A Good a Place As Any...

*Ecto Jedi* · 09-24-2010, 12:41 PM

I figured this'd be the place to post this, for reasons that will become clear. A couple of you will recall that I have a blog (terribly uncared for) called Retro-Playback, where I write about '80s and early '90s pop culture.

Lo and behold, it's gotten me a potential paying gig. Bite.ca has shown interest in featuring "Retro-Playback" articles with a weekly spot on their site. It goes without saying that this is a great personal victory for me and -- modest I am not -- for the cause of nostalgia.

My first post, which is piece I wrote a while ago and recently revamped, is a look back at "Mario Clash" for the Virtual Boy. It seemed appropriate, considering the recent surge in 3D-related media and the release of Super Mario Galaxy 2 not too long ago.

The Bite.ca bigwigs have offered to put up a few of my pieces as a sort of "trial run." If the hits come in and the comments are positive, cash! Cash and an audience for my incessant ramblings!

I expect you all to help me in this endeavour. Especially if you are Canadian (Peanut) and/or you have experience writing for the web (ThirdMarioBro.) I'll post the link once my first article is up and running. And I expect you to spread the word and bask in the sickly-sweet '90s nostalgia.

Thank you.

P.S. -- I wouldn't want you to think this is the sole reason I've returned to the Technodrome. Because it isn't.

09-24-2010, 12:41 PM	#1
Ecto Jedi Denki Wo Kitte Kudasai Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,439	A Good a Place As Any... I figured this'd be the place to post this, for reasons that will become clear. A couple of you will recall that I have a blog (terribly uncared for) called Retro-Playback, where I write about '80s and early '90s pop culture. Lo and behold, it's gotten me a potential paying gig. Bite.ca has shown interest in featuring "Retro-Playback" articles with a weekly spot on their site. It goes without saying that this is a great personal victory for me and -- modest I am not -- for the cause of nostalgia. My first post, which is piece I wrote a while ago and recently revamped, is a look back at "Mario Clash" for the Virtual Boy. It seemed appropriate, considering the recent surge in 3D-related media and the release of Super Mario Galaxy 2 not too long ago. The Bite.ca bigwigs have offered to put up a few of my pieces as a sort of "trial run." If the hits come in and the comments are positive, cash! Cash and an audience for my incessant ramblings! I expect you all to help me in this endeavour. Especially if you are Canadian (Peanut) and/or you have experience writing for the web (ThirdMarioBro.) I'll post the link once my first article is up and running. And I expect you to spread the word and bask in the sickly-sweet '90s nostalgia. Thank you. P.S. -- I wouldn't want you to think this is the sole reason I've returned to the Technodrome. Because it isn't.