Fairy tales are a somewhat untapped well of video game inspiration. 1982's "Jack the Giant-Killer," from Cinematronics, told the classic tale of Englishman Jack and his trials against a giant.
There you are sitting down, thinking on an adventure, or perhaps a dungeon, you want to write it down. You scramble around unable to find graph paper and when you use normal lined paper it just looks…off. Well I’ve your solution right here in this blog.
Hack and slash games were all the rage in the late '80s and early '90s, and this Sega title showcased the power of the Master System/Genesis in the console wars with Nintendo.
Arriving at a village in the midst of a celebration the players are welcomed with open arms. However at night in this small village, strange things happen to strangers. This is a light-hearted self-enclosed side quest for those who might want to change things up.
Ubisoft is releasing the 2002 stealth title that kicked off a successful franchise as part of its 30th anniversary celebration. You must have a PC to take part.
Whether you were a Nintendo or Sega kid, you probably played this 1993 console classic based on the Disney film. Play the Genesis version by clicking here!
The bumbling hero is nothing new in gaming. 2000's "Nox" puts you in the shoes of Jack, an Earthling transported to a mystical realm, voiced by Stifler himself. You can play it today for free!
With adaptations of "Ratchet and Clank" and "Warcraft" receiving woeful reviews, will Hollywood ever learn its lesson adapting games to the big screen?
Pinball giant Williams dipped its toe into the burgeoning video game market with 1981's "Defender," which went on to become one of the highest-grossing arcade games of all time.
"X-Men Apocalypse," set in 1983 in an alternate universe, releases in theaters later this month. You can experience part of the film's world for free in your browser, with "Space Port Arcade," a flash recreation of classic arcade games with a mutant twist.
Replaying Rockstar's blockbuster 2002 sequel to "Grand Theft Auto 3" is a lesson in how the franchise could blend single-player storytelling and gameplay freedom.