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Atari 2600: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
Weiterlesen: Atari 2600: E.T. The Extra-TerrestrialOne of the most controversial and best-known video games of the 80s was released at the end of 1982, around 40 years ago: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial for the Atari 2600/VCS.
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Insert Coin Here: Dragon’s Lair
Weiterlesen: Insert Coin Here: Dragon’s LairWhen “Dragon’s Lair” hit the arcades in 1983, it fundamentally changed the gaming experience. While other games of the era were defined by simple pixel graphics and mostly rudimentary gameplay, “Dragon’s Lair” offered an interactive experience on a whole new…
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40 Years ago: The Terminator
Weiterlesen: 40 Years ago: The Terminator“The Terminator”, released in 1984, is a groundbreaking science fiction action film directed by James Cameron. With Arnold Schwarzenegger in the leading role, the film established itself as a milestone in the genre and had a lasting influence on film…
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The 80s: Intellivision’s Advanced Dungeons & Dragons
Weiterlesen: The 80s: Intellivision’s Advanced Dungeons & DragonsAdvanced Dungeons & Dragons is an Intellivision game and was one of the first Advanced Dungeons & Dragons games to be licensed by TSR, Inc..
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40th Year: Conan the Destroyer
Weiterlesen: 40th Year: Conan the Destroyer„Conan the Destroyer“ is a 1984 sequel to „Conan the Barbarian“, featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger’s iconic role. The plot follows Conan’s quest to awaken a god and defeat a power-hungry queen. Although not as acclaimed as its predecessor, its action and…
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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…
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The 80s: The 1983 Videogame Crash
Weiterlesen: The 80s: The 1983 Videogame CrashDer Videogame Crash von 1983, auch als „Atari-Schock“ bekannt, war ein bedeutendes Ereignis in der Geschichte der Videospielindustrie. Er markierte das Ende der sogenannten „goldenen Ära“ der Arcade-Spiele und führte zu einem massiven Einbruch des nordamerikanischen Videospielmarktes. Dieses Ereignis hatte…
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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…
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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…
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C64: Karateka
Weiterlesen: C64: KaratekaIt was a time when the burgeoning world of home computers was taking over hearts and living rooms. In the midst of this era saturated with neon lights and synthesizer sounds, a video game emerged that ignited gamers‘ passion for…
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