Dinosaur Extinction on its way


	Dinosaur Extinction on its way

emeraldsong

12-29-2008 11:48 AM

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emeraldsong says:

I've read so many articles of this ilk about the noose tightening around the necks of the traditional gaming industry for ages, but haven't clipped one yet and think this is fairly representative.

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