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Nokia N-Gage: A Cutting-Edge Flop This is the story of how the company that ruled your pocket fumbled one of the boldest ideas in gaming history.

This is the story of how Nokia, the company that ruled your pocket, fumbled one of the boldest ideas in gaming history.

The Finnish tech giant Nokia looked at the handheld space and thought, "Why settle for a dedicated gaming device when you could combine it with a mobile phone?". On specs alone, the N-Gage was the future. But what should’ve been Nokia’s moment of glory turned into a cautionary tale of ambition outpacing execution.

The Finnish tech giant Nokia looked at the handheld space and thought, "Why settle for a dedicated gaming device when you could combine it with a mobile phone?". On specs alone, the N-Gage was the future. But what should’ve been Nokia’s moment of glory turned into a cautionary tale of ambition outpacing execution.

The Finnish tech giant Nokia looked at the handheld space and thought, "Why settle for a dedicated gaming device when you could combine it with a mobile phone?". On specs alone, the N-Gage was the future. But what should’ve been Nokia’s moment of glory turned into a cautionary tale of ambition outpacing execution.

The Finnish tech giant Nokia looked at the handheld space and thought, "Why settle for a dedicated gaming device when you could combine it with a mobile phone?". On specs alone, the N-Gage was the future. But what should’ve been Nokia’s moment of glory turned into a cautionary tale of ambition outpacing execution.

The Nokia N-Gage celebrates its 22nd anniversary.

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Nokia N-Gage QD Commercial - Samurai Laundry (2004)

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Mario Kart 64 Japanese Commercial (1996)

#レトロゲーム #ゲーム #CM #Gaming #Nintendo #RetroGaming #N64 #GameArt #Animation #VideoGames #SuperMario #RetroGames #MarioKart64 #Nintendo64 #MarioKart #Nostalgia #GameDev #IndieDev

This Farm is Your Farm! Farming Simulator 25 invites you to join the rewarding farm life, single-handedly or cooperatively in multiplayer.

This Farm is Your Farm! Farming Simulator 25 invites you to join the rewarding farm life, single-handedly or cooperatively in multiplayer.

This Farm is Your Farm! Farming Simulator 25 invites you to join the rewarding farm life, single-handedly or cooperatively in multiplayer.

This Farm is Your Farm! Farming Simulator 25 invites you to join the rewarding farm life, single-handedly or cooperatively in multiplayer.

This Farm is Your Farm! Farming Simulator 25 invites you to join the rewarding farm life, single-handedly or cooperatively in multiplayer.

On sale now: tinyurl.com/FarmSim25-1Up

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With two mappable Advanced Gaming Buttons and up to 30 hours of gameplay, this Pikachu Vortex PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller looks amazing and plays even better.

With two mappable Advanced Gaming Buttons and up to 30 hours of gameplay, this Pikachu Vortex PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller looks amazing and plays even better.

Buy it now: amzn.to/473hzH1

#Gaming #Pokemon #Pikachu #Nintendo #Switch2 #NintendoSwitch #GameDev #GamingSky #PromoSky

Based on the character design from Dragon Ball Daima, this Vegeta S.H.Figuarts figure comes with a completely new design!!

Based on the character design from Dragon Ball Daima, this Vegeta S.H.Figuarts figure comes with a completely new design!!

Based on the character design from Dragon Ball Daima, this Vegeta S.H.Figuarts figure comes with a completely new design!!

Based on the character design from Dragon Ball Daima, this Vegeta S.H.Figuarts figure comes with a completely new design!!

Based on the character design from Dragon Ball Daima, this Vegeta S.H.Figuarts figure comes with a completely new design!!

On sale now: amzn.to/484OlK2

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Fully articulated with a premium design, bring the excitement of the Marvel Universe to your collection with the Wolverine X-Treme X-Men figure!

Fully articulated with a premium design, bring the excitement of the Marvel Universe to your collection with the Wolverine X-Treme X-Men figure!

Fully articulated with a premium design, bring the excitement of the Marvel Universe to your collection with the Wolverine X-Treme X-Men figure!

Fully articulated with a premium design, bring the excitement of the Marvel Universe to your collection with the Wolverine X-Treme X-Men figure!

Fully articulated with a premium design, bring the excitement of the Marvel Universe to your collection with the Wolverine X-Treme X-Men figure!

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History of SNK: From Humble Beginnings to Arcade Legend From humble circuit boards to coin-operated dreams, SNK clawed its way into Japan’s fiercely competitive arcade scene.

From humble circuit boards to coin-operated dreams, discover how SNK clawed its way into Japan’s fiercely competitive arcade scene.

Kyo Kusanagi

Kyo Kusanagi

Terry Bogard

Terry Bogard

The King of Fighters: Kyo Kusanagi and Terry Bogard Artwork

#レトロゲーム #ゲーム #Gaming #RetroGaming #SNK #NeoGeo #Arcade #KingOfFighters #KoF #FatalFury #Arcade #GameArt #RetroGames #Art #FGC #Sketch #ArcadeGames #Retro #ArtSky #FGCSKY #GameDev #IndieDev

Arcade Icons: CP System II With fluid visuals, iconic soundtracks, and some of the most legendary titles ever to grace an arcade cabinet, the CPS-2 is beloved by many gamers.

