#gamehistory
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hogsy.me hogsy @hogsy.me · Sep 10
Today I've published a rather extensive look at Haven: Call of the King, for the PlayStation 2. Not quite as extensive as I was hoping but probably long enough I'm rather doubtful many are going to manage reading the entire thing.

talonbrave.info/2025/09/10/h...

Do let me know what you think!
Poking and Prodding Haven
Haven: Call of the King, or simply Haven, as I’ll refer to it, is a game developed by the British video-game development studio, Traveller’s Tales. It’s quite technically impressive, and certainly amb...
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October 1, 2025 at 7:47 PM Everybody can reply
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Just got my signed edition of Make Us Whole in from @lostincult.co.uk today; written by @unabridgedgamer.bsky.social, and including an amazing print of everyone's favorite engineer done by @sebastianpiriz.bsky.social

Been looking forward to this one!

#deadspace #gamehistory
October 1, 2025 at 8:29 PM Everybody can reply
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Excited to see this post about preserving #gamehistory and use of the EU’s Out of Commerce works.
Does anyone know someone who are involved with Norwegian game preservation or video game history? #GLAM #DigiPres
September 23, 2025 at 10:32 PM Everybody can reply
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These N-Control Avenger adapters for PS3 and Xbox360 controllers are the scariest looking accessories ever created.🕷️😱

They were designed to reduce the time it takes to press down buttons by altering their position so you always have your thumb on the analog stick.
#gamehistory 👁️‍🗨️
June 3, 2025 at 8:57 AM Everybody can reply
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265. GAMEPLAN 1: GAME MACHINES: THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CONSOLES, HANDHELDS & HOME COMPUTERS (1972-2022)
(Gameplan1 - Spielkonsolen und Heimcomputer 256 Geräte von 1972-2002)

👉 www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/game-ma...

#GAMEplan #GameHistory #Retro #Gaming #Booksky
October 30, 2024 at 6:59 PM Everybody can reply
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73. 8-BITS IN THE 80s: NINTENDO'S MARCH INTO SWEDISH HOMES
(8 bitar på 80-talet : Nintendos marsch in i de svenska hemmen)

👉 www.thevideogamelibrary.org/post/8-bits-...

#GameHistory @martinlindell.bsky.social #Nintendo
October 26, 2024 at 2:00 AM Everybody can reply
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🎮 #GameOfTheDay: Dive into "Pentiment"! Set in 16th-century Bavaria, this unique mystery game lets you investigate a series of murders over 25 years. It beautifully depicts the era and offers a gripping experience. A must-play for history and adventure lovers! #GameHistory #Pentiment
November 24, 2024 at 7:58 PM Everybody can reply
A rare #SuperMarioBros tricycle from #Japan! Plays the Mario Bros. theme song at the press of a button.

#gamehistory 👁️‍🗨️ #nostalgia #RetroGaming
June 5, 2025 at 4:08 AM Everybody can reply
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While TSR pushed TV shows and novels, GW built Citadel Miniatures, launched gamebooks, and published Warhammer. The UK scene scaled by blending formats. #Transmedia #GameHistory
May 21, 2025 at 11:27 AM Everybody can reply
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9. Playmatic z Madrytu produkował proste, budżetowe flippery popularne w Europie. Firma działała od lat 70., dostarczając graczom przystępne modele, które stały się konkurencją dla droższych, bardziej zaawansowanych maszyn z USA. #VintageGames #Pinball #GameHistory
November 17, 2024 at 4:40 PM Everybody can reply
Before he got hired at Sega, Tadashi Takezaki was already known within gamers as a Sega fan and collector, he joined Sega then went on to build up the customer relations, early internet/shopping websites and more eventually becoming executive level. segaretro.org/Tadashi_Take... #Sega #gamehistory
February 14, 2025 at 9:26 AM Everybody can reply
The original #SuperMario Bros. manual has some really fun artwork. Check out Mario’s old-school swagger as he flings fireballs. And look at those eyes when he gets a Super Star!

#gamehistory 👁️‍🗨️
May 31, 2025 at 11:07 AM Everybody can reply
#GameOfTheDay: Launched in 1983, M.U.L.E. is a groundbreaking multiplayer game that combined strategy, economy, and collaboration. Designed by Dani Bunten, it set the stage for future resource-management games and became a cult classic. #GameHistory 🎮
January 28, 2025 at 1:43 AM Everybody can reply
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October 29, 2024 at 1:23 AM Everybody can reply
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Check out the awesome video @robotkid.bsky.social made to promote the deluxe reissue of Supercade! Link in bio… ⚡️⚡️⚡️

#kickstarter #kickstartergames #gamehistory #videogames #retrogames #videogamebooks #supercadedeluxe
March 25, 2025 at 3:52 PM Everybody can reply
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Mega thread to share photos of article "all the places to buy video games" from 1994/1995 era Japan, some myth busting included...starting with the Harajuku Kiddy Land which had games on 5F #gamehistory
February 17, 2025 at 12:05 AM Everybody can reply
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Check out this "Huge Famicom Christmas Sale Event!" advertisement from 1992 for a now-defunct Japanese toy store. There were some really good discounts, like the first SaGa game ( #FinalFantasy Legend in NA ) for only ¥780!

Spotted on gamewadai.com
#gamehistory
May 30, 2025 at 1:26 AM Everybody can reply
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125. PROFESSOR POLYMATHUS IN A BRIEF HISTORY OF VIDEO GAMES
(Le Professeur Polymathus Dans Une Brève Histoire Du Jeu Vidéo)

👉 www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/profess...

#Mario #Minecraft #PacMan #Pokemon #Sonic #Zelda #Booksky #VideoGames #GameHistory @thirdeditions.bsky.social
October 26, 2024 at 11:49 PM Everybody can reply
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More files found from scouring the IREM website archives #IREM #gamehistory
February 26, 2025 at 1:03 AM Everybody can reply
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Never heard of this cancelled SFC game before I saw this ad - アルティメットファイター 闘技覇者 ~運命の刻印 / Ultimate Fighter Tougihasha - Unmei no Kakuin (Ultimate Fighter Battle Champion Mark of Destiny) Banpresto - listed on this list of cancelled games www2u.biglobe.ne.jp/~comefx99/gm... #gamehistory #sfc #snes
April 8, 2025 at 12:59 AM Everybody can reply
So lucky to pick up this gem at my local book store, thanks for the great memories #wipeout #psygnosis #gamehistory
May 22, 2025 at 10:15 AM Everybody can reply
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The Japanese #N64 box art for #BanjoKazooie ("Banjo & Kazooie's Great Adventure").

Banjo doesn't hold the same nostalgic place in JPN hearts that he does for many Westerners, but the game was well-enough received.

The commercial is top-notch: youtube.com/watch?v=kg0m_f…#gamehistoryry 👁️‍🗨️
June 7, 2025 at 2:42 AM Everybody can reply
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