Our series: multi-part histories and stories, best read from the start.
43 features
The Complete History of Role-Playing Games (RPGs)
High fantasy was all the rage in the 1970s and 80s. It was a glorious period for fans of swords and sorcery. But, was there anything out there for players who didn’t want to be a wizard?
4 November 2022
Story of a Game
Have you ever wondered what life was like for a sleazy American in the 1980s? No? Let’s take a look in this month's Story of a Game is Leisure Suit Larry.
28 October 2022
History of the Game Engine
We turn our attention to the future in Part 14. What's next for the game engine? Does virtual reality hold the future of gaming?
21 October 2022
History of Nintendo
As we dig into the history of Nintendo, what innovations & products have come out of the company that can be considered failures?
14 October 2022
The Complete History of Role-Playing Games (RPGs)
The humble role-playing game has risen from the tabletop imaginings of Dungeons and Dragons fans to a massive industry that dominates the computer game industry. Delightful storylines, immersive…
7 October 2022
Story of a Game
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare won awards for everything from graphics to gameplay, plus the Game of the Year from multiple publications. How was it going to be topped? Were they even going to do a sequel?
30 September 2022
History of the Game Engine
Without assets, games would be...well...empty. They're the fabric of every game so in part 13, that's what we look at. What are they & how are they made?
26 August 2022
History of Nintendo
Everyone knows at least one Nintendo console. The longest-running console manufacturer by a long way, we look back at the humble beginnings and take a journey through Nintendo's console history.
19 August 2022
