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Shooters have always been a thrilling experience and are reliant on good game design to really shine. Let's take a...
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Ever wondered how your favorite SHMUP game came to be? Look back at its past and see how far it's...
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Retro gaming never goes out of style! While these genres are old, their influence remains strong, and modern games take...
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Run, Shoot, and Compare the Computer Ports for Contra
Experiencing all the computer ports of Contra gives the audience the literal notion of masochism, and in this article,...
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A History of Run-and-Gun Shooters
Coming in a variety of flavors, the run-and-gun says it all in the name: lots of moving and lots of...
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