The influence of 1980s video games on modern game design remains undeniable, especially in Ontario’s online gaming industry. The aesthetics, mechanics, and player engagement strategies pioneered by arcade and home console classics continue to shape the development of digital platforms today....

   There are many contenders for the best series of games on the NES: Super Mario Bros, Megaman, Donkey Kong, Wizards & Warriors, uh, ...Robocop? For me, there was no beating Castlevania, and in the case of the first game, that’s pretty literal. Created by Konami, a company that had one of the...

   Gaming is something that for many is a weekly if not a daily activity that they enjoy. It spans across many decades dating right back to the ’80s. With new advancements in technology, video games are much more realistic than ever and this draws in so many more gamers in the modern day. Have a look...

   Step into a time machine and set the coordinates for the 1980s the era of neon lights, cassette tapes, and unforgettable hairstyles. If you’re one of those who wears your love for the ’80s on your sleeve and believes that everything from that iconic decade was simply totally tubular , then you’re...

   If you’re feeling nostalgic for the good old days, check out our list of the best ’80s PC games and take a trip down memory lane.The ’80s were an exciting time for computer games, marked by technological leaps and the birth of innovative concepts. Many of the games you’ll find below were pioneers...

   Everyone was obsessively playing and talking about video games in the early 1980s. You’d likely hear the hit song Pac-Man Fever if you turned on the radio that year. Even Hollywood movies introduced video games as the ultimate teenage hangout. Children pleaded with their parents to get them a video...

   The 1980s marked a gaming revolution that laid the foundation for today’s gaming world. This era was a hotbed of creativity and innovation, where iconic games and technological breakthroughs emerged. Join us on a journey to explore the impact of the ’80s gaming culture, its emotional resonance, and...

   People everywhere miss the array of classic titles that associated with the 1980s. That’s why listening to podcasts and streaming movies are popular ways to rediscover the culture. In the same manner, emulators are also a popular way to play classic ’80s video games. Throughout the ...

   Video games have become a dominant force in the global industry, with a market worth 100 billion. Almost two-thirds of American households have regular video game players. This popularity is no surprise considering the long-standing presence of video games across various platforms, including arcade...

   It is necessary to take a few steps back and gain an appreciation for the origins of contemporary gaming in this world that is rife with technical advances and visuals on the cutting edge. The decade of the 1980s was a watershed moment in the history of video games since it was the age that gave...

   Video games have come a long way since their early days, and it’s fascinating to look back at the titles that paved the way for the ones we enjoy today. These classic games have had a lasting impact on the industry and continue to captivate players even today.Though the impact of early video games...

   Were you aware that the history of 8-bit games can be traced all of the way back to 1983 with the release of the Famicom system? This was the very same video game platform that would soon be re-branded as the Nintendo Operating System (NES). Of course, things began to pick up pace from here. It did...

   6 Amazing Retro Games That Can Still Bring You a Great Deal Of Joy Who said that retro games are just a thing of the past? With modern technology, gamers of all ages and experience levels can enjoy classic games. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or new to gaming, there’s something from the past...

   Image via Twitter SomeGadgetGuyThe retro genre covers a range of different categories, from movies and music to fashion and home design. In the gaming world, retro games are making a comeback in these modern times also, with today’s smartphones being able to house a selection of gaming classics...

   When I think back to the days of playing Atari 2600, I immediately think about Activision. One of the early developers for console games, Activision was actually founded by former Atari employees. From 1980-84, Activision produced nearly 40 games specifically for the Atari 2600 most of which are...

   The 1980s marked a period of great change in the gaming industry. Although the gaming industry had already been established since the 1950s, the 1980s saw a surge in the popularity of video games, with arcade games and home consoles becoming widely available. Through this period of growth and...

   The Best Online Game Makers of the 1980sA complete lull characterizes this era in many of the world’s key countries. Such huge states as the USSR and the United States in the 1980s focused on domestic politics and tried to create a favorable microclimate for their citizens. This also affected the...

   When a game is good nowadays, it’s readily available, and the supply is unlimited, especially considering how digital downloads work. However, this hasn’t always been the case, and it certainly doesn’t apply to retro games, which appear to be all the rage again. You could go as far as describing...

   If you were born after 2000, you may not ever have been to a video arcade with the mere fact that they’re not really around as much as they used to be Though this will not come as a shock to those of us who are older and grew up with arcades in every town, the technology of the world has made them...

   The development of technology means that the different ways we can entertain ourselves in modern society are vast. We have access to streaming platforms, unlimited hours of music and, of course, games. That being said, it was hardly a smooth road getting to this point. For us to have access to all...

   When something is considered popular culture or pop , it becomes dominant and the general public takes it as the norm. The mass media drives this acceptance by appealing to everyone. It is similar to when a celebrity endorses something or indulges in a particular game; this leads to people...

   The 1980s were the video game industry’s golden age for many people worldwide. Video games experienced an uphill battle in the 1980s. The first year of the decade saw a video game crash, with sales reaching a peak of about 3.2 billion in 1983 and then falling to about 100 million by 1985.The 1980s...

   For most of us, the Speccy was little more than a home console. Of course, some of us did learn the BASICs (sic ) of programming on it, but most of us only used it for playing video games. Considering its capabilities (today’s cheapest feature phones have more processing power than the ZX Spectrum...

   Just like guessing random ’80s songs, not everyone remembers the Commodore 64 computer. But if we did a little refresh on your memory, you might start thinking about all of the amazing games you used to play on it.In this article, we’ll bring you a blast from the past with a list of Commodore 64...

   A New Reality of Video GamesVideo game development is a painstaking task for a team, requiring programming skills and creative ideas. Since the advent of Tetris and Pac-Man, virtual entertainment has evolved into profound works of art. Some use complex characters and a dramatic story, while others,...