PC gaming in the 2000s: from Pentium III to Athlon 64
February 25, 2026
A look back at the evolution of PC gaming in the 2000s, from Intel's Pentium III to AMD's Athlon 64. Technical sheets, chipsets, and competitors reviewed.
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The rise of handheld consoles before the Switch
February 25, 2026
Discover how handheld consoles evolved, from their early beginnings to iconic models, before the Nintendo Switch redefined mobile gaming.
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Sega 32X: technical specifications and reasons for a resounding flop
February 25, 2026
Explore the technical specifications of the Sega 32X and understand the key factors that led to the failure of this Mega Drive extension, facing fierce competition.
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Dreamcast: autopsy of a commercial failure that became a cult classic
February 25, 2026
A look back at the history of the Dreamcast, its technical strengths, the reasons for its failure against the competition, and its status as a cult console today.
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Why did the NES dominate the 1980s?
February 25, 2026
When the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) arrived in 1983 in Japan, the video game industry was barely emerging from a...
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The era of DOS sharewares: how Doom revolutionized distribution
February 25, 2026
A dive into the rise of shareware on DOS and the major impact of Doom: distribution strategies, technical constraints, legacy, and competing machines.
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Super Nintendo (SNES): the queen of 16-bit and its Mode 7
February 25, 2026
Dive into the world of the Super Nintendo, icon of 16-bit, and discover how its Mode 7 reshaped 3D in games. Technical sheet and competitive context included.
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The Guillemot Brothers: Birth of Ubisoft in Brittany
February 25, 2026
A look back at the journey of the Guillemot brothers, from their Breton garage to the creation of Ubisoft, a French pioneer in video games.
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Mode 7 on Super Nintendo: how it works and must-play games
February 25, 2026
Dive into the secrets of the Super Nintendo's Mode 7: technical principle, comparison with computers of the time, and overview of key games.
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GDDR5 Memory vs GDDR6: Impact on Modern Gaming
February 25, 2026
Analysis of the differences between GDDR5 and GDDR6 memory and their influence on performance in modern gaming: bandwidth, framerate, high-resolution textures, and configuration recommendations.
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