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Dive into the making of Llamasoft, the FMV explosion, and Fumito Ueda's astonishing PS2 classic. Discover 10 essential games for your collection, the story of The 7th Guest, and pay tribute to Tatsumi's arcade racer. Get the ultimate guide to Buggy Boy and collecting for Apple II. Uncover the Jeff Minter story and explore Digital Eclipse's latest treasure trove. Plus, learn how Naughty Dog's mischievous marsupial became a platforming icon.
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Issue 256 Dive into the making of Llamasoft, the FMV explosion, and Fumito Ueda's astonishing PS2 classic. Discover 10 essential games for your collection, the story of The 7th Guest, and pay tribute to Tatsumi's arcade racer. Get the ultimate guide to Buggy Boy and collecting for Apple II. Uncover the Jeff Minter story and explore Digital Eclipse's latest treasure trove. Plus, learn how Naughty Dog's mischievous marsupial became a platforming icon.


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Dive into the making of Llamasoft, the FMV explosion, and Fumito Ueda's astonishing PS2 classic. Discover 10 essential games for your collection, the story of The 7th Guest, and pay tribute to Tatsumi's arcade racer. Get the ultimate guide to Buggy Boy and collecting for Apple II. Uncover the Jeff Minter story and explore Digital Eclipse's latest treasure trove. Plus, learn how Naughty Dog's mischievous marsupial became a platforming icon.
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