Retro Gaming, Feb 10-14, 2020

Calling all Gamers! Get ready to gear up for the biggest battle of retro gaming. For one week Love Library will be celebrating Retro Games with an interactive simulation exhibit. Students will be able to use laptops set up in the library link to play old games from LSD: Dream Emulator to Dr. Mario and more! The fun doesn’t stop there- each day from 1-2pm, one student will be able to face off against a pro library staff member. Feeling up to the challenge? With new games to explore and exciting new competitions each day- you aren’t going to want to miss this!

     Along with playing games all week, pop by at one of our educational talks! Two talks will be given throughout the week educating on the importance of preserving gaming software on Tuesday & Thursday, starting at 2 pm in Love Library's Link. The first talk will be on Tuesday. “Game Software Preservation, Emulation, and Copyright,” will discuss the history and challenges that go into preserving this software. The second talk, “Game Cartridge Backup Demonstration,” will be held on Thursday. This will be a demonstration on backing up your games and files to specialty hardware. Both talks support preserving retro gaming and recognize the importance these games hold in our technology’s history. 

Competition Schedule: 

Monday, Feb. 10

Dr. Mario against Miranda McCowan

Fastest time to beat Virus Level set to 8 with Speed set to Hi wins!

Tuesday, Feb 11.

LSD: Dream Emulator against Andy Pederson

Whoever can visit the most dreamscapes in 5 minutes wins!

Wednesday, Feb 12. 

Lemonade Stand against Jessica Dussault

The person with the most assets at the end of day 10 wins!

Thursday, Feb 13.

Bubble Bobble against Jason Bougger

Best score in 5 minutes wins!

Friday, Feb 14.

Lode Runner: The Legend Returns against Greg Tunink 

The best score in 2-player competition wins! Best out of three levels.