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Thanks to fans, King’s Quest rises on July 10
After years of legal set-backs, Phoenix Online Studios will resurrect Sierra’s beloved point-and-click King’s Quest series from long aged ashes in the form of The Silver Lining. Of course, there’s...
View ArticleSee what Half-Life looked like in 1997
The marketing for Half-Life 1, before Valve got seriously good at it, was bizarre. Remember the magazine ads with a glowing baby, a lambda for an iris? It looks like they also weren’t quite as good at...
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Crap Shoot: ImagiNation
Richard Cobbett heads back in time to play with one of the first dedicated gaming networks, now reborn for a new generation to wander through its worlds and virtual arcades. Once upon a time, there...
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They did it first
In a world of clones and copycats, it’s worth remembering that every idea was once new. Whether it’s Richard Garriott turning himself into the world’s first cosplayer by showing up at conventions...
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Saturday Crapshoot: Pepper’s Adventures In Time
Sometimes, it’s fun to play the villain. We all know this. But there are limits. We live in a civilised civilisation, and as such, not everything can be permitted. There are scoundrels whose mere...
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Saturday Crapshoot: Police Quest
Every week, Richard Cobbett rolls the dice to bring you an obscure slice of gaming history, from lost gems to weapons grade atrocities. This week, we pick up the shield, reach for a nightstick, and...
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Editorial: How to save adventure games
This feature originally ran in PC Gamer UK issue 225. Adventure games suck. Sorry, but it’s true. This isn’t a lunk-headed action fan telling you this, nor a snotty RPG fan who wants to solve every...
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Leisure Suit Larry to return with HD remake and new adventures
Of all the old adventure games to get a modern re-release, Leisure Suit Larry seemed one of the most unlikely, but nonetheless EGM are reporting that the series will be making a comeback (disgusting...
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Hero-U reaches Kickstarter goal; stretch goals detailed
If the promise of an old school turn-based RPG by the creators of Sierra’s Quest for Glory sounds appealing to you, then you’ll rejoice at the news that Hero-U: Rogue to Redemption has reached its...
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Saturday Video Crapshoot: Police Quest 1, 2, 3
You have the right to watch the above video. You do not have to laugh, but any sniggers or guilty smirks may be taken and used against you. If you do not have a sense of humour, one may be provided....
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