The expansion Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal was released 30 years ago on 16th May 1996 for DOS.

I believe this was one of the very first official expansions for a PC game, which became quite common for many big games in the following years.

#1996InVideoGames #90sGames #VideoGameHistory #retrogames #rts #Warcraft

HAPPY SOULS was uploaded 10 years ago today, on 15th May 2016.

The greatest Dark Souls fan film ever made.

"Wanna watch it again?"
🤜 🤛

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kr7KDCsIws

#DarkSouls #DarkSouls2 #Soulsborne #videogames #VideoGameHistory

HAPPY SOULS

Dark Souls 2 : Bring a Buddy Edition.Converted with Swivel https://www.newgrounds.com/wiki/creator-resources/flash-resources/swivelSubtitles courtesy of :Spa...

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Pook-Emu Bee: Links For 05-12-26

I have another busy day ahead of me, but we cannot forsake our daily Pook-Emu Bee links. 1. Syncthing 2.1 adds group organization and proxy support options (Fla for AlternativeTo. May 12, 2026.) I approve of having "the ability to group devices and folders in the GUI using a new group attribute." 2. Airbnb enlists Al Sharpton in fight against Mamdani’s short-term rental crackdown in NYC: report (Ariel Zilber for the New York Post. May 11, 2026.) I'd ordinarily make a "it's a pity they […]

https://social.emucafe.org/naferrell/pook-emu-bee-links-for-05-12-26/

[Article] Pook-Emu Bee: Links For 05-12-26

Seven links from around the web for May 12, 2026, covering topics including Syncthing, not reporting crime, NCAA basketball eligibility, and Sega’s family friendliness.

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Other than Westwood, when did videogames abandon FMV cutscenes?

It was something that games used a lot for a while, but then also seems to have gone away very quickly.

I don't think I've heard of any retro-styled game using it. (Perhaps in part because it's probably more work than a decent looking 3D render.)

#retrogames #retrogaming #90sGames #VideoGameHistory

Some behind the scenes filming of the first true LaserDisc arcade game: Sega's Astron Belt, as spotted by tweakbod.

There's a lot of interesting history wrapped up in this game. I could only scratch the surface for my book, but I'd love to know more. #videogamehistory

FROGS

And some other games.

https://www.twitch.tv/play_history

Join us for exploring Arcade 1978. With @quarterpast #videogamehistory #livestream

TOMORROW at 7PM CST, I return with @quarterpast.bsky.social for more dating of arcade games!

https://www.twitch.tv/play_history

The true salacious history content you need as we head into The Year of Space Invaders. #videogamehistory

A final wrap-up from MGC: A reflection on Dave Nutting's legacy and the early arcade market.

https://thehistoryofhowweplay.wordpress.com/2026/05/04/whenceforth-dave-nutting/

How should we hand out dues to important figures in history and their actual relative importance? #videogamehistory

One last video from MGC 2026 is now up: Scott Adams talking with Paul Drury!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c54oGssvobE

This video was unattended and the audio is a bit messed up I'm afraid but hopefully it's still useful to somebody! #videogamehistory

MGS2's Source Code Has Just Leaked To The Internet

The HD version, specifically its Vita port, has been busted wide open all these years later.

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