In 1993 Doom was so popular it was installed on more computers than Windows itself
#Doom #PCGamingHistory
#Doom #PCGamingHistory
September 3, 2025 at 12:08 PM
In 1993 Doom was so popular it was installed on more computers than Windows itself
#Doom #PCGamingHistory
#Doom #PCGamingHistory
Valve's launch of Steam began as an update tool, but it helped move PC gaming from discs and patch hunts to digital libraries and automatic updates. #Steam #PCGamingHistory #ValveHistory #GamingMilestones #CounterStrikeHistory #HalfLifeEra #DigitalDistribution #GamePreservation #RetroPCGaming
September 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Valve's launch of Steam began as an update tool, but it helped move PC gaming from discs and patch hunts to digital libraries and automatic updates. #Steam #PCGamingHistory #ValveHistory #GamingMilestones #CounterStrikeHistory #HalfLifeEra #DigitalDistribution #GamePreservation #RetroPCGaming
Today’s retro lesson:
A Voodoo2 can literally prevent your PC from POSTing… just because it doesn’t like the VGA card
Matrox = nope
ATI Rage = happy
ET6000 = perfect
1998 problems require 1998 solutions.
#3dfx #Voodoo2 #RetroPC #VintageComputing #Glide #PCGamingHistory
A Voodoo2 can literally prevent your PC from POSTing… just because it doesn’t like the VGA card
Matrox = nope
ATI Rage = happy
ET6000 = perfect
1998 problems require 1998 solutions.
#3dfx #Voodoo2 #RetroPC #VintageComputing #Glide #PCGamingHistory
February 27, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Today’s retro lesson:
A Voodoo2 can literally prevent your PC from POSTing… just because it doesn’t like the VGA card
Matrox = nope
ATI Rage = happy
ET6000 = perfect
1998 problems require 1998 solutions.
#3dfx #Voodoo2 #RetroPC #VintageComputing #Glide #PCGamingHistory
A Voodoo2 can literally prevent your PC from POSTing… just because it doesn’t like the VGA card
Matrox = nope
ATI Rage = happy
ET6000 = perfect
1998 problems require 1998 solutions.
#3dfx #Voodoo2 #RetroPC #VintageComputing #Glide #PCGamingHistory
More Fun Talking Retro - Episode 7: A Deep Dive with Jim Leonard
#RetroGaming #VintageComputing #MobyGames #VCFMidwest #RetroCommunity #DemoScene #RetroPodcast #PCGamingHistory
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#RetroGaming #VintageComputing #MobyGames #VCFMidwest #RetroCommunity #DemoScene #RetroPodcast #PCGamingHistory
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More Fun Talking Retro - Episode 7: A Deep Dive with Jim Leonard - The Oasis BBS
Jim Leonard joins More Fun Talking Retro to discuss VCF Midwest, MobyGames, the PC demo scene, and why preserving tech history matters.
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April 29, 2025 at 1:22 PM
More Fun Talking Retro - Episode 7: A Deep Dive with Jim Leonard
#RetroGaming #VintageComputing #MobyGames #VCFMidwest #RetroCommunity #DemoScene #RetroPodcast #PCGamingHistory
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#RetroGaming #VintageComputing #MobyGames #VCFMidwest #RetroCommunity #DemoScene #RetroPodcast #PCGamingHistory
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Grand Theft Auto did not start as a 3D blockbuster. It began as a top-down PC crime game, and the series' attitude was already there from day one. Save this. #GrandTheftAuto #GamingHistory #RetroGaming #FranchiseOrigins #PCGamingHistory #PlayStationHistory #GamePreservation
September 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Grand Theft Auto did not start as a 3D blockbuster. It began as a top-down PC crime game, and the series' attitude was already there from day one. Save this. #GrandTheftAuto #GamingHistory #RetroGaming #FranchiseOrigins #PCGamingHistory #PlayStationHistory #GamePreservation
Steam's debut mattered because it solved patching before it sold games. That shift helped move PC gaming from boxed releases to always-updated software. What was your first Steam install? #Steam #PCGamingHistory #ValveHistory #CounterStrikeEra #DigitalDistribution #GamePreservation #RetroPCGaming #…
September 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Steam's debut mattered because it solved patching before it sold games. That shift helped move PC gaming from boxed releases to always-updated software. What was your first Steam install? #Steam #PCGamingHistory #ValveHistory #CounterStrikeEra #DigitalDistribution #GamePreservation #RetroPCGaming #…
The Sims' release in Japan was a milestone, showing that ordinary routines could carry an entire game. That design DNA is everywhere now. #TheSims #PCGamingHistory #GamingHistory #LifeSim #SimulationGames #RetroPCGaming #WindowsGaming #GameHistory #RespawnArchives
September 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The Sims' release in Japan was a milestone, showing that ordinary routines could carry an entire game. That design DNA is everywhere now. #TheSims #PCGamingHistory #GamingHistory #LifeSim #SimulationGames #RetroPCGaming #WindowsGaming #GameHistory #RespawnArchives
