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Banjo-Kazooie

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'''''Banjo-Kazooie''''' is a 3D platforming/adventure game developed by [[Rare Ltd.]] and published by [[Nintendo]] on the [[Nintendo 64]] on June 29, 1998.<ref>[https://www.gamefaqs.com/n64/196694-banjo-kazooie GameFAQS]</ref> An enhanced port was released for the [[Xbox 360]] on December 3, 2008 and was published by [[Microsoft]] Game Studios, and the enhancements were provided by 4J Studios.<ref>[https://www.gamefaqs.com/xbox360/951686-banjo-kazooie GameFAQS]</ref> The remake was included as part of the ''[[Rare Replay]]'' compilation on the [[Xbox One]].

The premise of the game is that a bear named Banjo and a bird Kazooie have to battle the witch Gruntilda in order to save Banjo's sister, Tooty. It was followed by a sequel, ''[[Banjo-Tooie]]'', in 2000. A follow up, ''[[Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts n' Bolts]]'', would be released in 2008.
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EarthBound Beginnings

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'''EarthBound Beginnings''', or ''Mother'', as it’s known in Japan is a role-playing game for the [[Nintendo]] Entertainment System ([[NES]]). Created by copywriter Shigesato Itoi, it is the first entry of the ''Mother'' series, followed by ''[[EarthBound]]'' (''Mother 2'') for the [[Super NES]] and ''Mother 3'' for the Game Boy Advance. ''EarthBound Beginnings'', much like its sequels, is known for deviating from the traditional sword and sorcery motif typical of the role-playing genre, by taking place in a modern American setting.

==Plot Synopsis==
In the early 1900s in Rural America, a man named George and his wife Maria mysteriously vanish, only to have George turn up again a year later. George tells no one where he was or what he was doing during that time and immerses himself in the study of PSI, or psionics. Some 80 years later, George's great-grandson, Ninten, gets caught up in strange happenings, starting with a poltergeist attacking his house. After Ninten stops the attack, he calls his father, who sends Ninten on an adventure to investigate the cause of the strange event.<ref name="MyFirstRef"/>

With his great-grandfather's diary in hand, Ninten discovers a magical realm called Magicant and is asked by Queen Mary, the ruler of Magicant, to find the eight fragments of her melody so that she can sing it again. Along the journey, Ninten travels back and forth from Rural America and Magicant, battling zombies, aliens, and other unusual foes including hippies and floating eyeballs. In his search for the eight melodies, Ninten is joined by Ana, a psychic girl, Lloyd, a boy genius, and Teddy, a gang leader with a heart of gold.

==Gameplay==
''EarthBound Beginnings'' much like most role-playing games (RPGs), has the player control the characters in an overworld where one can walk, run, check objects, talk to non-player characters and so on. In certain areas of the overworld, the player can get drawn into battles at random.

During battles, The enemy character(s) appear on screen and the player is given a menu of different commands. These commands include Fight, which deals damage to a foe of the player's choosing ND PSI, which allows the player to pick a psychic ability to use. PSI powers include PK Beam, a damge dealing move, 4th-D Slip, which guarantees the player a 100% chance to successfully run away from battle, and LifeUp, which recovers HP.

HP stands for Hit Points and determines the characters' health. If the HP counter reaches zero, the character in question falls unconscious and cannot take any action until he or she is revived, either at a hospital or by means of PSI. Using PSI consumes Psychic Points, or PP. Once the PP counter reaches zero, no PSI can be used until PP is recovered by staying at a hotel or by other means.

For winning battles, the player is awarded Experience Points (EXP) and a varying amount of money, which must be withdrawn from an ATM before it can be spent. When a character gains enough EXP, he or she will level-up, which means stats will increase. Such stats include Fight, which determines attack power, Defense, which determines how much damage enemies can deal to the character, and maximum HP and PP, which increase by varying amounts per level-up.

Player characters can also equip certain items to boost their stats such as boomerangs, ray guns, and baseball bats to increase Fight and coins and pendants to increase Defense.

==Characters==

'''Ninten''' - A twelve-year-old boy living in Podunk with his mother and two younger sisters. Ninten is a strong attacker and in the course of the game, learns a variety of PSI powers for defense and healing. His favorite food is prime rib and he also likes to play baseball.<ref name=MyFirstRef>http://kenisu.webs.com/motherencyclopedia.htm</ref>

'''Ana''' - A girl who lives in the wintery town of Snowman with psychic powers. Unlike Ninten, she can learn offensive PSI powers such as PK Fire and PK Beam. She joins Ninten on his quest in search of her mother, who mysteriously vanished.

'''Lloyd''' - A timid boy with a genius IQ who get picked on in school. Lloyd joins Ninten to see Duncan's factory, which is constructing a large rocket. While Lloyd cannot use PSI, he makes up for it by being the only character who can use certain tools in battle, like bottle rockets and even a flamethrower. He is also good with machines.

'''Teddy''' - The leader of the Bla-Bla Gang (Black Blood in the original Japanese). Despite his appearance, Teddy is not as bad as he seems and joins Ninten to avenge his parents, who were killed by "mountain creatures." Teddy also possesses no PSI, but he's very strong and is the only character who can equip swords.

'''Ninten's father''' - Though he is always away from home, Ninten's father is always a phone call away. He deposits money into Ninten's bank account and can also save your progress.

'''Pippi''' - A little girl who gets captured by Zombies. Ninten rescues her early in the game and she temporarily joins him. Pippi can help fight in battle and can even level up. In addition, she gives Ninten the Franklin Badge, an important item required to progress through the game.

'''Queen Mary''' - The beloved ruler of Magicant, Queen Mary is known by her subjects for her beautiful singing. However, she forgot how her song goes, but knows that it was divided into eight parts and is scattered in various locations for Ninten to find.

'''Flying Men''' - Five brothers who resemble birds and can aid Ninten in battles in Magicant. They represent Ninten's courage.

==Release==
''Mother'' was released for the Nintendo Famicom in 1989. It was slated for a release in North America under the title ''Earth Bound'' (note the space) in 1991,<ref>http://starmen.net/mother1/</ref> but despite being fully translated into English, the release was cancelled. ''Mother'' was re-released in 2003 for the Game Boy Advance as part of the compilation game, ''Mother 1+2''. On June 14, 2015, ''Mother'' was finally relaeased in North America and Europe for the Wii U Virtual Console under the title ''EarthBound Beginnings''.<ref>https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/PtRic7KxqW4Ah-HjYRLSR0GbQyzAKYJZ</ref>

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Donkey Kong Country

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'''''Donkey Kong Country''''' is a video game initially released for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] on November 25, 1994. The game was developed by [[Rare (company)|Rare]] and published by [[Nintendo]].<ref>[https://www.gamefaqs.com/snes/588282-donkey-kong-country GameFAQS]</ref> A simplified port was released on November 20, 2000 on the Game Boy Color<ref>[https://www.gamefaqs.com/gbc/370532-donkey-kong-country/data GameFAQS]</ref> and an enhanced port was released on the Game Boy Advance on June 9, 2003.<ref>[https://www.gamefaqs.com/gba/589452-donkey-kong-country GameFAQS]</ref>

The game is a 2D platformer utilizing pre-rendered 3D sprites that Rare was able to use due to their acquisition of Silicon Graphics. After cracking the anti-piracy software in the Famicom/[[NES]], Nintendo gave Rare a budget and a license to produce unlimited NES titles. Rare used its profits from this to produce the studio, and Nintendo was so impressed by the technology as used on the SNES that Nintendo gave Rare's owners, the Stamper Brothers, the option to use any Nintendo intellectual property to make a game using this technology. The Stamper Brothers chose Donkey Kong, which had been a dormant franchise whose last entry was a Game Boy enhanced remake of the original Donkey Kong arcade game.

