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This part of OSG contains a series of articles that hopefully explain game design and mechanics on a more general level rather than having specific source code for one platform. The links included are also more general and in some cases not directly related to 8-bit development, but there is a lot of information there worth reading.

GAME DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT ARTICLES

OSG Review Of 2007 [by Jason / added 24 Dec 2007]
The Oldschool Gaming team took a look at some of the highlights and low points from the last twelve months.

About Oldschool Gaming [by Jason / 15 Jan 2004]
A quick overview of the theories behind Oldschool Gaming and a breakdown of how the review scores work.

Two Years OSG [by Jason / added 11 Mar 2006]
A look back over the first two years of Oldschool Gaming and some thoughts about the future.

Design Philosophy [by Steve Turner]
Making Games The Graftgold Way is an insight into what makes games like Paradroid so playable.

To Idea Peddlers [by Bob Montgomery]
Some considered advice to all non-programming idea peddlers.

Map Compression Methods [by Jason / 19 Jan 2004]
Some basic theory on compressing large amounts of data into smaller spaces.

Pushed To The Edge [by Frank / 01 Jul 2007]
OSG takes a look at the artform that is compressing large games into small spaces.

GAME DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT LINKS

Gamasutra
A general site about current game design and development, it's worth reading the Designer's Notebook articles in particular.

Graftgold
Graftgold produced 8-bit classics such as Uridium, Magnetron and Morpheus; Steve Turner airs his thoughts on game design and what makes a playable title.

Games That Weren't
A collection of C64 games and previews that were thought lost until they were located again.

Games TM
International monthly gaming mag with two things going for it; a large retro section at the back and the reviewers seem to understand what makes a good game.

Micro Mart
Popular weekly magazine and, more importantly to OSG readers, home of Retro Mart, a dedicated page of weekly retro news.

Retro Gamer
The first international magazine dedicated solely to retro gaming and the machines behind it.

RGCD
CD-based magazine available to download, covering new games on old machines and "retro" games and remakes.

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