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How John Romero's Partying Style Secured Extra Development Time for Deus Ex

Exploring how John Romero's party habits influenced the development timeline of the iconic game Deus Ex.

Reflecting on the Creation of Space Invaders: Insights from Its Designer

Tomohiro Nishikado, the mind behind Space Invaders, shares stories from his early gaming career, including struggles with Taito's sales team and the pioneering game design process.

Articles

The Origins of Deus Ex: From 'Troubleshooter' to Iconic Game

Exploring how the original concept for Deus Ex evolved from a character named Jake Shooter.

Games

John Carmack Reflects on Quake's Hall of Fame Induction: A Hard-Fought Legacy

John Carmack shares his thoughts on Quake's recent induction into the World Videogame Hall of Fame, emphasizing its impact on gaming.

Action

Rediscovered Duke Nukem Prototype Emerges After 24 Years

The lost Duke Nukem: D-Day resurfaces, revealing a piece of gaming history thought to be gone forever.

Gaming

Super Mario 64: Waiting 2.25 Years Can Trap Players in a Menu

A look at a bizarre glitch in Super Mario 64 that can result in players getting stuck in a menu for 2.25 years if they wait long enough.

Gaming

Tim Cain Discusses Fallout 1's Potential Real-Time Shift Due to Marketing Pressures

Tim Cain, the lead developer of Fallout 1, recounts the marketing pressure to transition the game to a real-time format influenced by the success of Diablo, and how he managed to resist these changes.