A team of twelve worked on the game in an eighteen-month development cycle.<ref>[https://www6.dict.cc/wp_examples.php?lp_id=1&lang=en&s=stamper Ultimate Dictionary]</ref> The game is renowned for its tight controls, accessible yet progressively difficult platforming, and ambient music from composers such as David Wise.
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Donkey Kong 64

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'''''Donkey Kong 64''''' is a 3D platforming/adventure [[video game]] developed by [[Rare Ltd.]] and published by [[Nintendo]]. It was originally known as '''''Donkey Kong Country 64''''' in development. It was released on November 24, 1999 for the [[Nintendo 64]] game console.<ref>[https://www.gamefaqs.com/n64/191702-donkey-kong-64 GameFAQS]</ref> The game was later ported to the [[Wii U]] Virtual Console, apparently solving a dispute over certain copyrights issues. DK64 represents a stark contrast from the 2D [[Donkey Kong Country]] series of games, and the game more strongly resembles Rare's other 3D platformers such as ''[[Banjo-Kazooie]]'', since the main emphasis of the gameplay is collecting various objects to make progress within the game. The game was packed in with an Expansion Pak that added four megabytes of extra RAM when installed in the Nintendo 64 console and this accessory was required to play the game due to a game-breaking glitch that was somehow remedied by the usage of the Pak. Bundling in the Pak for free was a costly decision, and cut into the profits Nintendo and Rare were able to make from sales of this game.

==Plot==
The plot involves King K. Rool, (a play on the word "cruel") the primary antagonist of the game, creating a ray called the Blast-O-Matic that is intended to blow up DK Isles, the residence of Donkey Kong and the rest of the Kong family. K. Rool has built a mobile and electronic version of Crocodile Isle, and it gets stopped and the Blast-o-Matic needs to be repaired. To buy time, K. Rool has his henchmen capture Donkey Kong's family members and steal his Golden Bananas (the main collectible of the game) and Donkey Kong is required to go out and find them, initially receiving help from Cranky Kong. <ref>''Donkey Kong 64'' instruction manual</ref>

==Gameplay==
After leaving the training area in the first part of the game, Donkey Kong meets K. Lumsy (a play on the word "clumsy) who agrees to help DK unlock new areas if DK recovers keys held by the main bosses in the game. These bosses are reached by collecting a certain amount of standard bananas, another collectible in the game. Golden bananas are used to progress to new worlds, and a character called B. Locker (play on the word "blocker") blocks the entrances to the worlds until the player has enough golden bananas to progress.<ref>Players are also able to bypass B. Locker and enter without the correct number of bananas, a glitch in the game often utilized by those in the speedrunning community.</ref>

==Marketing==
The game had an agressive marketing campaign behind it, including commercials, toys, and Nintendo sending out video tapes advertising the game much like what happened with the first ''Donkey Kong Country'' game.
==Reception==
Upon release, the game was received well critically and commercially.

Retrospective reviews of the game have often criticized the sheer amount of what reviewers have deemed pointless collectables, and the fact that one has to reach one of several "tag barrels" to switch between the five playable characters in order to collect everything in game. Reviewers have often been harsh, and attribute this game as a primary reason the "collectathon" type of game has largely died out, the notable exceptions being the titles ''[[Yooka-Laylee]]'' and ''A Hat in Time'' being eighth generation titles intended to revive this style of gameplay.
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Sonic the Hedgehog

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The '''Sonic the Hedgehog series''' is a video game franchise published by [[SEGA]]. The games center on the anthropomorphic blue [[hedgehog]], Sonic, who must thwart the plans of the [[evil]] Dr. Eggman, a [[human]] mad scientist who desires to take over Sonic's world with his robotic creations. In his adventures, Sonic is assisted by numerous friends, including Miles "Tails" Prower, a young [[fox]] who can fly by spinning his two tails like [[helicopter]] blades, Knuckles the Echidna, the guardian of some of the powerful artifacts of Sonic's world, and Amy Rose, a female hedgehog smitten by the titular hero. Other characters usually act as adversaries to Sonic, including Metal Sonic, a robot built by Dr. Eggman that matches Sonic's speed, and Shadow the Hedgehog, a character who can utilize powerful techniques such as "Chaos Control".

== Gameplay ==

Most of the games in the Sonic franchise are platformers, a genre in which the aim is typically to navigate through obstacles to a goal. The series has differentiated itself from other platforming games with the high speeds at which Sonic and other characters move through their environments. Doing so is aided and hindered by loop-de-loops, slopes, half-pipes, and other features that utilize characters' speed and momentum. Jumping, spinning, and other techniques are also utilized.

Characters also gather golden rings, which serve as protection against enemies and other threats. When Sonic or another playable character is harmed, he or she usually loses all the rings they have accumulated so far, although it may be possible to recover some of them. Take damage without any rings, however, and the player will lose one life, or attempt to complete the game. Dr. Eggman's harmful robotic enemies can typically be destroyed by jumping or spinning into them. In earlier games, Dr. Eggman is usually confronted in one of his dangerous contraptions at the end of differently-themed areas, almost always taking multiple attacks to repel. Another prominent element are the Chaos Emeralds, powerful objects that must be collected to access additional game content or to advance a game's story.

== Popularity ==

Originally created to help SEGA challenge Nintendo's dominance of the video game market at the beginning of the 1990s, the series continues to this day and has created large amounts of Sonic the Hedgehog-related merchandise, including multiple [[comic-book]] series and animated television shows. Sonic the Hedgehog has also been featured as a balloon in the [[Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade]] in 1993 and 2011,<ref>http://blogs.sega.com/2011/11/07/see-sonic-in-the-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade/</ref> as well as being inducted into the video game "Walk of Fame" in [[San Francisco]] in 2005.<ref>http://www.cnet.com.au/walk-of-game-mario-and-sonic-get-stars-240052700.htm</ref>

Due to the series's enduring popularity, it has spun-off into numerous non-platforming games. These include racing games such as [[Sonic R]] and the [[role-playing game]] [[Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood]]. Characters from the series have also enjoyed numerous [[cameos]] in other video games and mediums, and have prominently featured in cross-overs with characters from the Super Mario Brothers and Banjo-Kazooie video game series.

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Megaman

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'''Megaman''', known as Rockman (ロックマン, Rokkuman) in Japan, is the first video game in a long running series developed and published by Capcom in 1987 for the [[Nintendo]] Entertainment System/Famicom. It stars the titular hero Megaman, a boy robot created by Dr. Light to defeat Dr. Wily and his six Robot Masters. Using his Mega Buster, Megaman travels to various themed locales defeating the Robot Masters and receiving their weapons along the way. It revolutionized platform gaming at the time with selectable stages, selectable weapons, and music still lauded to this day. It also spawned several sequel series, including ''Mega Man X'' (which took place a century after the events of the original ''Mega Man'' series and involved the main character as well as his friend Zero trying to stop ''[[The Terminator|Terminator]]''-esque revolts by sentient robots known as reploids led by Sigma), ''Mega Man Zero'' (starring Zero in a post-apocalyptic world where reploids are being driven to extinction by a "utopian" government known as Neo Arcadia, which is later taken over by a madman known as Dr. Weil who was responsible for the world being destroyed in the first place), ''Mega Man ZX'' (taking place a century after the events of ''Mega Man Zero'' where Weil survived as a sentient rock known as Biometals and the player generally has to fight against several "Mega Men", which is redefined as people who can wield biometals who wish to use Model W, the biometal in question.), and ''Mega Man Legends'' (taking place significantly long after the events of the ''Mega Man ZX'' series, where humanity is all but extinct and replaced by biological constructs known as Carbons).

