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    NYT Rejects Comic About #Yesallwomen

    Thanks, Dandres!
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    NYT Rejects Comic About #Yesallwomen

    I'm glad that the Escapist is starting to report on topics like this. I'm always for a more inclusive community (gaming and otherwise), and it's important to point out the people and orgs that stand in the way of said inclusivity. Whether or not you subjectively appreciate the art style or...
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    Best Games for Learning FPS Controls?

    This is the sort of game I'm looking for. A game that checks for all the basic first-person movement/aiming skills early on without punishing you harshly if you're missing something. I think the reason so many people bring up Portal as a good first game is that the opening section...
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    Best Games for Learning FPS Controls?

    This is the sort of game I'm looking for. A game that checks for all the basic first-person movement/aiming skills early on without punishing you harshly if you're missing something. I think the reason so many people bring up Portal as a good first game is that the opening section...
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    Best Games for Learning FPS Controls?

    I'm in the midst of introducing someone to gaming. They've played some of your basic platformers (Mario, et al.), puzzle games (Tetris, ilomilo), and third-person adventure (loved Journey and Flower), but they haven't tried anything with the first-person perspective and two-stick motion...
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    How did you lose your gaming virginity?

    Yeah, I used to play Toejam and Earl. It took me a long time to find a rom for my sega emulator. I remember getting a Toejam and Earl cheats and tips video tape from lunchables or some other snack food company. That was back before you could get FAQs online.
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    How did you lose your gaming virginity?

    The oddworld games... What was it that made them so good?