The History of Boxing Games (02/24/06)
Join us for a look back at more than 20 years of the sweet science in video games.

History of Mario Sports (09/02/05)
Join us here as we pull on our overalls, lace up our work boots, and take a jog down memory lane for a look at some of Mario's greatest hits in the sports gaming world.

The History of Football Games (08/14/05)
This special feature examines the history of simulated football on video game systems ranging from the Atari 2600 on up to the modern era.

The History of Grand Theft Auto (11/01/04)
Learn about the history of this influential and controversial franchise in this special feature!

System Shock 2 Retrospective (10/07/04)
The developers at Irrational Games look back at its very first game...and look ahead to its next one.

History of Papyrus Racing Games (07/24/04)
Papyrus Racing Games was recently shuttered, but its legacy as one of the genre's top developers will live on. Its games were so realistic that professional drivers often use their games to train for real life races. Get a peek into the history of the company in this special feature.

A History of Video Game Music (03/29/04)
This feature offers a timeline of significant milestones in the evolution of video game music. It includes details ranging from pong on up to the modern era, with audio clips of some landmark games, as well as links to video clips of more modern games.

When Two Tribes Go to War: A History of Video Game Controversy (03/07/04)
When Two Tribes Go to War: A History of Video Game Controversy

The History of SNK (02/14/04)
From Ozma Wars to The King of Fighters 2003, we take a comprehensive look at the rich and storied history of SNK.

Star Wars Rogue Squadron: A Retrospective (10/24/03)
Take a look back at development house Factor 5 and its involvement with the Rogue Squadron series.

The History of Mega Man (10/17/03)
Everything you ever wanted to know about Mega Man and more.

The History of Panzer Dragoon (12/10/02)
We look back at the previous installments in the Panzer Dragoon series as Panzer Dragoon Orta's release on the Xbox nears.

History of Video Games (02/05/02)
Follow the history of video games from Pong to the Xbox and GameCube.

History of Square (01/17/02)
Track the history of this popular Japanese developer in our extensive feature.

History of Football Games (01/16/02)
Track the evolution of video game pigskin from Tecmo Bowl to Madden.

History of Space Empire Games (08/08/01)
In this extensive feature story, we chronicle the humble origins of the ambitious space empire genre, and take you through more than 20 years of gaming history. Read up on Master of Orion, VGA Planets, and many more.

History of Horror Games Part I (07/06/01)
One of the more popular genres to appear on the PC, horror games delight and scare us all year. The genre also has quite a history and a long tradition. Part I of this special GameSpot history covers the early years of horror gaming.

History of Skateboarding Games (07/02/01)
The most comprehensive resource for skateboarding video games on the Web.

History of Metroid (06/26/01)
Trace Samus Aran's legacy in our History of Metroid feature.

History of Star Trek Games (04/11/01)
The popular and long-standing Star Trek television series is also a popular game license; however, the license has had a history of ups and downs. Read about all the Star Trek games in this retrospective.

A Brief Timeline of Video Game Music (04/05/01)

History of Real-Time Strategy Games Part II (1999-Present) (03/30/01)
Part II of our History of Real-Time Strategy Games covers the glorious years of 1999-present, including games like Homeworld, Age of Empires II, and Shogun, and looks forward to the future of RTS gaming.

History of Real-Time Strategy Games Part I (1989-1998) (03/04/01)
Part I of this special History of Real-Time Strategy Games covers the birth of the genre in 1989 all the way up to Starcraft, and includes Command & Conquer, Total Annihilation, and more.

History of Resident Evil (01/03/01)
GameSpot's History of Resident Evil details the games, characters, and scenarios that defined what we now call the survival horror genre.

History of Sega (12/08/00)
Sega has given us Sonic, a handful of game systems, and now its pioneered online console gaming. Our History of Sega follows the company from its early days, circa 1951, to its Dreamcast and SegaNet present, asking, what will be the future?

History of Sonic (11/01/00)
GameSpot follows Sonic the Hedgehog from his birth in 1991 on the Sega Genesis to his most recent exploits on the Sega Dreamcast.

History of Donkey Kong (11/01/00)
Travel back in time to the original Donkey Kong with us and understand better where today's Donkey Kong 64 came from.

