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The '90s Lobo fighting game got censored because of... Tupac?
It never got the attention of Mortal Kombat or Night Trap, but Ocean's Lobo fighter was saddled with a similar form of censorship.
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When Capcom called out SNK in a fan club comic
The Spring 1993 issue of the Capcom Craze Club took a few swings at SNK's Art of Fighting, while Ryu took a few literal swings at Ryo.
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How Harmonix made The Beatles: Rock Band
A new book excerpt reveals how Harmonix, MTV Games, and Electronic Arts teamed up with The Beatles for a rare video game collaboration.
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The lost Mirror's Edge sequel
Former DICE team members talk about their plans for a Mirror's Edge sequel following the game's release in 2008 -- and why those plans didn't pan out.
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How a love of techno music shaped Mirror's Edge
Kraftwerk, Skinny Puppy, and Front 242 inspired not only the sound, but the characters, environment, and overall look of DICE's first-person parkour adventure.
