RetroKid+FollowJason and Kirk Playing GameBoyA throwback to simpler times — two friends locked in on their Game Boys, proving that portable gaming has always been serious business. No fancy graphics, no online lobbies, just pure handheld fun. Anyone else remember the days of swapping cartridges and battling with link cables? #GameBoy #RetroGaming #Nintendo #HandheldGaming #90sGaming #OldSchoolGaming #PortableGaming #GamingHistory #GameBoyClassic10Share
Frances Chandler+FollowDid Doom Out-Innovate Microsoft?Imagine a world where a game like Doom had more users than Windows itself. Gabe Newell, before founding Valve, saw this firsthand at Microsoft and realized the future was in how games reached players—not just the games themselves. This frustration with old-school software distribution led to Steam and Half-Life. Do you think modern platforms are still missing the next big shift, or did Valve set the gold standard? #Games #VideoGames #GamingHistory00Share
Amanda Short+FollowDid Wal-Mart Really Invent Hunting Games?Ever wondered why hunting simulators exploded in the late '90s? According to John Romero, it all traces back to a single Wal-Mart executive who just wanted a deer hunting game on store shelves. This demand kickstarted the entire hunting genre, shaping a corner of gaming culture. Does this mean retail giants have more creative sway than developers? Or is this just how market-driven innovation works? Let's debate: Should retailers influence game genres, or should creativity lead the way? #Games #VideoGames #GamingHistory00Share
Robert Brown+FollowNintendo consoles from 1985 to 2025…🎮 great evolution or downhill slide？ #Nintendo #GamingHistory #Games394Share
Amanda Short+FollowWould You Change the Pokémon Logo?Imagine being handed a month to design the Pokémon logo—no pressure, right? Chris Maple, the original designer, just revealed unused concepts and his wild ride with Nintendo before Red and Blue launched. Now, he wishes the logo could go back to his first version. If you could tweak an iconic brand, would you? Or does legacy matter more than a fresh take? Let’s debate! #Pokemon #DesignDebate #BrandIdentity #GamingHistory #Games10Share
Audrey Rose+FollowCapcom Legend’s Pajama Interview?!Imagine showing up to your first big job interview in pajamas and asking for train fare—legendary Capcom artist Akiman actually did that! He didn’t even know he was applying to a game company, just thought the ad sounded cool. Fast forward, and he’s behind classics like Street Fighter 2 and Darkstalkers. Proof that humble beginnings can lead to epic careers! #gaminghistory #Capcom #Akiman #StreetFighter #artistlife #JobCareer60Share
norma13+FollowLost Mario Game Found in Old Files 📸Guys, get this! A Nintendo fan just found screenshots of a never-released Mario game for the Virtual Boy. It was supposed to be called "Mario Smash" and looks like a total trip with giant Wario heads and Zelda-like dungeons. The game was scrapped with the Virtual Boy flop, but how wild is it to see these after 30 years?! Imagine what could’ve been! #GamingHistory #Mario #LostAndFound #Games270Share
