Rebelstar: When British Bedroom Coding Changed Tactics Forever
Discover the untold story of how Rebelstar revolutionised tactical gaming from British bedrooms to global influence.
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The Bard’s Tale: How a Classic RPG Turned British Summers Into Legendary Quests
Discover how a Classic RPG called The Bard’s Tale turned British summers into legendary quests for one family in the 1980s. From anticipation to sibling rivalry, explore the impact of this classic game on a generation of gamers.
The Black Sanctum: How a British Text Adventure Turned Gaming Into a Family Event
A chilling text adventure from the 1980s, The Black Sanctum transformed a family’s living room into a haunting monastery. This meticulously crafted CoCo game, built with limited 32KB RAM, demanded strategic puzzle-solving and collaborative exploration. Experience the dread of a mirrored corridor, the urgency of a flickering lantern, and the satisfaction of uncovering a shared narrative, a truly unique gaming event.
When the Cursor Blinks Back: Revisiting the Glory Days of Text Adventures
Remember the thrill of typing “LOOK” and being transported to a dimly lit cavern? This nostalgic piece revisits the golden age of text adventures on the ZX Spectrum, exploring the quirky humour, community, and unique literacy of early computer games. Discover the legacy of British developers, the enduring appeal of parser-based gameplay, and the ongoing revival of interactive fiction.
Part 5: Hack the Dictator – Spain’s Wild 8-Bit Golden Age
In 1980s Spain, kids didn’t just play games — they copied them, hacked them, and built a golden age of bedroom-born code. This is the punk history of Spain’s homegrown 8-bit rebellion.
Voodoo Resurrection: How 3dfx Sparked the Frame Rate Obsession
From the moment 3dfx Voodoo cards hit our beige boxes, the race for smooth frame rates began. This nostalgic deep dive explores how Glide changed PC gaming forever — and why we’re still chasing that perfect 60+ FPS even today. A retro resurrection for performance purists.
The Golden Age of PC Shareware: Doom & Duke Nukem’s Legacy
Explore the rise and fall of PC shareware, the distribution model that gave us iconic classics like Doom and Duke Nukem. Discover how this grassroots approach shaped indie gaming, influenced today’s digital storefronts, and why it eventually faded from the spotlight.