It was later released on Mega Man: The Wily Wars for [[Sega Genesis]], as well as the [[Japanese]] collection game, Rockman Complete Works in 1999 for the [[Sony PlayStation]]. In 2004, it was re-released in the anthology game, Mega Man Anniversary Collection for the [[GameCube]], [[Xbox]], and [[PlayStation 2]]. There is also a remake called Mega Man Powered Up (Rockman Rockman in Japan) for the PlayStation Portable. It features full 3D graphics (while maintaining it's classic 2D gameplay) and extra stages were added, making the Robot Master count eight instead of the original six. It also features a stage level editor. The characters were rendered in a "super deformed" art style(with overly large heads and short extremities). Keiji Inafune claimed in an interview that he originally planned to make Mega Man look this way, but couldn't, due to the hardware restraints of the [[NES]]

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EarthBound

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'''EarthBound''' ''(known as Mother 2 in Japan)'' is a 1994 [[role playing game]] for the [[Super Nintendo]]. It was created by copywriter Shigesato Itoi and is known for its quirky humor and extensive fan base.

== Plot Synopsis ==
The story begins when a meteorite falls on a hillside in Onett, a small town in Eagleland. The main character, a boy named Ness goes to investigate the crash. There, he meets Buzz Buzz, an insectlike alien from the future, and learns that a cosmic destroyer named Giygas has set his sights on Earth and that according to an old prophecy, only Ness and three other chosen children can stop him.

The game then follows Ness as he travels from location to location, battling an unusual array of foes by traditional role-playing standards. Such foes include aliens, robots, walking mushrooms, personified objects like guitars and coffee cups, and hippies.
Along the way, Ness meets friends like Paula, a girl with psychic powers, Jeff, a young scientist, and Poo, a mysterious Asian prince.

== Characters ==
* Ness: A seemingly average boy from the town of Onett and the game's protagonist. Ness's primary weapon is a baseball bat but he can also use PSI for healing and attacking.

* Paula: A girl from Twoson, who has a variety of PSI powers used for battle.

* Jeff: A boy genius from Winters who can make useful machines from junk. He is the son of Dr. Andonuts.

* Poo: Prince of the eastern kingdom of Dalaam, who has trained in PSI and martial arts for the battle against Giygas.

* Porky Minch'' (Pokey in the English localization)'': Ness's self-centered next-door neighbor and recurring antagonist of the game.

* Dr. Andonuts- A scientific genius and Jeff's father. His invention, the Sky Runner proves useful to Ness and co.

* Mr. Saturn- A friendly race of strange creatures residing in Saturn Valley. Mr. Saturns have a small body with two eyes, a large nose, two tiny feet, catlike whiskers, and a single hair on which is tied a red ribbon. They help Ness and co. on multiple occasions.

* Apple Kid and Orange Kid- Two rival inventors living in Twoson.

* Buzz Buzz- An insectlike alien who comes to Earth to warn Ness about Giygas's invasion.

* Giygas- The principal antagonist of EarthBound, Giygas seeks to destroy Ness so he can spread his terror throughout the universe.

==Political, religious and other topical elements==
The game's main fictional national setting, "Eagleland", is a generally affectionate parody of the [[United States]] and its popularly-perceived stereotypical characteristics and customs.

A [[cult]] known as "Happy Happyism", whose members resemble the [[Ku Klux Klan]], appear as antagonists in the game.

The battle against the final boss, Giygas, which takes place in the past where he must be killed before becoming too powerful as he is in the present, is often theorized as a metaphor for [[abortion]]. Per this interpretation, the onscreen patterns of his distorted face supposedly form the outline of a fetus.

During the final battle, Giygas makes several off-color statements when damaged that sound similar to a person being raped. This had been deliberate as game creator Shigesato Itoi was basing it on dialogue from the Japanese film ''The Military Policeman and the Dismembered Beauty'', which traumatized him when he stumbled into it when he was young.

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Mortal Kombat

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'''Mortal Kombat''' is a series of highly [[violent video games|violent]] fighting [[video games]]. It features very graphic [[violence]]. A source of controversy are the extremely gory finishing moves known as Fatalities. The controversy was addressed directly in the sequel, which introduce "Friendships." Instead of executing the opponent, the character would juggle, give them ice cream or other similar actions. Blood and gore in the series is done in a deliberately over the top, sometimes humorous manner.

The original Mortal Kombat for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] removed most of the blood and gore in the game.

The gameplay consists of a fighting match between two characters, who can punch, kick, jump, duck, block and perform special moves depending on the character being used.

==Games==
===Main Series===
*''Mortal Kombat'' (1992)
*''Mortal Kombat II'' (1993)
*''Mortal Kombat 3'' (1995)
*''Mortal Kombat 4'' (1997)
*''Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance'' (2002)
*''Mortal Kombat: Deception'' (2004)
*''Mortal Kombat: Armageddon'' (2006)
*''Mortal Kombat Vs. DC Universe'' (2008)
*''Mortal Kombat'' (2011)
*''Mortal Kombat X'' (2015)

===Movies===
*''Mortal Kombat'' (1995)
*''Mortal Kombat: Annihilation'' (1997)

===Television/Web Series===
*''Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm'' (1996)
*''Mortal Kombat: Conquest'' (1998-1999)
*''Mortal Kombat: Legacy'' (2011-2013)

==See also==
*[[Video game controversy]]
*[[Mortal Kombat I]]
*[[Mortal Kombat II]]

==External links==
*[http://wiki.media-culture.org.au/index.php/Computer_Games_-_Violence_-_Case_Study:_Mortal_Kombat_and_Manhunt Computer Games - Violence - Case Study: Mortal Kombat and Manhunt]
*[http://www.christiananswers.net/spotlight/games/2005/midwayarcadetreasures2.html Mortal Kombat review]
*[http://www.ccgr.org/console/mortal-kombat-deception.html Mortal Kombat review]
*[http://www.g4tv.com/icons/episodes/3446/Mortal_Kombat.html Game Makers on Mortal Kombat]

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Minecraft

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'''Minecraft''' is a [[Video game|game]] created by [[Swedish]] game developer [[Markus Persson]] and later maintained by his company, [[Mojang AB]]. It has millions of players, and has been voted the top [[download]]able game by PCGamer.<ref>^ a b Persson, Markus. "[http://www.minecraft.net/statistics Minecraft – Statistics]". Mojang. Archived from the original on 2011-01-12. Retrieved 2011-01-13.</ref> It is a sandbox building game originally written in [[java]] code by the Swedish indie gamer, Markus Persson.<ref>[http://www.minecraft.net/game/credits creator of minecraft]</ref> Official releases for iOS and Android have been released and the full version of the PC game was released on November 18, 2011 at MineCon(Minecraft Convention) 2011. The [[Google Android|Android]] release was temporarily exclusive to the Xperia Play but is now available to the rest of the Android market. A version of the game for [[Xbox 360]] was released in 2012. The gameplay is heavily inspired by Infiniminer by Zachtronics Industries, and Dwarf Fortress by Bay 12 Games. In 2014 [[Microsoft]] acquired Minecraft for 2.5 billion US [[Dollar]]s.
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==History==
Minecraft was first released to the public on May 17, 2009, as a developmental "alpha" release. Although Persson maintained a day job with Jalbum.net at first, he later moved to working part-time and has since quit in order to work on Minecraft full-time as sales of the beta version of the game have expanded. Persson continues to update the game with releases distributed to users automatically. Persson plans to continue these updates after the release of the full game as long as there is still an active user-base. These updates have included features such as new items, new blocks, an alternate "Hell" dimension (accessible through construction of a portal) that Persson terms "The Nether", tamable [[wolves]] that assist the player, and changes to the game's behavior (e.g., how water flows).

