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The Super Mario series showcases decades of innovative gameplay and beloved characters, evolving from its NES beginnings to include diverse adventures.

Video games

fromGameSpot

4 months ago

Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune & Dunan Unification Wars Review

Suikoden I&II HD Remaster offers a nostalgic return with new graphics, but struggles with pacing and character development.

The remaster of Suikoden invites players to revisit a classic RPG with modern enhancements.

Video games

fromCreative Bloq

4 months 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

4 months 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

5 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

fromwww.theguardian.com

5 months ago

The Sims at 25: a terrifying facsimile of life, death and the endless cycle of work

The Sims balances cozy life simulation with dark, humorous elements, engaging players through creative expression and catharsis.

Video games

fromKotaku

4 months 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

fromGameSpot

4 months ago

Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune & Dunan Unification Wars Review

Suikoden I&II HD Remaster offers a nostalgic return with new graphics, but struggles with pacing and character development.

The remaster of Suikoden invites players to revisit a classic RPG with modern enhancements.

Video games

fromCreative Bloq

4 months 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

4 months 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

5 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.

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fromPolygon

1 week ago

The warped grimdark Pac-Man game still hinges on its arcade roots

As someone who has sunk more quarters than I can count into Pac-Man cabinets, I have thought about it. Like so many other games of its era, Pac-Man is so abstract that it invites us to imagine what exactly we're seeing on screen.

Video games

#nostalgia

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Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Preview - How Sega And Lizardcube Pulled Shinobi Out Of The Shadows - Game Informer

fromCreative Bloq

1 month ago

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Forget the Nintendo Switch 2: I just fell in love with the Sony PSP all over again

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1 week ago

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Destiny 2 Hits Fans With A Nostalgia Bomb As Soon As They Start The Newest Expansion

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Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Preview - How Sega And Lizardcube Pulled Shinobi Out Of The Shadows - Game Informer

fromCreative Bloq

1 month ago

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Forget the Nintendo Switch 2: I just fell in love with the Sony PSP all over again

fromKotaku

1 week ago

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Destiny 2 Hits Fans With A Nostalgia Bomb As Soon As They Start The Newest Expansion

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fromGameSpot

2 weeks ago

Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 + 4: Comparing All Skaters To Their 2000s Versions

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 has arrived, balancing between remaster and remake, successfully bringing iconic skateboarding games to modern platforms and audiences.

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fromInverse

3 weeks ago

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40 Years Ago, One Explosive Computer Game Caught Almost Everyone's Attention

fromEngadget

5 months ago

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

fromInverse

3 weeks ago

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40 Years Ago, One Explosive Computer Game Caught Almost Everyone's Attention

fromEngadget

5 months ago

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

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fromKotaku

1 month ago

PlayStation's New Traveling Concert Sounds Cool, But Needs More Classics

Where is the retro PlayStation representation? The show is all about modern PlayStation, but it's missing iconic music from original PS and PS2 games, which deserves recognition.

NYC music

Video games

fromInverse

1 month ago

25 Years Ago, Sega Tried To Make A Game For Women And Accidentally Created A Dreamcast Legend

Space Channel 5 was a pioneering rhythm game that sought to engage a broader audience beyond traditional male gamers.

fromPolygon

1 month ago

If you love Baldur's Gate 3, it's time to try BG1 and 2 on Game Pass

The arrival of the original Baldur's Gate titles on Xbox Game Pass allows both new and old players to experience these classic RPG masterpieces.

Board games

fromKotaku

2 months ago

The Most Beautiful Magazine In Gaming Joins The Fight To Save Physical Games

People might think that we've selected our best games to start with, but we actually haven't. We've released them in the order that we've signed them.

Video games

EA Has Done Something Wonderful That Every Major Publisher Needs To Copy

EA has made the code for the first four Command & Conquer games open source, promoting sharing and creativity in gaming.

Video games

fromArs Technica

4 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.

fromGameSpot

2 months ago

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Harry Potter Game Pitch From Saints Row Dev Didn't Work, Even Though They Brought Owls

fromKotaku

3 months ago

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

Video games

fromKotaku

4 months ago

EA Has Done Something Wonderful That Every Major Publisher Needs To Copy

EA has made the code for the first four Command & Conquer games open source, promoting sharing and creativity in gaming.

Video games

fromArs Technica

4 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.

fromGameSpot

2 months ago

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Harry Potter Game Pitch From Saints Row Dev Didn't Work, Even Though They Brought Owls

fromKotaku

3 months ago

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

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fromRoger Ebert

2 months ago

Explosive Action Carries "DOOM: The Dark Ages" Even as New Ideas Falter | Video Games | Roger Ebert

The DOOM franchise remains iconic, evolving over the years while maintaining core elements of intense combat and destruction.

Video games

fromNew York Post

2 months ago

World Video Game Hall of Fame inducts 4 nostalgic classics: What do you think of their picks?

The World Video Game Hall of Fame inducted four influential games of 2025, recognizing their impact on the industry and gaming culture.

Video games

fromInverse

3 months ago

20 Years Ago, One Unexpected Nintendo Game Showed The Power Of A Good Pet

Nintendogs revolutionized virtual pet gaming and significantly contributed to the Nintendo DS's success.

Players can name and teach their dogs using voice commands, creating an immersive experience.

Video games

fromThe Verge

3 months 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.

fromKotaku

3 months ago

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

Bethesda celebrates The Elder Scrolls Onlineâs 10-Year Anniversary by selling actual pieces of its original server, allowing fans to own a piece of gaming history.

