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  • Apogee: the shareware kings

    Apogee: the shareware kings

    2nd November 2024action, shooter
    Apogee Software was a key player in the early days of the PC gaming industry, making a significant impact as both a developer and publisher. Established in 1987 by Scott Miller and George Broussard, Apogee is widely credited with pioneering the shareware distribution model for video games. This innovative approach allowed ...
  • The History of CRPGs: Beneath Apple Manor

    The History of CRPGs: Beneath Apple Manor

    26th October 2024RPG, the history of video games
    Beneath Apple Manor, created by Don Worth and released in 1978 for the Apple II, is a landmark in the history of computer role-playing games and particularly in roguelike genres. It's notable for being one of the earliest graphical RPGs available for home computers, predating many of the genre's most famous ...
  • Indiana Jones and the Last Videogame

    Indiana Jones and the Last Videogame

    19th October 2024action, adventure
    Indiana Jones, the legendary archaeologist and adventurer, has appeared in numerous video games over the years, offering players the chance to dive into quests inspired by the famous film series created by George Lucas and Steven Spielberg. One of the earliest games featuring the character was "Indiana Jones in the ...
  • Quarantine: blood on the road

    Quarantine: blood on the road

    12th October 2024racing
    Quarantine is a first-person vehicular combat video game released in 1994 for MS-DOS and later ported to the 3DO and PlayStation. Developed by Imagexcel and published by GameTek, it blends elements of driving, combat, and open-world exploration in a dystopian cyberpunk setting. Players take on the role of Drake Edgewater, ...
  • Electronic Games Arcade Awards - 1981

    Electronic Games Arcade Awards - 1981

    5th October 2024top games and awards
    Electronic Games was a magazine published in the United States between the 1980s and the 1990s. It was one of the first computer magazines entirely dedicated to video games, and it wasn't that common in the early 80s.The Arcade Awards was perhaps the first "game of the year" type ...
  • Feelies: cool items included in the original box

    Feelies: cool items included in the original box

    28th September 2024adventure, RPG
    Game feelies are physical items included with video games, especially prevalent during the era of boxed PC games, that enhance the immersive experience for players. These tangible extras provide additional context and lore, or simply serve as fun collectibles that deepen the connection to the game's world and storyline. Feelies ...
  • Violent sports: Panza Kick Boxing

    Violent sports: Panza Kick Boxing

    21st September 2024action, sports
    Panza Kick Boxing is a video game released in 1990 for the Amiga, Atari ST, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, DOS, and ZX Spectrum platforms. Developed and published by Loriciel, the game is named after André Panza, a renowned French kickboxer. It aims to capture the essence of kickboxing in a digital ...
  • The History of adventure games: Zork

    The History of adventure games: Zork

    14th September 2024adventure, the history of video games
    Zork is one of the earliest and most influential text-based adventure games in the history of video gaming. Zork was a pioneering work in the genre of interactive fiction.The game began as a project at MIT's Laboratory for Computer Science, where the developers created it on a DEC PDP-10 ...
  • Japanese Role-Playing Games (JRPG)

    Japanese Role-Playing Games (JRPG)

    7th September 2024RPG
    JRPGs, or Japanese Role-Playing Games, are a subgenre of role-playing video games that originated in Japan. They are characterized by a distinct style of storytelling, gameplay mechanics, and visual aesthetics. JRPGs often place a heavy emphasis on narrative and character development. They frequently feature intricate plots, richly developed ...
  • Interactive Achievement Awards - 1997

    Interactive Achievement Awards - 1997

    1st September 2024adventure, RPG, shooter, sports, strategy, top games and awards
    The Interactive Achievement Awards (IAAs), now known as the D.I.C.E. Awards, are an annual awards ceremony honoring outstanding achievements in the video game industry. The IAAs were established by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) in 1998 to recognize excellence in various categories within the gaming ...
  • Wizball in a world without colors

    Wizball in a world without colors

    24th August 2024action, puzzle
    Wizball is a  shoot 'em up video game developed by Sensible Software and originally released for various home computer platforms in 1987. The game was published by Ocean Software. In Wizball, players control a wizard who rides a magical green ball. The wizard's mission is to restore color to ...
  • Circuit's Edge: a cyberpunk adventure-RPG

    Circuit's Edge: a cyberpunk adventure-RPG

    17th August 2024adventure, RPG
    Circuit's Edge is a cyberpunk-themed role-playing game developed by Westwood Associates and published by Infocom. It was released in 1990 for various platforms including DOS, Amiga, and Commodore 64. Set in a dystopian future, Circuit's Edge takes place in the fictional city of Rhoes Island, a dark and gritty urban landscape ...
  • The best DOS and Windows game designers of the past

    The best DOS and Windows game designers of the past

    10th August 2024Abandonware DOS updates, the history of video games, top games and awards
    During the formative years of the gaming industry, games were typically crafted by a compact team of programmers, with a central figure known as the "designer" spearheading the creative vision. Charged with conceptualizing the initial idea and mapping out the gameplay mechanics and content framework, the designer played a pivotal ...
  • Albion, by Blue Byte software

    Albion, by Blue Byte software

    3rd August 2024RPG
    Albion is a science fiction role-playing game (RPG) developed and published by German studio Blue Byte Software. It was released in 1995 for MS-DOS and later for Amiga. Albion is notable for its blend of traditional RPG elements with a unique setting and storyline. The game takes place on the planet ...
  • Space Quest 1: the beginning of a successful series

    Space Quest 1: the beginning of a successful series

    27th July 2024adventure
    Space Quest I: The Sarien Encounter is a graphic adventure game developed and published by Sierra On-Line, released in 1986. It was created by the duo of Scott Murphy and Mark Crowe, who later became known as the "Two Guys from Andromeda". The game is renowned for its humor and engaging ...
  • What are fan-made games?

    What are fan-made games?

    20th July 2024remakes and sequels
    Fan-made games are video games created by fans, often as a tribute to existing franchises, characters, or game mechanics. These games are typically developed by enthusiasts who have a passion for a particular series or genre and want to express their creativity by making their own game within that universe....
  • Morrowind: the best of the Elder Scrolls games?

    Morrowind: the best of the Elder Scrolls games?

    13th July 2024RPG
    The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind is a critically acclaimed open-world action role-playing video game developed by Bethesda Game Studios. It was released in 2002 and is the third installment in the Elder Scrolls series. The game is set in the fantasy world of Tamriel, on the island of Vvardenfell in the ...
  • Premier Manager: one of the earliest football management games

    Premier Manager: one of the earliest football management games

    6th July 2024simulation, sports
    Premier Manager was released in 1992 by Gremlin Interactive for the Commodore Amiga and MS-DOS platforms. It was one of the earliest football management simulation games and allowed players to take on the role of a football club manager in the English football league system. In Premier Manager, players were responsible ...
  • Demo versions: what happened to game demos?

    Demo versions: what happened to game demos?

    29th June 2024action, adventure, puzzle, RPG, shooter, simulation, sports, strategy
    Let's start by emphasizing a crucial point: not every classic game has been "abandoned". With the resurgence of all things "vintage", there's a renewed fascination with retro items, including video games. Consequently, certain companies have acquired entire back catalogs of old games and begun selling them anew. Hence, many captivating ...
  • Lemonade Tycoon: the remake of an unknown classic

    Lemonade Tycoon: the remake of an unknown classic

    22nd June 2024simulation
    Lemonade Tycoon is a business simulation game that allows players to run their own virtual lemonade stand and try to turn it into a successful and profitable business. The game typically involves setting prices, managing inventory, adjusting recipes, and dealing with factors like weather and customer satisfaction. The objective of ...