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    Influential FPS Games 18 – Far Cry: The First Mainstream (Semi) Open World FPS
    Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
    • Jan 30
    • 7 min

    Influential FPS Games 18 – Far Cry: The First Mainstream (Semi) Open World FPS

    In the last article, we investigated Half-Life 2, arguably the ‘last hurrah’ for strictly linear FPS games. (At least until their more...
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    Influential FPS Games #17: Half-Life 2
    Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
    • Jul 19, 2020
    • 8 min

    Influential FPS Games #17: Half-Life 2

    Half-Life 2 was a technological marvel, as was the Source engine it ran on and the Steam ecosystem that supported it. Let's investigate.
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    Influential FPS Games #16: Halo 2
    Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
    • Jul 18, 2020
    • 8 min

    Influential FPS Games #16: Halo 2

    Halo 2 introduced console gamers to the world of on-line multiplayer. This is its story.
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    Influential FPS Games #15: Halo: Combat Evolved
    Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
    • Jul 18, 2020
    • 9 min

    Influential FPS Games #15: Halo: Combat Evolved

    Halo: Combat Evolved was a revolution in FPS gaming that is still influencing games to this day. Let's investigate how and why.
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    Influential FPS Games #14: The First Dedicated Arena Shooters Part Two – Quake III Arena
    Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
    • Jul 17, 2020
    • 8 min

    Influential FPS Games #14: The First Dedicated Arena Shooters Part Two – Quake III Arena

    Quake III Arena competed with Unreal Tournament 99 for the top-spot in the arena shooter stakes. Who won? Lets find out.
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    Influential FPS Games #13: Unreal Tournament 1999
    Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
    • Jul 17, 2020
    • 8 min

    Influential FPS Games #13: Unreal Tournament 1999

    Unreal Tournament was the first dedicated 'Arena Shooter'. Some claim it was also the best and that it remains so today. Let's see why.
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    Influential FPS Games #12: Unreal ‘98
    Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
    • Jul 17, 2020
    • 9 min

    Influential FPS Games #12: Unreal ‘98

    Unreal '98 elevated graphics to a new level, and its engine allowed the creation of many subsequent games. Let's see how.
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    Influential FPS Games #11: Half-Life (Part Two)
    Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
    • Jul 16, 2020
    • 8 min

    Influential FPS Games #11: Half-Life (Part Two)

    Half-Life introduced many thematic elements and gameplay mechanics that became highly influential. Let's investigate.
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    Influential FPS games #10: Half-Life (Part One)
    Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
    • Jul 16, 2020
    • 6 min

    Influential FPS games #10: Half-Life (Part One)

    Half-Life was a watershed moment in story-driven FPS video Games. Its influence on future FPS was enormous. Let's investigate.
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    Influential FPS Games #9: GoldenEye 007 – the First Major Console FPS
    Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
    • Jul 16, 2020
    • 8 min

    Influential FPS Games #9: GoldenEye 007 – the First Major Console FPS

    GoldenEye 007 was the first great console FPS. It also introduced numerous innovations which became common FPS practice. Let's investigate.
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    Influential FPS Games #8: Quake 2
    Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
    • Jul 16, 2020
    • 5 min

    Influential FPS Games #8: Quake 2

    Quake 2 was as influential as its predecessor. In particular, it is credited with the creation of e-sports. Let's find out why.
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    Influential FPS Games #7: Quake
    Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
    • Jul 15, 2020
    • 7 min

    Influential FPS Games #7: Quake

    Quake was the first fully 3D FPS. This is the story of its development and its influence on FPS and PC gaming.
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    Influential FPS Games #6: Doom and Doom 2: Part Four
    Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
    • Jul 15, 2020
    • 5 min

    Influential FPS Games #6: Doom and Doom 2: Part Four

    Doom's ports were some the first console FPS games. Doom also kickstarted the PC modding community. Let's investigate.
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    Influential FPS Games #5: Doom and Doom 2: Part Three
    Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
    • Jul 15, 2020
    • 6 min

    Influential FPS Games #5: Doom and Doom 2: Part Three

    Doom and its expansion packs kick-started the PC on-line multiplayer scene. Let's find out why.
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    Influential FPS Games #4: Doom (1993) – Part Two
    Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
    • Jul 14, 2020
    • 7 min

    Influential FPS Games #4: Doom (1993) – Part Two

    We investigate Doom's arsenal of weapons, powerups and abilities, and how they have influenced many FPS games to this day.
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    Influential FPS Games #3: Doom (1993) – Part One
    Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
    • Jul 14, 2020
    • 6 min

    Influential FPS Games #3: Doom (1993) – Part One

    An in-depth look into the design and development of the Doom - the father of the FPS
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    Influential FPS Games #2: Wolfenstein 3D (1992)
    Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
    • Jul 13, 2020
    • 6 min

    Influential FPS Games #2: Wolfenstein 3D (1992)

    Wolfenstein 3D is often referred to as "The Grandfather of FPS games." Let's find out why...
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    Influential FPS Games #1: What was the First FPS?
    Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
    • Jul 13, 2020
    • 5 min

    Influential FPS Games #1: What was the First FPS?

    Part one of an investigation into the FPS games that defined the genre. We start by asking the question "What was the first FPS?"
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    Brawlers: Retrospective and Rebirth: Part 3 - Resurgence
    Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
    • Jul 4, 2020
    • 7 min

    Brawlers: Retrospective and Rebirth: Part 3 - Resurgence

    Third and final part of our look at Brawlers that asks "What is happening now?" and "What might the future bring?"
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    Brawlers: Retrospective and Rebirth: Part Two – The Peak and the Fall
    Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
    • Jul 1, 2020
    • 7 min

    Brawlers: Retrospective and Rebirth: Part Two – The Peak and the Fall

    Brawlers reached their zenith in the early 1990s, but declined in popularity soon after. Let's find out why.
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    Brawlers: Retrospective and Rebirth: Part One – The Rise
    Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
    • Jun 29, 2020
    • 8 min

    Brawlers: Retrospective and Rebirth: Part One – The Rise

    Brawlers were a popular genre during the 8-bit and 16-bit eras. In part one investigate their origins and rise in popularity.
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