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Super Mario 64 (N64) – The Game That Redefined 3D Platforming

Games | 30 September 2025
When Nintendo released Super Mario 64 in 1996 alongside the launch of the Nintendo 64, the gaming world changed forever. Mario had already conquered the 2D platforming genre, but this leap into 3D wasn't just a step forward — it was a revolution that redefined how games were designed and played.

Winning Eleven 2000 (PSX) – A Classic Football Experience on PlayStation

Games | 30 September 2025
By the late 90s, Konami had already established itself as a powerhouse in sports gaming. With the Winning Eleven series, they delivered some of the most realistic football simulations available on the original PlayStation. Released in 1999, Winning Eleven 2000 refined the formula even further, offering smoother gameplay, smarter AI, and an experience that felt closer than ever to the real thing.

Tetris 2 (SNES) – A Colorful Twist on the Puzzle Classic

Games | 30 September 2025
By the early 90s, Tetris had already become a global phenomenon. Nintendo decided to follow up on the success of the original with a new take on the formula: Tetris 2, released on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) in 1993. Instead of simply stacking tetrominoes to clear lines, Tetris 2 introduced fresh puzzle mechanics that combined the addictive speed of Tetris with the strategy of match-three games.

Tetris (NES) – The Puzzle Game That Conquered the World

Games | 30 September 2025
In 1989, Nintendo brought Tetris to the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), transforming a simple puzzle concept into a global gaming phenomenon. Originally designed by Alexey Pajitnov in the Soviet Union, the NES version of Tetris became one of the most iconic and addictive games of all time.

F-Zero (SNES) – The Futuristic Racer That Redefined Speed

Games | 30 September 2025
When the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) launched in 1990, it needed a title that would showcase the power of Nintendo's new hardware. Enter F-Zero, a futuristic racing game that not only pushed the limits of technology with its Mode 7 graphics, but also redefined what speed felt like in a video game.

Lemmings (DOS) – A Puzzle Classic That Defined the 90s

Games | 28 September 2025
In 1991, DMA Design (later known as Rockstar North) released a puzzle game that would become one of the most iconic titles of the decade: Lemmings (DOS). What seemed like a simple idea—guiding a group of tiny creatures to safety—quickly turned into one of the most addictive, challenging, and charming games of its era.

Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness (DOS/PC) – Expanding the War Across Land, Sea, and Sky

Games | 28 September 2025
In 1995, Blizzard Entertainment released Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness, the sequel to Warcraft: Orcs & Humans. Building on the RTS foundations of the first game, it expanded the conflict between Humans and Orcs beyond Azeroth, adding new units, new races, and groundbreaking gameplay features that cemented its place as one of the greatest strategy games of the 90s.

Warcraft: Orcs & Humans (DOS) – The Beginning of a Strategy Legend

Games | 28 September 2025
In 1994, Blizzard Entertainment released Warcraft: Orcs & Humans, a game that not only introduced the world to the land of Azeroth but also helped define the real-time strategy (RTS) genre. While later titles like Warcraft II and Warcraft III would expand the universe and gameplay, it all began here—with a clash between two factions that would shape gaming history.

Transport Tycoon Deluxe – Build Your Transport Empire Anywhere

Games | 28 September 2025
In 1994, legendary game designer Chris Sawyer gave the world one of the most influential simulation games ever made: Transport Tycoon Deluxe (TTD). Expanding on the original Transport Tycoon, this enhanced edition introduced new industries, more vehicles, and improved gameplay, cementing its status as a timeless classic for fans of management sims.

Dungeon Keeper (DOS) – When Evil Became Fun

Games | 28 September 2025
In 1997, Bullfrog Productions and the legendary game designer Peter Molyneux turned the strategy genre upside down with Dungeon Keeper (DOS). Instead of playing the noble hero, players stepped into the role of the villain—an overlord tasked with building dark lairs, commanding monsters, and destroying pesky do-gooders who dared to challenge their rule.

Rayman (PSX) – A Hand-Drawn Masterpiece of Platforming

Games | 28 September 2025
In 1995, Rayman made his debut on the PlayStation, instantly standing out as a fresh face in the crowded platforming genre. Developed by Ubisoft, this colorful and challenging adventure introduced players to a limbless hero with a big smile, magical fists, and a world bursting with creativity.

Hexen (DOS) – Dark Fantasy and Innovation in the FPS Genre

Games | 28 September 2025
In 1995, Raven Software and id Software unleashed Hexen: Beyond Heretic, the spiritual successor to Heretic. While it used the same core technology that powered DOOM and Heretic, Hexen pushed the boundaries of first-person shooters by introducing character classes, hub-based levels, and deeper puzzles. It wasn't just another shooter—it was a bold experiment that carved out its place in gaming history.

Heretic (DOS) – Magic, Monsters, and Mayhem in a Dark Fantasy World

Games | 27 September 2025
When Heretic launched in 1994, it brought a refreshing twist to the booming first-person shooter genre. Developed by Raven Software and published by id Software, the game used the same engine as DOOM but swapped out guns and demons for magic, sorcery, and dark fantasy monsters.

A Bug’s Life (PSX) – Pixar’s Tiny Adventure Comes to PlayStation

Games | 27 September 2025
When Pixar released A Bug's Life in 1998, it quickly became a family favorite, charming audiences with its story of courage, teamwork, and one inventive ant named Flik. Just a year later, PlayStation owners got the chance to relive the magic in interactive form with A Bug's Life (PSX), a 3D platformer adaptation of the beloved movie.

Vegas Casino (PSX) – Bringing the Strip to Your PlayStation

Games | 27 September 2025
In the late 90s, the PlayStation library was filled with everything from action-adventures to kart racers. Nestled among them was a more laid-back but equally entertaining experience: Vegas Casino (PSX). This virtual gambling simulator gave players the chance to enjoy the thrill of Las Vegas without ever leaving home—and without risking real money.

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