==Gameplay==
Minecraft is heavily reliant on the gamer's [[creativity]], and is centered around construction. The game world is essentially made of cubical blocks arranged in a fixed grid pattern which represent different materials, such as dirt, stone, various ores, water, and tree trunks. While the players can move freely across the world, objects and items can only be placed at fixed locations relative to the grid. The player can gather these material "blocks" and place them elsewhere, thus potentially creating various constructions. Furthermore, the blocks can be combined with other items or used in crafting to create usable materials such as pickaxes, shovels, glass, torches and even complex circuitry. The game starts by placing the player on the surface of a huge procedurally generated game world. The player can walk across the terrain consisting of [[plains]], [[mountain]]s, [[cave]]s, and various [[water]] bodies. The world is also divided into [[biome]]s ranging from [[desert]]s to snowfields. The in-game time system follows a [[day]] and [[night]] cycle. Throughout the course of the game, the player encounters various non-[[human]] creatures, referred to as mobs. During the daytime, non-hostile [[animals]] spawn, which can be hunted for [[food]] and crafting [[material]]s. Hostile [[monster]]s, such as large [[spider]]s, [[skeleton]]s, [[zombie]]s and the dangerous exploding "creeper" will spawn in unlit areas, such as in caves or during the night.

==Awards==
*Best Indie Game 2010
*Best Downloadable game 2010
*Best sandbox game 2011
*Best everyone's game 2010<ref>http://www.gamespot.com/minecraft</ref>
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Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

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'''''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''''' is a [[video game]] developed by [[Rare (company)|Rare]] and published by [[Nintendo]]. It was originally released for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] in December 1995.<ref>[https://www.gamefaqs.com/snes/588283-donkey-kong-country-2-diddys-kong-quest GameFAQS]</ref> and an enhanced remake was released on the Game Boy Advance on November 15, 2004.<ref>[https://www.gamefaqs.com/gba/919611-donkey-kong-country-2 GameFAQS]</ref>
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Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!

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'''''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''''' is a [[video game]] developed by [[Rare (company)|Rare]] and published by [[Nintendo]]. It was initially released on the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] in November 1996.<ref>[https://www.gamefaqs.com/snes/588284-donkey-kong-country-3-dixie-kongs-double-trouble GameFAQS]</ref> An enhanced remake was released for the Game Boy Advance on November 7, 2005.<ref>[https://www.gamefaqs.com/gba/928294-donkey-kong-country-3 GameFAQS]</ref>

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Banjo-Tooie

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'''''Banjo-Tooie''''' is a 3D platforming/adventure game developed by [[Rare Ltd.]] and published by [[Nintendo]] on the [[Nintendo 64]] on November 20,2000.<ref>[https://www.gamefaqs.com/n64/196695-banjo-tooie GameFAQS]</ref> An enhanced port was released for the [[Xbox 360]] on April 29, 2009 and was published by [[Microsoft]] Game Studios, and the enhancements were provided by 4J Studios.<ref>[https://www.gamefaqs.com/xbox360/954756-banjo-tooie GameFAQS]</ref> The remake was included as part of the ''[[Rare Replay]]'' compilation on the [[Xbox One]].
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Rare Replay

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'''''Rare Replay''''' is a [[video game]] compilation developed by [[Rare Ltd.]] and published by [[Microsoft]] Game Studios for the [[Xbox One]]. It features thirty games from Rare's back catalog, from Jetpac to Nuts n' Bolts, ignoring the Kinect titles released by Rare. The compilation was released for the price of $30, and also served as a test for Microsoft's Xbox 360 emulation which gives the Xbox One backwards compatibility with select Xbox 360 titles. This is because the Xbox 360 titles included in the compilation including the enhanced remakes of Nintendo 64 games are running on said emulator.
==List of Games==
:*''Atic Atac''
:*''[[Banjo-Kazooie]]''
:*''[[Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts]]''
:*''[[Banjo-Tooie]]''
:*''[[Battletoads]]''
:*''[[Battletoads Arcade]]''
:*''[[Blast Corps]]''
:*''Cobra Triangle''
:*''[[Conker's Bad Fur Day]]''
:*''Digger T. Rock''
:*''[[Grabbed by the Ghoulies]]''
:*''Gunfright''
:*''[[Jet Force Gemini]]''
:*''[[Jetpac]]''
:*''Jetpac Refuelled''
:*''[[Kameo: Elements of Power]]''
:*''Killer Instinct Gold''
:*''Knight Lore''
:*''Lunar Jetman''
:*''[[Perfect Dark]]''
:*''[[Perfect Dark Zero]]''
:*''[[R. C. Pro-Am]]''
:*''R. C. Pro-Am 2''
:*''Sabre Wulf''
:*''Slalom''
:*''[[Snake Rattle N Roll]]''
:*''Solar Jetman''
:*''Underwurlde''
:*''[[Viva Pinata]]''
:*''[[Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise]]''
[[Category:Video Games]]

Diddy Kong Racing

2017-07-16T19:01:26Z

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'''''Diddy Kong Racing''''' is a racing/adventure [[video game]] developed by [[Rare Ltd.]] and published by [[Nintendo]] on the [[Nintendo 64]] console on November 24, 1997.<ref>[https://www.gamefaqs.com/n64/197118-diddy-kong-racing GameFAQS]</ref> An enhanced remake was released on the Nintendo DS under the title ''Diddy Kong Racing DS'' on February 5, 2007.<ref>[https://www.gamefaqs.com/ds/933008-diddy-kong-racing-ds GameFAQS]</ref>

==References==
<references/>
[[Category:Video Games]]

Perfect Dark

2017-07-16T19:01:20Z

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'''''Perfect Dark''''' is a first person shooter [[video game]] released initially by developer and publisher [[Rare Ltd.]] for the [[Nintendo 64]] on May 22, 2000. It is rated "M" for Mature.<ref>[https://www.gamefaqs.com/n64/198275-perfect-dark GameFAQS]</ref> An enhanced remake was released for the [[Xbox 360]], which was published by [[Microsoft]] Game Studios and enhancements done by 4J Studios.<ref>[https://www.gamefaqs.com/xbox360/960632-perfect-dark GameFAQS]</ref> The remade version was included on the ''[[Rare Replay]]'' compilation for [[Xbox One]].

A ''Perfect Dark'' game was released on the Game Boy Color in 2000 and it serves as a prequel to the Nintendo 64 game, and can be used with the Nintendo 64 game for unlockables.<ref>[https://www.gamefaqs.com/gbc/198274-perfect-dark GameFAQS]</ref>
==References==
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[[Category:Video Games]]

User talk:RonaldB

2017-07-16T19:00:44Z

RonaldB: /* Edit warring */

[[User talk:RonaldB/Archive]]

== Blocking ==

You seem to be doing a good job, but bear in mind that the authority of an administrative assistant is limited. See [[Conservapedia:Administrators]], and pay special attention to the subsection for assistants. Wishing you many blessings, [[User:DMorris|DMorris]] ([[User talk:DMorris|talk]]) 00:26, 4 July 2017 (EDT)
:Shalom, DMorris. I assume you're referring to my blocks of those with the frivolous usernames. I thought it was acceptable to block those with frivolous but not vulgar usernames so long as the option to create another account to comply with the username policy was available. Although, to be honest, most of the new accounts in the past two days have been the "page blanker guy" and JamesWilson socks. In any case, I suppose I'll heed your advice. --[[User:RonaldB|Ronald]] ([[User talk:RonaldB|talk]]) 09:02, 4 July 2017 (EDT)
::I have checkuser, and I see things that you don't. Several of the accounts were from entirely different ranges than the page blanker. It's okay though, lesson learned on your part. I thought the same thing a long time ago, and Andy pointed out the error in my way at the time. Also, I replied to your comment on my talk page. [[User:DMorris|DMorris]] ([[User talk:DMorris|talk]]) 22:09, 5 July 2017 (EDT)

== Tips ==

Hello RonaldB, I saw your recent page creations on several Michigan towns and counties. When creating a town please add the category, in the case of Michigan, [[:Category:Michigan Cities and Towns]] (categories like this exist for all 50 states and for most countries). When creating an article on a county, please use [[:Category:Counties]] in addition to the category of the state.

