8-Bit Is Awesome

I've never been a huge video game nerd, but ever since my brother and I got a hand-me-down NES from our grandpa, we've been playing video games. In recent years, "nerd" culture (and gaming culture with it), has grown exponentially. Among this influx of gaming culture has been an increasing number of people recognizing and paying homage to gaming's origin, 8 Bit.

One of my favorite homages to 8 Bit is the one that "Community" did this season. If you haven't seen it, here is a clip:

If you look up 8 Bit on Google, the first entry is a Wikipedia link explaining what 8-Bit stands for. The second entry is a website called 8bit.com. It's a really interesting website that you should check out. My favorite feature of the website is that they have knock off versions of classic 8 Bit games that you can play.

Also, for movie fans, there is "Wreck-It Ralph" which hit theaters in early November. I know everyone is dying to see movies like The Hobbit this holiday season, but I'm really looking forward to this movie. I love the throwback to arcade gaming and the whole "game jumping" premise leaves room for lots of fun and creativity. Here is the trailer: