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Gone Home uses an atmospheric, introspective exploration game to tackle one of the most mysterious, emotional and twisted phenomena of human existence - being a teenage girl in the 90s. Trust us, it's terrible.

Regardless of gender or decade, one thing that alleviates the confusion of adolescence for millions of teenagers worldwide is music. For Gone Home's narrative, a teenage girl discovering herself in the 90s Pacific Northwest, this means Riot Grrrl. Riot Grrrl is a feminist punk movement that hit Washington and Oregon beginning in 1991, which spawned an influx of new bands and written publications focused on female empowerment.

Developer The Fullbright Company - formed by three ex-BioShock developers - snagged two original Riot Grrrl bands, Bratmobile and Heavens to Betsy, for Gone Home. It's an important get for Fullbright co-founder Steve Gaynor.

"It's really goddamn amazing to have the opportunity for this music to be in Gone Home," he says. "Authenticity is our No. 1 priority, and the inclusion of tracks by Heavens to Betsy and Bratmobile really drives home the era and the place and the feelings surrounding the story of Gone Home. We're psyched."

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>90sadolescencebratmobilecoming-of-agegone-homeheavens-to-betsyLinuxmacpcriot-grrrlThe-Fullbright-CompanyWed, 20 Mar 2013 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[The Sims 3 DLC packs some bellbottoms]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/24/the-sims-3-dlc-packs-some-bellbottoms/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/24/the-sims-3-dlc-packs-some-bellbottoms/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/24/the-sims-3-dlc-packs-some-bellbottoms/#comments Miltidecade Sims 3 DLC hits steamThe Sims 3 "70s, 80s and 90s" DLC pack says it has "all-new outfits, crazy hairstyles, and facial hair," but considering each of these "new" looks comes from a decade long since past, that description is a bit of a stretch. The 70s, 80s and 90s pack is available now on Steam for $20.

The 70s portion includes bellbottoms, halter top catsuits and platform shoes, along with minimalist furniture and a disco ball. The 80s bring legwarmers, leotards, headbands and shoulder pads, and the decor portion includes arcade machines and an entertainment system. The 90s remind us why "grunge" generally isn't a complimentary term, with tattered jeans, layered tops, asymmetrical handkerchief hemline skirts, and furniture in distressed and industrial metal styles. Each decade comes with the related hairstyles and facial hair.

Remember, in 20 years we'll all look back on the 2010s with just as much revulsion, but with more photographic evidence of our absurd tastes.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>70s80s90sdecorDLCfashionpcThe-Sims-3Thu, 24 Jan 2013 03:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Gaming in the 90s was way, way better]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/30/gaming-in-the-90s-was-way-way-better/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/30/gaming-in-the-90s-was-way-way-better/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/30/gaming-in-the-90s-was-way-way-better/#comments It's an incredible time for gaming. There are dozens of top-notch titles released every year, the hobby has reached broader social acceptance than ever before and a vast array of independent developers are pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved with interactive entertainment. But compared to the 90s? It sucks.

Need proof? Check out the Everything Is Terrible video we've placed after the break and then tell us gaming today wouldn't be twice as good if it had one tenth of the 90's neon, cargo pants and "Woo!"-ing.

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Were this a perfect world, all of our favorite alternative songs from the 90s would be remade by instrumental-electronic band The Hunt for Yoshi. Weezer's "El Scorcho," Superdrag's "Sucked Out," and The Vaselines' "Son of a Gun" -- the list goes on.

We'll settle for this excellent cover of Nirvana's "All Apologies" in the meantime, grabbed from The Hunt for Yoshi's Nintendo Goes 90s album. The entire CD is available for download, packed with reimagined songs from bands like REM and Soundgarden. Pull up a stool, throw on a cardigan, and check past the post break to stream this In Utero classic.

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Are you a Barbie girl, in a Barbie world? Well, if you think being filled with plastic is fantastic, then you'll be happy to know that SingStar 90s is coming to the love shack. The game popped up on a New Zealand store with an August 3rd release attached to it. You can't touch this compilation of the '90s most addicting, and therefore ultimately annoying, songs; full list can be found after the break.

So, tell us what you want, what you really, really, want to see on this compilation if you notice anything missing from the '90s? Maybe they'll add it in the PS3 SingStar download service. There's always the debate between which is tougher: SingStar or Karaoke Revolution? Well, if you missed it the first time, our intrepid Kyle Orland reported on this a few months ago. Checka checka check it out!

Gallery: SingStar 90s



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Man, I feel like it's 1990 all over again. Sony's upcoming B-Boy looks like it'll be a blast. You control a break dancer trying to prove his worth on the street. We've covered this game pretty extensively so far, so read up and then enjoy this lengthy gameplay video.

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