I was trying to think of which games created certain mechanics that became popular and copied by future games in the industry.

The most famous one that comes to my mind is Assassin’s Creed, with the tower climbing for map information.

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    1 month ago

    Though it was used in a few games before, a Quake tournament and Half Life 1 cemented the use of WASD controls.

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        It’s such a pain remapping controls on every. single. new. install.

        But it’s worth it. Fuck wasd

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            If naughty words cause you a level of righteous indignance, my recommendation is to abstain from online activities until one reaches the age of majority