Also, I hope you saw [http://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=User_talk:1990%27sguy&diff=1359309&oldid=1359010 my reply] to your latest comment on my talk page. It is very important to add sources to every article you create, and every one of your articles that I recall does not have any sources. In the specific case of the Michigan cities and counties, I recommend ''at least'' adding the website of the town in the external links section, but it is also good to cite other facts, such as, for example, that [[Oakland County, Michigan]] is now Democrat. Your religion articles would also do well with sources. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 02:34, 10 July 2017 (EDT)
:I see. As for the case of Oakland County, I lived there for over forty years and saw the change. I can try to find references though, I suppose. These are mainly observations that I've witnessed having been in these areas. --[[User:RonaldB|Ronald]] ([[User talk:RonaldB|talk]]) 09:36, 10 July 2017 (EDT)
::OK. I completely believe what you say regarding Oakland County, but people like me who do not live there know don't know about this. If absolutely necessary, I recommend making a note in the article (within the ref tags) stating that this is an observation by you. That way, people can know where the information came from. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 09:52, 10 July 2017 (EDT)
:::I may just have to do that if there isn't an acceptable online source saying so. Thanks. --[[User:RonaldB|Ronald]] ([[User talk:RonaldB|talk]]) 18:23, 12 July 2017 (EDT)
::::Sources do '''not''' have to be on-line. Cite to the best source that you have -- a printed newspaper or a book. In many ways, a printed source is better because it is more permanent than a website. [[User:JDano|JDano]] ([[User talk:JDano|talk]]) 23:58, 12 July 2017 (EDT)
:::::I encourage you to add sources to your other articles/edits in order to adhere to CP Commandment #2. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 13:05, 13 July 2017 (EDT)
::::::I see. However, it's also important to avoid falling into the Wikipedia trap of needing 10 citations to prove that 2+2=4 and the sky is blue. I'm just concerned about elitism, moral relativism, and other aspects of politically correct college culture slowly creeping in. --[[User:RonaldB|Ronald]] ([[User talk:RonaldB|talk]]) 13:08, 13 July 2017 (EDT)
:::::::How are elitism, moral relativism, and PC related to adding sources? Please clarify. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 13:42, 13 July 2017 (EDT)
::::::::In Wikipedia, people put obnoxious tags such as the infamous "citation needed" tag, and this can be done for ideological reasons, such as censoring conservative viewpoints. All I'm saying is that we shouldn't need citations for common knowledge, for instance, or things that can be found in a ten second Google search before you even click on a site. I'm going to add citations where I think they are necessary, and if there are any specific places that you think one should be added, I will do my best to comply with that request, like I did with the entry on Oakland County. Thank you for understanding this matter. --[[User:RonaldB|Ronald]] ([[User talk:RonaldB|talk]]) 14:00, 13 July 2017 (EDT)
:::::::::OK, but I still want to make clear that you're describing one problematic extreme. The other is having thousands of articles with zero sources, which is not good policy either. Adding citations for common knowledge is not a wise policy, but everything that is not common knowledge must be sourced, or at least have an external link section. Personally, I think a bigger problem at Wikipedia is the censoring of conservative sources (like Breitbart or the WT) while letting blatantly left-wing sources stay. I think much of the problem on Wikipedia of having too few sources is legitimate. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 16:07, 13 July 2017 (EDT)

== Your block of User:Anglican ==

I see that it was only for two hours, but it was still undue. He only removed the delete notice at the top of an article, after he stated on the deletion page that he believed the page should remain. It is more appropriate to simply message him and tell him that he should not have deleted the notice. The reason is that Anglican is an established and good faith editor, and when an editor is blocked, that block goes on their permanent record. Only block when absolutely necessary, such as if he continued to remove the delete notice without any discussion. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 19:21, 12 July 2017 (EDT)

:I Agree with User:1990sguy on this matter. Block vandals only.--Jpatt 20:25, 12 July 2017 (EDT)
::My mistake. I just saw that this user was attempting to thwart due process in the deletion case. --[[User:RonaldB|Ronald]] ([[User talk:RonaldB|talk]]) 21:27, 12 July 2017 (EDT)
:::The fact that there had been no activity on the AFD for over two days makes it seem reasonable to remove the AFD notice. Editors don't want to have the fate of their own work hanging in limbo for that long of a time. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 22:26, 12 July 2017 (EDT)
::::In that case, there should really be a formal rule that states how long the debate over deletion should last, so issues like this are avoided in the future. --[[User:RonaldB|Ronald]] ([[User talk:RonaldB|talk]]) 22:58, 12 July 2017 (EDT)

== Speedy ==

Why are you trying to nominate all of these articles for speedy deletion? --[[User:Anglican|Anglican]] ([[User talk:Anglican|talk]]) 14:51, 16 July 2017 (EDT)
:Anglican, there are plenty of wikis for video game trivia. We are trying to be scholars here, not video game nerds. Please refrain from creating more video game related articles. --[[User:RonaldB|Ronald]] ([[User talk:RonaldB|talk]]) 14:54, 16 July 2017 (EDT)

== Edit warring ==

Knock the edit warring off IMMEDIATELY. I know what you are up to because I can see things that others literally cannot see, and it is going to stop. [[User:DMorris|DMorris]] ([[User talk:DMorris|talk]]) 14:58, 16 July 2017 (EDT)
:I see. I just thought that there were too many video game articles created. --[[User:RonaldB|Ronald]] ([[User talk:RonaldB|talk]]) 15:00, 16 July 2017 (EDT)

Perfect Dark

2017-07-16T18:57:37Z

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'''''Perfect Dark''''' is a first person shooter [[video game]] released initially by developer and publisher [[Rare Ltd.]] for the [[Nintendo 64]] on May 22, 2000. It is rated "M" for Mature.<ref>[https://www.gamefaqs.com/n64/198275-perfect-dark GameFAQS]</ref> An enhanced remake was released for the [[Xbox 360]], which was published by [[Microsoft]] Game Studios and enhancements done by 4J Studios.<ref>[https://www.gamefaqs.com/xbox360/960632-perfect-dark GameFAQS]</ref> The remade version was included on the ''[[Rare Replay]]'' compilation for [[Xbox One]].

A ''Perfect Dark'' game was released on the Game Boy Color in 2000 and it serves as a prequel to the Nintendo 64 game, and can be used with the Nintendo 64 game for unlockables.<ref>[https://www.gamefaqs.com/gbc/198274-perfect-dark GameFAQS]</ref>
==References==
<references/>
[[Category:Video Games]]

Diddy Kong Racing

2017-07-16T18:57:28Z

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'''''Diddy Kong Racing''''' is a racing/adventure [[video game]] developed by [[Rare Ltd.]] and published by [[Nintendo]] on the [[Nintendo 64]] console on November 24, 1997.<ref>[https://www.gamefaqs.com/n64/197118-diddy-kong-racing GameFAQS]</ref> An enhanced remake was released on the Nintendo DS under the title ''Diddy Kong Racing DS'' on February 5, 2007.<ref>[https://www.gamefaqs.com/ds/933008-diddy-kong-racing-ds GameFAQS]</ref>

==References==
<references/>
[[Category:Video Games]]

