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Five More Games Have Been Added To The Video Game Hall Of Fame

The latest inductees to the Strong Museum’s Video Game Hall of Fame have been revealed, as groundbreaking mystery, controversial (at the time) survival-horror, and retro classics are being honored. Asteroids, Myst, SimCity, Ultima, and Resident Evil have been recognized for their cultural impact, and join other landmark games like Barbie …

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Valve Makes "Boomer Shooter" An Official Genre On Steam

With literally thousands of games launching on Steam every year, sometimes it can be difficult to find the exact game you’re looking for–especially when that game falls into a larger genre like first-person-shooters. Valve has made it easier for retro-minded shooter fans to find their next game, as the label …

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John Romero's Autobiography, Doom Guy, Is Out Next Month

John Romero, the co-creator of Doom and Wolfenstein and one of the originators of the First Person Shooter, is releasing a new autobiography on July 18, aptly titled Doom Guy: Life In First Person. Preorders for the hardcover edition are available for $27.49 at Amazon, or you can pre-purchase the …

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