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fromGameSpot
2 months ago
Video games

Nintendo Breaks 13-Year Record With New Switch Sales Figures

Nintendo Switch has sold over 150 million units since launch, marking a significant milestone in gaming history.
fromInverse
5 months ago
Video games

20 Years Ago, Nintendo's Most Inventive Console Revealed Today's Weird Future

History can provide valuable lessons that lead to innovation and success in gaming.
Nintendo has a legacy of overcoming skepticism through unique design and technology.
fromInverse
1 week ago
Video games

30 Years Ago, Nintendo Made Netflix For Games Before Anyone Else Could

Nintendo has historically been behind in hardware innovation but has focused on creative software and gameplay.
The Satellaview was a pioneering device that allowed game downloads via satellite long before the internet was common.
fromInverse
2 days ago
Gadgets

45 Years Ago, Nintendo Was Just Getting Started

The Game & Watch series revolutionized portable gaming and solidified Nintendo's role as an industry innovator.
fromwww.gamespot.com
2 weeks ago
Video games

GoldenEye 007 Remaster Was Pitched But Nintendo Apparently Said No

Nintendo blocked the remaster of GoldenEye 007, despite efforts from Nightdive Studios and support from MGM/Eon.
fromWIRED
5 months ago
Video games

The Best Ever Game Controller May Be Set for a Comeback

The GameCube controller is a significant improvement and continues to influence modern controller designs.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Nintendo Breaks 13-Year Record With New Switch Sales Figures

Nintendo Switch has sold over 150 million units since launch, marking a significant milestone in gaming history.
fromInverse
5 months ago
Video games

20 Years Ago, Nintendo's Most Inventive Console Revealed Today's Weird Future

History can provide valuable lessons that lead to innovation and success in gaming.
Nintendo has a legacy of overcoming skepticism through unique design and technology.
fromInverse
1 week ago
Video games

30 Years Ago, Nintendo Made Netflix For Games Before Anyone Else Could

Nintendo has historically been behind in hardware innovation but has focused on creative software and gameplay.
The Satellaview was a pioneering device that allowed game downloads via satellite long before the internet was common.
fromInverse
2 days ago
Gadgets

45 Years Ago, Nintendo Was Just Getting Started

The Game & Watch series revolutionized portable gaming and solidified Nintendo's role as an industry innovator.
fromwww.gamespot.com
2 weeks ago
Video games

GoldenEye 007 Remaster Was Pitched But Nintendo Apparently Said No

Nintendo blocked the remaster of GoldenEye 007, despite efforts from Nightdive Studios and support from MGM/Eon.
fromWIRED
5 months ago
Video games

The Best Ever Game Controller May Be Set for a Comeback

The GameCube controller is a significant improvement and continues to influence modern controller designs.
more#nintendo
Video games
fromInverse
5 days ago

PlayStation Is Lagging Behind Xbox And Nintendo In One Critical Way

PlayStation Plus is removing 22 games, including classics like Resistance: Fall of Man, highlighting frustrations with Sony's approach to legacy gaming.
#video-games
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

The Best And Worst Things About The Super Mario Games

The Super Mario series showcases decades of innovative gameplay and beloved characters, evolving from its NES beginnings to include diverse adventures.
Video games
fromCreative Bloq
1 month ago

Acclaim Entertainment's revival is peak 90s nostalgia - but it needs the games to back it up

Acclaim Entertainment, a nostalgic video game brand, is relaunching as an indie publisher focused on supporting developers and revitalizing classic franchises.
Video games
fromInverse
1 month ago

PlayStation Plus Just Added The Ultimate '90s Blast From The Past

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles continue to influence pop culture, with the new Cowabunga Collection allowing fans to experience classic games for free.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I saw taxis as magical things': Sega's pop-punk classic Crazy Taxi at 25

Crazy Taxi made a lasting cultural impact, capturing the essence of late 90s/early 00s America and evoking nostalgia in gamers.
Video games
fromPolygon
2 months ago

50 years of game history, as told through 60 games

Julian Rignall's book combines personal memoir with gaming history, offering a unique perspective on the evolution of video games.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered review the good, the bad and the gloomy of Lara Croft releases

The Tomb Raider series continues to engage gamers through nostalgia and engaging gameplay.
Tomb Raider IV: The Last Revelation stands out for its atmospheric environments and puzzles.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

The Best And Worst Things About The Super Mario Games

The Super Mario series showcases decades of innovative gameplay and beloved characters, evolving from its NES beginnings to include diverse adventures.
Video games
fromCreative Bloq
1 month ago

Acclaim Entertainment's revival is peak 90s nostalgia - but it needs the games to back it up

Acclaim Entertainment, a nostalgic video game brand, is relaunching as an indie publisher focused on supporting developers and revitalizing classic franchises.
Video games
fromInverse
1 month ago

