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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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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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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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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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