Early Evolution
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Let's uncover the origins and early evolution of interesting aspects of video games such as mechanics, narrative tools or the use of new tech!
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Unusual Applications of Music and Sound in Retro Games: Part 2 - 3rd Gen Era Computers and Arcades
Welcome back! In Part 1, we explored how developers pushed early-mid ‘80s console and computer hardware beyond its limits. Now we're moving into the m
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Unusual Applications of Music and Sound in Retro Games: Part 2 - 3rd Gen Era Computers and Arcades
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#retrogameaudio
#vgm
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#retrogameaudio
#vgm
Unusual Applications of Music and Sound in Retro Games: Part 2 - 3rd Gen Era Computers and Arcades
www.giantbomb.com/profile/alia...
#retrogameaudio
#vgm
www.giantbomb.com/profile/alia...
#retrogameaudio
#vgm
Unusual Applications of Music and Sound in Retro Games: Part 2 - 3rd Gen Era Computers and Arcades
Welcome back! In Part 1, we explored how developers pushed early-mid ‘80s console and computer hardware beyond its limits. Now we're moving into the m
www.giantbomb.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Unusual Applications of Music and Sound in Retro Games: Part 2 - 3rd Gen Era Computers and Arcades
www.giantbomb.com/profile/alia...
#retrogameaudio
#vgm
www.giantbomb.com/profile/alia...
#retrogameaudio
#vgm
Unusual Applications of Music and Sound in Retro Games: Part 1 - Early-Mid ‘80s Consoles & Computers
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Unusual Applications of Music and Sound in Retro Games: Part 1 - Early-Mid ‘80s Consoles & Computers
(Note that I'm assuming you've read the previous parts on the early evolution of game audio.)In the previous parts of this series, we explored the ear
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November 18, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Unusual Applications of Music and Sound in Retro Games: Part 1 - Early-Mid ‘80s Consoles & Computers
www.giantbomb.com/profile/alia...
www.giantbomb.com/profile/alia...
New Standards and Long-lived Trends from the Sixth Gen Period! 🧵
Full context: minirevver.weebly.com/sixth-gen-tr...
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November 15, 2025 at 5:18 PM
New Standards and Long-lived Trends from the Sixth Gen Period! 🧵
Full context: minirevver.weebly.com/sixth-gen-tr...
Full context: minirevver.weebly.com/sixth-gen-tr...
November 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
November 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
November 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
November 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
November 11, 2025 at 4:27 PM
November 11, 2025 at 4:27 PM
November 11, 2025 at 4:27 PM
November 11, 2025 at 4:26 PM
November 11, 2025 at 4:26 PM
My current Top 10 1985 games list! www.giantbomb.com/profile/alia...
#40yearsago, #1980s, #retrogames
#40yearsago, #1980s, #retrogames
Top 10 1985 Games
Honorable mentions (roughly in order, though some I need to play more): Sky Kid (ARC, 1985), Metro-Cross/Metro Cross (ARC, 1985/Multi), The Oregon Tra
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November 6, 2025 at 5:20 PM
My current Top 10 1985 games list! www.giantbomb.com/profile/alia...
#40yearsago, #1980s, #retrogames
#40yearsago, #1980s, #retrogames
The Evolution of 3D Fighting Games in the '90s (GIF thread)
#retrogames, #gifs, #fighting, #90s
1993 Virtua Fighter ARC
#retrogames, #gifs, #fighting, #90s
1993 Virtua Fighter ARC
October 22, 2025 at 7:34 AM
The Evolution of 3D Fighting Games in the '90s (GIF thread)
#retrogames, #gifs, #fighting, #90s
1993 Virtua Fighter ARC
#retrogames, #gifs, #fighting, #90s
1993 Virtua Fighter ARC
October 20, 2025 at 10:09 AM
1993 Cutscenes Showcase: The Outtakes!
October 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM
1993 Cutscenes Showcase: The Outtakes!
Playing a custom made Warcraft II map by my 8yo nephew!
youtu.be/wKcrHTQ1yaU
I introduced the game to him about a year ago and last week he wanted to make a custom map with its own background story for his YT channel.
We've linked to the map (an improved ver) below the vid. Enjoy!
#warcraft, #war2
youtu.be/wKcrHTQ1yaU
I introduced the game to him about a year ago and last week he wanted to make a custom map with its own background story for his YT channel.
We've linked to the map (an improved ver) below the vid. Enjoy!
#warcraft, #war2
The Battle for Malgosha (Warcraft II Custom Map Let's Play)
YouTube video by Zipbolt the gamer
youtu.be
September 28, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Playing a custom made Warcraft II map by my 8yo nephew!
youtu.be/wKcrHTQ1yaU
I introduced the game to him about a year ago and last week he wanted to make a custom map with its own background story for his YT channel.
We've linked to the map (an improved ver) below the vid. Enjoy!
#warcraft, #war2
youtu.be/wKcrHTQ1yaU
I introduced the game to him about a year ago and last week he wanted to make a custom map with its own background story for his YT channel.
We've linked to the map (an improved ver) below the vid. Enjoy!
#warcraft, #war2
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MH5D...
My 8yo nephew finishes off Parappa the Rapper on Normal, and reaches cool rank twice!
#kidonaretrotrip, #8yoplays, #retrogaming
My 8yo nephew finishes off Parappa the Rapper on Normal, and reaches cool rank twice!
#kidonaretrotrip, #8yoplays, #retrogaming
Let's Finish - Parappa the Rapper
YouTube video by Zipbolt the gamer
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September 3, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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My 8yo nephew finishes off Parappa the Rapper on Normal, and reaches cool rank twice!
#kidonaretrotrip, #8yoplays, #retrogaming
My 8yo nephew finishes off Parappa the Rapper on Normal, and reaches cool rank twice!
#kidonaretrotrip, #8yoplays, #retrogaming
What say you - which are the most important years in video game history?
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#videogamehistory
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#videogamehistory
Create a Most Important Years in Video Game History Tier List
Create a Most Important Years in Video Game History tier list. Check out our other Video Games tier list templates and the most recent user submitted Video Games tier lists.
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August 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
What say you - which are the most important years in video game history?
tiermaker.com/create/most-...
#videogamehistory
tiermaker.com/create/most-...
#videogamehistory
Kid on a Retro Trip: Episode 4 is done!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZtm...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZtm...
Kid on a Retro Trip: Episode 4 | The Secret of Monkey Island
YouTube video by Zipbolt the gamer
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August 28, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Kid on a Retro Trip: Episode 4 is done!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZtm...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZtm...
Kid on a Retro Trip: Episode 3 | Another World
YouTube video by Zipbolt the gamer
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August 1, 2025 at 4:08 PM
July 30, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Our fifth gen related gaming hot takes:
-Twin-stick controls for 3D games didn’t begin with Halo - they were a thing since Descent on PS1. It started becoming the standard already towards the end of this gen (popularized Ape Escape, RE3, TR3, MML2, etc.). 🧵
#hottakes, #fifthgen
-Twin-stick controls for 3D games didn’t begin with Halo - they were a thing since Descent on PS1. It started becoming the standard already towards the end of this gen (popularized Ape Escape, RE3, TR3, MML2, etc.). 🧵
#hottakes, #fifthgen
July 28, 2025 at 9:37 AM