In some ways [computer] programs are among the most complicated artefacts mankind ever tried to design.
– E.W. Dijkstra
Via his talk Computer Science: Achievements and Challenges
Batman VR
Two images of virtual reality in Batman: The Animated Series (season 2, episode 20). At the top, Robin using the gestural interface to control his avatar; bottom, a wide-angle view of the virtual space with multiple Riddlers.
Catwoman Finds A Computer
Via Batman: The Animated Series (season 1, episode 14).
“Mind Castle”
Wonderfully vacant, low-res interior from “Mind Castle,” a PC spelling game from 1991. Image (cleaned up) via old-games.com.
Barrels in the Snow: Donkey Kong Country
Barrels floating in the snow from the SNES game Donkey Kong Country.
Woods from Mega Man 2
Wario Land Genie
Deep Blue Interface
An interface view of the chess-playing computer Deep Blue, via Robots Rising.
3d Weather Data
Data visualization of weather over San Jose on Nov 19, 1997, via this very interesting article on color in data visualizations.
“Aladdin” Cave Of Wonders Level
There is very little Disney on this blog, and for good reason. But while looking for examples of the CG magic carpet for my students, I found this image of the Cave of Wonders level from the videogame adaptation for the Sega and Game Gear.
Via: The Video Game Atlas (with lots more fantastic game screenshots)