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McHenry's Lair
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A GenX Geek's view of the past, present and future. GenX, The 80s, Movies, Games, AI, Computer, History, and many more https://mchenryslair.com/
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McHenry's Lair @mchenryslair.bsky.social · Feb 11
20 Years - #ForTheHorde mchenryslair.com/2025/02/11/2...
A epic #shortstory about 20 years of #WoW – told from the perspective of my character – Kitzune, hunter of the Darkspear Tribe.

#WorldOfWarcraft #WoW20Years #MMORPG #WoWCommunity #WoWFans #WoWLore #nerd #geek #games #rpg #computer #warcraft
20 Years – FOR THE HORDE!!
An epic short story about 20 years of World of Warcraft – told from the perspective of my main character – Kitzune, a hunter of the Darkspear tribe – FOR HONOUR!! FOR THRALL!! FOR THE HORDE!!
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McHenry's Lair @mchenryslair.bsky.social · 2d
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🎮 Time to “insert coin” for the classic arcade experience! #Battlezone wasn’t just a game — it rewrote how we saw 3D, tanks & vector graphics in the arcade world. 🚀 #RetroGaming #ArcadeGaming #80sGaming #Atari #GamingHistory #GenXGeek #ClassicArcade #nerd #geek
Insert coin here: Battlezone
Released by Atari in 1980, „Battlezone“ revolutionized video games with its 3D graphics and immersive gameplay. It combined strategic thinking and reflexes, influencing future gaming te…
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McHenry's Lair @mchenryslair.bsky.social · 19d
☕ Happy #CoffeeDay2025 from McHenry’s Lair!
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Celebrating with AI-crafted wallpaper, geeky vibes, and a tribute to Shir’KhAI's favorite brew.
#HappyCoffeeDay #AIWallpaper #FurryArt #GenXGeek #SupportCreators #nerd #geek #ai #AnthroArt #Anthropomorphic #Art #catgirl #furry #FurryFandom
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McHenry's Lair @mchenryslair.bsky.social · 20d
The final frontier of the Atari VCS mchenryslair.com/2025/09/30/a...
#Xenophobe was the last game for the legendary console-squeezing arcade chaos into aging 1977 hardware
#Atari2600 #RetroGaming #VintageGames #GameHistory #GamingCulture #ConsoleHistory #AtariVCS #ClassicGaming #nerd #geek #genx
Atari 2600: Xenophobe
„Xenophobe,“ released in 1990, is the last official game for the Atari 2600, marked by technical limitations yet showcasing developers‘ creativity. As a significant historical art…
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McHenry's Lair @mchenryslair.bsky.social · 22d
🎥 Before #CancelCulture, there were the #VideoNasties
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In 1980s Britain, horror VHSs sparked a moral panic that led to censorship
A deep dive into fear,politics&film
#1980sCensorship #CancelCulture #FilmHistory #CensorshipDebate #FreedomOfExpression #geek #nerd #geex
The Video Nasties – 1980s Cancel Culture
The emergence of video cassettes in the 1980s sparked a moral panic in Britain, labeled „video nasties,“ led by conservatives fearing cultural decay. This backlash resulted in censorshi…
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McHenry's Lair @mchenryslair.bsky.social · Sep 20
INSERT THE LAST COIN
Remember the Star Wars Trilogy Arcade (1999)?Lightsaber duels and trench runs-a game long after the end of the golden age of arcades
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#StarWarsTrilogyArcade #RetroArcade#ArcadeHistory #ArcadeNostalgia #GamingCulture #RetroGamer #ArcadeCommunity
Insert the LAST Coin: Star Wars Trilogy Arcade
The Star Wars Trilogy Arcade, a rail shooter released by Sega in 1999, blends immersive gameplay and nostalgic elements. It gained cult status for its cinematic experience, remaining a significant …
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McHenry's Lair @mchenryslair.bsky.social · Sep 14
