Early Evolution
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Let's uncover the origins and early evolution of interesting aspects of video games such as mechanics, narrative tools or the use of new tech!
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Unusual Applications of Music and Sound in Retro Games: Part 2 - 3rd Gen Era Computers and Arcades
Welcome back! In Part 1, we explored how developers pushed early-mid ‘80s console and computer hardware beyond its limits. Now we're moving into the m
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Unusual Applications of Music and Sound in Retro Games: Part 2 - 3rd Gen Era Computers and Arcades
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Hey twitter2 world,
I'm kicking off the first in a series of posts on the most influential systems in video game history with one about the PS1:
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I'm kicking off the first in a series of posts on the most influential systems in video game history with one about the PS1:
www.reddit.com/r/psx/commen...
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January 25, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Hey twitter2 world,
I'm kicking off the first in a series of posts on the most influential systems in video game history with one about the PS1:
www.reddit.com/r/psx/commen...
I'm kicking off the first in a series of posts on the most influential systems in video game history with one about the PS1:
www.reddit.com/r/psx/commen...
Found the missing link
#SonicTheHedgehog
#SonicTheHedgehog
January 24, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Found the missing link
#SonicTheHedgehog
#SonicTheHedgehog
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So it's been 4 months since our last Monkey Island video, did you miss us? We bet you did.
We're not gonna spoil any details. Watch the video to find out. Enjoy!
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So it's been 4 months since our last Monkey Island video, did you miss us? We bet you did.
We're not gonna spoil any details. Watch the video to find out. Enjoy!
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Let's Finish The Secret of Monkey Island - Part 1
YouTube video by Zipbolt the gamer
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January 20, 2026 at 11:15 PM
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So it's been 4 months since our last Monkey Island video, did you miss us? We bet you did.
We're not gonna spoil any details. Watch the video to find out. Enjoy!
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So it's been 4 months since our last Monkey Island video, did you miss us? We bet you did.
We're not gonna spoil any details. Watch the video to find out. Enjoy!
Don't be sus, subscribe to us!
Happy 40th anniversary to the Wonder Boy (or Monster World/Monster Boy) series!
January 7, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Happy 40th anniversary to the Wonder Boy (or Monster World/Monster Boy) series!
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Kid on a Retro Trip: Episode 5 | Ms. Pac-Man
Kid on a Retro Trip: Episode 5 | Ms. Pac-Man
Kid on a Retro Trip: Episode 5 | Ms. Pac-Man
YouTube video by Zipbolt the gamer
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January 5, 2026 at 6:33 PM
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Kid on a Retro Trip: Episode 5 | Ms. Pac-Man
Kid on a Retro Trip: Episode 5 | Ms. Pac-Man
This year marks the Kiki Kaikai (or Pocky & Rocky) series' 40 year anniversary!
Which ones are your faves?
Which ones are your faves?
January 4, 2026 at 12:01 AM
This year marks the Kiki Kaikai (or Pocky & Rocky) series' 40 year anniversary!
Which ones are your faves?
Which ones are your faves?
My games played in 2025 tierlist.
Played way more MP than usual this year. mostly with my 9yo nephew, discovering classics for the first time!
Deep dive into the best of the classics here: gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/204-classic-gaming/81084354#3
What were your best gaming moments this year?
Played way more MP than usual this year. mostly with my 9yo nephew, discovering classics for the first time!
Deep dive into the best of the classics here: gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/204-classic-gaming/81084354#3
What were your best gaming moments this year?
December 19, 2025 at 10:49 PM
My games played in 2025 tierlist.
Played way more MP than usual this year. mostly with my 9yo nephew, discovering classics for the first time!
Deep dive into the best of the classics here: gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/204-classic-gaming/81084354#3
What were your best gaming moments this year?
Played way more MP than usual this year. mostly with my 9yo nephew, discovering classics for the first time!
Deep dive into the best of the classics here: gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/204-classic-gaming/81084354#3
What were your best gaming moments this year?
December 18, 2025 at 12:10 PM
December 14, 2025 at 11:30 PM
December 10, 2025 at 7:15 PM
December 8, 2025 at 7:49 PM
December 6, 2025 at 10:41 PM
December 5, 2025 at 6:21 PM
December 3, 2025 at 6:12 PM
December 2, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Then and Now: Games of the Year 1990-1991
#retrogames
#8bit
#16bit
Full info: www.reddit.com/r/90s/commen...
#retrogames
#8bit
#16bit
Full info: www.reddit.com/r/90s/commen...
November 30, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Then and Now: Games of the Year 1990-1991
#retrogames
#8bit
#16bit
Full info: www.reddit.com/r/90s/commen...
#retrogames
#8bit
#16bit
Full info: www.reddit.com/r/90s/commen...
Unusual Applications of Music and Sound in Retro Games: Part 3 - The 4th Gen Period:
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#retrogameaudio
#4thgen
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#retrogameaudio
#4thgen
The Early Evolution of Sound and Music in Video Games
Part 1: 1971-1984 Part 2: 1985-1991 Part 2 is done in an essay format spanning 60+ pages and covering each sound chip in detail. A blog post with a shorter, chronological version can be found here...
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November 23, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Unusual Applications of Music and Sound in Retro Games: Part 3 - The 4th Gen Period:
minirevver.weebly.com/the-early-ev...
#retrogameaudio
#4thgen
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#retrogameaudio
#4thgen
Unusual Applications of Music and Sound in Retro Games: Part 2 - 3rd Gen Era Computers and Arcades
www.giantbomb.com/profile/alia...
#retrogameaudio
#vgm
www.giantbomb.com/profile/alia...
#retrogameaudio
#vgm
Unusual Applications of Music and Sound in Retro Games: Part 2 - 3rd Gen Era Computers and Arcades
Welcome back! In Part 1, we explored how developers pushed early-mid ‘80s console and computer hardware beyond its limits. Now we're moving into the m
www.giantbomb.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Unusual Applications of Music and Sound in Retro Games: Part 2 - 3rd Gen Era Computers and Arcades
www.giantbomb.com/profile/alia...
#retrogameaudio
#vgm
www.giantbomb.com/profile/alia...
#retrogameaudio
#vgm
Unusual Applications of Music and Sound in Retro Games: Part 1 - Early-Mid ‘80s Consoles & Computers
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Unusual Applications of Music and Sound in Retro Games: Part 1 - Early-Mid ‘80s Consoles & Computers
(Note that I'm assuming you've read the previous parts on the early evolution of game audio.)In the previous parts of this series, we explored the ear
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November 18, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Unusual Applications of Music and Sound in Retro Games: Part 1 - Early-Mid ‘80s Consoles & Computers
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New Standards and Long-lived Trends from the Sixth Gen Period! 🧵
Full context: minirevver.weebly.com/sixth-gen-tr...
Full context: minirevver.weebly.com/sixth-gen-tr...
November 15, 2025 at 5:18 PM
New Standards and Long-lived Trends from the Sixth Gen Period! 🧵
Full context: minirevver.weebly.com/sixth-gen-tr...
Full context: minirevver.weebly.com/sixth-gen-tr...
November 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
November 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
November 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
November 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
November 11, 2025 at 4:27 PM