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Author : Maddie
26 June 2025, 6:45 pm
The Commodore 64 wasn't just a computer - it was a revolution that brought arcade-quality gaming into millions of homes. With its powerful SID sound chip, advanced graphics capabilities, and 64KB of RAM, the C64 became the canvas for some of the most innovative and technically impressive games ever created.
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Author : Edward
25 May 2023, 5:07 pm
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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Author : Adam
18 March 2023, 3:07 pm
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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Author : Tasha
2 March 2023, 3:38 pm
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."
Read MoreAuthor : Tasha
11 October 2021, 6:58 pm
This is an updated and extended version of the article written by Tasha some time ago.
Read MoreAuthor : Tasha
23 June 2020, 2:04 pm
Who in the world is Carmen Sandiego? It's okay if you sang that in your head, I did too. It brings back memories of pursuing a felonious red-clad woman all around the world. Carmen Sandiego came onto the scene in 1985, making her debut in "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?" The game was aimed at teaching geography in a fun and engaging way. The Carmen Sandiego series does an excellent job of making you forget that they are intended to be educational. They are also fun and challenging adventure games.
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