PlayStation Plus Just Added The Ultimate '90s Blast From The Past

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles continue to influence pop culture, with the new Cowabunga Collection allowing fans to experience classic games for free.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I saw taxis as magical things': Sega's pop-punk classic Crazy Taxi at 25

Crazy Taxi made a lasting cultural impact, capturing the essence of late 90s/early 00s America and evoking nostalgia in gamers.
Video games
fromPolygon
2 months ago

50 years of game history, as told through 60 games

Julian Rignall's book combines personal memoir with gaming history, offering a unique perspective on the evolution of video games.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered review the good, the bad and the gloomy of Lara Croft releases

The Tomb Raider series continues to engage gamers through nostalgia and engaging gameplay.
Tomb Raider IV: The Last Revelation stands out for its atmospheric environments and puzzles.
more#video-games
#game-development
Video games
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Salty game dev comments, easier mods are inside Command & Conquer's source code

The release of classic game source codes assists modders and enhances preservation for future adaptations.
Video games
fromVG247
5 months ago

Fancy a look at Half-Life 2: Episode 3? For Half-Life 2's 20th anniversary, Valve shares a jam-packed documentary showing some of the infamous episode that never was

Valve's release of Half-Life 2 updates includes a glimpse into the unreleased Episode 3 and highlights the game's lasting impact.
fromGameSpot
5 months ago
Video games

World Of Warcraft At 20 Is The Same And Increasingly Unrecognizable, And That's By Design

World of Warcraft has evolved significantly over 20 years, remaining a cultural phenomenon with millions of players and multiple game versions offered by Blizzard.
fromInverse
6 months ago
Video games

30 Years Ago, One Game Changed the Feeling of Racing Games Forever

Sega Rally Championship significantly influenced racing games by prioritizing realism, shaping the future of the genre in unique ways.
fromKotaku
1 week ago
Video games

Psychonauts Is 20 Years Old, So Let's Remember An All-Time Classic

Psychonauts faced significant hurdles in development but became a beloved classic 20 years after its release.
fromInverse
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

35 Years Later, The First Real-Time Strategy Game Changed It All

Herzog Zwei is considered the first real-time strategy game, influencing future genres despite being released on the Sega Genesis.
Video games
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Salty game dev comments, easier mods are inside Command & Conquer's source code

The release of classic game source codes assists modders and enhances preservation for future adaptations.
Video games
fromVG247
5 months ago

Fancy a look at Half-Life 2: Episode 3? For Half-Life 2's 20th anniversary, Valve shares a jam-packed documentary showing some of the infamous episode that never was

Valve's release of Half-Life 2 updates includes a glimpse into the unreleased Episode 3 and highlights the game's lasting impact.
fromGameSpot
5 months ago
Video games

World Of Warcraft At 20 Is The Same And Increasingly Unrecognizable, And That's By Design

World of Warcraft has evolved significantly over 20 years, remaining a cultural phenomenon with millions of players and multiple game versions offered by Blizzard.
fromInverse
6 months ago
Video games

30 Years Ago, One Game Changed the Feeling of Racing Games Forever

Sega Rally Championship significantly influenced racing games by prioritizing realism, shaping the future of the genre in unique ways.
fromKotaku
1 week ago
Video games

Psychonauts Is 20 Years Old, So Let's Remember An All-Time Classic

Psychonauts faced significant hurdles in development but became a beloved classic 20 years after its release.
fromInverse
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

35 Years Later, The First Real-Time Strategy Game Changed It All

Herzog Zwei is considered the first real-time strategy game, influencing future genres despite being released on the Sega Genesis.
more#game-development
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Henk Rogers on telling the real story of Tetris: 'I have to set the record straight'

Henk Rogers' new book 'The Perfect Game' reveals the true story behind Tetris and his significant role in its success.
#mmorpg
fromPolygon
5 months ago
Video games

Remembering 20 years of World of Warcraft

World of Warcraft revolutionized the gaming industry since its release in 2004, becoming a major influence in MMORPGs and live service gaming.
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago
Video games

Bethesda Is Selling 2,000 Pieces Of Elder Scrolls Online's Servers

Bethesda celebrates ESO's anniversary by selling original server pieces to players.
fromPolygon
5 months ago
Video games

Remembering 20 years of World of Warcraft

World of Warcraft revolutionized the gaming industry since its release in 2004, becoming a major influence in MMORPGs and live service gaming.
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago
Video games

Bethesda Is Selling 2,000 Pieces Of Elder Scrolls Online's Servers

Bethesda celebrates ESO's anniversary by selling original server pieces to players.
more#mmorpg
#capcom
fromPolygon
1 month ago
Video games

