Web of Games

A clever solution for creating minimaps in a text-based roguelike that obeys a strict character grid, by using a kind of 4x zoom. Obviously that's not much, and not nearly as useful as what you can do in a graphical game. Like I did in mine, very easily, and to great effect.

Unusual history of the genre, starting around the time it began to be recognized as such and given a name. Lots of cane-waving and cries of "get off my lawn!" Worth a read anyway for the different perspective.

Why digital archaeology is hard.

A look at Hive Time's finances and pay-what-you-want pricing

Frank Cifaldi and Kelsey Lewin, co-directors of the Video Game History Foundation, explain their new project

RoboCop 3 may have been a muddled disappointment of a film, but the videogames – that came out first – were a bit more interesting.

How “famiclones” spread all over the world

Interview with Jonathon Wilson, Hangar 13 Games