35 Years: Hardware mchenryslair.com/2025/09/14/3...
Hardware is grimy, loud, and dripping with #dystopian decay. A forgotten gem of #cyberpunk #horror that warned us about tech obsession before it was cool
#CultClassic #PostApocalyptic #Retro #TechNoir #90sHorror #SciFiHorror #CultCinema #nerd #geek
35 Years: Hardware
Hardware (1990) is a dystopian, cyberpunk horror film blending apocalyptic visuals, anti-tech themes, and cult aesthetics. Though divisive at release, it gained cult status for its style, societal …
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McHenry's Lair @mchenryslair.bsky.social · Sep 10
Celebrating 50 years of the MOS 6502!
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this 8‑bit microprocessor powered legends like the Apple II, Commodore 64, Atari 800. Its elegance, affordability, echo through today’s maker culture. #MOS6502 #RetroComputing #HomeComputers #nerd #geek #genx #genxgeek
50 Years MOS 6502
The MOS Technology 6502 revolutionized the computing world 50 years ago with affordable microprocessors. It shaped home computing and education, inspired a generation of engineers and lives on in m…
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McHenry's Lair @mchenryslair.bsky.social · Sep 8
C64: Castle Wolfenstein
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Rewinding to 1981 and explore how this classic shaped gaming history-from pixel tension to proto-Doom
#CastleWolfenstein #C64 #RetroGaming #Commodore64 #VintageGames #GamingHistory #RetroComputing #GamingThrowback #nerd #geek #genx #the80s
C64: Castle Wolfenstein
„Castle Wolfenstein“ (1981) pioneered stealth gameplay, combining strategy, realism, and historical context. Its innovative design, immersive audio, and legacy influenced genres from st…
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McHenry's Lair @mchenryslair.bsky.social · Sep 6
Celebrating a forgotten gem! #TaleSpin35 #DisneyNostalgia
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Dive into an airborne world where aviation meets pulpy adventure. Embracing #dieselpunk flair since 1990
#DieselpunkAnimation #DisneyAfternoon #RetroCartoons #1990sAnimation #nerd #geek #genx #TailSpin
35 Years ago: Disney’s TailSpin
Disney’s TailSpin, an early ’90s animated series, uniquely blends adventure and emotional depth in a Dieselpunk-inspired setting. With complex characters and morally rich stories, it re…
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McHenry's Lair @mchenryslair.bsky.social · Sep 3
🎮 The worst arcade port of all time?
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In 1982, Atari’s Pac-Man for the 2600 sold millions — and helped crash the video game industry
Glitchy gameplay - Broken promises
#Atari2600 #PacMan #RetroGaming #VideoGameCrash #GamingHistory #nerd #geek #genx #RetroNostalgia
Atari 2600: Pac-Man
Atari’s 1982 VCS version of Pac-Man, while commercially successful, faced criticism for its inferior gameplay, technical limitations, and unmet expectations, contributing to the 1983 video ga…
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McHenry's Lair @mchenryslair.bsky.social · Sep 1
Red 5, standing by!