A documentary analyzes Street Fighter 2's cultural impact, over 30 years later

The documentary showcases the cultural significance and impact of Street Fighter 2 through interviews with key figures from its history.
fromEngadget
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 is a celebration of early 2000s brawlers

The Capcom Fighting Collection 2 features a robust lineup of iconic early 2000s fighting games, appealing to both veterans and new players.
fromPolygon
1 month ago
Video games

A documentary analyzes Street Fighter 2's cultural impact, over 30 years later

The documentary showcases the cultural significance and impact of Street Fighter 2 through interviews with key figures from its history.
fromEngadget
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 is a celebration of early 2000s brawlers

The Capcom Fighting Collection 2 features a robust lineup of iconic early 2000s fighting games, appealing to both veterans and new players.
more#capcom
#sony
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Celebrate The PS2's 25th Anniversary With These Pictures From Launch Day

The PS2, launched on March 4, 2000, is the best-selling video game console ever, achieving over 160 million sales worldwide.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

The Almost 19-Year-Old PS3 Just Got A New System Update

Sony has released a new update for the PS3 to enhance system performance and renew Blu-ray player encryption.
fromGameSpot
5 months ago
Video games

We Finally Know How Many PS3s Were Ever Made

Sony has officially confirmed the production number of PS3 consoles at 88,159,116 units manufactured between 2006 and 2016.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Celebrate The PS2's 25th Anniversary With These Pictures From Launch Day

The PS2, launched on March 4, 2000, is the best-selling video game console ever, achieving over 160 million sales worldwide.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

The Almost 19-Year-Old PS3 Just Got A New System Update

Sony has released a new update for the PS3 to enhance system performance and renew Blu-ray player encryption.
fromGameSpot
5 months ago
Video games

We Finally Know How Many PS3s Were Ever Made

Sony has officially confirmed the production number of PS3 consoles at 88,159,116 units manufactured between 2006 and 2016.
more#sony
fromInverse
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

30 Years Later, Star Wars Just Made One Forgotten Gaming Classic Important Again

Rebel Assault II reignited interest in Star Wars gaming and connected the past with newer media through its cinematic portrayal of starfighters.
fromInverse
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

PlayStation Plus Just Quietly Added The Best Racing Game Of The Decade

Need For Speed series shaped racing games with its unique car handling and innovative mechanics, dramatically evolving over time.
#gog
fromPolygon
3 months ago
Video games

GOG joins Europe's largest game preservation coalition

GOG has joined the European Federation of Video Game Archives to enhance game preservation efforts amidst growing studio closures and game accessibility issues.
fromArs Technica
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

GOG's Preservation Program is the DRM-free store refocusing on the classics

GOG is launching a Preservation Program focused on ensuring compatibility and support for classic PC games, revitalizing their original mission.
fromPolygon
3 months ago
Video games

GOG joins Europe's largest game preservation coalition

GOG has joined the European Federation of Video Game Archives to enhance game preservation efforts amidst growing studio closures and game accessibility issues.
fromArs Technica
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

GOG's Preservation Program is the DRM-free store refocusing on the classics

GOG is launching a Preservation Program focused on ensuring compatibility and support for classic PC games, revitalizing their original mission.
more#gog
fromGameSpot
3 months ago
Video games

Best Strategy Games To Play In 2025

Strategy games require critical thinking and problem-solving skills, evolving significantly since their inception in the 1970s.
#playstation
fromFortune Asia
4 months ago
Video games

PlayStation creator Ken Kutaragi says Sony execs opposed device and 'everyone told us we would fail'

Ken Kutaragi's persistence turned the PlayStation into a gaming revolution despite facing skepticism from Sony executives and developers.
fromInverse
3 months ago
Video games

9 Lost Blockbusters Might Find A New Home On PS5 This Year

PlayStation may soon improve backward compatibility for PS3 titles, potentially allowing players to revisit notable games from that era.
fromFortune Asia
4 months ago
Video games

PlayStation creator Ken Kutaragi says Sony execs opposed device and 'everyone told us we would fail'

Ken Kutaragi's persistence turned the PlayStation into a gaming revolution despite facing skepticism from Sony executives and developers.
fromInverse
3 months ago
Video games

9 Lost Blockbusters Might Find A New Home On PS5 This Year

PlayStation may soon improve backward compatibility for PS3 titles, potentially allowing players to revisit notable games from that era.
more#playstation
#zx-spectrum
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Rubber-Keyed Wonder: The Story of the Sinclair ZX Spectrum review glory and geekery

The ZX Spectrum transformed home computing and the gaming industry, making technology accessible and exciting for a generation of British teens.
fromTheregister
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Christmas 1984: A turning point for 8-bit home computing

The UK home computer market in 1984 offered diverse choices and was thriving despite looming challenges and the aftermath of the US video game crash.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Rubber-Keyed Wonder: The Story of the Sinclair ZX Spectrum review glory and geekery

