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MODERN LIGHT GUN DEVELOPMENT and REVIEW – by Ryan Burger
Kickstarter is an amazing website. It helps bring to light new ideas from people and companies that want to release something but funding and research support through its unique system. In this case, Tassei Denki/Dashine Electronics, which is a company behind many products gamers use all the time, marketed under other brands, has created G’AIM’E.…
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How has gaming changed through the decades?
Gaming might be the biggest global entertainment niche right now, and it’s ever present in mainstream pop culture—but its history stretches beyond this. This has seen it grow massively as a sector over time and become much more than a niche hobby. This kind of growth has been spurred by the changing face of gaming…
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The Plumber Who Saved Video Games Turns 40
We owe a lot to Mario. There was a time, not too long ago, when the video game industry was on the verge of collapse. The market was all but doomed, and gaming was being put out to pasture. But in a truly unexpected turn of events, a plumber wearing a red hat and overalls…
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How Retro Gaming Builds Patience for Challenges in Modern Titles
Today’s games are huge. They span detailed open worlds, contain endless quests, and offer hours of cinematic storytelling. Many come with optional difficulty settings, regular autosaves, and guides built into the interface. But go back a generation or two, and that wasn’t the case. In fact, most older games were relentless. You had to learn…
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eXoDOS and actually playing classic computer games
As you read through the latest print edition of Old School Gamer Magazine, focusing on 8-bit computer gaming, one obvious question may come to mind- how exactly do you play any of these games? The more famous ones might be available via Steam or other modern platforms, but most DOS games have been lost…
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Gaming Meets Culture: Why Players Buy CS:GO Skins
When you decide to buy csgo skins, you’re not just grabbing a cosmetic for your AK‑47—you’re stepping into a booming micro‑economy that blends gaming culture, finance, and self‑expression. Understanding csgo skins meaning today requires looking beyond pixels to see how these virtual collectibles mirror real‑world fashion, street art, and even investment trends. Skin.Land: The Marketplace…
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Top 10 Retro Games Every Gamer Should Try
Introduction Retro games have an enduring magic that transcends generations, capturing the imagination of players worldwide and inspiring experiences even on international casino sites. The pixelated charm of these classics pulls you back, a nostalgia trip that’s as comforting as a warm cuppa on a rainy day. As I sat back on this Friday, reminiscing…
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From Atari to Mobile: How Gaming Learned to Fit Our Lives
When the Atari 2600 showed up in the late ’70s, it changed how people interacted with entertainment at home. It essentially set the tone for something much bigger than imagined. Since then, gaming has changed and drastically transformed itself alongside how people live, work, and relax. From those thick, heavy gaming cartridges to today’s cloud-based…
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SwitcherBoy – A charming arcade puzzler for the Amiga AGA by C.R.A.N.E
While I’m not a fan of redpill developed games, especially with them being rather slow and clunky. One game however that looks worth a play, and surprisingly isn’t clunky, is C.R.A.N.E’s Commodore Amiga AGA red pill developed game of ‘SwitcherBoy’. A game in which you must not only avoid the enemies spread throughout the level,…
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Preserving Legacy Event – Ottumwa, Iowa Nov 7-8, 2025
It’s been a while since we have hosted an event here in Ottumwa, The Video Game Capitol of the World! We are pleased to announce our Preserving Legacy 2-day event as we honor Walter Day and his Legacy with the gaming industry and the father of competitive E-Sport as we know it today. CLICK…
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