Beat the Clock

Final Fantasy VII is as memorable as it is largely thanks to its multifaceted soundtrack.

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My favorite trophies and achievements in video games are the gimmick-based ones. They’re not about finishing a level…

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The Steam summer sale Monster Game had thousands of players glued to their seats for a couple weeks. Then it…