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Atari’s Star Wars (1983) arcade classic was light-years ahead—vector graphics, yoke controls, and actual movie voice lines
#StarWars #1983Arcade #RetroGaming #StarWarsGaming #ArcadeNostalgia #RetroArcade #GamingHistory #nerd #geek #genx #genxgeek
Insert coin here: Star Wars (1983)
Atari’s 1983 „Star Wars“ arcade game revolutionized gaming with its innovative vector graphics, authentic sound effects from the film, and engaging gameplay. It remains a signific…
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McHenry's Lair @mchenryslair.bsky.social · Sep 1
The book that launched #steampunk turns 40-The Difference Engine
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In 1990, #Gibson & #Sterling rewrote history literally. the novel imagined Victorian Britain driven by steampower
#SteampunkLiterature #AlternateHistory #DifferenceEngine #IndustrialRadicals #Babbage
“The Difference Engine” – THE Steampunk novel
The Difference Engine by Gibson and Sterling is a foundational steampunk novel, merging historical facts with fiction. Set in an alternative 1855 London, it explores technology’s profound inf…
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McHenry's Lair @mchenryslair.bsky.social · Aug 31
My #review of Red Sonja (2025) is up
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A film straddling retro #80s #SwordAndSorcery spirit and studio compromises. Atmospheric and stylish but too timid to cut deep
#RedSonja #MovieReview #RedSonja2025 #FantasyFilm #80sAesthetic #RetroCinema #GenXReacts #Chainbikini
Movie review: Red Sonja (2025)
Red Sonja 2025 attempts to capture the spirit of 1980s sword-and-sorcery films. Atmospherically powerful and visually coherent, but between nostalgia, modern compromises, and studio smoothing, the …
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McHenry's Lair @mchenryslair.bsky.social · Aug 29
40 years ago #PaulVerhoeven gave us the gritty, plague-ridden chaos - #FleshAndBlood
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no heroes, just Sex, violence and survival-Not your 50s romantic medieval movie
#RutgerHaue #JenniferJasonLeigh #CultFilm #GenXGeek #FilmAnniversary #DarkMiddleAges #nerd #geek #genx
40 Years ago: Flesh + Blood
Paul Verhoeven’s Flesh and Blood (1985) is a brutal, unromanticized medieval film exploring power, survival, and moral ambiguity. Visceral, controversial, and uncompromising, it remains a cult clas…
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McHenry's Lair @mchenryslair.bsky.social · Aug 29
Is it normal that ChatGPT and similar programs have such a red glow today?
And that every response ends with two smileys?
However, I believe that I do not need to be concerned about that today ...

#ai #Terminator #JudgementDay
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McHenry's Lair @mchenryslair.bsky.social · Aug 26
“Dancing in the Street” like it’s 1985!
Bowie & Jagger’s chaotic charity collab wasn’t just a hit—it was pure 80s madness.
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#DancingInTheStreet #BowieAndJagger #LiveAid1985 #CultMusicVideo #80sPopCulture #RetroVibes #GenXGeek #nerd #genx #geek #the80s
Hits of the 80s: Dancing in the Street
David Bowie and Mick Jagger’s 1985 cover of „Dancing in the Street“ reflects 1980s excess while promoting Live Aid’s charitable cause. Its spontaneous recording and iconic m…
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McHenry's Lair @mchenryslair.bsky.social · Aug 25
🎸💥 “30 years ago, #Desperado exploded onto the screen…”
Robert Rodriguez’s ultra-stylized 1995 cult classic still shreds—guns, guitars, and grit.
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#RobertRodriguez #AntonioBanderas #SalmaHayek #90sActionCultClassic #CultFilmAnniversary #nerd #geek #genx #genxgeek
30 Years ago: Desperado
A stylish 90s cult action film, Desperado blends explosive shootouts, Western flair, and rock’n’roll attitude. With Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek, Robert Rodriguez delivers iconic visuals, unfor…
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McHenry's Lair @mchenryslair.bsky.social · Aug 24
#C64: Artworx’s Strip Poker mchenryslair.com/2025/08/24/c...
This C64 game combined #poker strategy and #titillation.
#Commodore64 #C64 #RetroGaming #StripPoker #GamingHistory #80sGames #VintageGames
#AdultGaming #GamingNostalgia #GamingControversy #OldSchoolGaming #nerd #geek #genx #genxgeek
C64: Artworx’s Strip Poker
Artworx’s Strip Poker, launched in the early 1980s, combined poker mechanics with provocative themes, sparking controversy while becoming a cultural touchstone in gaming history. Its unique blend o…
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McHenry's Lair @mchenryslair.bsky.social · Aug 18
Toxic? - NO! 80s Cult! mchenryslair.com/2025/08/19/t...
Sure, let’s cancel the entire ‘80s while we’re at it. Who needs cultural context when you’ve got TikTok outrage?
#GenXFilmNostalgia #ContextOverCancel #80sMovieDebate #ContextOverCancel #FilmHistoryMatters #80sCinema #nerd #geek #genx
Toxic? – NO! 80s Cult!
