In the present-day world of lifelike graphics, vast open worlds, and advanced storytelling, it is tempting to conclude that the pixelated games of yesterday have some sort of antiquated charm, rather than any real significance today. A little unprofessional use of the words would show that this has been the motion into which many of … Read more
Popular belief suggests that the past is little more than a faded memory, given that artificial intelligence is changing everything in game development, virtual reality is making immersion so realistic, and online multiplayer worlds now span continents. By 2025, however, classic games will come alive more than ever. From pixelated platformers to first-time experiences of … Read more
The gaming industry, sadly, never keeps still. One day, it will transform its graphics downward to be very much cloud-based; another day, it will virtualize almost all gaming activities. Among all the innovations coming, it is surprisingly more than surprising (and one would think unrealistic) that mysteriously resurrected some great old classic games. Drowned comparisons … Read more
While hyper-realistic graphics, cloud gaming, and complex storylines might make one think that antiquity erodes into obscurity, the real story goes quite the other way. From pixelated arcade games to those early console hits, classic games stand tall in the hearts of practitioners across all generations. This lingering attraction raises an interesting question: Why do … Read more
