On this day, June 23rd, 1991, Sonic the Hedgehog was released on the #SEGA #Genesis. Developed by #SonicTeam, this lightning-fast platformer changed #gaming forever with its iconic loops, speed, and style.

Players raced through vibrant zones to stop Dr. Robotnik and free their animal friends. With legendary music by #MasatoNakamura and revolutionary level design, #Sonic became the face of SEGA and a #popculture phenomenon.

From Genesis to #Switch, #iPhone to #Arcade, Sonic’s legacy spans over 30 platforms! Today we celebrate the blue blur that redefined the genre

Released on this day in 1999: #Descent3 for Windows.

The third entry in the #Descent series built on its signature #SixDegreesOfFreedom movement, letting players fly and rotate freely in all directions, both inside claustrophobic tunnels and in large outdoor areas.

It introduced a new fully 3D engine, advanced lighting, smarter enemy AI, and more varied mission objectives. The game also featured robust #Multiplayer modes like deathmatch, teamplay, capture the flag, and the unique "monsterball".

A technical leap forward and a cult classic among fans of #PCGaming and #RetroGames.

Xenoblast – Retro-Shooter der alten Schule!
Vertikal, schnell und fordernd: Xenoblast bringt klassisches Shoot'em'up-Feeling auf den ZX Spectrum – ganz ohne S.E.U.D.-Baukasten!
Mit sieben handgemachten Levels, cleveren Gegnerwellen und einem einzigartigen Bosskonzept ist hier echtes Können gefragt. Kein Frust, dafür viel Flow!

#ZXSpectrum #Xenoblast #RetroGaming #ShootEmUp #VerticalShooter #SpectrumLove #OldSchoolGaming #Cronosoft #8BitGaming

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Game Mechanics That Still Shape Today’s Hits:
Modern titles owe a lot to the classics. The popular #Metroidvania genre stems directly from Metroid and Castlevania. And the level design of Super Mario Bros. is still taught in #GameDesign courses for its clarity and pacing. #OldSchoolGaming laid the foundation for so much of what we play today.

Remember When the PS2 Was the King of RPGs?
There was something magical about popping in a PS2 disc, hearing that iconic startup sound, and diving into a
I just wrote up a list celebrating some of the best and most underrated PS2 RPGs—the ones that made us fall in love with turn-based battles, epic soundtracks, and ridiculous boss fights.

Check it out here: https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/articles/1010-ps2-rpg-video-games

https://www.wacoca.com/games/1004318/ Drawing to a Close – Let’s Play Suikoden III – Episode 47 ##gamereview ##GamingNostalgia ##oldschoolgaming #108Stars #ClassicRPG #EpicRPG #FantasyGaming #GamePlaythrough #GameSoundtrack #GamingLegends #IconicRPG #JRPG #konami #Let'sPlay #PerreminPlays #pixelart #Playstation2 #PlayStation1 #PS1Gaming #PS2Gaming #retrogaming #RPG #RPGAdventure #RPGCommunity #StrategicBattles #SUIKODEN #Suikoden1&2 #SuikodenII #SuikodenIII #VideoGameStory #幻想水滸伝III

https://www.wacoca.com/games/999702/ Beginning of the End? – Let’s Play Suikoden III – Episode 45 ##gamereview ##GamingNostalgia ##oldschoolgaming #108Stars #ClassicRPG #EpicRPG #FantasyGaming #GamePlaythrough #GameSoundtrack #GamingLegends #IconicRPG #JRPG #konami #Let'sPlay #PerreminPlays #pixelart #Playstation2 #PlayStation1 #PS1Gaming #PS2Gaming #retrogaming #RPG #RPGAdventure #RPGCommunity #StrategicBattles #SUIKODEN #Suikoden1&2 #SuikodenII #SuikodenIII #VideoGameStory #幻想水滸伝III

Old-school gamers, rejoice! Secret Passages #1 just dropped on Kickstarter, serving up a nostalgic feast for lovers of 80s and 90s tabletop glory. With 100 pages of original art and deep dives into classics like HeroQuest and Vampire: The Masquerade, this isn't your average trip down memory lane. Back it now and help keep those beloved worlds alive! https://tinyurl.com/ba2c3zjj #Kickstarter #TTRPG #OldSchoolGaming #TabletopGames #RetroGaming #Wargaming #RPG #TabletopWargaming #OldHammer

Game codes you'll remember for a lifetime
From classic cheats to legendary secrets, which ones do you still remember?

I just finished my first tournament game of AD&D at #Cauldron2024 as a player. Our whole group survived and we finished early with some treasure left behind. At sunday the winning group will be announced.
#OSR #OldSchoolGaming #ADandD

#Cauldron2024 let's goooooooo!
#ADandD #Chainmail #OSR #OldSchoolGaming

Myst, the groundbreaking adventure game developed by Cyan, made waves upon its release in 1993. Its immersive gameplay and stunning visuals transported players to a surreal island filled with intricate puzzles. Myst became the best-selling PC game of the 1990s, revolutionizing the adventure genre and leaving a lasting impact on gaming culture.
#MystGame #RetroGaming #90sNostalgia #ClassicPCGames #AdventureGames #OldSchoolGaming #GamingHistory #1990sTech

This is a series that did side-scrolling action platforming right. Continuing the adventure in Diddy’s Kong Quest (1995), you play as Diddy and the newly added Trixie with her set of moves giving Donkey Kong Country 2 a fresh new spin from the first game.