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Why World War I Usually Gets The Shaft In Gaming (Until Now)
15In the last 30 years, there have been (by my count) 59 games, mods, or betas featuring a setting from World War I, otherwise called The Great War. World War II, otherwise called the Second World War, boasts something like 257 of the same.
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Now’s As Good A Time As Any To Catch Up On The History Of Pikmin
With Pikmin 3 releasing today, now’s as good a time as any to catch up on the history and trivia behind this series — including its origins as a GameCube tech demo, its influence on Super Mario Galaxy, and the fact Nintendo crossbred a new flower variety (Bacopa Cabana) to promote it. [Did You Know…
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The 3DO And The Neo Geo Are Still The Most Expensive Consoles Ever
The 3DO and the Neo Geo are still the most expensive consoles ever — including when adjusted for inflation, but you’d be surprised how ridiculous the Intellivision’s price looks now in this chart prepared by Ars Technica. The feature also examines price drops over all consoles’ lifespans.
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Splinter Cell Has Changed, Just Look At The Box Art
Last week, while I was checking out Splinter Cell: Blacklist, I had a long, interesting talk with the game’s creative director Maxime Béland.