Author Archives: erichagmann

Goombas Caught in the Middle

This is my interview with one courageous goomba who lived to see it all happen. Me: “How did this all start?” Gretchen: “It all began when that mustached fellow showed up,” recounted Gretchen Goomba, as she took her daily walk. “My friend, Gary and I, were out for a stroll over by the old plumbingContinue reading “Goombas Caught in the Middle”

Top Ten Classic TV Jingles

Back when we had time to watch TV (before streaming ruled the world), our favorite shows were interrupted every few minutes by an onslaught of ambitious commercials all vying for our attention so we might purchase their products. Which ones were the most memorable? The ones with the catchiest songs, of course! Whether they’re sellingContinue reading “Top Ten Classic TV Jingles”

The Top Ten Handiest Bosses in Video Games

You’ve got to HAND it to game developers, they sure love their hand bosses! Bosses like these have been appearing in games at least for decades. How did this idea become such a common trope? In any case, here is my list of the top ten handiest bosses in video games! Tiki Tong from DonkeyContinue reading “The Top Ten Handiest Bosses in Video Games”

Cartoons/Characters Referenced in the New “Space Jam: A New Legacy” Trailer

I just watched the trailer for “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” and holy cow they are cramming a lot of characters in there! Here’s a list of all the ones that I happened to catch. Can you find any others? Let me know in the comments! Superman Gandalf King Kong  Iron Giant Gossamer Foghorn LeghornContinue reading “Cartoons/Characters Referenced in the New “Space Jam: A New Legacy” Trailer”

Top Ten Video Game Health Concerns

It has been a little over a year since we first entered the pandemic. I originally created this list last year around the same time, and I figured it’s time to transfer it over to ye olde blog. 10 games, 10 pictures, no descriptions – here are the top ten instances of health concerns inContinue reading “Top Ten Video Game Health Concerns”

Reset: Ness is Mario

A large portion of my wake-up routine includes reading news about video games and upcoming movie musings. This heavy reading leads to heavy thinking, and after googling to see if this topic idea has already been discussed in the world, I’m now writing crazy fan theories. Are you ready for this? Are you sure? Okay……Continue reading “Reset: Ness is Mario”

Descent-ber: Gravity in Games

I can’t believe it – we’re finally here!  My 2020 New Year’s resolution to create top ten lists every month is coming to a close.  Are you ready to get DOWN because it’s Descent-ber!  Yes, this month we’ll be exploring the top ten instances of falling, sliding, or general downward motion in video games.  CanContinue reading “Descent-ber: Gravity in Games”

Nose-vember: Noses in Games

10) Dr. Eggman (first appeared in Sonic the Hedgehog; Sega 1991) Growing up, I always knew him as Dr. Robotnik, but in Japan, apparently, he was always Dr. Eggman. I was today year’s old when I learned that Eggman’s name actually is a reference to “I Am The Walrus” by The Beatles. Why did theContinue reading “Nose-vember: Noses in Games”