Early Evolution
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The Early Evolution of Sound and Music in Video Games: 1991
Note that this is a shorter, chronological version covering one year at a time (1985-1991). See my website for the complete essay spanning 60+ pages a
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The Early Evolution of Sound and Music in Video Games: 1991
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Enjoy the finale of this chapter!
#vgm, #1990s, #retrogames
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Enjoy the finale of this chapter!
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My current Top 10 1985 games list! www.giantbomb.com/profile/alia...
#40yearsago, #1980s, #retrogames
#40yearsago, #1980s, #retrogames
Top 10 1985 Games
Honorable mentions (roughly in order, though some I need to play more): Sky Kid (ARC, 1985), Metro-Cross/Metro Cross (ARC, 1985/Multi), The Oregon Tra
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November 6, 2025 at 5:20 PM
My current Top 10 1985 games list! www.giantbomb.com/profile/alia...
#40yearsago, #1980s, #retrogames
#40yearsago, #1980s, #retrogames
The Evolution of 3D Fighting Games in the '90s (GIF thread)
#retrogames, #gifs, #fighting, #90s
1993 Virtua Fighter ARC
#retrogames, #gifs, #fighting, #90s
1993 Virtua Fighter ARC
October 22, 2025 at 7:34 AM
The Evolution of 3D Fighting Games in the '90s (GIF thread)
#retrogames, #gifs, #fighting, #90s
1993 Virtua Fighter ARC
#retrogames, #gifs, #fighting, #90s
1993 Virtua Fighter ARC
October 20, 2025 at 10:09 AM
1993 Cutscenes Showcase: The Outtakes!
October 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM
1993 Cutscenes Showcase: The Outtakes!
Playing a custom made Warcraft II map by my 8yo nephew!
youtu.be/wKcrHTQ1yaU
I introduced the game to him about a year ago and last week he wanted to make a custom map with its own background story for his YT channel.
We've linked to the map (an improved ver) below the vid. Enjoy!
#warcraft, #war2
youtu.be/wKcrHTQ1yaU
I introduced the game to him about a year ago and last week he wanted to make a custom map with its own background story for his YT channel.
We've linked to the map (an improved ver) below the vid. Enjoy!
#warcraft, #war2
The Battle for Malgosha (Warcraft II Custom Map Let's Play)
YouTube video by Zipbolt the gamer
youtu.be
September 28, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Playing a custom made Warcraft II map by my 8yo nephew!
youtu.be/wKcrHTQ1yaU
I introduced the game to him about a year ago and last week he wanted to make a custom map with its own background story for his YT channel.
We've linked to the map (an improved ver) below the vid. Enjoy!
#warcraft, #war2
youtu.be/wKcrHTQ1yaU
I introduced the game to him about a year ago and last week he wanted to make a custom map with its own background story for his YT channel.
We've linked to the map (an improved ver) below the vid. Enjoy!
#warcraft, #war2
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MH5D...
My 8yo nephew finishes off Parappa the Rapper on Normal, and reaches cool rank twice!
#kidonaretrotrip, #8yoplays, #retrogaming
My 8yo nephew finishes off Parappa the Rapper on Normal, and reaches cool rank twice!
#kidonaretrotrip, #8yoplays, #retrogaming
Let's Finish - Parappa the Rapper
YouTube video by Zipbolt the gamer
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September 3, 2025 at 6:21 PM
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MH5D...
My 8yo nephew finishes off Parappa the Rapper on Normal, and reaches cool rank twice!
#kidonaretrotrip, #8yoplays, #retrogaming
My 8yo nephew finishes off Parappa the Rapper on Normal, and reaches cool rank twice!
#kidonaretrotrip, #8yoplays, #retrogaming
What say you - which are the most important years in video game history?
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#videogamehistory
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#videogamehistory
Create a Most Important Years in Video Game History Tier List
Create a Most Important Years in Video Game History tier list. Check out our other Video Games tier list templates and the most recent user submitted Video Games tier lists.
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August 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
What say you - which are the most important years in video game history?
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#videogamehistory
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#videogamehistory
Kid on a Retro Trip: Episode 4 is done!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZtm...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZtm...
Kid on a Retro Trip: Episode 4 | The Secret of Monkey Island
YouTube video by Zipbolt the gamer
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August 28, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Kid on a Retro Trip: Episode 4 is done!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZtm...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZtm...
Kid on a Retro Trip: Episode 3 | Another World
YouTube video by Zipbolt the gamer
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August 1, 2025 at 4:08 PM
July 30, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Our fifth gen related gaming hot takes:
-Twin-stick controls for 3D games didn’t begin with Halo - they were a thing since Descent on PS1. It started becoming the standard already towards the end of this gen (popularized Ape Escape, RE3, TR3, MML2, etc.). 🧵
#hottakes, #fifthgen
-Twin-stick controls for 3D games didn’t begin with Halo - they were a thing since Descent on PS1. It started becoming the standard already towards the end of this gen (popularized Ape Escape, RE3, TR3, MML2, etc.). 🧵
#hottakes, #fifthgen
July 28, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Latest update: Legend of Oasis
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This site will transition into a zelda-like focus, eventually
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This site will transition into a zelda-like focus, eventually
Worlds Unraveled
A quick reference guide to the history of Action Adventure & Action RPG games
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July 22, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Latest update: Legend of Oasis
worldsunraveled.weebly.com
This site will transition into a zelda-like focus, eventually
worldsunraveled.weebly.com
This site will transition into a zelda-like focus, eventually
Retro Game Cutscenes Showcase: 1992
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#retrogames, #1990s, #cutscenes, #videogamehistory
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#retrogames, #1990s, #cutscenes, #videogamehistory
From the retrogaming community on Reddit: Retro Game Cutscenes Showcase: 1992
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July 16, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Retro Game Cutscenes Showcase: 1992
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#retrogames, #1990s, #cutscenes, #videogamehistory
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#retrogames, #1990s, #cutscenes, #videogamehistory
Solvalou is a pioneering ambient techno/electro YM2151 OST, which blends simple rhythms, strings and retro elements. Starblade blends FM and PCM seamlessly for an impressive semi-orchestral score. TMNT IV's intense rock OST offers massive sampled drums and dual bass, a vocal track, and more.
