Back to BASIC. Understanding the dazzling legacy of the C64
Some 39 years after release the C64 should be dead and gone. But it just won’t quit. So what is its appeal today, and why does its legacy matter?
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A Small Fortune: The Rise, Fall and Return of Micro Machines
Galoob’s undersized vehicles were a sensation through the 1980s and 1990s. But where did they come from? And where did they go?
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.
A Cover Story: Japanese and Western Game Boy Box Art
From Pokémon to Chase H.Q., Japanese cover art for Nintendo’s portable icon is so often distinct from it’s Western counterpart. But how, and why?
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.
Bitmap Books collaborate on Video Game Stamps for Royal Mail
We’re very proud to announce that Bitmap Books have been working in collaboration with ...
