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35 Years: Hardware
Weiterlesen: 35 Years: HardwareHardware (1990) is a dystopian, cyberpunk horror film blending apocalyptic visuals, anti-tech themes, and cult aesthetics. Though divisive at release, it gained cult status for its style, societal critique, and enduring relevance.
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Happy Atari-Day
Weiterlesen: Happy Atari-DayHappy 48th Birthday Atari Video Computer System! You are still the most successful game console of its time !!
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50 Years MOS 6502
Weiterlesen: 50 Years MOS 6502The MOS Technology 6502 revolutionized the computing world 50 years ago with affordable microprocessors. It shaped home computing and education, inspired a generation of engineers and lives on in modern technologies and maker movements.
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50 Jahre MOS 6502
Weiterlesen: 50 Jahre MOS 6502Der MOS Technology 6502 revolutionierte vor 50 Jahren die Computerwelt durch erschwingliche Mikroprozessoren. Er prägte Heimcomputer und Bildung, inspirierte eine Generation von Technikern und lebt weiterhin in modernen Technologien und Maker-Bewegungen fort.
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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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35 Years ago: Disney’s TailSpin
Weiterlesen: 35 Years ago: Disney’s TailSpinDisney’s TailSpin, an early ’90s animated series, uniquely blends adventure and emotional depth in a Dieselpunk-inspired setting. With complex characters and morally rich stories, it remains a beloved cult classic celebrated for its innovative storytelling.
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Atari 2600: Pac-Man
Weiterlesen: Atari 2600: Pac-ManAtari’s 1982 VCS version of Pac-Man, while commercially successful, faced criticism for its inferior gameplay, technical limitations, and unmet expectations, contributing to the 1983 video game crash and leaving a controversial legacy in gaming history.
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Insert coin here: Star Wars (1983)
Weiterlesen: Insert coin here: Star Wars (1983)Atari’s 1983 „Star Wars“ arcade game revolutionized gaming with its innovative vector graphics, authentic sound effects from the film, and engaging gameplay. It remains a significant milestone in video game history, influencing numerous later titles and immersive experiences.
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“The Difference Engine” – THE Steampunk novel
Weiterlesen: “The Difference Engine” – THE Steampunk novelThe Difference Engine by Gibson and Sterling is a foundational steampunk novel, merging historical facts with fiction. Set in an alternative 1855 London, it explores technology’s profound influence on society, power, and cultural evolution through intricate narratives.
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40 Years ago: Flesh + Blood
Weiterlesen: 40 Years ago: Flesh + BloodPaul Verhoeven’s Flesh and Blood (1985) is a brutal, unromanticized medieval film exploring power, survival, and moral ambiguity. Visceral, controversial, and uncompromising, it remains a cult classic and precursor to modern dark historical dramas.
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