The ZX Spectrum transformed home computing and the gaming industry, making technology accessible and exciting for a generation of British teens.
fromTheregister
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Christmas 1984: A turning point for 8-bit home computing

The UK home computer market in 1984 offered diverse choices and was thriving despite looming challenges and the aftermath of the US video game crash.
more#zx-spectrum
Writing
fromPolygon
4 months ago

The best new tabletop RPG books of 2024

Dungeons & Dragons celebrates 50 years of influence in the tabletop RPG industry, showcasing both innovation and deep-rooted nostalgia.
fromCreative Bloq
4 months ago
Design

Celebrate D&D's 50th anniversary

Dungeons & Dragons celebrates its 50th anniversary as a cultural icon with lasting influences on fantasy art, storytelling, and mainstream interest over the decades.
fromPolygon
4 months ago
Video games

Top 10 PlayStations, ranked

The PlayStation brand celebrates 30 years of innovation and impact, with the PlayStation 2 regarded as one of the best consoles of all time.
fromInverse
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

25 Years Later, An Overlooked PlayStation RPG Deserves a Remake More Than Anything Else

The Legend of Dragoon, though reminiscent of Final Fantasy 7, introduces unique elements deserving of a remake.
fromVG247
4 months ago
Video games

The Nintendo Museum is better than I thought - in fact, the worst thing about it is probably the name

The Nintendo Museum offers a beautifully designed but ultimately underwhelming experience for dedicated fans and visitors.
The museum feels more like a fan's collection than a comprehensive representation of Nintendo's history.
fromWGB
5 months ago
Video games

The PS2 has somehow sold another 5m units since 2013, helping it remain the best-selling console of all time

Nintendo Switch is close to surpassing PS2 as the best-selling console with ongoing strong sales.
PS2's sales updated by Sony reveal it has reached 160 million units sold, complicating Switch's path to the record.
fromCreative Bloq
5 months ago
Graphic design

The character designs in this iconic RPG took less than a day to make!

Planescape: Torment's iconic companions were quickly created by a 2D artist with no modeling experience, showcasing talent and rapid development.
#half-life-2
fromGameSpot
5 months ago
Video games

Half-Life 2 Gets Big 20th Anniversary Update, As New Information On Episode 3 Revealed

Half-Life 2 celebrates its 20th anniversary with an update, new commentary, and free availability on Steam for a limited time.
fromThe Ringer
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

20 Years Ago, Modern Gaming Began With 'Halo 2' and 'Half-Life 2'

Halo 2 and Half-Life 2 are pivotal in gaming history for their innovation and legacy.
fromCreative Bloq
5 months ago
Graphic design

Valve's Half-Life 2 Episode 3 footage makes me even sadder that this game wasn't made

Half-Life 2: Episode 3 featured unique gameplay concepts but was ultimately shelved as Valve shifted focus to other projects.
fromGameSpot
5 months ago
Video games

Half-Life 2 Gets Big 20th Anniversary Update, As New Information On Episode 3 Revealed

Half-Life 2 celebrates its 20th anniversary with an update, new commentary, and free availability on Steam for a limited time.
fromThe Ringer
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

20 Years Ago, Modern Gaming Began With 'Halo 2' and 'Half-Life 2'

Halo 2 and Half-Life 2 are pivotal in gaming history for their innovation and legacy.
fromCreative Bloq
5 months ago
Graphic design

Valve's Half-Life 2 Episode 3 footage makes me even sadder that this game wasn't made

Half-Life 2: Episode 3 featured unique gameplay concepts but was ultimately shelved as Valve shifted focus to other projects.
more#half-life-2
fromPolygon
5 months ago
Video games

Exclusive Images: DC Heroes RPG announces 40th anniversary Kickstarter campaign

DC Heroes is returning with a 40th anniversary revised edition through a crowdfunding campaign launched by Cryptozoic Entertainment.
fromInverse
5 months ago
Video games

Xbox Game Pass Just Added A Criminally Underrated, Fire-Breathing Legend

Spyro Reignited Trilogy joins Xbox Game Pass, enhancing access to classic games for subscribers.
fromPolygon
5 months ago
Video games

Someone found a new Donkey Kong Country 2 cheat code

A new cheat code for Donkey Kong Country 2 has been discovered, allowing players to exit levels and return to the overworld map.
fromArs Technica
6 months ago
Gadgets

Ward Christensen, BBS inventor and architect of our online age, dies at age 78

BBS facilitated early online communication, gaming, and community building before the Internet became widespread.
fromGameSpot
6 months ago
Video games

New Art Book Explores Mortal Kombat's Bloody 30-Year Visual History

Mortal Kombat: Flawless Victory offers a detailed history of the franchise and will be released on August 5, 2025.
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