Gaming is more than a form of entertainment; it’s designed to keep you coming back for more. A big part of this pull lies in the reward systems used in games—from loot boxes to bonus rounds. They are carefully crafted to play on player psychology, fueling excitement,...
Do you like cheering for the underdog? Do you like classic and retro gaming? Then you’ll love this book. Just like the young student decades ago who had to be cut off because he was using his lunch money for play-by-mail (PBM) games, some people are obsessed with...
The intersection of retro gaming aesthetics and modern social casino mechanics has generated a unique subculture of competitive online platforms. These environments borrow heavily from the spirit of arcade leaderboards, but with an added layer of incentive—real-world...
PC games emerged as a viable alternative to console and arcade games during the 20th century. However, it took some time before the PC took off as a game platform. Atari dominated the 1970s and early 1980s, and the rise of Nintendo consoles in the 1980s further...
For gamers who prefer the classics, settling down for a session on a retro computer or opting to play a former favorite on a modern-day console appeals. While many games of today are hogging the limelight, there is still an appetite for some of yesteryear’s classics....