Rare Replay

2017-07-16T18:57:20Z

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'''''Rare Replay''''' is a [[video game]] compilation developed by [[Rare Ltd.]] and published by [[Microsoft]] Game Studios for the [[Xbox One]]. It features thirty games from Rare's back catalog, from Jetpac to Nuts n' Bolts, ignoring the Kinect titles released by Rare. The compilation was released for the price of $30, and also served as a test for Microsoft's Xbox 360 emulation which gives the Xbox One backwards compatibility with select Xbox 360 titles. This is because the Xbox 360 titles included in the compilation including the enhanced remakes of Nintendo 64 games are running on said emulator.
==List of Games==
:*''Atic Atac''
:*''[[Banjo-Kazooie]]''
:*''[[Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts]]''
:*''[[Banjo-Tooie]]''
:*''[[Battletoads]]''
:*''[[Battletoads Arcade]]''
:*''[[Blast Corps]]''
:*''Cobra Triangle''
:*''[[Conker's Bad Fur Day]]''
:*''Digger T. Rock''
:*''[[Grabbed by the Ghoulies]]''
:*''Gunfright''
:*''[[Jet Force Gemini]]''
:*''[[Jetpac]]''
:*''Jetpac Refuelled''
:*''[[Kameo: Elements of Power]]''
:*''Killer Instinct Gold''
:*''Knight Lore''
:*''Lunar Jetman''
:*''[[Perfect Dark]]''
:*''[[Perfect Dark Zero]]''
:*''[[R. C. Pro-Am]]''
:*''R. C. Pro-Am 2''
:*''Sabre Wulf''
:*''Slalom''
:*''[[Snake Rattle N Roll]]''
:*''Solar Jetman''
:*''Underwurlde''
:*''[[Viva Pinata]]''
:*''[[Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise]]''
[[Category:Video Games]]

Banjo-Tooie

2017-07-16T18:56:59Z

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'''''Banjo-Tooie''''' is a 3D platforming/adventure game developed by [[Rare Ltd.]] and published by [[Nintendo]] on the [[Nintendo 64]] on November 20,2000.<ref>[https://www.gamefaqs.com/n64/196695-banjo-tooie GameFAQS]</ref> An enhanced port was released for the [[Xbox 360]] on April 29, 2009 and was published by [[Microsoft]] Game Studios, and the enhancements were provided by 4J Studios.<ref>[https://www.gamefaqs.com/xbox360/954756-banjo-tooie GameFAQS]</ref> The remake was included as part of the ''[[Rare Replay]]'' compilation on the [[Xbox One]].
==References==
<references/>
[[Category:Video Games]]

Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!

2017-07-16T18:56:47Z

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'''''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''''' is a [[video game]] developed by [[Rare (company)|Rare]] and published by [[Nintendo]]. It was initially released on the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] in November 1996.<ref>[https://www.gamefaqs.com/snes/588284-donkey-kong-country-3-dixie-kongs-double-trouble GameFAQS]</ref> An enhanced remake was released for the Game Boy Advance on November 7, 2005.<ref>[https://www.gamefaqs.com/gba/928294-donkey-kong-country-3 GameFAQS]</ref>

==References==
<references/>
[[Category:Video Games]]

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

2017-07-16T18:56:36Z

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'''''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''''' is a [[video game]] developed by [[Rare (company)|Rare]] and published by [[Nintendo]]. It was originally released for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] in December 1995.<ref>[https://www.gamefaqs.com/snes/588283-donkey-kong-country-2-diddys-kong-quest GameFAQS]</ref> and an enhanced remake was released on the Game Boy Advance on November 15, 2004.<ref>[https://www.gamefaqs.com/gba/919611-donkey-kong-country-2 GameFAQS]</ref>
==References==
<references/>
[[Category:Video Games]]

GoldenEye 007

2017-07-16T18:56:11Z

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''This article is about the [[Nintendo 64]] game. For the movie, see [[GoldenEye]].''

'''''GoldenEye 007''''' is a first person shooter [[video game]] released for the [[Nintendo 64]] on August 25, 1997, developed by [[Rare Ltd.]] and published by Nintendo.<ref>[https://www.gamefaqs.com/n64/197462-goldeneye-007 GameFAQS]</ref> The game was released two years after the movie it was based on, to critical and commercial acclaim. It featured the player as fictional MI6 spy [[James Bond]].

Due to rights issues between Nintendo, Microsoft, (current owner of Rare Ltd.) and EON (responsible for James Bond licensing) a re-release of this game has not yet occurred, though [[Activision]] released a re-imagining of the game when they had the James Bond license, and it was released for the Wii, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
==References==
<references/>
[[Category:Video Games]]

Banjo-Kazooie

2017-07-16T18:55:58Z

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'''''Banjo-Kazooie''''' is a 3D platforming/adventure game developed by [[Rare Ltd.]] and published by [[Nintendo]] on the [[Nintendo 64]] on June 29, 1998.<ref>[https://www.gamefaqs.com/n64/196694-banjo-kazooie GameFAQS]</ref> An enhanced port was released for the [[Xbox 360]] on December 3, 2008 and was published by [[Microsoft]] Game Studios, and the enhancements were provided by 4J Studios.<ref>[https://www.gamefaqs.com/xbox360/951686-banjo-kazooie GameFAQS]</ref> The remake was included as part of the ''[[Rare Replay]]'' compilation on the [[Xbox One]].

The premise of the game is that a bear named Banjo and a bird Kazooie have to battle the witch Gruntilda in order to save Banjo's sister, Tooty. It was followed by a sequel, ''[[Banjo-Tooie]]'', in 2000. A follow up, ''[[Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts n' Bolts]]'', would be released in 2008.
==References==
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[[Category:Video Games]]

GoldenEye 007

2017-07-16T18:55:35Z

RonaldB: Reverted edits by Anglican (talk) to last revision by RonaldB

''This article is about the [[Nintendo 64]] game. For the movie, see [[GoldenEye]].''
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'''''GoldenEye 007''''' is a first person shooter [[video game]] released for the [[Nintendo 64]] on August 25, 1997, developed by [[Rare Ltd.]] and published by Nintendo.<ref>[https://www.gamefaqs.com/n64/197462-goldeneye-007 GameFAQS]</ref> The game was released two years after the movie it was based on, to critical and commercial acclaim. It featured the player as fictional MI6 spy [[James Bond]].

Due to rights issues between Nintendo, Microsoft, (current owner of Rare Ltd.) and EON (responsible for James Bond licensing) a re-release of this game has not yet occurred, though [[Activision]] released a re-imagining of the game when they had the James Bond license, and it was released for the Wii, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
==References==
<references/>
[[Category:Video Games]]

User talk:RonaldB

2017-07-16T18:54:01Z

RonaldB: We're not video game nerds here

Minecraft

2017-07-16T18:52:12Z

RonaldB:

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'''Minecraft''' is a [[Video game|game]] created by [[Swedish]] game developer [[Markus Persson]] and later maintained by his company, [[Mojang AB]]. It has millions of players, and has been voted the top [[download]]able game by PCGamer.<ref>^ a b Persson, Markus. "[http://www.minecraft.net/statistics Minecraft – Statistics]". Mojang. Archived from the original on 2011-01-12. Retrieved 2011-01-13.</ref> It is a sandbox building game originally written in [[java]] code by the Swedish indie gamer, Markus Persson.<ref>[http://www.minecraft.net/game/credits creator of minecraft]</ref> Official releases for iOS and Android have been released and the full version of the PC game was released on November 18, 2011 at MineCon(Minecraft Convention) 2011. The [[Google Android|Android]] release was temporarily exclusive to the Xperia Play but is now available to the rest of the Android market. A version of the game for [[Xbox 360]] was released in 2012. The gameplay is heavily inspired by Infiniminer by Zachtronics Industries, and Dwarf Fortress by Bay 12 Games. In 2014 [[Microsoft]] acquired Minecraft for 2.5 billion US [[Dollar]]s.
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==History==
Minecraft was first released to the public on May 17, 2009, as a developmental "alpha" release. Although Persson maintained a day job with Jalbum.net at first, he later moved to working part-time and has since quit in order to work on Minecraft full-time as sales of the beta version of the game have expanded. Persson continues to update the game with releases distributed to users automatically. Persson plans to continue these updates after the release of the full game as long as there is still an active user-base. These updates have included features such as new items, new blocks, an alternate "Hell" dimension (accessible through construction of a portal) that Persson terms "The Nether", tamable [[wolves]] that assist the player, and changes to the game's behavior (e.g., how water flows).