It used to be a damn good 80s movie night with popcorn, beer, and the guys! – Now it’s just toxic with trigger warnings, tears, and discussions about banning it!
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McHenry's Lair @mchenryslair.bsky.social · Aug 17
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65 years ago today, The Time Machine (1960) journeyed into cinemas-a romantic, effects‑rich adaptation of H.G. Wells’ novella. it’s a milestone of classic sci‑fi design.
#TheTimeMachinel #HGWells #ClassicSciFi #MovieProps #TimeTravel #nerd #geek #genx #genxgeek
65 Years ago: The Time Machine
„The Time Machine“ (1960) is a celebrated adaptation of H.G. Wells‘ novel, showcasing groundbreaking special effects and a poignant narrative. It remains a classic, merging advent…
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McHenry's Lair @mchenryslair.bsky.social · Aug 15
The Atari 2600 port of Donkey Kong
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Only two arcade levels,hardly any graphics, poor sound. A true classic of missteps! #Atari2600 #ArcadePortFail #RetroGaming #DonkeyKong #RetroGaming #VideoGameHistory #GamingNostalgia #Coleco #GamingFlops #nerd #geek #genx #genxgeek
Atari 2600: Donkey Kong
Donkey Kong’s Atari 2600 version is widely regarded as a poor adaptation of Nintendo’s arcade classic. Featuring diminished graphics, limited gameplay, and imprecise controls, it remain…
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McHenry's Lair @mchenryslair.bsky.social · Aug 13
Insert coin here: Missile Command mchenryslair.com/2025/08/14/i...
A fascinating analysis of the Cold War symbolism behind Atari's arcade classic trackball technology and the Reagan myth #atari #ArcadeClassic #ColdWarGaming #GamingHistory #ReaganMyth #RetroGaming #nerd #geek #genx #genxgeek #coldwar
Insert coin here: Missile Command
Missile Command, puts players in the role of a defender during the Cold War. With limited missiles, cities must be protected from relentless attacks – a merciless battle for survival.
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McHenry's Lair @mchenryslair.bsky.social · Aug 11
🚀 Back to 1980!
Queen’s "Another One Bites the Dust" wasn’t just a hit—it was a cultural shift.
From disco beats to rock dominance, here’s why this track still rules. 🎸🎤
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#Hitsofthe80s #AnotherOneBitesTheDust #Queen #80sMusic #ClassicRock #nerd #geek #genx #genxgeek
Hits of the 80s: Another One Bites the Dust
„Another One Bites the Dust“ by Queen is a groundbreaking song blending funk, disco, and rock. Its iconic bass line and widespread cultural influence solidified Queen’s legacy and…
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McHenry's Lair @mchenryslair.bsky.social · Aug 9
Film review
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KPop Demon Hunters offeres a strong story and animation, but the rating depends heavily on the viewer’s preference for K-pop
#KPopDemonHunters
#FilmReview
#NetflixOriginal
#SonyAnimation
#Huntrx
#Golden
#AnimationReview
#KPopFilm
#AnimatedFantasy
Film review: KPop Demon Hunters
The film „KPop Demon Hunters“ combines K-pop and demon hunters, offering a strong story and animation, but suffers from questionable taste in music. The rating depends heavily on the vi…
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McHenry's Lair @mchenryslair.bsky.social · Aug 7
Hits of the 80s: Statement on the Dancefloor! mchenryslair.com/2025/08/07/h...
The 80s showed how pop music, despite its disco aesthetic, boldly addressed social injustices – danceable and relevant.
#1980sMusic
#PopWithPurpose
#GenXGeek
#MusicAndMeaning
#RetroPopCulture #the80s #geek #nerd #genx
Hits of the 80s: Statement on the Dancefloor! (eng)
The 80s showed how pop music, despite its disco aesthetic, boldly addressed social injustices – danceable, provocative, and relevant. It was a time when beats and messages still worked together.
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