History of Nintendo (10/31/00)
From 1889 to today (no kidding!) we trace the roots of the video game company called Nintendo.

History of Tomb Raider (10/31/00)
Right. So know you know how to drive Lara's lorry and ride the lift in the Croft Mansion. Right. Now let's look at Lara's history, in games, merchandising and more

History of Zelda (09/14/00)
GameSpot follows Link through the history of one of the greatest RPG series' of all time, Zelda.

History of X-Men Games (07/19/00)
Check out the X-Men's long and spotty lineage in the realm of gaming.

History of Dungeons & Dragons (04/07/00)
D&D has been a holy grail for computer game designers. Here we present a history of the paper and pencil game and the PC games that followed.

Mario: The Unauthorized Biography (03/16/00)
Take a walk down memory lane with Nintendo's noble plumber, Mario, and party.

History of Duke Nukem (01/18/00)
Our feature details the colorful lineage of the games, the toys, and the man himself - and includes the first shots of Duke Nukem: Planet of the Babes for the PlayStation.

Milestones in Video Game History (01/18/00)
In just over 30 years, video games have developed from simple concepts like Spacewar and Pong into complex multimedia experiences. The purpose of this feature is to document the most notable of these milestones and the context in which they emerged.

History of Pac-Man (11/10/99)
From Puck-Man to Pac-Man World, our feature on the life of Namco's main mascot covers it all, including oddities like Professor Pac-Man and Pac-Man VR.

History of Madden Football (11/01/99)
GameSpot takes an in-depth look at the sports series that pioneered the yearly sports franchise, John Madden Football.

History of Mortal Kombat (11/01/99)
The first part of our feature on Midway's premiere fighting line focuses on the games of MK (from Mortal Kombat to Mortal Kombat 5), as well as the mythology surrounding the series.

History of Street Fighter (09/10/99)
We've updated our feature on the Street Fighter series with games such as Street Fighter III: Third Impact, Street Fighter EX 2, Street Fighter 2010: The Final Fight, and more.

History of Movie Monster Games (06/25/99)
GameSpot looks at the games based on such silver-screen baddies as Aliens, Predator, Godzilla, Gamera, Freddy, Jaws, Leatherface, and Jason.

History of Console RPGs (06/03/99)
Videogames.com's comprehensive history of Japan's most popular genre continues with the next generation of systems and games. Part two explores the Silver Age of RPGs, from the Super Nintendo to the present - and beyond.

History of Star Wars Video Games (05/28/99)
Though the hype has waned, this history spans the games inspired by the original trilogy and the new prequel.

History of Star Wars Games (12/31/98)
Help us celebrate past favorites and take a peek at the upcoming first-person Episode I action game Obi-Wan.

History of Final Fantasy (11/02/98)
The history of Square's Final Fantasy series unfolds with more drama than one of the game's signature plots. Read the entire history of the series here.

History of Metal Gear (09/29/98)
GameSpot takes a look at the games that preceded Metal Gear Solid and the life of the man known as Solid Snake.

History of Castlevania (09/10/98)
Videogames.com takes an in-depth look at the series that's spanned more than ten different systems and answers the questions "Did Castlevania ever enter the arcade?" and "Who is Simon Belmondo?"

History of Puzzle Games (08/01/98)
Even if puzzle games aren't your favorite genre, there's got to be a few you can't give up. See how they've changed over the years, as well as the author's top ten.

History of Game Movies (07/01/98)
Street Fighter. WarGames. Mortal Kombat. Tron. We put the strange breed of movies that have adapted games, specifically or thematically, under the microscope in hopes of understanding them better.

History Of Sega Fighting Games (08/06/97)
Everyone's heard of Virtua Fighter 3, but what about Sega's first 3-D fighter, Dark Edge? Didn't think so. You'll find this, and much, much more, inside.

History of Spider-Man Games (08/01/97)
Spidey's got both a PlayStation game and a movie in the works, so we thought we'd take a look back at the twenty plus titles he's previously appeared in.

History of Konami (07/01/97)
GameSpot focuses on the history of the creator of such games as Castlevania, Metal Gear, Frogger, and Contra.