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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

fromArs Technica

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.

fromVG247

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.

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

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

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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

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

fromArs Technica

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.

fromVG247

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.

Video games

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

2 weeks ago

Video games

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

Video games

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

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3 weeks 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.

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fromNew York Post

3 weeks 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.

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

Super Mario 64 never received a direct sequel despite its groundbreaking impact on the gaming franchise.

Video games

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

Gadgets

45 Years Ago, Nintendo Was Just Getting Started

fromwww.gamespot.com

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GoldenEye 007 Remaster Was Pitched But Nintendo Apparently Said No

fromWIRED

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The Best Ever Game Controller May Be Set for a Comeback

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

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

Super Mario 64 never received a direct sequel despite its groundbreaking impact on the gaming franchise.

Video games

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

Gadgets

45 Years Ago, Nintendo Was Just Getting Started

fromwww.gamespot.com

Video games

GoldenEye 007 Remaster Was Pitched But Nintendo Apparently Said No

fromWIRED

Video games

The Best Ever Game Controller May Be Set for a Comeback

Video games

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

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.

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.

fromThe Verge

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

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Remembering 20 years of World of Warcraft

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

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Remembering 20 years of World of Warcraft

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

Top 10 Classic CCGs

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

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

fromEngadget

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

Video games

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

fromEngadget

Miscellaneous

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

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.

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.

Video games

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

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

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.

Video games

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

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4 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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4 months ago

GOG joins Europe's largest game preservation coalition

GOG's collaboration with the European Federation of Video Game Archives signals a commitment to preserving games, particularly important given the increasing number of inaccessible titles due to developer closures.

Video games

Writing

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.

Celebrate D&D's 50th anniversary

Dungeons & Dragons, conceived by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson, has captivated audiences for five decades, evolving into a cultural icon amid flourishing fantasy genres.

Design

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

The Legend of Dragoon offers a fascinating story set in the world of Endiness, featuring Dart, a young warrior, on a quest that intertwines his past with dragon magic.

Miscellaneous

fromVG247

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

The Nintendo Museum, while beautifully designed and curated, ultimately lacks groundbreaking content; visitors may leave with a sense of disappointment due to its sanitized nature.

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fromWGB

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

The Nintendo Switch has successfully approached becoming the best-selling console ever, with 146+ million units sold, now only needing 14 million to surpass the PS2.

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

fromThe Ringer

Miscellaneous

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

Graphic design

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

Video games

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

fromThe Ringer

Miscellaneous

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

Graphic design

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

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