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ManuAuthor : Manu
4 March 2022, 8:10 pm

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We stand with Ukraine!

What is happening in Ukraine is inhuman, incomprehensible, and unforgivable. Innocent civilians, including many children, have died and will die because a dictator decided to invade another country.

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TashaAuthor : Tasha
11 February 2022, 1:55 pm

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Legendary Game Designers: Damon Slye

Ah, the 80’s. It was a time of big hair and even bigger aspirations for one programmer. From the humble beginnings of befriending a local computer store owner in Eugene, Oregon, to taking over the world of simulations, contributing to an entire genre, and starting two successful game companies, Damon Slye has certainly made his mark on the gaming world.

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E. BolognesiAuthor : E. Bolognesi
12 November 2021, 2:17 pm

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Interview with David Ahl, founder of Creative Computing

A few weeks ago, I had the chance to meet, online, Mr. David H. Ahl, the legendary founder of the Creative Computing magazine. It was unexpected, and I was so happy to start exchanging messages with him. David Ahl is a real visionary. He created Creative Computing, the first magazine dedicated to home computers, in 1974, even before home computers existed! David Ahl is also the author of several books, including BASIC COMPUTER GAMES, the first programming book to sell more than one mln copies. Mr. Ahl agreed to do a virtual interview that I'm publishing here. Enjoy!

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E. BolognesiAuthor : E. Bolognesi
16 October 2021, 12:18 pm

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Brief History of Computer Games and Platforms Part 2: 1983-1986

I published the first part of this article precisely two years ago, it took a lot to complete the second part, but finally, it's here. I hope you will enjoy it!

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TashaAuthor : Tasha
11 October 2021, 6:58 pm

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Legendary Game Designers: Geoff Crammond

This is an updated and extended version of the article written by Tasha some time ago.

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TashaAuthor : Tasha
10 April 2021, 8:57 am

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Tasha's Top 20 Best NES Games of All Time

Welcome back to another installment of "Tasha's Top 20." As before, this is mainly opinion-based, so try not to get your knickers in a twist if I miss one of your favorites. Just let us know below and show them your love. This time I'm going to flip the list and run from bottom to top. So let's get started.

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