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Beneath a Steel Sky review (1994)
This review of the 1994 adventure game Beneath a Steel Sky praises its compelling plot, rich world-building, and Dave Gibbons' distinctive art style, calling it a must-buy for fans. While acknowledging its conventional adventure game mechanics and occasional tonal inconsistencies, particularly with its music and humor, the article ultimately deems it a well-constructed and involving experience that stands as a classic.
Are these the 100 most influential games of all time?
Kitfox Games CEO Tanya Short discusses a list of the 100 most influential video games of all time, compiled by professional game designers. The list, assembled through the Polaris game design retreat, aims to serve as a tool for designers to improve their craft and create influential games.
The ill-advised business software that helped sink videogame pioneers Infocom now runs on modern PCs: 'It's a new age for aficionados of failed 1985 database products!'
Infocom, known for its text adventures like Zork, also developed a database program called Cornerstone in 1985. This business software, designed for its own virtual machine, was notoriously slow and contributed to the company's downfall. The software is now available on modern PCs for enthusiasts of failed 1985 database products.
The Funniest Space-Themed Comedy Films Ever Produced
This article ranks ten of the funniest space-themed comedy films ever produced, highlighting how the vastness and tropes of outer space lend themselves well to humor. The list includes a variety of films from Pixar's Wall-E and Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy to Mel Brooks' Spaceballs, showcasing different comedic approaches from slapstick and satire to absurdist wit.
