The History of… Banjo-Kazooie (1998)
Banjo-Kazooie is a platform video game developed by Rare and released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998. It follows the adventures of Banjo, a bear, and Kazooie, a bird, as they strive to stop the evil witch Gruntilda from stealing Banjo’s sister’s beauty. Renowned for its vibrant worlds and dynamic gameplay.
The History of… Pitfall! (1982)
“Pitfall!” is a platform video game released in 1982 by Activision for the Atari 2600. Players control Pitfall Harry as he navigates through a jungle filled with hazards and enemies in search of treasure within a 20-minute time limit.
The History of… Duke Nukem 3D (1991)
Duke Nukem was first released in 1991. It was developed by Apogee Software (now 3D Realms) and was initially released for MS-DOS computers. Since then, several sequels and spin-offs have been released across various platforms.
The History of… Galaxian (1979)
Galaxian is an arcade game where players defend Earth from an aggressive alien fleet. With more dynamic movements than Space Invaders, players must skillfully dodge and attack through challenging levels, aiming to destroy enemy waves and flagships for Earth’s survival. Success and bonus points require precision and tactical play.
The History of… Warcraft 2: Tides of Darkness (1995)
Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness, a milestone in real-time strategy games, pits the Alliance’s humans against the Horde’s orcs in the quest for Azeroth’s dominion. Launched in the mid-90s, it enhanced its predecessor’s lore, gameplay, and graphics. Its blend of strategy, memorable audio, diverse units, and multiplayer mode made it a genre-defining classic, cherished for its strategic depth and nostalgia.
The History of… Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)
“Sonic the Hedgehog” follows the adventures of a speedy blue hedgehog named Sonic as he races to stop the evil Dr. Robotnik from taking over the world, featuring fast-paced platforming gameplay and vibrant, colorful levels.
The History of… Tetris (1985)
The original version of Tetris was created by Alexey Pajitnov, a Soviet game designer, and it was first released on June 6, 1984. It gained widespread popularity when it was bundled with Nintendo’s Game Boy console in 1989.
The History of… Pac-Man (1980)
Pac-Man, the iconic arcade game, was first created by the Japanese video game designer Toru Iwatani and released by Namco in May 1980. It quickly became a cultural phenomenon and remains one of the most recognizable and beloved video games of all time.
The History of… Settlers (1993)
In Settlers, players take on the role of a medieval leader tasked with building and managing a thriving settlement, strategically allocating resources, and engaging in diplomacy and warfare to expand their territory and achieve dominance.
The History of… Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun (1999)
Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun is a real-time strategy game set in a dystopian future where players command the forces of the Global Defense Initiative or the Brotherhood of Nod in a global war over the control of a powerful substance called Tiberium.