Old-School Gaming: Tetris, Space Invaders & More

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In summary, the conversation discusses different websites where classic arcade games can be played, such as Tetris, Space Invaders, and Pacman. One person shares their high scores and their preferred controls, while another person shares a strategy for achieving a high score. The conversation also mentions a physics game called Plasma Pong and another website for playing Pacman.
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I stumbled across this site the other day, it brings back to many memories. The games themselves are very accurate and give you an arcade like feel. Enjoy :devil:

My best score are...

Tetris = 12,000
Space Invaders = 10,330

http://www.freetetris.org/"

http://www.freepacman.org/welcome.html"

http://www.freespaceinvaders.org/welcome.html"

http://www.freesonic.org/welcome/"
 
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Got 50000ish in tetris on level 11 and it was getting really fast. I don't like the "feel" of the controls in this version.
 
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awvvu said:
Got 50000ish in tetris on level 11 and it was getting really fast. I don't like the "feel" of the controls in this version.

:eek: How? What strategy do you use?
 
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Just keep getting tetrises when it's nice and slow, and stay alive later on?

I guess I have a lot of practice from playing Ztris on my ti-83 :p
 
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Where can I find a good ol' Atari Pong?
 
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another good pacman place is http://www.pacmanflash.com"
 
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FAQ: Old-School Gaming: Tetris, Space Invaders & More

1. What are some popular old-school video games?

Some popular old-school video games include Tetris, Space Invaders, Pac-Man, Super Mario Bros, and Donkey Kong.

2. What makes these old-school games so iconic?

These old-school games are iconic because they were some of the first video games ever created and were extremely popular during their time. They also have simple gameplay and graphics, making them easy to learn and play.

3. Are these old-school games still relevant today?

Yes, these old-school games are still relevant today. They have stood the test of time and are still played by people of all ages. They have also been adapted to new platforms and have new versions released, keeping them relevant to modern gamers.

4. What impact did these old-school games have on the gaming industry?

These old-school games had a huge impact on the gaming industry. They were some of the first video games to be widely popular and helped pave the way for future developments in the industry. They also introduced new concepts and gameplay mechanics that are still used in modern games.

5. Can these old-school games be considered art?

Yes, these old-school games can be considered art. They were created by talented designers and programmers who put a lot of effort and creativity into their development. They also have unique visuals and gameplay that can be appreciated as forms of art.

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