Every Wednesday from 4th to 8th grade there was no school period I enjoyed and looked forward to more than the hour we got to spend in my school’s computer lab. Not only was it a welcome change of pace from the often boring classroom lecture we had to sit through the...
Football video games have come a long way since the blocky players and chiptune sounds of the 8-bit era. What began as simple, arcade-style fun has transformed into hyper-realistic simulations that capture every detail of the sport. Thus, in this article, we’ll...
Gaming communities are known for embracing quick and clever ways to connect. From event check-ins to exclusive content drops, QRcode technology has quietly become a common thread. With different types of QR codes, developers can link digital content to physical spaces...
Even when arcade cabinets started showing up in malls, pizza shops, and corner stores, they didn’t just offer entertainment. They created little hubs of competition and excitement where people gathered with pockets full of change and the hope of making it further than...
From its debut in 1979, the Atari 8-bit computer family set a new standard for home computing by combining cutting-edge graphics, rich sound capabilities, and a design philosophy rooted in arcade gaming expertise. Powered by a trio of custom chips – ANTIC, GTIA,...