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New Sonic Megamix Mania PC release expands Sonic Mania with major new content
Every now and then, a fan project drops that makes players do a double take. Not…
How Microsoft went public in early 1986 and transformed the global software industry
In early 1986, nothing looked particularly historic from the outside. Office workers arrived with coffee, traders…
EU sets deadline on Stop Killing Games: a turning point for digital game ownership?
After nearly two years of campaigning, the European Union has now set a firm deadline for…
Operation Highjump brings Metal Slug-style mayhem to modern platforms
In a gaming landscape that often leans into large-scale 3D worlds and cinematic storytelling, there’s something…
You won’t believe where Windows XP is still being used today
Windows XP was released more than two decades ago, yet it continues to operate quietly behind…
Alien Breed: Pac-Man Assault – a fusion marriage of classic arcade legends
Alien Breed: Pac‑Man Assault is a free, unofficial browser game created by indie developer Vibegaz that…
The Windows 95 revolution: how one operating system reshaped society
On 24 August 1995, Microsoft released Windows 95 — a new version of its personal computer…
Banjo-Kazooie is now playable on PC thanks to a native fan port
For years, Banjo-Kazooie has stood as one of the defining platformers of the Nintendo 64 era—a…
Why Windows Vista earned its reputation as Microsoft’s worst OS
Windows Vista didn’t fail quietly. It failed loudly, publicly, and in a way that millions of…
eGloom: reviving an Amiga FPS classic for Windows
eGloom is a fan-made throwback to one of the Amiga’s most beloved first-person shooters, now reimagined…
From NES nostalgia to desk essential: the 8BitDo N30 wireless mouse
The 8BitDo N30 Wireless Mouse proves that retro design doesn’t have to be impractical. Inspired by…
Super Mario 64 gets a new fan-made PC port
More than 25 years after its original release, Super Mario 64 continues to enjoy a second…
GOG’s new owner slams Windows, signals stronger Linux support
GOG.com’s recent leadership has sparked headlines by openly criticizing Windows while pledging improved Linux support for…
Valve rewrites Steam’s AI disclosure rules for developers
Valve has significantly updated its Steam guidelines, clarifying when developers must disclose generative AI use in…
Legendary Pilots PC edition: MicroProse’s next pixel sim classic?
Legendary Pilots, a stylized indie flight simulator emphasizing pilot career progression over hardcore realism, launched free-to-play…
Sweden claims 20% of Steam’s revenue: a European gaming powerhouse emerges
Swedish developers dominated Steam’s 2025 sales, capturing about 20% of the platform’s gross revenue through blockbuster…
QEMU 10.2.0 lands with quick Performance and new hardware support
QEMU, the popular open-source tool for running virtual machines, just dropped version 10.2.0 on December 24.…
From 14K to 19K: Steam game launches hit all-time high in 2025
Steam shattered records in 2025 with 19,008 games released, a sharp rise from 18,558 in 2024…
European gamers rebel against €90 AAA game price surge
Across Europe, gamers are voicing strident opposition to the precipitous rise in video game prices, as…
A full portal 2 experience inside Minecraft: includes 50 levels plus a level editor
It seems unlikely that Valve, the original creators of the Portal series, will release a new…