Is it worth the cash? What kind of metabolism does Duke Nukem have?
It's only logical to take a look at the first Zoombinis game during Edutainment Month. These little anthropomorphic blueberries were darned endearing!
Overview and demonstration of the unusual Mac and PC keyboard, the original Big Keys keyboard from Greystone Digital. And playing Duke Nukem 3D using the WASD setup with it, cuz it's absurd.
Tag along with me as I go out thrifting, in search of games and interesting goodies at local shops! Some discount and thrift shops in the southwest of Chicago in this episode.
Hot Wheels cars that come with a computer game in the package? Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles and 2,500HP supercars? Sign me up!
An overview and demonstration of the Logitech G502 wired optical gaming mouse. Freaking 12,000 DPI, 11 buttons, and more angles than is completely necessary.
A sports game on LGR? Why? Because nostalgia can do strange things to a man. And this second entry in the MS Baseball series brings that strangeness on.
Join me as I go out thrifting, in search of games and interesting goodies at various discount shops! Some discount and thrift shops south of Chicago this time, as well as back in NC afterward.
Cheeriest autoplay ever or CHEERIEST AUTOPLAY EVER?? Just a bit of a teaser for the next review :)
Commentary on the latest gameplay from The Sims 4, showing the trailer footage for CAS mode. Hair, makeup, traits, body shaping, and all that!
Maybe you remember all the expansion packs for The Sims 1. But do you remember the That's Life packs? Yeah, you may wanna sit down...
Playthrough of Episode Four of Duke Nukem 3D Atomic Edition. Originally recorded live on Twitch, May 19, 2014.
A new order of Wolfenstein games is out? Sounds like a prime time to catch up on the history of the franchise! Covers Wolf3D's predecessors, ports, Spear of Destiny, and more.
Join me as I go out thrifting, in search of games and interesting goodies at various discount shops! Some new (to the show) thrift shops and more Goodwills this time.
Commentary on the latest gameplay from The Sims 4, showing the trailer footage for build mode. New scalability, wall options, movable rooms, and all that!
Did you know many of your favorite digital-only games are no longer digital-only? Turns out a lot of modern (and retro) games got physical releases that not everyone knows about, and it's fascinating!
Gameplay and first impressions commentary on the highly-hyped open world game, Watch Dogs, played on PC.
Overview and demonstration of the, uh, SexyMouse. AVOID USE IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
Join me as I go out thrifting, in search of games and interesting goodies at various discount shops! Lots of Goodwills and the Second Chances thrift store this time.
Gameplay and assorted silly commentary on the just-launched beta for Battlefield Hardline.
Seriously?
Commentary on the latest details from E3 on The Sims 4, covering the EA conference and gameplay trailer. Showing how emotions work, the new custom content gallery, and more!
Giant robot and mecha games were rather prevalent at one time, and Slave Zero was one of those that shouldn't have been overlooked. At least not the PC game, the Dreamcast's was lame.
Sweet, I love water parks and I love tycoon games! The question is: does it live up to the legacy of games it imitates, like RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Soaked?
The ultimate game in Access Software's Leaderboard series, WCLB is one classy 80's golf sim. EGA graphics, RealSound, super-sensitive controls, yeah!
Join me as I go out thrifting, in search of games and interesting goodies at various discount shops! Lots of Goodwills and the Cash Masters buy-sell shop this time.
Unsure why Blitzer sticks in my mind after so many years, seeing as it's just a simple shoot-em-up, but here we are. Time to explore this shareware classic by Steve Sherman for Windows 3.1!
Questions asked by patrons!
Lazy Game Reviews has been going for five years now, woo! Time to celebrate with an abandoned review from 2009, hehe.
Join me as I go out thrifting, in search of games and interesting goodies at various discount shops! Lots of Goodwills, Salvation Army, and a Roses discount store this time.
Gameplay and first impressions commentary on Mary Kay & Avon: Crush Course for the PS1. BOYS!!!1!1!
After the success of the 1994 shareware platformer, Epic Megagames followed it up with a well-deserved and excellent sequel! Watch and learn about the main game, spin-offs, expansions, and more.
Aired: July 13, 2014
Overview and demonstration of the 8 Bit Evolution Game Boy Advance backlight-modded handheld console! Custom Yoshi's Egg paint job and other mods featured.
While Arena may have set the stage, Daggerfall took it to another level entirely. Explore one of the largest game worlds ever in Chapter II of The Elder Scrolls series!
Join me as I go out thrifting, in search of games and interesting goodies at various discount shops! Visiting several thrift stores and shops in Winston-Salem and Greensboro in this episode.
Overview and demonstration of the Mind Drive by The Other 90% Technologies Inc. Control DOS PC games with your brainwaves!! Or just reach into the vegetable drawer instead.
Overview of the 11 Deco in-ear headphones by Meze. Mm, wood.
One of the oldest PC games I own, and one of the first proper Pac-Man games for IBM PCs and compatibles from 1982!
Join me as I go out thrifting, in search of games and interesting goodies at various discount shops! Visiting multiple Goodwills and other familiar thrift stores in this episode.
The Sims 4 Create A Sim demo is out! Is it any good? What are the new customization options? Does the lack of Create A Style hurt it much? Find out in this review!
Gameplay and first impressions commentary on the demo to The Sims 4! See the creation of Duke Nukem and a bunch of abominations that should probably be put down.
Ever want to find out how you'd do running heaven and hell? Only in Afterlife, a LucasArts city-builder and management sim in the vein of SimCity 2000!
Gameplay demos and first impressions on the Oculus Rift Development Kit 2! Virtual reality has never been so virtually real, dude.
