By Dr. Evelyn Reed | January 01, 0001 | 7 min read
Ever wonder why Metal Gear Solid comes with the tagline “Tactical Espionage Action” printed right on the box? Well that’s simple. While it may be a tagline in the West, it’s actually the game’s official
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guess which game each genre was created for based on the genre alone. Then click here and check your

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