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David L. Craddock - Author/Filmmaker @davidlcraddock.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Coming this fall from @shacknews.com - Bet on Black: How Microsoft and Xbox Changed Pop Culture. The long read, published on the website in 2020, will be available in Kindle, hardcover, and paperback formats!

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Play History @playhistory.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Join us for our special GAMING HISTORIAN event! www.twitch.tv/play_history I talk about writing the Channel F and Atari on Nintendo episodes, as well as discussing Norm's legacy in our field. It's a celebration! #livestream #videogamehistory

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Ticky🏳️‍🌈 @drac.at · 02/10/2026

I wrote a little piece about the ongoing battle for the soul of software as a craft, where we've been, and where I hope we're going

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The Silent War for the Soul of Software - drac.at

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Jordan Minor @jordanwminor.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I wanted to remember why I'm excited for GTA VI as a video game, not a media spectacle, so I wrote about communing with the source and replaying the still-spectacular Grand Theft Auto: Vice City www.pcmag.com/opinions/ret...

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Returning to Vice City Put Me in the Perfect Mood for GTA 6

I reconnected with the franchise’s roots by replaying Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, and this classic caper has me more excited than ever to see Rockstar’s next-gen take on Miami mayhem.

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Jordan Minor @jordanwminor.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

In which I compare Vice City with Happy Days

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David L. Craddock - Author/Filmmaker @davidlcraddock.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

They said it, not me! @johnromero.bsky.social @dave.newblood.games Knee-Deep in the '90s: The First-Person Shooters🔫 That Defined a Decade - coming 12.10.2026📚

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David L. Craddock - Author/Filmmaker @davidlcraddock.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

So excited for Knightfall: Part 2 that I pre-ordered it. Once I did, the vague “2026” date changed to December 8. I am the World’s Greatest Detective.

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Daniel Dockery @dandock.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

If you've enjoyed I AM THE NIGHT during its debut week, first of all, thank you. Secondly, if you have a spare second, please feel free to drop a few stars for it on Storygraph or Amazon or Goodreads. Reviews and ratings help people who don't, ya know, follow my Batman ravings on here find the book.

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Jordan Minor @jordanwminor.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The best part of Control Resonant is how it understands the freaky liminal appeal of simply existing in New York City. My latest for @pcmag.com www.pcmag.com/news/control...

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‘Control Resonant’ Loves Freaky New York City Just as Much as I Do

This surreal sequel is instantly one of gaming’s best depictions of the Big Apple, an urban kaleidoscope that’s unnerving to witness yet incredible to explore.

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Kevin Bunch (ubersaurus) @atariarchive.org · 18/09/2026

This topic brought to you by reading Dr. Kramer's first (of two!) articles about superguns! There's more history to them than I realized initially. romchip.org/index.php/ro... Also since recording this I've been seriously considering getting one for myself...

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Recycled Amusements | ROMchip

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CJ Melendez @cjmelendez.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Rebuttal: actions speak louder than words.

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lex luddy needs a nap @lexluddy.xyz · 10/09/2026

Some more Gamescom reporting from me. When pushed to elaborate on what using Generative AI "as part of the ideation process" meant for those unfamiliar with the process, the Crazy Taxi series creator told me, "Today I would like to talk about Crazy Taxi: World Tour, and the time is limited."

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Crazy Taxi series creator does not want to discuss what World Tour's AI usage entails

When pushed for details, Kenji Kanno stated, 'Today I would like to talk about Crazy Taxi: World Tour and the time is limited.'

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David L. Craddock - Author/Filmmaker @davidlcraddock.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Happy 9/9/99 a day late! Two years ago, the @shacknews.com staff reminisced about the Sega Dreamcast. Check out our video retrospective here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FYD...

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Dreamcast: 25 Years of Thinking

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Kevin Bunch (ubersaurus) @atariarchive.org · 08/09/2026

For Star Trek’s 60th anniversary, why not revisit the article I posted earlier this year about the history of the Mike Mayfield fan game and how it wound its way to the Atari 2600? www.atariarchive.org/blog/stellar...

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Stellar Track – March 1981, Atari Archive

At first glance, Stellar Track seems like a minor VCS release, and it is – as a Sears exclusive that requires the instruction manual to learn to play,...

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David L. Craddock - Author/Filmmaker @davidlcraddock.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Here’s the transcript of the conversation that led Sam to pitch me this article. Sam: David, mind if I set the Internet on fire? Me: Go for it. www.shacknews.com/article/1506...

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Your game (probably) doesn’t need fishing

Stop making me go fishing in games completely unrelated to the sport.

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David L. Craddock - Author/Filmmaker @davidlcraddock.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Not off the top of my head, but it would be a cool use of the engine.

