Nostalgia ain"t what it used to be
Exploiting nostalgia is a well-worn emotive approach to enticing customers to purchase a product or service. New work in the International Journal of Electronic Marketing and Retailing, has looked at how a person's character affects whether or not th.....»»
Power of nostalgia: Vintage typography can build emotional connections, influence attitudes, boost willingness to pay
Researchers from University of Newcastle–Australia have published a new Journal of Marketing study that examines how brands can use references to the past via vintage typography to establish emotional bonds with today's consumers......»»
VW, Kia, BMW Super Bowl ads draw big interest for new EVs
VW's nostalgia-filled commercial caused a surge in traffic on vehicle shopping websites, while Kia and BMW had two of the game's most-liked ads......»»
Sonic x Shadow Generations brings back Sonic Adventure 2 nostalgia this fall
Sega revealed that Sonic Generations is coming to modern PlayStation consoles with additional content in the form of Sonic x Shadow Generations......»»
I have very few objections to Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy
Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy is yet another fine dose of Nintendo DS and 3DS nostalgia......»»
"Saltburn" seduces us with "00s nostalgia. Why does it affect us so much?
Emerald Fennell's Noughties "period piece" is nostalgic not only in style but substance. Whether you’ve seen Saltburn yet or not, I'd hazard a guess that you’ve heard about it by now.Promising Young Woman director Emerald Fennell&rs.....»»
This R2-D2 lookalike is really a smart speaker stand, and it’s $32 for Cyber Monday
Add some nostalgia to your smart home with this smart speaker stand that looks a lot like R2-D2 and is marked down to just $32 for Cyber Monday......»»
You can’t save on a time machine for Cyber Monday but this arcade machine is $400 off
Churn up some nostalgia and some savings with this Cyber Monday deal on the Arcade1Up Mortal Kombat arcade machine......»»
Review: New Atari 2600+ doesn’t justify its plus sign
$130 nostalgia box is useful for seeing your old cartridges in HD, and that's about it. Enlarge / Well, at least they got the look of the hardware right. If you've ever tried plugging an unmodified early generation gami.....»»
Nostalgia in politics: Study sheds light on how (and why) parties appeal to the past in their election campaigns
Have you ever felt nostalgic when thinking about the past? Then you are not alone. According to survey research, around two-thirds of the European public feel nostalgic......»»
How nostalgia and memories find expression in social media
As possibilities have changed and technology has advanced, memories and nostalgia are now a significant part of our use of social media. This is shown in a study from the University of Gothenburg and University West, published in Social Media + Socie.....»»
Paris exhibition celebrates iPhone 15 Pro Max"s role in capturing memories
Apple's iPhone 15 Pro Max stars in "I Remember You" exhibition, featuring works by five artists exploring nostalgia and technology, showcasing the device's ability to capture life's fleeting moments.Works by M. Fezehai, M. Ninagawa | Image Credit: Ap.....»»
Sonic Superstars review: nostalgic pit stop struggles to tune up the 2D greats
Sonic Superstars offers a fun jolt of nostalgia, even if its lacking in ideas that move the old school formula forward......»»
Rebuild your own nostalgia with this detailed Xbox 360 toy set
Want to relive your Xbox 360 glory days? You can rebuild those memories with this impressive new Mega set......»»
Samba de Amigo: Party Central review: motion-controlled nostalgia, with a catch
Samba de Amigo: Party Central is dragged down by unreliable motion controls, but that doesn't shut down a fun rhythm party full of eclectic tunes......»»
Unleashing Nostalgia and Creativity: The Microcade Experience
If you are considering a vacation in Italy in October, remember that Maker Faire Rome The European Edition, one of the world’s largest Maker Faires, will be taking place in Rome from the 20th to the 22nd. In a world where technology is con.....»»
NES nostalgia at your fingertips: $100 mechanical keyboard honors ’80s console
Retro colors and big ol' programmable "Super Buttons," but no numpad. The keyboard comes with detachable "Super Buttons." [credit:.....»»
‘Fauxstalgic’ branding is having a moment
Nostalgia is an effective marketing tool, but brands don’t need a long legacy to harness the same feeling. The smell of sweet coconut. The simple palm tree graphic. The ’80s sea foam green. Vacation sunscreen’s packaging and pro.....»»
Double Dragon Gaiden isn’t easy nostalgia bait. It’s a full-on retro reinvention
Double Dragon Gaiden doesn't just go for easy retro nostalgia. It reinvents the Double Dragon formula in a creative way that we're already loving......»»
WrestleQuest turns your WWF nostalgia into a turn-based RPG, and it works
If you grew up smashing your Macho Man and Jake the Snake action figures together, WrestleQuest might be the RPG for you......»»
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s next booster pass brings Wii and GameCube nostalgia next week
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's next Booster Course Pass wave drops next week and it's bringing Daisy Cruiser just in time for summer......»»