On this day in 2010, Mafia II was released for PS3, Xbox 360, and PC in North America. Its real milestone was showing how late-gen hardware could deliver denser, more cinematic city design on fixed consoles. #GamingHistory #PS3 #Xbox360 #MafiaII #ConsoleHistory #PCGamingHistory #OpenWorldGames #Ret…
August 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM
On this day in 2010, Mafia II was released for PS3, Xbox 360, and PC in North America. Its real milestone was showing how late-gen hardware could deliver denser, more cinematic city design on fixed consoles. #GamingHistory #PS3 #Xbox360 #MafiaII #ConsoleHistory #PCGamingHistory #OpenWorldGames #Ret…
Deus Ex's legacy was not just choice, but proving stealth, shooting, RPG systems, and conspiracy storytelling could work as one. #DeusEx #PCGamingHistory #IonStorm #ImmersiveSim #GameReleaseHistory #RetroPCGaming #WarrenSpector #2000sGaming #GamingArchives
August 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Deus Ex's legacy was not just choice, but proving stealth, shooting, RPG systems, and conspiracy storytelling could work as one. #DeusEx #PCGamingHistory #IonStorm #ImmersiveSim #GameReleaseHistory #RetroPCGaming #WarrenSpector #2000sGaming #GamingArchives
Steam’s real turning point wasn’t just selling PC games online. It normalized launchers, account-based ownership, and automatic patching at scale. A lot of modern PC gaming starts there. #Steam #PCGamingHistory #ValveHistory #HalfLife2 #CounterStrike #DigitalDistribution #GamingHistory #PCGameColle…
August 16, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Steam’s real turning point wasn’t just selling PC games online. It normalized launchers, account-based ownership, and automatic patching at scale. A lot of modern PC gaming starts there. #Steam #PCGamingHistory #ValveHistory #HalfLife2 #CounterStrike #DigitalDistribution #GamingHistory #PCGameColle…
Cyan's Myst for the Macintosh helped prove that CD-ROM could carry atmosphere, mystery, and mass appeal. #Myst #RetroGaming #Cyan #MacintoshGaming #CDROMEra #PCGamingHistory #AdventureGameHistory #90sGaming #GameReleaseHistory
August 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Cyan's Myst for the Macintosh helped prove that CD-ROM could carry atmosphere, mystery, and mass appeal. #Myst #RetroGaming #Cyan #MacintoshGaming #CDROMEra #PCGamingHistory #AdventureGameHistory #90sGaming #GameReleaseHistory
Wolfenstein 3D's true milestone was proving fast first-person action could thrive through the shareware PC model, not just inspiring Doom. #Wolfenstein3D #FPSHistory #idSoftware #PCGamingHistory #SharewareEra #DOSGaming #RetroPC #GameReleaseHistory #RespawnArchives
August 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Wolfenstein 3D's true milestone was proving fast first-person action could thrive through the shareware PC model, not just inspiring Doom. #Wolfenstein3D #FPSHistory #idSoftware #PCGamingHistory #SharewareEra #DOSGaming #RetroPC #GameReleaseHistory #RespawnArchives
Doom 3 became a benchmark for horror FPS atmosphere, lighting, and PC hardware ambition. Its impact on the genre is still felt today. #Doom3 #PCGamingHistory #idSoftware #PCRetroGaming #FPSHistory #RetroPCGaming #GamingTimeline #GameReleaseHistory #ShooterHistory
August 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Doom 3 became a benchmark for horror FPS atmosphere, lighting, and PC hardware ambition. Its impact on the genre is still felt today. #Doom3 #PCGamingHistory #idSoftware #PCRetroGaming #FPSHistory #RetroPCGaming #GamingTimeline #GameReleaseHistory #ShooterHistory
Steam is often remembered as a store. The bigger shift was turning PC gaming into a constantly updated, account-based platform. Major titles made that future feel unavoidable. #PCGamingHistory #SteamHistory #ValveHistory #DigitalDistribution #GamePreservation #GamingTimeline #RetroPCGaming
August 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Steam is often remembered as a store. The bigger shift was turning PC gaming into a constantly updated, account-based platform. Major titles made that future feel unavoidable. #PCGamingHistory #SteamHistory #ValveHistory #DigitalDistribution #GamePreservation #GamingTimeline #RetroPCGaming
On this day in 2015, Microsoft released Windows 10 worldwide. With Xbox integration and the Xbox app built in, it helped make PC gaming feel tied to a wider console ecosystem. #PCGamingHistory #XboxHistory #Windows10 #MicrosoftGaming #GamingTimeline #OnThisDayGaming #PlatformHistory #VideoGameHisto…
July 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM
On this day in 2015, Microsoft released Windows 10 worldwide. With Xbox integration and the Xbox app built in, it helped make PC gaming feel tied to a wider console ecosystem. #PCGamingHistory #XboxHistory #Windows10 #MicrosoftGaming #GamingTimeline #OnThisDayGaming #PlatformHistory #VideoGameHisto…
Steam wasn't born as a storefront. Valve launched it as a patching and account system for PC games, then it became the backbone of digital distribution on computer gaming. What was your first Steam game?
