The Sentimental Yearning of Nostalgia

SUPERJUMP Team -

👋 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 Briana Gonzalez.

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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
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VIDEO GAME NOSTALGIA

STORY SHOWCASE

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