With fluid visuals, iconic soundtracks, and some of the most legendary titles ever to grace an arcade cabinet, the CPS-2 is beloved by many gamers.

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Taking the core action of the Mega Man series and streamlining it into an arcade-friendly format, The Power Fighters let up to two players tackle iconic Robot Masters in rapid-fire boss battles. Rather than navigating full stages, players jumped straight into combat, collecting weapons and forming strategies on the fly.

Mega Man 2: The Power Fighters Japanese Arcade Controls Flyer (1996)

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Retro Flashback: E3 2001 With console giants clashing and developers dropping bombshells, E3 2001 marked a true generational shift in gaming.

With console giants clashing and developers dropping bombshells, E3 2001 marked a true generational shift in gaming.

#Gaming #RetroGaming #E3 #PlayStation #Nintendo #Xbox #PS2 #GameCube #Y2K #Blog #RetroGames #Nostalgia #Retro #Blogpost #GameDev #IndieDev #GamingSky #PromoSky

Peter Parker and Miles Morales are forced into a desperate fight as they balance their lives, friendships, and their duty to protect in Marvel's Spider-Man 2.

Peter Parker and Miles Morales are forced into a desperate fight as they balance their lives, friendships, and their duty to protect in Marvel's Spider-Man 2.

Peter Parker and Miles Morales are forced into a desperate fight as they balance their lives, friendships, and their duty to protect in Marvel's Spider-Man 2.

Peter Parker and Miles Morales are forced into a desperate fight as they balance their lives, friendships, and their duty to protect in Marvel's Spider-Man 2.

Peter Parker and Miles Morales are forced into a desperate fight as they balance their lives, friendships, and their duty to protect in Marvel's Spider-Man 2.

On sale now: tinyurl.com/SpiderMan2PC...

#Gaming #PCGaming #Steam #Marvel #SpiderMan #IndieGames #GameDev #GamingSky #ComicSky #PromoSky

Help Pac-Man venture across Pac-Land to reclaim the Golden Fruit and put a stop to the dastardly Spooky in Pac-Man World 2 Re-PAC!

Help Pac-Man venture across Pac-Land to reclaim the Golden Fruit and put a stop to the dastardly Spooky in Pac-Man World 2 Re-PAC!

Help Pac-Man venture across Pac-Land to reclaim the Golden Fruit and put a stop to the dastardly Spooky in Pac-Man World 2 Re-PAC!

Help Pac-Man venture across Pac-Land to reclaim the Golden Fruit and put a stop to the dastardly Spooky in Pac-Man World 2 Re-PAC!

Help Pac-Man venture across Pac-Land to reclaim the Golden Fruit and put a stop to the dastardly Spooky in Pac-Man World 2 Re-PAC!

On sale now: tinyurl.com/PacManWorld2...

#Gaming #RetroGaming #Steam #PacMan #Platformer #PacManWorld2RePac #BandaiNamco #IndieGames #GameDev #PromoSky #GamingSky

Featuring a 180 Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and VESA DisplayHDR 400, the Alienware 27 Gaming Monitor delivers essential QHD performance for any game.

Featuring a 180 Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and VESA DisplayHDR 400, the Alienware 27 Gaming Monitor delivers essential QHD performance for any game.

Featuring a 180 Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and VESA DisplayHDR 400, the Alienware 27 Gaming Monitor delivers essential QHD performance for any game.

Featuring a 180 Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and VESA DisplayHDR 400, the Alienware 27 Gaming Monitor delivers essential QHD performance for any game.

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Saitama became so strong that he’s practically invincible. With his passion for being a hero lost (along with his hair), how much longer can he keep it going?

One-Punch Man Season 1 on sale now: amzn.to/46RgwK1

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Nokia's marketing team really screwed up big time! Considering how they marketed the N-Gage for young adults, it's shocking that they allowed so many minors in the competition. Thanks for sharing!

The 20 Best PS2 Anime Games Whether you're a fan of brawlers, mechs, or experimental genre blends, discover the 20 best PS2 anime games.

Whether you were a mecha-head, a shonen brawler, or just in it for the vibes, the PS2 had something for every anime fan.

The Dragon Ball Budokai Tenkaichi/Sparking Zero series celebrates its 20th anniversary.

The Dragon Ball Budokai Tenkaichi/Sparking Zero series celebrates its 20th anniversary.

The Dragon Ball Budokai Tenkaichi/Sparking Zero series celebrates its 20th anniversary.

The Dragon Ball Budokai Tenkaichi/Sparking Zero series celebrates its 20th anniversary.

The Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi series celebrates its 20th anniversary.

