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Day: 11 March 2026
The forgotten story behind Nintendo’s Grundig disclaimer in Germany
Video game history is full of strange little details, but one of the most curious involves…
Sega Saturn floppy disk drive: a strange piece of gaming history
When people think about strange video game accessories, they usually imagine things like plastic guitars or…
Why Atari secretly created its own competitor: the story of Kee Games
In the early 70s, the video game industry was still in its infancy. Arcades were only…
The surprising origin of Guybrush Threepwood’s name in Monkey Island
Few video games are remembered as fondly as The Secret of Monkey Island, the classic adventure…
Renegade X 1.0 released: fan-made Command & Conquer Renegade finally arrives
After years of work by a dedicated community of developers, the fan project Renegade X has…
Quake II was never meant to be a sequel: the surprising story behind its name
When people think about classic first-person shooters, Quake II is almost always part of the conversation.…
The era of transparent consoles: how the Pepsi vs Coca-Cola war influenced gaming design
If you grew up playing video games in the late 90s or early 2000s, you probably…
ArcaOS update in 2026: the surprising return of IBM’s OS/2 operating system
In the fast-moving world of technology, most software doesn’t last very long. New tools and operating…
Quake could be back: ZeniMax files new trademark for legendary FPS
ZeniMax Media, the parent company of id Software, has filed a new trademark for the iconic…
PocketDoom brings native Doom gameplay to Analogue Pocket with 60 FPS
More than 30 years after its original release, Doom continues to appear on new and…
Peter Moore says Mass Effect 3 led to EA being voted worst company — but that’s not the whole story
In a recent interview with GamesIndustry.biz, former Electronic Arts executive Peter Moore claimed that the company’s…
Xbox veteran Larry “Major Nelson” Hryb teams up with Commodore International
Larry “Major Nelson” Hryb, one of the most recognizable voices from the Xbox era, has joined…
Retro shoot ’em up Sonic Wings Special returns on PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2
A classic shoot ’em up from the 90s is making a return to modern consoles this…
REDPILL game creator 0.9.67 improves level editing, triggers, and workflow
The release of REDPILL Game Creator 0.9.67 continues the steady evolution of one of the Amiga’s…