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X-COM got its name, in part, because ‘XCON’ sounded like ‘ex-convict’

A new book excerpt tells the story of how the X-COM series got its start

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Nearly 30 years ago, Mortal Kombat’s blood forever changed the video game industry

A new book looks at the challenges involved in making home console ports of arcade games

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Why Shovel Knight was the right game at the right time

A new book looks at the making of Yacht Club Games’ debut title

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How a Diablo expansion led to behind the scenes trouble

Dig into the story behind Diablo: Hellfire

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How Richard Garriott got started in games

An excerpt from a new book on the Apple II