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Pokemon Capsule Monsters Docs
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Game Freak Preserving Pokemon Documents by Digitizing Them

If there is one company in the gaming world that always generates interest in their inner workings, it is Game Freak, the creators of the Pokemon franchise. Part of this goes into the long-term…

September 28, 2020 | 10:40 EDT

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National Videogame Museum Goes Virtual in Doom 2

The National Videogame Museum has gone virtual in one of the most gamer ways possible, with a little help from Doom 2.  A few days ago it was announced that the National Videogame Museum, located in…

August 11, 2020 | 10:08 EDT

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Simcity Developer Maxis Once Made Games For Businesses

Roughly 30 years ago, SimCity was making waves as a fun new simulation game. Players could build out an entire city and watch it spring to life — or die a horrible, fiery death. Fans had loads of fun…

May 19, 2020 | 04:32 EDT

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Terraria: Otherworld Open Source Petition Gets Response from Developer

A lot of people are keeping their eyes on Terraria, but a Terraria: Otherworld open source petition is focused on something else entirely — getting a canceled game released to the public for free.…

May 12, 2020 | 05:52 EDT

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Lost Traffic Safety Game Uncovered for SEGA Master System

A lost traffic safety game for the SEGA Master System has been recovered by SMS Power!, a game community dedicated to preserving 8-bit SEGA games. Titled Game de Check! Koutsuu Anzen (ゲームでチェック!交通安全…

March 27, 2020 | 02:45 EDT

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Nintendo PlayStation Auction Concludes with Six-Figure Winning Bid

A unique piece of gaming history has just been sold. The Nintendo PlayStation auction has come to an end, netting the seller a tidy six-figure sum. If you're unfamiliar with the background of this…

March 6, 2020 | 01:55 EST

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What Will Happen to Flash Games? This Museum Wants to Save Them

What will happen to Flash games? With the impending end of support for the beleaguered software program coming in 2020, we may soon lose access to a big piece of gaming history. Thankfully, The…

March 5, 2020 | 03:11 EST