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'Space Invaders' Changed the Gaming Landscape in 1978
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‘Space Invaders’ Changed the Gaming Landscape in 1978

There was a time when spacer shooters absolutely dominated the video game landscape. And although the genre…

Mortal Kombat - Violence to the Mainstream
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Mortal Kombat – Violence to the Mainstream

Gamers in 1992 were living it up – arcades were still hot, home consoles were the rage,…

Beat 'em Ups Don't Get Much More Brutal Than 'The Punisher'
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Beat ’em Ups Don’t Get Much More Brutal Than The Punisher

Ruthlessly violent and perpetually thirsty for vengeance, Punisher is undoubtedly one of the darker protagonists in the…

You Can Download This Sega Mega Drive (Genesis) Book for Free
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You Can Download This Sega Mega Drive (Genesis) Book for Free

Previously hung up in legal limbo, readers can now download the PDF file of a comprehensive visual…

Five Game Boy Titles We Hope Come to Nintendo Switch Online
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Five Game Boy Titles We Hope Come to Nintendo Switch Online

Nintendo’s recent Direct presentation brought a lot of exciting news including the addition of Game Boy and…

The D-Pad: A Brief History
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The D-Pad: A Brief History

The classic joystick and video gaming have an affiliation dating back to the late 1960s, maintaining a…

Looking Back at the Konami Justifier
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Looking Back at the Konami Justifier

It’s difficult to convey the popularity of Lethal Enforcers in 1990s arcades. Wherever there was a congregation…

This Bird Sounds Exactly Like an Old Computer Game
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WATCH: This Bird Sounds Exactly Like an Old Computer Game

Well I’ll be damned! This video apparently made the rounds several years ago, but it’s new to…