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Game On—what was it like to make games during the 80s?

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Date Published
Author
AJ Jimenez
Word Count
282
Language
English
Hacker News Points
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Summary

Retro-gamers are invited to an event at GitHub HQ in San Francisco, featuring a nostalgic discussion with Kevin Savetz and Steve Meretzky about their experiences at the gaming company Infocom in the 1980s. This event, scheduled for Friday, April 26, 2019, will also be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person. Attendees can expect an engaging atmosphere with snacks, drinks, and an exploration of the creativity required in early game development when imagination played a crucial role. Participants are encouraged to RSVP for this public event with limited capacity, promising an entertaining journey into gaming history.