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Happy Gary Gygax Day !
Weiterlesen: Happy Gary Gygax Day !Happy Gary Gygax Day ! … roll for initiative …
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Embrace your Geekness Day (II)
Weiterlesen: Embrace your Geekness Day (II)Embrace your Geekness Day.
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Happy 4th of July :-)
Weiterlesen: Happy 4th of July :-)Happy 4th of July !! From my Cyberpunk-Cats.
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35 Years ago: Batman
Weiterlesen: 35 Years ago: BatmanIn 1989, Tim Burton’s „Batman“ marked a turning point in superhero cinema with Michael Keaton as Batman and Jack Nicholson as the iconic Joker. The film’s dark and gothic portrayal of Gotham, coupled with Nicholson’s unforgettable performance, laid the foundations…
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45 Years ago: Alien
Weiterlesen: 45 Years ago: Alien„Alien“ from 1979 is a groundbreaking science fiction horror film directed by Ridley Scott. It features a gripping plot, innovative visual effects, and the iconic design by H.R. Giger. The film has had a lasting impact on the genre and…
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May the sun’s fire ignite your spirit
Weiterlesen: May the sun’s fire ignite your spiritSolstice Blessings May the sun’s fire ignite your spirit
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The 80s: The 1983 Videogame Crash
Weiterlesen: The 80s: The 1983 Videogame CrashThe Videogame Crash of 1983, also known as the „Atari Shock“, marked the end of the arcade golden era, collapsing the North American gaming market due to oversaturation with low-quality games. Although initially catastrophic, it led to the rise of…
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The 80s: The 1983 Videogame Crash
Weiterlesen: The 80s: The 1983 Videogame CrashDer Videogame Crash von 1983, auch als „Atari-Schock“ bekannt, war ein bedeutendes Ereignis in der Geschichte der Videospielindustrie. Er markierte das Ende der sogenannten „goldenen Ära“ der Arcade-Spiele und führte zu einem massiven Einbruch des nordamerikanischen Videospielmarktes. Dieses Ereignis hatte…
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40th Year: Star Trek: The Search for Spock
Weiterlesen: 40th Year: Star Trek: The Search for Spock“Star Trek III: The Search for Spock” is the third film in the iconic Star Trek film series and was released in 1984 under the direction of Leonard Nimoy. This movie marked a crucial turning point in the series as…
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C64: Raid on Bungeling Bay
Weiterlesen: C64: Raid on Bungeling Bay“Raid on Bungeling Bay” is a classic computer game developed by Will Wright for the Commodore 64 in 1984. It is one of the first games to offer the player an open world and at the same time played an…
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30th Year: The Flintstones
Weiterlesen: 30th Year: The FlintstonesContents Yabba dabba doo! A Journey to the Stone Age of Bedrock „The Flintstones“ from 1994 is a live-action adaptation of the beloved 1960s animated series. Directed by Brian Levant, the film brings the adventures of Fred Flintstone, Wilma Flintstone,…
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W40K: Which faction would suit me?
Weiterlesen: W40K: Which faction would suit me?I find the Warhammer 40K universe very interesting, especially all the 40K lore. I’ve played W40K a few times at conventions. I like the tabletop game itself and had fun playing it. What bothers me is mainly the miniature painting.…
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ATARI 2600: Swordquest
Weiterlesen: ATARI 2600: SwordquestThe early 1980s were an exciting time for video game enthusiasts. Atari, one of the pioneers of the industry, was at the peak of its popularity and innovation. Amidst this era emerged a game series that went far beyond the…
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Series review „Shogun“ (2024)
Weiterlesen: Series review „Shogun“ (2024)Contents „I don’t control the wind. I just study it.“ – Toranaga Shogun The 2024 reimagining of the series “Shogun” has raised high expectations as it is based on the epic novel by James Clavell and is also a modern…
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Serienkritik „Shogun“ (2024)
Weiterlesen: Serienkritik „Shogun“ (2024)Inhalt „I don’t control the wind. I just study it.“ – Toranaga Shogun Die Neuauflage der Serie „Shogun“ aus dem Jahr 2024 hat hohe Erwartungen geweckt, da sie auf dem gleichnamigen, epischen Roman von James Clavell basiert und gleichzeitig eine…
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40th Years: The Toxic Avenger
Weiterlesen: 40th Years: The Toxic Avenger„The Toxic Avenger“, veröffentlicht 1984, ist ein Kultfilm, der das Genre des schwarzen Humors mit Elementen des Horrorfilms revolutionierte. Als Produktion von Troma Entertainment, bekannt für seine unkonventionellen und provokativen Filme, etablierte dieser Film neue Maßstäbe im Bereich des Independent-Kinos.…
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Kulturelle Aneignung Mainstream vs Nerd
Weiterlesen: Kulturelle Aneignung Mainstream vs NerdWas einst ein Insider-Witz unter Star Wars-Fans war, hat sich in ein kommerzielles Marketinginstrument verwandelt und verdeutlicht in Wirklichkeit einen tieferen kulturellen Wandel: Die schleichende Aneignung von Nerd-Kultur durch den Mainstream.
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You’ve had your day – Rebel Scum!
Weiterlesen: You’ve had your day – Rebel Scum!Revenge of the 5th!
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