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It’s somewhat sobering to think that the Mafia franchise is nearly a quarter of a century old. Many of the people who make the games have been working on it for even longer. What began life in 2002 with the release of Illusion Softworks’ Mafia has become a significant franchise for publisher 2K. And, like…

After popularizing the first-person shooter genre with “Doom,” id Software’s follow-up was the “Quake” series. Launched in 1996, the original “Quake” featured an episodic single-player campaign with the protagonist fighting extradimensional invaders in worlds that blended sci-fi and fantasy. The game included frenetic multiplayer modes and pushed id Software’s technology to the next level, particularly…

With arcade games still thriving in the late ’80s, many of the medium’s most iconic titles were released in 1989. From beat’em-ups to shoot’em-ups, the year saw plenty of fan-favorite titles that are still just as entertaining nearly 40 years later. While several of these games were ported to home platforms later, there is still…

Gamers loved the first PlayStation console and for good reason. The system gave us games like “Chrono Cross,” “Gran Turismo,” and “Final Fantasy VII.” In fact, gamers still love the PlayStation, which is why some PS1 games are worth a fortune and could help you into an early retirement.

There are a lot of video games intended for mature audiences, which may result in some countries banning them. However, some video games get banned for unexpected reasons, and the last entry on this list may surprise you.