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Inside coin here: Space Invaders
Weiterlesen: Inside coin here: Space Invaders„Space Invaders,“ launched in 1978, revolutionized arcade gaming by captivating audiences with its innovative mechanics, cultural impact, and economic success, influencing future game design and solidifying video games as a legitimate form of creative expression.
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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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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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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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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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Atari 2600: River Raid
Weiterlesen: Atari 2600: River RaidRiver Raid, developed by Carol Shaw in 1982, was a groundbreaking Atari 2600 game. Players controlled a fighter plane over an endless river, dodging and destroying obstacles. Its innovative gameplay, replayability, and level design made it a huge success. It…
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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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Insert the LAST Coin: T2 – Judgment Day
Weiterlesen: Insert the LAST Coin: T2 – Judgment DayThere 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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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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What If – Imperial Ace Luke Skywalker
Weiterlesen: What If – Imperial Ace Luke SkywalkerWhat If … Luke Skywalker becomes an Imperial TIE pilot after being accepted into the Imperial Pilot Academy.
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Projects and Ideas 2025 (en)
Weiterlesen: Projects and Ideas 2025 (en)At the beginning of a new year, you think about how you want things to go. I’m not talking about New Year’s resolutions that you don’t keep anyway. Rather, it’s about thinking about projects and ideas that you want to…
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Projects and Ideas 2025 (de)
Weiterlesen: Projects and Ideas 2025 (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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Cult-Movie anniversaries in 2025 …
Weiterlesen: Cult-Movie anniversaries in 2025 …These Cult Movies have their Anniversaries in 2025 … Now you’re feeling really F%#§ing OLD!
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Atari 2600: Pitfall!
Weiterlesen: Atari 2600: Pitfall!In 1982, one of the most influential video games was released for the Atari 2600, “Pitfall!”, which not only set a milestone in the history of video games, but also defined a new genre.
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40 Years ago: Lynch’s Dune
Weiterlesen: 40 Years ago: Lynch’s DuneDavid Lynch’s 1984 film adaptation of Frank Herbert’s science fiction epic “Dune” is a film that divides opinion. The film was one of the most ambitious projects of its time. The film was not only intended to bring Herbert’s complex…
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Hits of the 80s: Do They Know It’s Christmas?
Weiterlesen: Hits of the 80s: Do They Know It’s Christmas?The Band Aid song “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” is one of the most famous charity songs in music history. Released on 7th of December 1984, the song was a reaction to the devastating famine in Ethiopia that affected millions…
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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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