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How Many Presses Does It Take to Wear Out A Button on an Xbox  Controller?

The Xbox gaming console brand was created and is owned by Microsoft. The original device was the first video console created by an American company after the Atari Jaguar stopped sales in 1996. In the United States, the Xbox holds the majority of the market shares with about 50.18% of the gaming population compared to […]

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Atari

Where Did They Find the Buried Atari Games of 1983?

Atari Games Corporation was an arcade game manufacturer based in the United States. It began as Atari Incorporated’s coin-operated arcade game division and was spun off into its own company in 1984 when it was sold to Warner Communications. The company created and published arcade games as well as games for consumer gaming consoles such

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Tim Schaefer

How Did Tim Schafer Get Hired to Work At Lucas Arts?

Timothy John Schafer is a video game designer and is best known for creating critically acclaimed games like Full Throttle, Grim Fandango, Psychonauts, Brütal Legend, and Broken Age. He was also the co-creator of Day of the Tentacle. He is well-known in the industry for his storytelling and comedic writing style and has received both

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Polydactyly

What is the Advantage of Having an Extra Digit?

Polydactyly is a condition wherein a baby is born with one or more extra fingers. It’s a common occurrence that frequently runs in families. In most cases, the extra digits are tiny and improperly developed. But did you know having extra digits actually has an advantage? Having extra digits are not uncommon. Surprisingly, individuals with

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Clue Board Game

How Was Clue Invented?

Cluedo, also known as Clue in North America, is a murder mystery game for three to six players. It was created by British board game designer Anthony E. Pratt in 1943. Waddingtons introduced the game in the United Kingdom in 1949. It has been relaunched and updated several times since then, and it is now

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Why is the Owner of the Las Vegas Pinball Hall of Fame Owner Mad at Elton John?

The Pinball Hall of Fame is a non-profit organization founded in part thanks to donations, which are still accepted. Tim Arnold is a veteran arcade operator who owned Pinball Pete’s in East Lansing, Michigan. But why is Tim Arnold Mad at Elton John? After filming a video there in 2004, Elton John snubbed the Pinball

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Why was the Steam Software Created?

Steam is a video game and digital distribution service created by Valve. It was released in September 2003, as a standalone software to provide automatic updates for their games. It eventually expanded to distribution and hosting third-party games. But did you know there was another reason why Steam was created? Steam was originally created so

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How Can Playing Action Video Games Train Your Mind to Make the Right Decisions Faster?

Several studies have shown that playing video games on a regular basis may increase gray matter in your brain and boost connectivity since the gray matter is directly associated with muscle control, memories, perception, and even spatial navigation. But did you know, there are newer studies that show playing action video games helps train your

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