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Netflix's Black Mirror’s Season 7 - “Common People” - After thoughts
I just wrapped up Episode 1 of Black Mirror Season 7, and I’m still processing it. The episode is titled “Common People”, and let me tell you—it hit me hard. I mean, sure, Black Mirror is known for digging deep into the dark side of technology, but this one? This one got under my skin.
hazbeyondthepixels
Apr 152 min read
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Why SNATCHER Still Haunts Me — And Inspires My Game Development Today
Why SNATCHER Still Haunts Me — And Inspires My Game Development Today
hazbeyondthepixels
Apr 13 min read
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Travel Through Five Decades of Gaming with The Games of a Lifetime
What if you could travel back through time—not with an interstellar spaceship or a flux capacitor, but through the power of memory, culture,
hazbeyondthepixels
Mar 253 min read
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Run and Gun: A History of On-Foot Shooters – A Must-Read for Retro and Modern Action Fans
The run-and-gun genre is one of gaming’s purest expressions of adrenaline-fueled action. From side-scrolling classics like Contra and...
hazbeyondthepixels
Mar 73 min read
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The Art of Point and Click Adventure Games – A Nostalgic Tribute to Gaming’s Golden Era.
For those of us who grew up clicking our way through pixelated mysteries, thrilling narratives, and brain-bending puzzles, the...
hazbeyondthepixels
Feb 233 min read
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The Metal Slug Ultimate History – A Masterclass in Pixel Art and Game Design
For fans of retro gaming, pixel art, and side-scrolling shooters, Metal Slug holds a legendary status. Known for its chaotic action,...
hazbeyondthepixels
Feb 233 min read
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Review: Hyperkin RetroN 5 – The Ultimate Multi-Console for Retro Gaming?
Play all your SNES, Famicom, Megadrive, Genesis and Gameboy carts on a single console!
hazbeyondthepixels
Feb 232 min read
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Review: Hyperkin SupaBoy – A Portable Console for SNES Enthusiasts
The Hyperkin SupaBoy is a dream come true for retro gaming fans who want to take their classic SNES and Super Famicom cartridges on the...
hazbeyondthepixels
Feb 232 min read
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Strider on Sega Mega Drive: A Retro Action Classic
Few action platformers from the 16-bit era can match the fluidity and fast-paced combat of Strider . Originally developed by Capcom ,...
hazbeyondthepixels
Feb 212 min read
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RoboCop vs. Terminator on Sega Mega Drive: The Ultimate Cyborg Showdown
What happens when two of the most iconic sci-fi franchises collide? RoboCop vs. Terminator for the Sega Mega Drive (also known as...
hazbeyondthepixels
Feb 212 min read
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Alien 3 on SNES – A Retro Classic with a Unique Twist
Welcome to another deep dive into games that inspired me as a game director . Today, we’re taking a look at Alien 3 on the Super Nintendo...
hazbeyondthepixels
Feb 212 min read
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Revenge of Shinobi: A Classic Ninja Adventure on Sega Mega Drive
Few action platformers from the 16-bit era stand the test of time quite like Revenge of Shinobi . Released in 1989 by Sega , this...
hazbeyondthepixels
Feb 212 min read
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Pop’n TwinBee: The Colourful ‘Cute ’Em Up’ That Redefined the Genre
There’s something magical about discovering a shoot ’em up that breaks the mold. Enter Pop’n TwinBee , a vibrant, whimsical shooter from...
hazbeyondthepixels
Feb 212 min read
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Final Fight: A Timeless Side-Scrolling Beat 'Em Up on the SNES
Step into the gritty streets of Metro City with Capcom’s Final Fight —a classic beat ‘em up that has left an enduring legacy in retro...
hazbeyondthepixels
Feb 202 min read
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The Legacy of Area 88: A Game That Defined an Era
The Super Famicom was home to some of the most unforgettable shoot 'em ups, and Area 88 remains one of the finest examples of the genre....
hazbeyondthepixels
Feb 203 min read
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Axelay: A Timeless Shoot 'Em Up Classic on the Super Famicom
Shoot 'em up games have always been a staple of retro gaming, and Konami's Axelay stands out as one of the finest examples of the genre....
hazbeyondthepixels
Feb 202 min read
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