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Insert Coin Here: Contra
Weiterlesen: Insert Coin Here: ContraContra is a legendary arcade game that captivates players with its intense gameplay, challenging boss battles, and memorable power-ups. It has shaped the history of action games and remains a milestone for retro and co-op games.
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40 Years ago: TerrorVision
Weiterlesen: 40 Years ago: TerrorVisionTerrorVision is a cult 80s trash horror film with exaggerated effects, neon aesthetics, and absurd humor. It combines sci-fi, comedy, and family themes and is slowly evolving from a flop to a celebrated classic of the B-movie genre.
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C64: Winter Games
Weiterlesen: C64: Winter GamesWinter Games by Epyx, released in 1985, combines a variety of winter sports disciplines in a classic C64 game. It promotes multiplayer competitions, creates an Olympic atmosphere, and remains unforgettable due to its fun gameplay and nostalgia.
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Atari 2600: Custer’s Revenge
Weiterlesen: Atari 2600: Custer’s RevengeTrigger warning: Custer’s Revenge (1982) is an unlicensed Atari 2600 title by Mystique, remembered for crude adult-themed content, simple one-screen gameplay, minimal tech, heavy controversy, and notable niche sales within a largely unregulated early-console market.
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Hits of the 80s: Kiss
Weiterlesen: Hits of the 80s: KissPrince’s song „Kiss,“ released in 1986, revolutionized pop music with its minimalist sounds and provocative lyrics. It set new aesthetic standards, promoted self-confidence and subversive gender roles, and remains a timeless classic.
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Insert Coin Here: Zaxxon
Weiterlesen: Insert Coin Here: ZaxxonZaxxon, an innovative arcade game from Sega released in 1982, quickly became a classic thanks to its isometric 3D perspective and challenging gameplay. It had a lasting influence on video game culture and set new technical standards.
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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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Atari 2600: Superman
Weiterlesen: Atari 2600: SupermanThe Atari 2600 game „Superman“ represents an early attempt to transfer popular pop culture licenses to home console gaming. It offers a unique blend of action and exploration, supported by flight-based mechanics and symbolic language.
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Insert coin here: Out Run:
Weiterlesen: Insert coin here: Out Run:Released by Sega in 1986, Out Run revolutionized the racing game genre with its innovative technology and design. It offered players realistic driving physics, non-linear tracks, and a selection of impressive music that remains culturally significant to this day.
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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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Hits of the 80s: Rapture
Weiterlesen: Hits of the 80s: RaptureBlondie’s song “Rapture,” released in 1981, revolutionized music history by bringing rap into the mainstream. It combines different musical styles and deals with nocturnal ecstasy, underscoring the cultural significance and influence of hip-hop.
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Atari 2600: Yars‘ Revenge
Weiterlesen: Atari 2600: Yars‘ RevengeYars‘ Revenge is an iconic game for the Atari 2600, developed in 1982 by Howard Scott Warshaw. It captivates players with its innovative gameplay mechanics and remains a cultural legacy with numerous adaptations and influences in the gaming world.
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Insert coin here: Bagman
Weiterlesen: Insert coin here: BagmanBagman, an early 80s arcade game, emphasizes strategic gameplay over reflexes, challenging players to collect gold bags while avoiding guards. Its influential design highlights risk-reward dynamics, inspiring future platform and action games with innovative concepts.
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Projects and Ideas 2026 (de)
Weiterlesen: Projects and Ideas 2026 (de)Zu Beginn eines neuen Jahres macht man sich Gedanken, wie es weitergehen soll/könnte. Ich spreche hier nicht von irgendwelchen Neujahrsvorsätzen, die man sowieso nicht einhält. Vielmehr geht es darum, sich Gedanken über Projekte und Ideen zu machen die man im…
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Projects and Ideas 2026 (en)
Weiterlesen: Projects and Ideas 2026 (en)At the beginning of a new year, we think about how things should/could continue. I’m not talking about New Year’s resolutions that we don’t keep anyway. Rather, it’s about thinking about projects and ideas that we want to tackle in…
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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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Hits of the 80s: Once in a Lifetime
Weiterlesen: Hits of the 80s: Once in a LifetimeOnce in a Lifetime by Talking Heads is a groundbreaking song from 1981 that combines New Wave and African rhythms, addressing existential questions. Its influential music video and innovative production have made it a timeless cultural statement, resonating with listeners…
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Atari 2600: Fishing Derby
Weiterlesen: Atari 2600: Fishing DerbyFishing Derby, one of the first Activision games for the Atari 2600 from 1980, emphasized multiplayer competition and simple gameplay design, helping establish Activision as a creative alternative to Atari while promoting social interaction in gaming.
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Hits of the 80s: Jeanny
Weiterlesen: Hits of the 80s: JeannyDer Song „Jeanny“ von Falco, veröffentlicht 1985, spaltete die Öffentlichkeit durch seine düstere Thematik und provokante Erzählweise. Er thematisiert Gewalt und Besessenheit, was zu einem bedeutenden gesellschaftlichen und künstlerischen Diskurs führte und als mutiger Meilenstein der Popkultur gilt.
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