The Konami Code: How a string of button presses unleashed a tidal wave of cheat codes
At Bitmap Books, we like to think we are cataloguing the very best of video games histo...
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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.
Moled Wine: The warming tale of Gremlin Graphics’ unlikely Christmas hero
Monty played a key role in Gremlin’s emergence as a Britsoft icon – a story told in A Gremlin in the Works. For now, though, let's focus on the Gremlin mole’s seasonal misadventures.
The early history of fighting games
What do mechanical punch bags and the origins of sport have to do with the genre that birthed THE KING OF FIGHTERS? More than you might assume…
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.
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?
