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If you’ve heard someone rage at something in a video game, claiming that a character or technique is “OP” or “broken,” it’s...

What Is “APM” In Gaming?

If you watch real-time strategy or fighting games, the term “APM” will find its way to you. It’s a term that applies...

This Famicom Bootleg Of ‘Super Mario World’ Is Both Hilarious And Amazing

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Did You Know: In 2016, SMB3 Speedrunner Mitchflowerpower Appeared On ‘The Late Show With...

July 2016 introduced a new segment on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert called the “Late Show 3-Legged Race” which had Twitch...

The Super Marihour Challenge: A Showcase In Top Level Speedrunning

Speedrunning the old Super Mario games is a popular and competitive field; many of the categories have been honed to perfection, so...

How To Beat Zelda: A Link To The Past In Under 3 Minutes

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is one of the most popular SNES games and is widely considered to...

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The 10 Darkest Secrets In Video Games

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This Technique Was Banned To Prevent An Already Broken Character From Being More Broken

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