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David L. Craddock - Author/Filmmaker @davidlcraddock.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Mail call! Knee-Deep in the '90s: The First-Person Shooters That Defined a Decade's🔫 hardcover test edition has arrived. Check out the beautiful full-color images that accompany the text. Knee-Deep in the '90s will be available on Dec. 10!📚

Knee-Deep in the '90s' paperback (left) and hardcover editions side by side.

A look inside the hardcover edition of Knee-Deep in the '90s. The left page shows a letter from Scott Miller to John Romero, while the right-hand page shows screenshots from Commander Keen.

A look inside the hardcover edition of Knee-Deep in the '90s. The left page shows box art from Doom, while the right-hand page shows screenshots from Doom.

A look inside the hardcover edition of Knee-Deep in the '90s. The page comes from chapter 10: A Galaxy Far, Far Away.

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Shacknews @shacknews.com · 04/09/2026

This is Khan. Shacknews is very excited for The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct. #Zelda #NintendoDirect #Gaming

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John Learned @johnlearned.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

This is the best way to play any game. Don't let anyone tell you there's a "proper" or even "correct" way to engage with anything. These things are made to be enjoyed, and you should do it on your own terms

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David L. Craddock - Author/Filmmaker @davidlcraddock.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

My good friend and FPS documentary co-director Chris Stratton is making a feature film! I got to read an early script, and holy shit, this movie kicks so much ass. Find out more on the film’s Kickstarter page. www.kickstarter.com/projects/116...

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Coming soon: HELLWAVE | A darkly funny sci-fi horror action film

Every man has his demons. Michael made a deal with his. Now he finds himself caught in a war between worlds…

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David L. Craddock - Author/Filmmaker @davidlcraddock.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Mail call! The first test copy of Knee-Deep in the ‘90s: The First-Person Shooters That Defined a Decade🔫 has arrived!

Spine of Knee-Deep in the’90s, along with a few other books by David L. Craddock.

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David L. Craddock - Author/Filmmaker @davidlcraddock.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Mail call! The test paperback copy of #KneeDeepinthe90s has arrived! Coming on Friday: The hardcover collector's edition.

Shelved copy of Knee-Deep in the '90s, alongside a few other books by David L. Craddock.

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The Video Game Library 📚 @thevideogamelibrary.org · 01/09/2026

VERY excited for @davidlcraddock.bsky.social's "Knee-Deep in the ‘90s: The First-Person Shooters That Defined a Decade!" This one was high up in the highlights of this week's Newsletter! ☝️

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his infernal disciple @thelastdisciple.itch.io · 01/09/2026

I've posted this before but i think it deserves to be in front of more eyes. If you're into the history of video games or are appreciative of OG game makers then you owe it to yourself to check out this doc about Ed Logg's work. youtu.be/Krq5BXntmAo

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Super Duper Game Guy: Celebrating the Career of Ed Logg

YouTube video by Hidden Machine

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The Video Game Library 📚 @thevideogamelibrary.org · 01/09/2026

Pretty proud of this latest issue! 👇 📕 @davidlcraddock.bsky.social brings us knee-deep into the 90's 📘 Celebrate the music of #LeagueOfLegends 📗 An #Alien retrospective from @mikediver.bsky.social 📙 My review of "Beyond Fear" by @nakerman.bsky.social 📓 @retrogamebooks.com goes Deluxe! + MUCH more!

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The Video Game Library Newsletter - Vol. #061

A mind-blowing 100 VIDEO GAME BOOKS to cover from this past week 🤯

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David L. Craddock - Author/Filmmaker @davidlcraddock.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Thanks for the great review! I’m working on a Mina the Hollower documentary for @shacknews.com. It follows roughly the same structure as the SK book with the same type of content, so I think you’ll like it.

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Darren Hupke 🔜 PRGE @darrenhupke.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

I finished another @bossfightbooks.com classic. Check out my review of @davidlcraddock.bsky.social's Shovel Knight here. tl;dr, It's great! pixelsandpolygons.beehiiv.com/p/book-revie...

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BOOK REVIEW - Shovel Knight by David L. Craddock

Dig into another gem from Boss Fight Books

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The Spooky Mr Moose @reverendmoose.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Blake Stone mentioned!

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RUBY RANGER : QUAKE DAD @rubyranger.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

YOOOOOOOOOOOO

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David L. Craddock - Author/Filmmaker @davidlcraddock.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Adrian Doan Kim Carames. He's fantastic, and has drawn covers for several of my books.

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David L. Craddock - Author/Filmmaker @davidlcraddock.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Q: How much? A: eBook: $12.99, paperback: $29.95, hardcover (special edition): $79.95, audio: TBD. Q: Where can I learn more? A: Newsletter: davidlcraddock.substack.com/p/book-annou... Thanks for your support! 4/4🧵

Sample page from the paperback edition of Knee-Deep in the '90s.

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