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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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

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

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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.

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

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45 Years Ago, Nintendo Was Just Getting Started

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GoldenEye 007 Remaster Was Pitched But Nintendo Apparently Said No

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

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A missing piece of NES history is finally coming to Switch

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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.

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

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45 Years Ago, Nintendo Was Just Getting Started

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GoldenEye 007 Remaster Was Pitched But Nintendo Apparently Said No

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

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A missing piece of NES history is finally coming to Switch

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.

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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.

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.

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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

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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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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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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