When Lode Runner first debuted on home computers in 1983, its compelling mix of fast-paced action and puzzling level design made it an addictive hit that was unlike anything that had come before. More ...

Every so often a game comes along that’s so wonderfully simple, intuitive and entertaining that it sparks a franchise. Mario did it, Zelda did it and, though not as many people may recognize its name, ...

“Japanese gamers hate American games.” So goes one of gaming’s most enduring misconceptions. As with all clichés, there is some kernel of truth to the idea that Japanese video game enthusiasts look ...

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You can't get much more classic than Lode Runner. Originally released on the Apple II back in the Victorian days of the computer industry, Lode Runner found its way onto green and amber-lit monitors ...

During the game's demo, enter Ctrl + E to begin the game's editor. From here you can alter levels, begin from any level, and various other features not related to gameplay. Hold Select and press A (up ...