One of Blizzard's earlier and more forgotten titles, Blackthorne can be described as Prince of Persia with a shotgun. VENGEANCE.
Overview and demonstration of the PortaPi miniature arcade cabinet. Powered by a Raspberry Pi and luscious woodgrain!
Join me as I go out thrifting, in search of games and interesting goodies at various discount shops! Visiting some new Goodwills and Toys R Us in this episode.
Unboxing and overview of the IndieBox boxed PC game subscription service. New independent computer games in an old-school-style box with color manuals and feelies!
Review of the final downloadable lot for The Sims 3: Last Venue of Amore. What all does it include? Is it worth the cash? How awkward is making love on a gondola?
An overview of every single expansion and stuff pack for The Sims 3, from the Lazy Game Reviewer's perspective! Looking for new packs to buy, or which ones to avoid? Use this as a starting point!
Gameplay and overview of The Sims 4. What are the new features? How does it compare to The Sims 3? Is it worth buying? Questions, answers, snark!
Join me as I go out thrifting, in search of games and interesting goodies at various discount shops! Visiting some Goodwills and Salvation Army stores this time.
Gameplay and strangeness in The Sims 4! Duke and Fartwhistle attempt to become master cooks, but well, things could've gone better...
We made the Boddy Mansion from the Clue/Cluedo board game and populated it with characters from the movie! Oh and also Duke Nukem and murder, because it's The Sims 4.
Overview and demonstration of the first 3D accelerator powered by Nvidia. Play converted Saturn games on Windows 95, using real Saturn controllers and quadratic rendering!
Gameplay and first impressions commentary on the sequel to the post-apocalyptic 1988 CRPG! Turn-based tactical sweetness.
This episode covers the incredible rise and fall of Osborne. Join me in LGR Tech Tales, looking at stories of technological inspiration, failure, and everything in-between!
Join me as I go out thrifting, in search of games and interesting goodies at various discount shops! Visiting some Salvation Army and Goodwill stores once again.
Ragnarok! Loki! Vikings! Bloody action and adventure with a stellar Norse mythological backdrop, it's Rune/Viking Warlord/Gold/Classic, the first game from Human Head Studios for PC and PS2.
SimCity was released October 3, 1989. Celebrating a quarter century of city-building (and city-destroying) with a short and nostalgic look back at the game, my history with it, and what its impact has been.
World War II never happened, but aliens sure did! Strap into an F4U Corsair and shoot down UFOs and polygonal sci-fi weirdness in one of the more oddly-named flight sims.
Taking at look at this $50 gaming head set. An overview of the pros and cons and all that review stuff!
King Arthur has fallen and it's up to his Knights of the Round Table to unite Britain! A shareware classic from MVP Software, with turn-based medieval combat and kingdom-building.
Gameplay and commentary on Sim Ant by Maxis! Beating the full game "campaign mode" in one sitting, because dude yes.
Take control of the fangs of Count Dracula and nom the necks of Van Helsing's groupies! A lesser-known horror platformer from the early days of UbiSoft Entertainment.
Taking a look at the 32-game compilation from Apogee/3D Realms and Interceptor Entertainment! All sorts of registered shareware classics in one neat package.
This episode covers the lifetime and story of Digital Research and its founder Gary Kildall. Join me in LGR Tech Tales, looking at stories of technological inspiration, failure, and everything in-between!
Join me as I go out thrifting, in search of games and interesting goodies at various discount shops! The Goodwill expansion is done, just in time for the season finale.
Time to become a wizard so you can get the good restaurant seats! It's Hocus Pocus, an Apogee game totally not based on the movie.
Gameplay and first impressions commentary on the new pool objects and gameplay added to The Sims 4! Duke Nukem and Fartwhistle Dingleprop must continue their strangeness.
Overview and demonstration of the ICMS/Appoint Mouse Pen. Why use a mouse shaped like a bar of soap when you could use a mouse shaped like an electric toothbrush?
What if Duke carried around a baby instead of weapons? What if the baby WAS the weapon?!
Taking a look at my absolute favorite cover illustrations from retro PC games! I miss big computer game boxes. Such excellent artwork that made you wanna spend money.
Did you know Epic Pinball had an evil twin? This is the "forgotten" game in James Schmalz's shareware pinball series! Presented in 60fps for your ball-smacking pleasure.
I'm a bird, your argument is invalid.
Combine Dungeons & Dragons and Descent and what do you get? A first-person role playing adventure that was released incomplete, apparently!
Taking a look at the crappiest, cheapest, most awful big box PC game covers I have in my collection! Prepare yourself, it's gonna be messy.
It's December and that means Christmas games on LGR! First up is the freeware classic from Robert Hindle, where you hunt for presents and... that's it!
Gameplay and commentary on The Sims 2: Holiday Edition, the special Christmas Deluxe version of the game! Featuring singing snowmen, burning Christmas trees, hookahs, and more fistfights.
What if Wolfenstein 3D had realistic physics that aren't actually realistic at all? And you use a shovel to break down walls like Minecraft? YA GET THIS.
Christmas card software was a booming business in the mid-80's! And Thoughtware's Jingle Disk was one of the pioneers, also tossing in CGA animations and PC speaker music.
Playing through the entire first Christmas episode of Jazz Jackrabbit from 1994!
Games based on movie licenses are always of such high-quality, am I right? Yeah. Thought so. At least it's got a sweet LED box!
Santa's gone postal (again) and it's up to you to clean up the mess! This spin-off of VCD features copious elf gibs and relentless mopping.
My personal, subjective list of the best computer and video games of 2014!
Off-track betting for DOS! What could be more simple? Not much, actually. A review of the horse racing sim by Dick Olsen, with a side of mashed potatoes.
