Plotting the Evolution of the Scrolling Beat-’Em-Up
Fighting games’ closest cousin is an oft-misunderstood genre. But how did the humble brawler evolve from the same roots as Street Fighter?
Fighting games’ closest cousin is an oft-misunderstood genre. But how did the humble brawler evolve from the same roots as Street Fighter?
A fascinating tale of classic computers, pioneering technologists and a generation of youthful coders making the UK a defining force in the global evolution of games.
The Master System is a retro gaming star with a tremendous legacy, and an also-ran that struggled to make impact. But how could that be?
Long after the rise of 3D game visuals, pixel art continues to flourish, evolve and delight. And there’s good reason it remains a cultural touchstone for everything that video games are.
Games that never make it to the public aren’t just fascinating. They are a valuable part of popular culture, well worth preserving.