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Nostalgia and Butthead: MTV airs new Classic channel

Jul 29, 2016
Thirty-five years after it began, MTV is re-airing 90s shows and music to woo viewers.
We live in an era where nostalgia has its own day of the week, says one MTV executive.
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Capitalizing on consoles: the Arcade Hotel in Amsterdam

Feb 2, 2016
Travel to the Netherlands ... and back in time.
An Atari Pinball Breakaway retro games console. The Arcade Hotel in Amsterdam is banking on nostalgia for vintage gaming systems like these to attract customers.
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Grunge and heroin chic: the '90s fashion reboot

Sep 5, 2014
"Champagne Supernovas" chronicles the way '90s trends upended high fashion.

Okkervil River's Will Sheff on tech and nostalgia

Sep 5, 2013
The musician talks about his upcoming album and video game.

Somebody sound the nerd alarm! The Commodore 64 is back on sale! Kinda!

Apr 7, 2011
It's actually a fully functional PC built into the body of a Commodore 64 keyboard with a little extra bonus: The appeal is that you can launch a...