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C64: Barbarian – The Ultimate Warrior
Weiterlesen: C64: Barbarian – The Ultimate WarriorWhere mythic fantasy met the flickering glow of the home computer – A deep dive into Barbarian on the Commodore 64: brutal swordplay, controversial imagery, technical craft, critical reception, and lasting cultural impact.
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C64: Impossible Mission
Weiterlesen: C64: Impossible MissionImpossible Mission, released in 1984 for the Commodore 64, is considered a groundbreaking game due to its innovative combination of action and puzzles. It set new standards in technology and atmosphere, which had a lasting influence on video game culture.
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C64: The Movie Monster Game
Weiterlesen: C64: The Movie Monster GameThe Movie Monster Game for Commodore 64, released in 1986, invites players to embody a giant monster causing destruction in a city. Its humorous arcade mechanics and high replay value exemplify the creative spirit of early home computing gaming.
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C64: Ghostbusters
Weiterlesen: C64: GhostbustersGhostbusters for the C64 is a pioneering licensed game that blends strategy, action, and humor. It impressed with innovative gameplay and technical achievements, inspiring future titles and reshaping expectations for film adaptations in gaming culture.
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C64: Jumpman
Weiterlesen: C64: Jumpman“Jumpman,” released in 1983, is a pioneering platform game known for its innovative mechanics. Players defuse bombs across dynamic levels, combining strategy and reflexes. It has significantly influenced game design, inspiring many titles and remains a timeless classic.
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C64: California Games
Weiterlesen: C64: California GamesCalifornia Games, released by Epyx in 1987, transformed gaming by embracing a carefree California lifestyle. It offered diverse sports, encouraging creativity and self-expression, becoming a cultural phenomenon, and influencing future extreme sports games and digital leisure culture.
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C64: Beach-Head
Weiterlesen: C64: Beach-HeadBeach-Head, released in 1983, innovatively combined multiple gameplay modes and cinematic elements, influencing future war games. It showcased technical prowess on the Commodore 64, establishing a template for blending action and strategy, significantly impacting gaming culture.
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C64: The Eidolon
Weiterlesen: C64: The Eidolon„The Eidolon,“ released by Lucasfilm Games in 1985, is an innovative 8-bit game that combines fractal technology with exploration, demanding strategy rather than reflexes. Its unique atmosphere and narrative approach influenced future game development despite mixed contemporary reviews.
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C64: Castle Wolfenstein
Weiterlesen: C64: Castle Wolfenstein„Castle Wolfenstein“ (1981) pioneered stealth gameplay, combining strategy, realism, and historical context. Its innovative design, immersive audio, and legacy influenced genres from stealth to FPS, laying the groundwork for titles like „Wolfenstein 3D“ and beyond.
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C64: Artworx’s Strip Poker
Weiterlesen: C64: Artworx’s Strip PokerArtworx’s Strip Poker, launched in the early 1980s, combined poker mechanics with provocative themes, sparking controversy while becoming a cultural touchstone in gaming history. Its unique blend of strategy and titillation captivated a generation.
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C64: The Seven Cities of Gold
Weiterlesen: C64: The Seven Cities of GoldSeven Cities of Gold, released by Electronic Arts in 1984, offered innovative, non-linear gameplay focused on exploration and moral choices, paving the way for narrative-driven and educational video games today.
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C64: The Hobbit
Weiterlesen: C64: The Hobbit„The Hobbit“ for Commodore 64, released in 1982, revolutionized interactive storytelling by merging literature with innovative text-based gameplay, captivating players with its immersive narrative and dynamic characters, influencing future gaming.
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C64: Archon: The Light and the Dark
Weiterlesen: C64: Archon: The Light and the DarkArchon: The Light and the Dark, released in 1983, revolutionized gaming by combining strategy and real-time action. Its unique gameplay and fantasy themes captivated audiences, defining a new genre and influencing future game design while maintaining a dedicated fanbase over…
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C64: The Bard’s Tale
Weiterlesen: C64: The Bard’s TaleReleased in 1985, The Bard’s Tale quickly became a seminal RPG. The game was ported to various platforms, including the Commodore 64. With its deep gameplay, immersive fantasy world and innovative graphics, it made its mark in gaming history.
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C64: Rescue on Fractalus!
Weiterlesen: C64: Rescue on Fractalus!Rescue on Fractalus!, a 1984 game by Lucasfilm Games, revolutionized the 8-bit era with its innovative use of fractal graphics and immersive gameplay.
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Vor 36 Jahren: Vom Hobby zum Beruf
Weiterlesen: Vor 36 Jahren: Vom Hobby zum BerufWie ich im Januar 1989 zu meinen ersten Job in der IT-Branche kam. Von den Anfängen mit Homecomputern bis zur Verwirklichung meines Traums, mein Hobby zum Beruf zu machen und damit zum Ausgangspunkt meiner heutigen Karriere.
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C64: Raid Over Moscow
Weiterlesen: C64: Raid Over MoscowAccess’s „Raid Over Moscow“, Cold War-themed gameplay with action-packed scenarios and political themes. It reflects the technological and geopolitical zeitgeist of the 1980s. A game with a controversial reception.
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Revolution at the 1982 Winter CES
Weiterlesen: Revolution at the 1982 Winter CESLas Vegas, January 1982 – At this year’s Winter Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Commodore International presented a device that could change the world of home computers forever: the Commodore 64. The new masterpiece, which not only impresses…
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C64: Zaxxon
Weiterlesen: C64: ZaxxonZaxxon revolutionized arcade gaming with its isometric 3D perspective. Synapse Software took on the challenge of adapting this groundbreaking title for the Commodore 64.
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C64: Elite
Weiterlesen: C64: EliteThe Commodore 64 (C64) was one of the best-selling home computers in the 1980s and synonymous with the burgeoning home computer revolution. Numerous games characterized this era, but few were as groundbreaking as Elite.
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