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EdwardAuthor : Edward
25 May 2023, 5:07 pm

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Why Lemmings is the Best Real-Time Puzzle Game Ever

A bunch of green-haired little guys and the iconic confetti-like explosions. Those are things the original Lemmings game is probably most recognizable for. But to become a retro classic, a game needs more than that. Continue reading to know more about the history of the game, how it was created, and why it is so good.

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EdwardAuthor : Edward
13 May 2023, 9:08 am

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From Sticks to Axes: A Beginner’s Guide to the Age of Empires 1

Whether you are exploring the new graphics in Age of Empires 1: Definitive Edition or want to relive older memories with the original 1997 real-time strategy video game developed by Ensemble Studio, you must come prepared.

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AdamAuthor : Adam
18 March 2023, 3:07 pm

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Super Star Trek meets 25th Anniversary: Free Retro Remake updated with new graphics and controls

Star Trek is a franchise that has captured the hearts of audiences for decades. Star Trek has become a cultural icon of its futuristic technology, captivating characters, and daring adventures.

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TashaAuthor : Tasha
2 March 2023, 3:38 pm

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Legendary Game Developers: id Software

Give a man a fish and you'll feed him for a day; teach a man to play Doom and you'll never get another day's work out of him. Doom Press Release 1993: "in 1993 we fully expect to be the number one cause of decreased productivity in businesses around the world."

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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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