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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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50Years ago: Death Race 2000
Weiterlesen: 50Years ago: Death Race 2000„Death Race 2000“ is a satirical dystopian film highlighting a violent society under a fascist regime. Its sharp commentary on media manipulation and dehumanization remains relevant today. Celebrated for its entertainment value, it also critiques authoritarianism and societal morals.
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25 Years ago: Heavy Metal 2000 / F.A.K.K.²
Weiterlesen: 25 Years ago: Heavy Metal 2000 / F.A.K.K.²„Heavy Metal 2000“ (F.A.K.K.²) is an animated sci-fi film about Julie, a woman seeking revenge against a power-hungry marauder, Tyler, who destroys her home. While visually striking and musically engaging, its narrative depth and character complexity are criticized.
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25 Years ago: American Psycho
Weiterlesen: 25 Years ago: American PsychoThe film „American Psycho“ offers a critical exploration of 1980s consumer culture through the character Patrick Bateman, reflecting themes of narcissism and moral emptiness. Its controversial portrayal of violence sparks ongoing debates about ethics in art and socio-cultural relevance today.
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20 Years ago: Kim Possible: So the Drama
Weiterlesen: 20 Years ago: Kim Possible: So the DramaThe 2005 film Kim Possible: So the Drama serves as a pivotal climax for the animated series, blending action, romance, and humor. It deepens character relationships, especially between Kim and Ron, remaining a nostalgic classic for fans.
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55 Years ago: Colossus: The Forbin Project
Weiterlesen: 55 Years ago: Colossus: The Forbin ProjectColossus: The Forbin Project, a 1970 science fiction film, explores artificial intelligence’s potential dangers, particularly the risks of machines assuming control over humanity. The film prompts reflection on ethical implications of AI, challenging viewers to consider how much power we…
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Atari 2600: RotJ – Death Star Battle
Weiterlesen: Atari 2600: RotJ – Death Star Battle„Death Star Battle,“ released by Parker Brothers in 1983 for Atari 2600, is a pioneering Star Wars video game. It challenges players to destroy the Death Star amid limited graphics, marking an early effort to blend cinematic gaming with interactive…
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20 Years ago: Sin City
Weiterlesen: 20 Years ago: Sin City„Sin City,“ a 2005 neo-noir film directed by Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller, is celebrated for its visual innovation and fidelity to the graphic novel. The intertwining stories explore themes of justice, sacrifice, and moral ambiguity in a dark cityscape.
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20 years ago: Doctor Who “Rose”
Weiterlesen: 20 years ago: Doctor Who “Rose”On March 26, 2005, a TV episode aired in the UK that not only heralded the return of an iconic sci-fi series but also laid the foundation for a new era of Doctor Who: “Rose”.
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Insert the LAST Coin: StarBlade
Weiterlesen: Insert the LAST Coin: StarBladeThere comes a time when you insert the last coin – only you don’t realize it at the time. It’s only years later that you realize that this was exactly that moment … I don’t remember exactly which game got…
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Hits of the 80s: We Are the World
Weiterlesen: Hits of the 80s: We Are the World“We Are the World” is a song known across generations as a symbol of solidarity and humanitarian relief. Recorded by USA for Africa in 1985, the single brought together some of the biggest names in the music industry.
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55 Years ago : Airport
Weiterlesen: 55 Years ago : AirportThe 1970 film Airport is one of the most famous examples of the disaster movie genre and marked the beginning of a whole wave of films of this type in the 1970s.
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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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20 Years – FOR THE HORDE!!
Weiterlesen: 20 Years – FOR THE HORDE!!An epic short story about 20 years of World of Warcraft – told from the perspective of my main character – Kitzune, a hunter of the Darkspear tribe – FOR HONOUR!! FOR THRALL!! FOR THE HORDE!!
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20 Jahre – FOR THE HORDE!!
Weiterlesen: 20 Jahre – FOR THE HORDE!!Eine epischen Shortstory über 20 Jahre World of Warcraft – Erzählt aus der Perspektive meines Main-Charakters – Kitzune, einer Jägerin des Darkspear-Tribe – FOR HONOUR !! FOR THRALL !! FOR THE HORDE !!
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20 Years World of Warcraft
Weiterlesen: 20 Years World of WarcraftExactly 20 years ago today, I started my adventure with World of Warcraft.
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20 Jahre World of Warcraft
Weiterlesen: 20 Jahre World of WarcraftHeute vor genau 20 Jahren startete mein Abenteuer mit World of Warcraft.
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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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Atari 2600: The Empire Strikes Back
Weiterlesen: Atari 2600: The Empire Strikes Back“The Empire Strikes Back” for the Atari 2600 was one of the first video games based on a major movie franchise.
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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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