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Agent_Karyo@piefed.world to RetroGaming@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 months ago

id Software released its first game 35 years ago today, John Carmack’s breakthrough side-scroller engine — Commander Keen title brought smooth scrolling to PCs

www.tomshardware.com

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id Software released its first game 35 years ago today, John Carmack’s breakthrough side-scroller engine — Commander Keen title brought smooth scrolling to PCs

www.tomshardware.com

Agent_Karyo@piefed.world to RetroGaming@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 months ago
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Apogee shareware model would set the stage for early 90s PC gaming with Wolfenstein 3D, and Doom to benefit.
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    Eh, at least you lived interesting times. I’m a bit jealous of those who saw the first digital systems take off

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      Well, at least usenet stood the test of time haha - bring back ICQ dammit!

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        do you still remember your ICQ number? I do

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          You remember my ICQ number?! 😱

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            i just want to know why you never accepted my friend request…27 years ago

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      Interesting times (positive) vs interesting times (nightmare)

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