Resource for computer games
Computer Workshops
Some recently released games and productivity software for the Commodore 64/128 and MS-DOS. Previews of upcoming titles.
http://www.armory.com/~spectre/cwi.html
UK Games Expo
Showcase convention covering miniatures, board, card, roleplaying and computer games, and features manufacturers exhibits and tournaments. [May/June, previously in Birmingham]
http://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/
TheCan.Org
Read, enjoy and contribute accounts of computer, video and online games that were cancelled or otherwise lost, precious, before release.
http://thecan.org/
Matt Sayre Audio - music, sound effects, and voice acting
Provides music, sound effects, and voice acting for computer games, video games, television, and film. Specializes in orchestral and jazz, using live brass to establish authentic ensemble sound.
http://www.mattsayreaudio.com
Midwest Area Gaming Enthusiasts (M.A.G.E.)
Plays board games, roleplaying games, CCGs, LARP, dice games, and computer games. Contains schedules of game days, conventions (MAGE-CON), history of roleplaying games.
http://www.mage-page.com/
The History of Computer Role-Playing Games Part 2: The Golden Age (1985-1993)
Part two of an in-depth history of the genre. [Gamasutra]
http://www.gamasutra.com/features/200702
Chessfree.net
Offers chess games against the computer or a live opponent, in real time or as correspondence games.
http://www.chessfree.net
Buy.com, Inc.
Offering computer hardware and software, electronics, books, games, DVDs, music CDs and downloads, and toys.
http://www.buy.com/
Con of the North
Non-profit, all volunteer games convention held annually in St. Paul, Minnesota. Roleplaying, war, board, miniatures, collectable card, and computer games.
http://www.conofthenorth.com/
GameStop
Nationwide retailer of computer and console video games, both used and new, as well as action figures and peripherals for several gaming platforms.
http://www.gamestop.com/
Computer and Video Games Come of Age
National conference held at MIT in 2000. Full transcripts of sessions on games as interactive storytelling, aesthetics, and game design.
http://web.mit.edu/cms/games
Home Page of the International Computer Games Association (IGDA)
Information from the ICGA organization, contents of the ICGA Journal and information on game programming in Chess, Checkers, Bridge, Go, and many other games.
http://www.cs.unimaas.nl/icga/
Enrichment Games and Instructional Design
Essay by Robert Nagle that attempts to justify the use of computer games for instructional purposes.
http://www.imaginaryplanet.net/essays/li
The Old Computer
Dedicated to all aspects of retro computing, old computers, games consoles, handhelds, games and watches.
http://www.theoldcomputer.com/
Tolkien Computer Games for the Amstrad CPC
Cover scans, screen shots and notes on eleven games.
http://www.lysator.liu.se/tolkien-games/
Computer Free Wallpapers
Contains a collection of images including abstract, cartoons, flowers, games, and wild life.
http://www.ComputerFreeWallpapers.com
The Classic Computer and Gaming Show
An annual trade show featuring old computers and video games, for collectors and enthusiasts.
http://www.ccagshow.com/
The House of Games
Abandonware, downloads, manuals and reviews for games from many types of abandoned computer and videogame systems.
http://www.thehouseofgames.net/
Konzack, Lars
Aalborg University. Research on computer games and ludology. Weblog and articles.
http://konzack.blogspot.com/
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