Matt Sephton, a games developer and blogger, delved into the history of the emoji, and discovered a set of characters from 1988.Matt Sephton, a games developer and blogger, delved into the history of the emoji, and discovered a set of characters from 1988. Matt Sephton, a games developer and blogger, delved into the history of the emoji, and discovered a set of characters from 1988. Science & tech Articles | Mail Online