#レトロゲーム #ゲーム #Gaming #RetroGaming #PlayStation #PS2 #Anime #GameArt #DragonBallZ #Toei #ShonenJump #AkiraToriyama #Gameplay #Arcade #DragonBall #FGC #Art #GameDev #IndieDev #AnimeSky #FGCSKY

That must have been a very amazing experience!

The 15 Best Dreamcast Fighting Games Step back into the ring and count down the 15 best fighting games on Sega’s legendary Dreamcast.

Step back into the ring and count down the 15 best fighting games on Sega’s legendary Dreamcast. Get ready to throw down!

Marvel vs. Capcom 2 celebrates its 25th anniversary.

Marvel vs. Capcom 2 celebrates its 25th anniversary.

#レトロゲーム #ゲーム #Gaming #RetroGaming #Arcade #GameArt #MarvelvsCapcom #MvC2 #Marvel #Capcom #FGC #Art #RetroGames #ArcadeGames #Dreamcast #SEGA #Artwork #GameNews #FGCSKY #GameDev #IndieDev

Online access to DiRT Showdown, DiRT 3, GRID 2, and GRID Autosport will be removed on November 8, 2025.

Online access to DiRT Showdown, DiRT 3, GRID 2, and GRID Autosport will be removed on November 8, 2025.

Online access to DiRT Showdown, DiRT 3, GRID 2, and GRID Autosport will be removed on November 8, 2025.

Online access to DiRT Showdown, DiRT 3, GRID 2, and GRID Autosport will be removed on November 8, 2025.

#Gaming #RetroGaming #PCGaming #Codemasters #EA #Art #GameArt #Racing #Arcade #MotorSport #Rally #VideoGames #ArcadeGames #SimRacing #GameNews #PCGames #GameDev #IndieDev

Nokia N-Gage: A Cutting-Edge Flop This is the story of how the company that ruled your pocket fumbled one of the boldest ideas in gaming history.

This is the story of how Nokia, the company that ruled your pocket, fumbled one of the boldest ideas in gaming history.

#Gaming #RetroGaming #MobileGaming #Nokia #Blog #MobileGames #RetroGames #Blogpost #GameDev #IndieDev #MobileDev #GamingSky #PromoSky

Help the intergalactic adventurers stop a robotic Emperor intent on conquering cross-dimensional worlds in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart.

Help the intergalactic adventurers stop a robotic Emperor intent on conquering cross-dimensional worlds in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart.

On sale now (PS5): amzn.to/3IDP3nj

#Gaming #PlayStation #PS5 #RatchetAndClank #Adventure #Platformer #IndieGames #VideoGames #GameDev #GamingSky #PromoSky

With advanced gaming buttons, 3-Way trigger locks, and immersive impulse triggers, save the world from Dr. Eggman with the Sonic PowerA Advantage Wired Controller.

With advanced gaming buttons, 3-Way trigger locks, and immersive impulse triggers, save the world from Dr. Eggman with the Sonic PowerA Advantage Wired Controller.

On sale now: amzn.to/3IZRtfZ

#Gaming #Xbox #Microsoft #PCGaming #Sonic #SEGA #SonicTheHedgehog #GameDev #GamingSky #PromoSky

With TMR joysticks, Hall Effect triggers, and robust customization software, the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 is one of the best controllers you can buy for your PC and Nintendo Switch/Switch 2.

With TMR joysticks, Hall Effect triggers, and robust customization software, the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 is one of the best controllers you can buy for your PC and Nintendo Switch/Switch 2.

With TMR joysticks, Hall Effect triggers, and robust customization software, the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 is one of the best controllers you can buy for your PC and Nintendo Switch/Switch 2.

With TMR joysticks, Hall Effect triggers, and robust customization software, the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 is one of the best controllers you can buy for your PC and Nintendo Switch/Switch 2.

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Featuring a volume knob, Bluetooth, and 2.4 GHz wireless modes, along with Dual Super Buttons, the 8BitDo Retro 108 is the perfect keyboard for retro gamers.

Featuring a volume knob, Bluetooth, and 2.4 GHz wireless modes, along with Dual Super Buttons, the 8BitDo Retro 108 is the perfect keyboard for retro gamers.

Featuring a volume knob, Bluetooth, and 2.4 GHz wireless modes, along with Dual Super Buttons, the 8BitDo Retro 108 is the perfect keyboard for retro gamers.

Featuring a volume knob, Bluetooth, and 2.4 GHz wireless modes, along with Dual Super Buttons, the 8BitDo Retro 108 is the perfect keyboard for retro gamers.

Featuring a volume knob, Bluetooth, and 2.4 GHz wireless modes, along with Dual Super Buttons, the 8BitDo Retro 108 is the perfect keyboard for retro gamers.

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#Gaming #8BitDo #PCGaming #RetroGaming #RetroComputing #PCGames #GameDev #IndieDev #GamingSky #PromoSky

The 25 Best GBA Platformer Games Whether you’re revisiting old favorites or discovering hidden gems, these 25 platformers offer something for every kind of player.

In this list, we’re celebrating the 25 best platformers to ever grace Nintendo’s legendary handheld.