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The 80s: The 1983 Videogame Crash
Weiterlesen: The 80s: The 1983 Videogame CrashThe Videogame Crash of 1983, also known as the „Atari Shock“, marked the end of the arcade golden era, collapsing the North American gaming market due to oversaturation with low-quality games. Although initially catastrophic, it led to the rise of Nintendo and Sega, professionalization of the industry, and modern gaming standards. This event remains a pivotal moment in gaming history.
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40th Year: Star Trek: The Search for Spock
Weiterlesen: 40th Year: Star Trek: The Search for Spock“Star Trek III: The Search for Spock” is the third film in the iconic Star Trek film series and was released in 1984 under the direction of Leonard Nimoy. This movie marked a crucial turning point in the series as Nimoy, the actor behind the popular character Spock, took over as director for the first time. As the direct sequel…
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C64: Raid on Bungeling Bay
Weiterlesen: C64: Raid on Bungeling Bay“Raid on Bungeling Bay” is a classic computer game developed by Will Wright for the Commodore 64 in 1984. It is one of the first games to offer the player an open world and at the same time played an important role in the history of video games. Wright, who later became world-famous for the “SimCity” series, laid the foundation…
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30th Year: The Flintstones
Weiterlesen: 30th Year: The FlintstonesContents Yabba dabba doo! A Journey to the Stone Age of Bedrock „The Flintstones“ from 1994 is a live-action adaptation of the beloved 1960s animated series. Directed by Brian Levant, the film brings the adventures of Fred Flintstone, Wilma Flintstone, Barney Rubble, and Betty Rubble to the real world. With an impressive cast, including John Goodman, Elizabeth Perkins, Rick Moranis,…
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W40K: Which faction would suit me?
Weiterlesen: W40K: Which faction would suit me?I find the Warhammer 40K universe very interesting, especially all the 40K lore. I’ve played W40K a few times at conventions. I like the tabletop game itself and had fun playing it. What bothers me is mainly the miniature painting. Also, I find the whole turn-based system not optimal. Often, the player who goes first can put their opponent under…
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ATARI 2600: Swordquest
Weiterlesen: ATARI 2600: SwordquestThe early 1980s were an exciting time for video game enthusiasts. Atari, one of the pioneers of the industry, was at the peak of its popularity and innovation. Amidst this era emerged a game series that went far beyond the usual gaming experience and sparked the imagination of many players: the „Swordquest“ series. This series was not just a collection…
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25 Years Ago, a not-existent SW film …
Weiterlesen: 25 Years Ago, a not-existent SW film …Contents Yes – I just have to do it – write a blog about a movie that doesn’t exist! The challenge of writing about something that is widely denied by its own fanbase presents a unique opportunity to explore the dynamics of hope, anticipation, and collective disillusionment. This is a task that blends creativity with a deep understanding of fan…
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Series review „Shogun“ (2024)
Weiterlesen: Series review „Shogun“ (2024)Contents „I don’t control the wind. I just study it.“ – Toranaga Shogun The 2024 reimagining of the series “Shogun” has raised high expectations as it is based on the epic novel by James Clavell and is also a modern reinterpretation of the acclaimed miniseries from the 1980s. With an impressive cast and stunning visual effects, the series promises to…
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You’ve had your day – Rebel Scum!
Weiterlesen: You’ve had your day – Rebel Scum!Revenge of the 5th!
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May the 4th be with you!
Weiterlesen: May the 4th be with you!May the 4th be with you! Happy Star Wars Day!
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