Six spooky 1980s games based on classic monster movies
Alex Chatziioannou selects a handful of titles that demonstrate how far back the relationship between video games and movies go.
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Six Retro Games that Shaped Christmas
Video games and Christmas make for a perfect match. There’s nothing like peeling the wr...
Larger Than Life: Video Game Box Art That Overpromised
Here at Bitmap Books, we love video game cover art. So much so, our latest book, The Ar...
State of the Art: Games That Pushed The Commodore Amiga
It was often portrayed as a serious machine for serious users. However, as time passed, it became clear that this new 16-bit computer was a multi-media powerhouse and a perfect destination for game developers.
Remembering the Gaming Curios of Christmas Past
A look back to a time when the festive season gave developers an excuse to be playful, innovative, or just plain silly.
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.