July 10, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Solvalou is a pioneering ambient techno/electro YM2151 OST, which blends simple rhythms, strings and retro elements. Starblade blends FM and PCM seamlessly for an impressive semi-orchestral score. TMNT IV's intense rock OST offers massive sampled drums and dual bass, a vocal track, and more.
The Early Evolution of Sound and Music in Video Games: 1991
www.giantbomb.com/profile/alia...
Enjoy the finale of this chapter!
#vgm, #1990s, #retrogames
www.giantbomb.com/profile/alia...
Enjoy the finale of this chapter!
#vgm, #1990s, #retrogames
The Early Evolution of Sound and Music in Video Games: 1991
Note that this is a shorter, chronological version covering one year at a time (1985-1991). See my website for the complete essay spanning 60+ pages a
www.giantbomb.com
July 9, 2025 at 11:41 AM
The Early Evolution of Sound and Music in Video Games: 1991
www.giantbomb.com/profile/alia...
Enjoy the finale of this chapter!
#vgm, #1990s, #retrogames
www.giantbomb.com/profile/alia...
Enjoy the finale of this chapter!
#vgm, #1990s, #retrogames
The Early Evolution of Sound and Music in Video Games: 1990
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#vgm, #1990s, #retrogames
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#vgm, #1990s, #retrogames
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July 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The Early Evolution of Sound and Music in Video Games: 1990
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#vgm, #1990s, #retrogames
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#vgm, #1990s, #retrogames
The Super NES launches in 1990 with its Sony developed sound setup, introducing 8-channel stereo 16-bit sample playback, as well as hardware reverb and more. Actraiser's orchestral OST showcases dynamic arrangements, reverb-heavy SFX and an ambitious scope - it remains a standout SNES OST.
#1990s
#1990s
July 3, 2025 at 7:53 PM
The Super NES launches in 1990 with its Sony developed sound setup, introducing 8-channel stereo 16-bit sample playback, as well as hardware reverb and more. Actraiser's orchestral OST showcases dynamic arrangements, reverb-heavy SFX and an ambitious scope - it remains a standout SNES OST.
#1990s
#1990s
Reposted by Early Evolution
Although they broke up in 1994 after the death of band member Dean Russell, #Vancouver #ElectroSynth band #MOEV re-formed in 2007 & released a new album VENTILATION in 2010. Their 1987 single “Capital Heaven” was a Starck favorite
#Darkwave #vinyl #vinylsky #1980s #80s
youtu.be/p22MKINWArs?...
#Darkwave #vinyl #vinylsky #1980s #80s
youtu.be/p22MKINWArs?...
Capital Heaven (12 Inch Version)
YouTube video by Moev - Topic
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June 24, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Although they broke up in 1994 after the death of band member Dean Russell, #Vancouver #ElectroSynth band #MOEV re-formed in 2007 & released a new album VENTILATION in 2010. Their 1987 single “Capital Heaven” was a Starck favorite
#Darkwave #vinyl #vinylsky #1980s #80s
youtu.be/p22MKINWArs?...
#Darkwave #vinyl #vinylsky #1980s #80s
youtu.be/p22MKINWArs?...
Castlevania: The Adventure and Super Mario Land introduced the Game Boy’s distinct wavetable and hard-panned stereo, with both games using panned basslines and delay effects to simulate spatial depth. While the percussion was pretty weak, the new handheld platform made a strong sonic debut overall.
June 29, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Castlevania: The Adventure and Super Mario Land introduced the Game Boy’s distinct wavetable and hard-panned stereo, with both games using panned basslines and delay effects to simulate spatial depth. While the percussion was pretty weak, the new handheld platform made a strong sonic debut overall.
Knight Arms (X68K) delivered one of the most impressive pure YM2151 FM OSTs, pushing the chip to its limits using stereo, complex layering, and virtuosic solos across synth rock, metal, and jazz-infused tracks. Burning Force features song variations based on the sub level/act.
#vgm, #1980s
#vgm, #1980s
June 28, 2025 at 8:53 PM
The Early Evolution of Sound and Music in Video Games: 1989
www.giantbomb.com/profile/alia...
#vgm, #1980s, #retrogames
www.giantbomb.com/profile/alia...
#vgm, #1980s, #retrogames
The Early Evolution of Sound and Music in Video Games: 1989
Note that this is a shorter, chronological version covering one year at a time (1985-1991). See my website for the complete essay spanning 60+ pages a
www.giantbomb.com
June 28, 2025 at 8:45 AM
The Early Evolution of Sound and Music in Video Games: 1989
www.giantbomb.com/profile/alia...
#vgm, #1980s, #retrogames
www.giantbomb.com/profile/alia...
#vgm, #1980s, #retrogames
