How the UK grew into a global games making powerhouse
A fascinating tale of classic computers, pioneering technologists and a generation of youthful coders making the UK a defining force in the global evolution of games.
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Inside the success and failure of SEGA’s contradictory console
The Master System is a retro gaming star with a tremendous legacy, and an also-ran that struggled to make impact. But how could that be?
Point of no return: How the mouse changed adventure games forever
The point-and-click genre is named after its control system. But does the mouse really deserve that much credit for the charisma of Guybrush Threepwood?
Back to BASIC. Understanding the dazzling legacy of the C64
Some 39 years after release the C64 should be dead and gone. But it just won’t quit. So what is its appeal today, and why does its legacy matter?
A Small Fortune: The Rise, Fall and Return of Micro Machines
Galoob’s undersized vehicles were a sensation through the 1980s and 1990s. But where did they come from? And where did they go?
A Link to the Past: Understanding the Pixel Art Renaissance
Long after the rise of 3D game visuals, pixel art continues to flourish, evolve and delight. And there’s good reason it remains a cultural touchstone for everything that video games are.
