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Insert coin here: Out Run:
Weiterlesen: Insert coin here: Out Run:Released by Sega in 1986, Out Run revolutionized the racing game genre with its innovative technology and design. It offered players realistic driving physics, non-linear tracks, and a selection of impressive music that remains culturally significant to this day.
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Series review: Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (E01/02)
Weiterlesen: Series review: Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (E01/02)The series „Star Trek: Starfleet Academy“ develops into an entertaining high school series, but does not live up to the Star Trek spirit. Stereotypes and conventional patterns dominate, while the sci-fi background seems unnecessary and remains untapped potential.
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Serien-Kritik: Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (E01/02)
Weiterlesen: Serien-Kritik: Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (E01/02)Die Serie „Star Trek: Starfleet Academy“ entwickelt sich als unterhaltsame Highschool-Serie, entspricht jedoch nicht dem Star-Trek-Geist. Stereotypen und konventionelle Muster dominieren, während der Sci-Fi-Hintergrund unnötig erscheint und ungenutztes Potenzial bleibt.
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C64: Impossible Mission
Weiterlesen: C64: Impossible MissionImpossible Mission, released in 1984 for the Commodore 64, is considered a groundbreaking game due to its innovative combination of action and puzzles. It set new standards in technology and atmosphere, which had a lasting influence on video game culture.
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Hits of the 80s: Rapture
Weiterlesen: Hits of the 80s: RaptureBlondie’s song “Rapture,” released in 1981, revolutionized music history by bringing rap into the mainstream. It combines different musical styles and deals with nocturnal ecstasy, underscoring the cultural significance and influence of hip-hop.
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Retro TV – 60 Years: Batman
Weiterlesen: Retro TV – 60 Years: BatmanThe 1966 Batman series revolutionized television by popularizing the superhero genre with humor and irony. It remains a cultural phenomenon that has inspired numerous successors and merchandising items to this day.
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Atari 2600: Yars‘ Revenge
Weiterlesen: Atari 2600: Yars‘ RevengeYars‘ Revenge is an iconic game for the Atari 2600, developed in 1982 by Howard Scott Warshaw. It captivates players with its innovative gameplay mechanics and remains a cultural legacy with numerous adaptations and influences in the gaming world.
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Insert coin here: Bagman
Weiterlesen: Insert coin here: BagmanBagman, an early 80s arcade game, emphasizes strategic gameplay over reflexes, challenging players to collect gold bags while avoiding guards. Its influential design highlights risk-reward dynamics, inspiring future platform and action games with innovative concepts.
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Projects and Ideas 2026 (de)
Weiterlesen: Projects and Ideas 2026 (de)Zu Beginn eines neuen Jahres macht man sich Gedanken, wie es weitergehen soll/könnte. Ich spreche hier nicht von irgendwelchen Neujahrsvorsätzen, die man sowieso nicht einhält. Vielmehr geht es darum, sich Gedanken über Projekte und Ideen zu machen die man im nächsten Jahr angehen möchte.
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Projects and Ideas 2026 (en)
Weiterlesen: Projects and Ideas 2026 (en)At the beginning of a new year, we think about how things should/could continue. I’m not talking about New Year’s resolutions that we don’t keep anyway. Rather, it’s about thinking about projects and ideas that we want to tackle in the coming year.
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C64: The Movie Monster Game
Weiterlesen: C64: The Movie Monster GameThe Movie Monster Game for Commodore 64, released in 1986, invites players to embody a giant monster causing destruction in a city. Its humorous arcade mechanics and high replay value exemplify the creative spirit of early home computing gaming.
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Hits of the 80s: Once in a Lifetime
Weiterlesen: Hits of the 80s: Once in a LifetimeOnce in a Lifetime by Talking Heads is a groundbreaking song from 1981 that combines New Wave and African rhythms, addressing existential questions. Its influential music video and innovative production have made it a timeless cultural statement, resonating with listeners across generations.
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Cult-Movie anniversaries in 2026 …
Weiterlesen: Cult-Movie anniversaries in 2026 …These cult movies will celebrate their anniversaries in 2026. Now you’re feeling F%#§ing OLD!.
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Streaming-Jahr 2025
Weiterlesen: Streaming-Jahr 2025Das Streaming-Jahr 2025 – hier ist mein Rückblick mit den Tops und Flops (und mehr Flops) in Sachen Filme und Serien.
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The Streaming-Year 2025
Weiterlesen: The Streaming-Year 2025The streaming year 2025 – here is my review with the tops and flops (more flops) in terms of movies and series.
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Atari 2600: Fishing Derby
Weiterlesen: Atari 2600: Fishing DerbyFishing Derby, one of the first Activision games for the Atari 2600 from 1980, emphasized multiplayer competition and simple gameplay design, helping establish Activision as a creative alternative to Atari while promoting social interaction in gaming.
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