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Feature Articles
The longer reads: histories, deep dives, opinion and the stories behind the games we love.
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Gaming Stories
Ever wondered how E3 Expo started and how it grew from its humble beginnings into the global show today? We take a brief look at the history of E3 Expo.
4 September 2021
Story of a Game
After Prince of Persia 3D, that might have been it, but it was saved and has gone on to be a sensation. Here's the story of Price of Persia - The Sands of Time.
3 September 2021
History of the Game Engine
How have game engines developed from the single bullet Space Invaders to games of today? In part 8 of our History of the Game Engine series, we take a look.
22 August 2021
The Complete History of Role-Playing Games (RPGs)
In part 8, MUD & the advent of playing with real people and the beginning of what eventually becomes the Massively-Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game.
14 August 2021
Story of a Game
Not many games have ended up in congress, but Mortal Kombat did. Here's the story of one of the longest-running video game series.
6 August 2021
Guides & Deep Dives
In this guide, we detail how to use amiibo for a number of the most popular Nintendo Switch games.
28 July 2021
History of the Game Engine
Some games will always need a bespoke game engine. In part 7 of The History of the Game Engine, flight simulators and their unique requirements and challenges.
16 July 2021
Guides & Deep Dives
Wondering what The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is all about and what's new? We have a quick guide for you.
13 July 2021
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