#SteamHistory #PCGamingHistory #Valve #CounterStrike #DigitalDistribution #GameHistory #PCGami…
#SteamHistory #PCGamingHistory #Valve #CounterStrike #DigitalDistribution #GameHistory #PCGami…
July 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Steam wasn't born as a storefront. Valve launched it as a patching and account system for PC games, then it became the backbone of digital distribution on computer gaming. What was your first Steam game?
#SteamHistory #PCGamingHistory #Valve #CounterStrike #DigitalDistribution #GameHistory #PCGami…
#SteamHistory #PCGamingHistory #Valve #CounterStrike #DigitalDistribution #GameHistory #PCGami…
A boutique 3D add-in card jumpstarted PC 3D but also fragmented APIs, forcing the industry toward unified GPU standards. #3dfx #PCGamingHistory #VoodooGraphics #RetroPC #GraphicsCardCollecting #GameTechHistory #GLide
July 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM
A boutique 3D add-in card jumpstarted PC 3D but also fragmented APIs, forcing the industry toward unified GPU standards. #3dfx #PCGamingHistory #VoodooGraphics #RetroPC #GraphicsCardCollecting #GameTechHistory #GLide
It's alive! I was afraid the #3dfx #voodoo2 was broken for sure. #RetroPC #VintageComputing #Glide #PCGamingHistory
February 28, 2026 at 10:35 PM
It's alive! I was afraid the #3dfx #voodoo2 was broken for sure. #RetroPC #VintageComputing #Glide #PCGamingHistory
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#VintageComputing #VintageTech #RetroComputing #ClassicComputers #RetroGaming #OldSchoolComputing #90sComputers #DOSGaming #MSDOS #PentiumEra #RetroTech #VintageHardware #FloppyDisks #CRTMonitors #PCGamingHistory #ComputerHistory #OldSchoolTech #TechNostalgia #HomeComputers
March 5, 2025 at 4:14 AM
I scanned the 1998 GAME UK Christmas catalogue and was struck by how PC-focused it was, with over 50% of titles listed for PC. Tomb Raider dominated the first page, while Crash Bandicoot languished on page 20 - a culture shock for Americans!
#retrogaminguk #1998gamecatalogue #pcgaminghistory
#retrogaminguk #1998gamecatalogue #pcgaminghistory
June 23, 2026 at 8:52 AM
I scanned the 1998 GAME UK Christmas catalogue and was struck by how PC-focused it was, with over 50% of titles listed for PC. Tomb Raider dominated the first page, while Crash Bandicoot languished on page 20 - a culture shock for Americans!
#retrogaminguk #1998gamecatalogue #pcgaminghistory
#retrogaminguk #1998gamecatalogue #pcgaminghistory
On this day in 1992, Ultima VII: The Black Gate released in North America — Origin Systems turned Britannia into a reactive, living world that influenced modern CRPG design. #Ultima #CRPGHistory #UltimaVII #PCGamingHistory #OriginSystems #Britannia #RetroRPG #GamingArchives
April 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM
On this day in 1992, Ultima VII: The Black Gate released in North America — Origin Systems turned Britannia into a reactive, living world that influenced modern CRPG design. #Ultima #CRPGHistory #UltimaVII #PCGamingHistory #OriginSystems #Britannia #RetroRPG #GamingArchives
Full playthrough of Metal Gear Solid for PC on DosBox Pure Unleased.
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#MetalGearSolid #MGS #MetalGearSolidPC #MGS1 #RetroPCGaming #ClassicPCGames #StealthAction #90sGaming #Windows98Gaming #PCRetro #KonamiGames #OldSchoolGaming #RetroStealth #PCGamingHistory
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#MetalGearSolid #MGS #MetalGearSolidPC #MGS1 #RetroPCGaming #ClassicPCGames #StealthAction #90sGaming #Windows98Gaming #PCRetro #KonamiGames #OldSchoolGaming #RetroStealth #PCGamingHistory
Metal Gear Solid PC Port - Fixed | DosBox Pure Unleashed | 3DFX | Gameplay | Win98
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December 5, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Full playthrough of Metal Gear Solid for PC on DosBox Pure Unleased.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Klns...
#MetalGearSolid #MGS #MetalGearSolidPC #MGS1 #RetroPCGaming #ClassicPCGames #StealthAction #90sGaming #Windows98Gaming #PCRetro #KonamiGames #OldSchoolGaming #RetroStealth #PCGamingHistory
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#MetalGearSolid #MGS #MetalGearSolidPC #MGS1 #RetroPCGaming #ClassicPCGames #StealthAction #90sGaming #Windows98Gaming #PCRetro #KonamiGames #OldSchoolGaming #RetroStealth #PCGamingHistory