The 8-bit video game aesthetic has evolved into a dynamic form of visual and musical art. Beginning with early Atari and Nintendo video games, the 8-bit aesthetic has been a part of our culture for ...

The video game industry has changed a lot in the 35 years since the U.S. launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System. From online gaming to virtual reality, there’s a lot that the inventors of the NES ...

I've got a shelf full of computer history books, many of which I love and have reread several times. But I wanted to write one that focused on the first real computer I grew up with, the one that ...

Many small board designs benefit nicely from the use of a microcontroller. But selecting an appropriate one for a particular design often brings on the feeling of “Where do I begin?” This discussion ...

Hi everyone! Have you heard of the brand new 8-bit computer built from (mostly) off-the-shelf parts called Commander X16 made by a team of people under The 8-Bit Guy (David Murray)? If so what are ...

If I'd known that Commodore 64 games had such amazing music, I would have been anticipating their arrival more. Yesterday it was International Karate that audibly impressed me, with an intense 8-bit ...

The creators of C&C channel Warcraft for their new retro RTS, which has charming cross-play with 8-Bit Armies. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...