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The VGHF Library opens in early access

For eight years, we’ve been building a world-class collection of game history materials. Now we’re turning that into a research tool that anyone can use to study video game history. The Video Game History Foundation Library is the long-term home to our collections of video game history research materials: behind-the-scenes documents, press kits, game magazines,…

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Neo Geo Pocket – by John Michonski

The Neo Geo Pocket Color’s failure always seemed odd. Sure, it was up against the Game Boy, the certifiable big handheld in town for its entire existence, but how could such a well-made device with barely a single bad game only snatch a reported 2% of the handheld market in North America from Nintendo’s grasp?…

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How Half-Life 2 Forever Changed the FPS Genre

In 2024, just over 20 years ago, Valve created Half-Life 2, a first-person shooter that continues the story of silent protagonist Gordon Freeman. Once a humble scientist, Freeman now finds himself in the middle of a global war against a multidimensional species known as the Combine, with humanity’s fate resting in the balance. In short,…

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Pokemon TCG: 8 Simple Ways to Build a Monster Deck

Building a good Pokémon TCG deck isn’t just about getting rare cards – it’s about making sure every card in your 60-card deck works together to win consistently. With over 64.8 billion Pokémon cards produced worldwide as of 2024, including a huge demand for Japanese Pokémon cards due to their exclusive designs and unique releases, it’s getting…

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Hacking the PSP – by Brian Lesyk

Psst! Hey, you! Yeah, you. Over here. I see you like PSPs. Wanna learn a secret? That thing can do so much more than you probably know, but, like, don’t tell Sony I told you this, okay? Let’s keep this between us, alright? This info ain’t exactly street legal, ya know. But first, a little…

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Open Fridge EP: 19 Numskull is Bad | You Made The List | Oreo Sings

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