Author Interview: Go Straight’s Dave Cook
Former game journalist and scrolling beat-’em-up devotee Dave Cook talks about his book, the genre, and its present day renaissance.
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Plotting the Evolution of the Scrolling Beat-’Em-Up
Fighting games’ closest cousin is an oft-misunderstood genre. But how did the humble brawler evolve from the same roots as Street Fighter?
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.
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.
Canned and Abandoned: The True Value of Unreleased Video Games
Games that never make it to the public aren’t just fascinating. They are a valuable part of popular culture, well worth preserving.
