One of the classic games of all time turns 25, and its creators celebrate in style.
Ah, Elite. I know I - and many of my friends - probably lost entire months to this gaming great. The wire-frame and later vector graphics hid a deep system of space flight simulation and economic modelling that was one of the most addictive games we've ever played.
Elite's now turned 25, and to celebrate, it's creators have launched a special site, with the following goal:
Join us to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Elite with a series of events, competitions and media. We have brand-new wallpapers, Elite midi music and screenshots in the Anniversary Media section. During the anniversary we're inviting you to chat to David Braben in a Twitter and Forums Q&A session, take part in contests and read others' fond memories of the Elite universe - and we'd love to hear your own, whether they are ‘mostly harmless' or ‘dangerous'...
In addition to the video and contests, theirs some super cool wallpapers, a mess of classic screenshots, and much more. If you've never heard of Elite, it's time to catch up on an important part of PC gaming history.
Issue: 133 | February, 2012