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Best Cozy Retro Games to Play in the Fall

Return to classics like Animal Crossing and Harvest Moon that encapsulate the very essence of fall in every frame

11 Sci-Fi Movies that Predicted the Future of Tech

From early classics like Metropolis to 90s hits like The Matrix, these films have both reflected and influenced tech trends

Altavista

The Rise and Fall of AltaVista: A Look at a 90s Web Pioneer

At its peak, AltaVista, the web’s first full-text searchable database, received 80 million hits a day. And then it was acquired.

Funtastic: How N64’s Transparent Design Changed the Game

In a world of opaque electronics, the “Funtastic” series from Nintendo invited gamers not just to play but to marvel at the beauty within

Best 16-bit Mario games

The Best 16-bit Mario Games for Retro Gamers

Before the world of 3D and online multiplayer, Mario’s 16-bit titles were the pinnacle of gaming

Best 13 Retro Games Perfect for Halloween

Dive into a world of pixelated horrors and nostalgic chills with these iconic retro games perfect for Halloween

Classic PC Games

Classic PC Games That Defined the ’80s and ’90s

Iconic titles that pioneered new genres, harnessed groundbreaking technology, and inspire the next generation of games.

Myst: The Game that Redefined Adventure & Puzzle Genres

Myst shaped the retro gaming landscape and set new standards that continue to influence games today

Amstrad E3

Video Calls on a 56K Modem

The Amstrad E3 brought video calling to households before they even had broadband

Jaguar VR

Jaguar Dreams and VR Schemes

Atari’s Jaguar VR vaporware

TwitterPeek

Tweeting Before Smartphones: Remembering the TwitterPeek

“No phone, no browser, no camera — and no apologies”

Virgin Lobster 700TV

Bringing TV Channels to the Feature Phone: The Virgin Lobster 700TV

This bulky headset added 5 TV channels to users’ pockets