Video games

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fromBoard Game Quest

3 months ago

Top 10 Classic CCGs

The rise of collectible card games in the 1990s transformed gaming culture, driven by the success of Magic: The Gathering.

fromPolygon

4 months ago

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

The documentary 'Here Comes a New Challenger' broadens the narrative of Street Fighter 2, highlighting its cultural impact and contributions from key figures involved in the creation and legacy of the game.

Video games

It's the year of our lord 2025, and the PlayStation 3 just got a system update

The PlayStation 3 receives a software update 19 years post-launch, signaling continued support for loyal users.

Video games

fromGameSpot

4 months 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

4 months ago

Video games

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

Video games

fromPolygon

4 months ago

It's the year of our lord 2025, and the PlayStation 3 just got a system update

The PlayStation 3 receives a software update 19 years post-launch, signaling continued support for loyal users.

Video games

fromGameSpot

4 months 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

4 months ago

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

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fromInverse

6 months ago

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

"In 1995, the gaming landscape introduced 'Rebel Assault II,' an iconic moment for Star Wars fans, foreshadowing cinematic bay experiences and expanding the universe beyond films."

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fromPolygon

7 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.

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GOG joins Europe's largest game preservation coalition

Remembering Descent, the once-popular, fully 3D 6DOF shooter

GOG joins Europe's largest game preservation coalition

Remembering Descent, the once-popular, fully 3D 6DOF shooter

The Tiny Super Pocket Neo Geo Edition Is Affordable Retro Fun

Atari 2600+ Pac-Man Edition honors the iconic arcade title and 45 years of gaming history - Yanko Design

The Tiny Super Pocket Neo Geo Edition Is Affordable Retro Fun

Atari 2600+ Pac-Man Edition honors the iconic arcade title and 45 years of gaming history - Yanko Design

As Switch 2 looms, I visited the new Nintendo Museum to explore the game icon's past

What went wrong with Project Mario 128: Nintendo's 'lost' sequel

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

45 Years Ago, Nintendo Was Just Getting Started

GoldenEye 007 Remaster Was Pitched But Nintendo Apparently Said No

NES Tetris Is Being Re-Released For The First Time Ever

As Switch 2 looms, I visited the new Nintendo Museum to explore the game icon's past

What went wrong with Project Mario 128: Nintendo's 'lost' sequel

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

45 Years Ago, Nintendo Was Just Getting Started

GoldenEye 007 Remaster Was Pitched But Nintendo Apparently Said No

NES Tetris Is Being Re-Released For The First Time Ever

PlayStation Is Lagging Behind Xbox And Nintendo In One Critical Way

Xbox cloud games will soon follow you across Xbox, PC, and Windows handhelds

PlayStation Is Lagging Behind Xbox And Nintendo In One Critical Way

Xbox cloud games will soon follow you across Xbox, PC, and Windows handhelds

Celebrate D&D's 50th anniversary

D&D's new starter set looks back at Gary Gygax and his most popular module

Celebrate D&D's 50th anniversary

D&D's new starter set looks back at Gary Gygax and his most popular module

The Sims at 25: a terrifying facsimile of life, death and the endless cycle of work

The Best And Worst Things About The Super Mario Games

Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune & Dunan Unification Wars Review

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

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

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

The Sims at 25: a terrifying facsimile of life, death and the endless cycle of work

The Best And Worst Things About The Super Mario Games

Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune & Dunan Unification Wars Review

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

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

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

The warped grimdark Pac-Man game still hinges on its arcade roots

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Preview - How Sega And Lizardcube Pulled Shinobi Out Of The Shadows - Game Informer

Forget the Nintendo Switch 2: I just fell in love with the Sony PSP all over again

Destiny 2 Hits Fans With A Nostalgia Bomb As Soon As They Start The Newest Expansion

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Preview - How Sega And Lizardcube Pulled Shinobi Out Of The Shadows - Game Informer

Forget the Nintendo Switch 2: I just fell in love with the Sony PSP all over again

Destiny 2 Hits Fans With A Nostalgia Bomb As Soon As They Start The Newest Expansion

Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 + 4: Comparing All Skaters To Their 2000s Versions

40 Years Ago, One Explosive Computer Game Caught Almost Everyone's Attention

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

40 Years Ago, One Explosive Computer Game Caught Almost Everyone's Attention

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

PlayStation's New Traveling Concert Sounds Cool, But Needs More Classics

25 Years Ago, Sega Tried To Make A Game For Women And Accidentally Created A Dreamcast Legend

If you love Baldur's Gate 3, it's time to try BG1 and 2 on Game Pass

The Most Beautiful Magazine In Gaming Joins The Fight To Save Physical Games

EA Has Done Something Wonderful That Every Major Publisher Needs To Copy

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

Harry Potter Game Pitch From Saints Row Dev Didn't Work, Even Though They Brought Owls

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

EA Has Done Something Wonderful That Every Major Publisher Needs To Copy

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

Harry Potter Game Pitch From Saints Row Dev Didn't Work, Even Though They Brought Owls

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

Explosive Action Carries "DOOM: The Dark Ages" Even as New Ideas Falter | Video Games | Roger Ebert

World Video Game Hall of Fame inducts 4 nostalgic classics: What do you think of their picks?

20 Years Ago, One Unexpected Nintendo Game Showed The Power Of A Good Pet

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

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

Top 10 Classic CCGs

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

It's the year of our lord 2025, and the PlayStation 3 just got a system update

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

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

It's the year of our lord 2025, and the PlayStation 3 just got a system update

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

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

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

The best new tabletop RPG books of 2024

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