The Sentimental Yearning of Nostalgia

👋 Hi there! Welcome to the latest edition of SUPERJUMP Weekly. This week we're seeking comfort in nostalgia's warm embrace. We have curated a range of stories that, in some cases, delve directly into the past through retrospectives. In other cases, we explore the past through the lens of the present.

We're also previewing Tears of Metal by Paper Cult and showcasing the works of Vitor M. Costa.

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IN THIS ISSUE

✍️ Story Showcase: Culture and Society
⭐ Author Showcase: Briana Gonzalez
📡 On the Radar: Tears of Metal
📅 This Week on SJP
🏆 Backers

Reflections of an Aging Gamer

Changing views don’t need to take the fun from a beloved hobby

SUPERJUMPJared McCarty

Remembering Rocket Jockey

Late 90’s nostalgia with rocket-powered bikes

SUPERJUMPGavin Annand

Back to Basics: Why I Find Joy Playing My Ageing PlayStation 2

Rediscovering the simple pleasures of disconnection

SUPERJUMPChris Kernaghan

It’s All About the Box

“Big Box” collecting has exploded over the past decade. We take a look at some of the hobby’s most cherished items.

SUPERJUMPGavin Annand

Arx Fatalis’ Magic Was Ahead of Its Time and Technology

The game’s immersive yet clumsy magic system could have been saved by the Wiimote

SUPERJUMPAntony Terence

Astro Bot’s Beautiful Nostalgia Extends Beyond PlayStation

Getting the fundamentals right

SUPERJUMPJames O’Connor

Sid Meier’s Pirates! Allowed Gamers to Become Swashbucklers

Hoisting the anchor

SUPERJUMPC.S. Voll

The Rise, Fall, Revival, and Eventual Death of G4TV

The life cycle of a once-beloved gaming culture pioneer

SUPERJUMPJared McCarty

My Quest to Find a Specific Demo Disc from 1997

Tracking down “Harvey Norman: The CD-ROM”

SUPERJUMPGavin Annand