You’ve probably been hearing a lot about Dungeons and Dragons recently, and for a good reason. A whole new generation is discovering the magic and wonder of this game; YouTube channels where people can watch real-time DnD games played by experts (with excellent voice and…
The classics of gaming have influenced people’s own personal choice of games as much as they have informed the gaming industry across decades of development. The influence of the original arcade games like Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat can still be seen in a vast…
Remembering the success of a nation at a major football tournament also sparks images of iconic players, moments and especially the kits that the teams wore. From Van Basten’s volley in the Netherland’s orange patterned jersey, to Gazza’s sensational strike against Scotland whilst wearing England’s…
I’ve always been a fan of Street Fighter 2. Ever since I first played it in an arcade and was totally wowed by the graphics, the music, the sound effects and the one-on-one action. It was just a game that totally hit the zeitgeist of the…
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When assessing modern-day gaming options, things have never been so good. From classic games to new releases, these types of creations can be sampled on a wide variety of different platforms. A hugely popular device for many gamers in 2021 is the smartphone, but why…
I was recently contacted by Piepacker about their new retrogaming platform, and it just so happened it was right after I had heard about them on either The Retro Hour or This Week in Retro podcasts. Their name had stuck with me and their offering…
The characters that we see on screen are often blessed with many great attributes, including good looks, witty charm, and a knack for ending up in the right place at the right time. Aside from this, they often end up with many incredible skills and…
Today, most sports and a lot traditional games have been recreated in video games in a realistic way. Some video games focus on the actual playing of the sport, while others focus on sports strategy and management. This very popular genre can be as competitive…
We recently wrote on this blog about how the internet has changed over the years. I wanted to take a bit of a closer look at one aspect that particularly fascinates me. One classic trend that we have seen in technology over the years is…