==Gameplay==
Minecraft is heavily reliant on the gamer's [[creativity]], and is centered around construction. The game world is essentially made of cubical blocks arranged in a fixed grid pattern which represent different materials, such as dirt, stone, various ores, water, and tree trunks. While the players can move freely across the world, objects and items can only be placed at fixed locations relative to the grid. The player can gather these material "blocks" and place them elsewhere, thus potentially creating various constructions. Furthermore, the blocks can be combined with other items or used in crafting to create usable materials such as pickaxes, shovels, glass, torches and even complex circuitry. The game starts by placing the player on the surface of a huge procedurally generated game world. The player can walk across the terrain consisting of [[plains]], [[mountain]]s, [[cave]]s, and various [[water]] bodies. The world is also divided into [[biome]]s ranging from [[desert]]s to snowfields. The in-game time system follows a [[day]] and [[night]] cycle. Throughout the course of the game, the player encounters various non-[[human]] creatures, referred to as mobs. During the daytime, non-hostile [[animals]] spawn, which can be hunted for [[food]] and crafting [[material]]s. Hostile [[monster]]s, such as large [[spider]]s, [[skeleton]]s, [[zombie]]s and the dangerous exploding "creeper" will spawn in unlit areas, such as in caves or during the night.

==Awards==
*Best Indie Game 2010
*Best Downloadable game 2010
*Best sandbox game 2011
*Best everyone's game 2010<ref>http://www.gamespot.com/minecraft</ref>
==References==
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[[Category:Video Games]]

Sonic the Hedgehog

2017-07-16T18:49:01Z

RonaldB:

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The '''Sonic the Hedgehog series''' is a video game franchise published by [[SEGA]]. The games center on the anthropomorphic blue [[hedgehog]], Sonic, who must thwart the plans of the [[evil]] Dr. Eggman, a [[human]] mad scientist who desires to take over Sonic's world with his robotic creations. In his adventures, Sonic is assisted by numerous friends, including Miles "Tails" Prower, a young [[fox]] who can fly by spinning his two tails like [[helicopter]] blades, Knuckles the Echidna, the guardian of some of the powerful artifacts of Sonic's world, and Amy Rose, a female hedgehog smitten by the titular hero. Other characters usually act as adversaries to Sonic, including Metal Sonic, a robot built by Dr. Eggman that matches Sonic's speed, and Shadow the Hedgehog, a character who can utilize powerful techniques such as "Chaos Control".

== Gameplay ==

Most of the games in the Sonic franchise are platformers, a genre in which the aim is typically to navigate through obstacles to a goal. The series has differentiated itself from other platforming games with the high speeds at which Sonic and other characters move through their environments. Doing so is aided and hindered by loop-de-loops, slopes, half-pipes, and other features that utilize characters' speed and momentum. Jumping, spinning, and other techniques are also utilized.

Characters also gather golden rings, which serve as protection against enemies and other threats. When Sonic or another playable character is harmed, he or she usually loses all the rings they have accumulated so far, although it may be possible to recover some of them. Take damage without any rings, however, and the player will lose one life, or attempt to complete the game. Dr. Eggman's harmful robotic enemies can typically be destroyed by jumping or spinning into them. In earlier games, Dr. Eggman is usually confronted in one of his dangerous contraptions at the end of differently-themed areas, almost always taking multiple attacks to repel. Another prominent element are the Chaos Emeralds, powerful objects that must be collected to access additional game content or to advance a game's story.

== Popularity ==

Originally created to help SEGA challenge Nintendo's dominance of the video game market at the beginning of the 1990s, the series continues to this day and has created large amounts of Sonic the Hedgehog-related merchandise, including multiple [[comic-book]] series and animated television shows. Sonic the Hedgehog has also been featured as a balloon in the [[Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade]] in 1993 and 2011,<ref>http://blogs.sega.com/2011/11/07/see-sonic-in-the-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade/</ref> as well as being inducted into the video game "Walk of Fame" in [[San Francisco]] in 2005.<ref>http://www.cnet.com.au/walk-of-game-mario-and-sonic-get-stars-240052700.htm</ref>

Due to the series's enduring popularity, it has spun-off into numerous non-platforming games. These include racing games such as [[Sonic R]] and the [[role-playing game]] [[Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood]]. Characters from the series have also enjoyed numerous [[cameos]] in other video games and mediums, and have prominently featured in cross-overs with characters from the Super Mario Brothers and Banjo-Kazooie video game series.

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[[Category:Video Games]]

Mortal Kombat

2017-07-16T18:48:30Z

RonaldB:

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'''Mortal Kombat''' is a series of highly [[violent video games|violent]] fighting [[video games]]. It features very graphic [[violence]]. A source of controversy are the extremely gory finishing moves known as Fatalities. The controversy was addressed directly in the sequel, which introduce "Friendships." Instead of executing the opponent, the character would juggle, give them ice cream or other similar actions. Blood and gore in the series is done in a deliberately over the top, sometimes humorous manner.

The original Mortal Kombat for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] removed most of the blood and gore in the game.

The gameplay consists of a fighting match between two characters, who can punch, kick, jump, duck, block and perform special moves depending on the character being used.

==Games==
===Main Series===
*''Mortal Kombat'' (1992)
*''Mortal Kombat II'' (1993)
*''Mortal Kombat 3'' (1995)
*''Mortal Kombat 4'' (1997)
*''Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance'' (2002)
*''Mortal Kombat: Deception'' (2004)
*''Mortal Kombat: Armageddon'' (2006)
*''Mortal Kombat Vs. DC Universe'' (2008)
*''Mortal Kombat'' (2011)
*''Mortal Kombat X'' (2015)

===Movies===
*''Mortal Kombat'' (1995)
*''Mortal Kombat: Annihilation'' (1997)

===Television/Web Series===
*''Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm'' (1996)
*''Mortal Kombat: Conquest'' (1998-1999)
*''Mortal Kombat: Legacy'' (2011-2013)

==See also==
*[[Video game controversy]]
*[[Mortal Kombat I]]
*[[Mortal Kombat II]]

==External links==
*[http://wiki.media-culture.org.au/index.php/Computer_Games_-_Violence_-_Case_Study:_Mortal_Kombat_and_Manhunt Computer Games - Violence - Case Study: Mortal Kombat and Manhunt]
*[http://www.christiananswers.net/spotlight/games/2005/midwayarcadetreasures2.html Mortal Kombat review]
*[http://www.ccgr.org/console/mortal-kombat-deception.html Mortal Kombat review]
*[http://www.g4tv.com/icons/episodes/3446/Mortal_Kombat.html Game Makers on Mortal Kombat]

[[Category:Video Games]]

Megaman

2017-07-16T18:47:27Z

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'''Megaman''', known as Rockman (ロックマン, Rokkuman) in Japan, is the first video game in a long running series developed and published by Capcom in 1987 for the [[Nintendo]] Entertainment System/Famicom. It stars the titular hero Megaman, a boy robot created by Dr. Light to defeat Dr. Wily and his six Robot Masters. Using his Mega Buster, Megaman travels to various themed locales defeating the Robot Masters and receiving their weapons along the way. It revolutionized platform gaming at the time with selectable stages, selectable weapons, and music still lauded to this day. It also spawned several sequel series, including ''Mega Man X'' (which took place a century after the events of the original ''Mega Man'' series and involved the main character as well as his friend Zero trying to stop ''[[The Terminator|Terminator]]''-esque revolts by sentient robots known as reploids led by Sigma), ''Mega Man Zero'' (starring Zero in a post-apocalyptic world where reploids are being driven to extinction by a "utopian" government known as Neo Arcadia, which is later taken over by a madman known as Dr. Weil who was responsible for the world being destroyed in the first place), ''Mega Man ZX'' (taking place a century after the events of ''Mega Man Zero'' where Weil survived as a sentient rock known as Biometals and the player generally has to fight against several "Mega Men", which is redefined as people who can wield biometals who wish to use Model W, the biometal in question.), and ''Mega Man Legends'' (taking place significantly long after the events of the ''Mega Man ZX'' series, where humanity is all but extinct and replaced by biological constructs known as Carbons).

