Post by leunas on Feb 24, 2007 15:37:40 GMT -5
Feature: 'The History of Computer RPGs: The Golden Age (1985-1993)'
For today's extensive feature, Gamasutra presents part two in contributor Matt Barton's look at the history of computer role-playing games, this time exploring what he calls the 'Golden Age,' 1985-1993, with part one, covering 1980-1983, is also available today. In this excerpt, Barton notes that while later 'platinum age' RPGs like Baldur's Gate and Diablo receive more critical and nostalgic attention, their refined, not re-defined, lineages can be traced back directly to 'golden age' RPGs: ...
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For today's extensive feature, Gamasutra presents part two in contributor Matt Barton's look at the history of computer role-playing games, this time exploring what he calls the 'Golden Age,' 1985-1993, with part one, covering 1980-1983, is also available today. In this excerpt, Barton notes that while later 'platinum age' RPGs like Baldur's Gate and Diablo receive more critical and nostalgic attention, their refined, not re-defined, lineages can be traced back directly to 'golden age' RPGs: ...
Article:
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