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AdamAuthor : Adam
20 June 2023, 7:40 am

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Unlock the Nostalgia: The Ultimate Guide to Downloading Old PC Games

Are you feeling nostalgic for the good old days of gaming? Longing to relive the joy you experienced while playing those classic PC games from your childhood? If you landed on this site, you probably are. In this guide, we will take you on a journey down memory lane and show you how to unlock the nostalgia by downloading and playing your favorite old PC games. Whether it's the iconic adventures of [Commander Keen], the strategic battles of [Age of Empires], or the addictive puzzles of [Myst], we've got you covered.

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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
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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E. BolognesiAuthor : E. Bolognesi
26 September 2020, 9:33 am

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Rediscovering the 1978 text-only Super Star Trek Game

Before home computers were even invented, there were people programming games. They didn't have graphics and were programmed and played on mainframes. Only lucky people had the chance to enjoy them. This is the story of one of the most famous titles, a game that made history.

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TashaAuthor : Tasha
23 June 2020, 2:04 pm

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Who in the world is Carmen Sandiego?

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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TashaAuthor : Tasha
24 April 2020, 5:02 pm

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Tasha’s Top 20 Best Sega Genesis Games

Hello, and welcome to Tasha’s Top 20 Sega Genesis Games! Now, this is entirely opinion based, so try not to hate on me too hard if you dislike my picks or believe I missed a good one. Just drop me a comment on Twitter or Facebook and let me know what you would have liked to have on the list.

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