Topic: video game history
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Infamous Atari 2600 Game Rereleased After 43 Years
The infamously poor Atari 2600 version of *Pac-Man*, a key factor in the 1980s video game crash, has been unexpectedly rereleased twice after over 40 years. It was first included in a special cartridge for the new Atari 2600+ console and later as part of the *Atari 50* digital anthology, which pr...
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Lost Sega Genesis RTS 'Dark Empires' Unearthed Online
A long-lost prototype of the unreleased Sega Genesis game *Dark Empires* has been recovered and made available online by the preservation group Hidden Palace, offering insight into an ambitious project that never launched. Development began in 1990, inspired by *Herzog Zwei*, featuring strategic ...
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Top 9 Most Valuable Nintendo 64 Games Worth Collecting
The Nintendo 64, launched in 1996, is a nostalgic and innovative console, with a thriving market for sealed and mint-condition games that now sell for extraordinary prices due to their rarity and collector demand. Record-breaking sales include Super Mario 64 at $1,560,000 for its genre-defining i...
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VGHF Rescues Lost Sega Channel Games
The Video Game History Foundation has recovered over 140 ROMs from the 1990s Sega Channel, a pioneering cable-based game subscription service, preserving its once-lost exclusive games and prototypes. The recovered archive includes rare finds like a never-before-seen Genesis web browser prototype,...
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Kojima: Super Mario Bros. Inspired My Career and Gaming's Future
Hideo Kojima credits **Super Mario Bros.** as the game he played most, which drew him into the games industry and solidified his belief in video games as an artistic medium. He was captivated by the game's elegant, simple mechanics, finding that the interplay between dash and jump created a compe...
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Switch 2 Adds GameCube Classic: Wario's 3D Adventure
Nintendo has released the 2003 GameCube title *Wario World* on its Switch Online + Expansion Pack service, marking Wario's sole 3D platforming adventure. The game, developed by Treasure, features Wario on a treasure-hunting rampage with unique combat moves and is part of a growing classic games l...
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Play Acclaim Showcase: Everything Revealed at the Revived Publisher's First Event
Acclaim Entertainment has officially returned after over two decades, now focusing on supporting independent game developers. The publisher launched with the Play Acclaim Showcase, revealing nine original titles across various genres, including sports, action adventures, and metroidvanias. The fu...
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Nintendo Switch Online Adds Two N64 Classics This Month
Two Nintendo 64 platformers, **Rayman 2: The Great Escape** and **Tonic Trouble**, are being added to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service on December 17th. Rayman 2 is noted for transitioning the series into 3D, while Tonic Trouble is a quirky adventure featuring a clumsy alien pr...
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Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America President, Announces Retirement
Doug Bowser, President of Nintendo of America, will retire on December 31st and be succeeded by Devon Pritchard, the current Executive Vice President. During his tenure, Bowser oversaw significant growth, including the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, expansion into theme parks, and the successfu...
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