Reliving the adventures of classic DOS games is something many PC enthusiasts and retro gamers still crave, decades after the golden age of MS-DOS. For those who grew up with the likes of Commander Keen, Prince of Persia, or the unforgiving challenges of The Oregon Trail, the nostalgia is...
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For fans of classic gaming, Windows 11 has become a powerhouse platform for reliving the golden age of video games, thanks in no small part to a thriving community of emulator developers. The appeal of emulators is easy to understand: the ability to play your favorite retro titles, spanning...
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In a move that has electrified both retro gaming enthusiasts and fans of modern subscription services, Xbox has announced the launch of "Retro Classics" for all Xbox Game Pass subscribers. This initiative brings back more than 50 legendary Activision games—some of which haven't been accessible...
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The transition from Windows 7 to Windows 11 has brought numerous enhancements, yet it has also led to the omission of several beloved classic games that were once staples of the Windows experience. Games like Minesweeper, Solitaire, and Chess Titans have been notably absent in recent Windows...
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With the flicker of a CRT monitor and the knowing hum of late-‘90s hardware, Quake 2 stands as an iconic pillar of gaming nostalgia. Fast-forward almost thirty years, and a name synonymous with Windows productivity—Microsoft—has harnessed the spirit of this classic for an experimental journey at...
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Retro gaming has a timeless appeal. While today's blockbuster titles dominate the headlines, many of us still crave the pixelated charm of classics like Street Fighter II, The Legend of Zelda, and Super Mario Bros. With emulators breathing new life into these old favorites, choosing the right...
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Few executives in the gaming world have had careers as storied as Peter Moore’s. A veteran whose fingerprints are visible on SEGA’s Dreamcast era, EA Sports’ resurrection, and—most relevantly—the Xbox 360 launch that redefined what consoles could be, Moore’s opinions carry both the nostalgia of...
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has commanded the attention of countless RPG fans with its legendary open world and expansive lore, and now, with the anticipated release of its remastered edition for Microsoft Windows, both old fans and a new generation of adventurers are primed to...
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When was the last time you booted up a Game Boy Color and thought, “What this pixelated bad boy really needs is Microsoft Windows 3.1?” If your answer is “never—until now,” you’re in luck. A developer by the name of Ruben Retro has birthed “GBS WINDOWS” for the Game Boy, and no, it’s not the...
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You’d think that after two decades, the digital skies of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas would hold no more surprises—but just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water (or, rather, to try taking off from it), a bug as old as some Gen Zers themselves emerges, causing fans to wonder: are...
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Microsoft’s 50th anniversary is serving up a hearty slice of nostalgia along with a fresh dose of digital wizardry. In celebration of five decades of innovation, Microsoft is delighting Xbox users and gaming enthusiasts with a range of free dynamic backgrounds, profile themes, and exclusive...