It was later released on Mega Man: The Wily Wars for [[Sega Genesis]], as well as the [[Japanese]] collection game, Rockman Complete Works in 1999 for the [[Sony PlayStation]]. In 2004, it was re-released in the anthology game, Mega Man Anniversary Collection for the [[GameCube]], [[Xbox]], and [[PlayStation 2]]. There is also a remake called Mega Man Powered Up (Rockman Rockman in Japan) for the PlayStation Portable. It features full 3D graphics (while maintaining it's classic 2D gameplay) and extra stages were added, making the Robot Master count eight instead of the original six. It also features a stage level editor. The characters were rendered in a "super deformed" art style(with overly large heads and short extremities). Keiji Inafune claimed in an interview that he originally planned to make Mega Man look this way, but couldn't, due to the hardware restraints of the [[NES]]

[[Category:Video Games]]

EarthBound

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'''EarthBound''' ''(known as Mother 2 in Japan)'' is a 1994 [[role playing game]] for the [[Super Nintendo]]. It was created by copywriter Shigesato Itoi and is known for its quirky humor and extensive fan base.
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== Plot Synopsis ==
The story begins when a meteorite falls on a hillside in Onett, a small town in Eagleland. The main character, a boy named Ness goes to investigate the crash. There, he meets Buzz Buzz, an insectlike alien from the future, and learns that a cosmic destroyer named Giygas has set his sights on Earth and that according to an old prophecy, only Ness and three other chosen children can stop him.

The game then follows Ness as he travels from location to location, battling an unusual array of foes by traditional role-playing standards. Such foes include aliens, robots, walking mushrooms, personified objects like guitars and coffee cups, and hippies.
Along the way, Ness meets friends like Paula, a girl with psychic powers, Jeff, a young scientist, and Poo, a mysterious Asian prince.

== Characters ==
* Ness: A seemingly average boy from the town of Onett and the game's protagonist. Ness's primary weapon is a baseball bat but he can also use PSI for healing and attacking.

* Paula: A girl from Twoson, who has a variety of PSI powers used for battle.

* Jeff: A boy genius from Winters who can make useful machines from junk. He is the son of Dr. Andonuts.

* Poo: Prince of the eastern kingdom of Dalaam, who has trained in PSI and martial arts for the battle against Giygas.

* Porky Minch'' (Pokey in the English localization)'': Ness's self-centered next-door neighbor and recurring antagonist of the game.

* Dr. Andonuts- A scientific genius and Jeff's father. His invention, the Sky Runner proves useful to Ness and co.

* Mr. Saturn- A friendly race of strange creatures residing in Saturn Valley. Mr. Saturns have a small body with two eyes, a large nose, two tiny feet, catlike whiskers, and a single hair on which is tied a red ribbon. They help Ness and co. on multiple occasions.

* Apple Kid and Orange Kid- Two rival inventors living in Twoson.

* Buzz Buzz- An insectlike alien who comes to Earth to warn Ness about Giygas's invasion.

* Giygas- The principal antagonist of EarthBound, Giygas seeks to destroy Ness so he can spread his terror throughout the universe.

==Political, religious and other topical elements==
The game's main fictional national setting, "Eagleland", is a generally affectionate parody of the [[United States]] and its popularly-perceived stereotypical characteristics and customs.

A [[cult]] known as "Happy Happyism", whose members resemble the [[Ku Klux Klan]], appear as antagonists in the game.

The battle against the final boss, Giygas, which takes place in the past where he must be killed before becoming too powerful as he is in the present, is often theorized as a metaphor for [[abortion]]. Per this interpretation, the onscreen patterns of his distorted face supposedly form the outline of a fetus.

During the final battle, Giygas makes several off-color statements when damaged that sound similar to a person being raped. This had been deliberate as game creator Shigesato Itoi was basing it on dialogue from the Japanese film ''The Military Policeman and the Dismembered Beauty'', which traumatized him when he stumbled into it when he was young.

== References ==
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[[Category:Video Games]]

EarthBound Beginnings

2017-07-16T18:46:16Z

RonaldB:

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'''EarthBound Beginnings''', or ''Mother'', as it’s known in Japan is a role-playing game for the [[Nintendo]] Entertainment System ([[NES]]). Created by copywriter Shigesato Itoi, it is the first entry of the ''Mother'' series, followed by ''[[EarthBound]]'' (''Mother 2'') for the [[Super NES]] and ''Mother 3'' for the Game Boy Advance. ''EarthBound Beginnings'', much like its sequels, is known for deviating from the traditional sword and sorcery motif typical of the role-playing genre, by taking place in a modern American setting.

==Plot Synopsis==
In the early 1900s in Rural America, a man named George and his wife Maria mysteriously vanish, only to have George turn up again a year later. George tells no one where he was or what he was doing during that time and immerses himself in the study of PSI, or psionics. Some 80 years later, George's great-grandson, Ninten, gets caught up in strange happenings, starting with a poltergeist attacking his house. After Ninten stops the attack, he calls his father, who sends Ninten on an adventure to investigate the cause of the strange event.<ref name="MyFirstRef"/>

With his great-grandfather's diary in hand, Ninten discovers a magical realm called Magicant and is asked by Queen Mary, the ruler of Magicant, to find the eight fragments of her melody so that she can sing it again. Along the journey, Ninten travels back and forth from Rural America and Magicant, battling zombies, aliens, and other unusual foes including hippies and floating eyeballs. In his search for the eight melodies, Ninten is joined by Ana, a psychic girl, Lloyd, a boy genius, and Teddy, a gang leader with a heart of gold.

==Gameplay==
''EarthBound Beginnings'' much like most role-playing games (RPGs), has the player control the characters in an overworld where one can walk, run, check objects, talk to non-player characters and so on. In certain areas of the overworld, the player can get drawn into battles at random.

During battles, The enemy character(s) appear on screen and the player is given a menu of different commands. These commands include Fight, which deals damage to a foe of the player's choosing ND PSI, which allows the player to pick a psychic ability to use. PSI powers include PK Beam, a damge dealing move, 4th-D Slip, which guarantees the player a 100% chance to successfully run away from battle, and LifeUp, which recovers HP.

HP stands for Hit Points and determines the characters' health. If the HP counter reaches zero, the character in question falls unconscious and cannot take any action until he or she is revived, either at a hospital or by means of PSI. Using PSI consumes Psychic Points, or PP. Once the PP counter reaches zero, no PSI can be used until PP is recovered by staying at a hotel or by other means.

For winning battles, the player is awarded Experience Points (EXP) and a varying amount of money, which must be withdrawn from an ATM before it can be spent. When a character gains enough EXP, he or she will level-up, which means stats will increase. Such stats include Fight, which determines attack power, Defense, which determines how much damage enemies can deal to the character, and maximum HP and PP, which increase by varying amounts per level-up.

Player characters can also equip certain items to boost their stats such as boomerangs, ray guns, and baseball bats to increase Fight and coins and pendants to increase Defense.

==Characters==

'''Ninten''' - A twelve-year-old boy living in Podunk with his mother and two younger sisters. Ninten is a strong attacker and in the course of the game, learns a variety of PSI powers for defense and healing. His favorite food is prime rib and he also likes to play baseball.<ref name=MyFirstRef>http://kenisu.webs.com/motherencyclopedia.htm</ref>

'''Ana''' - A girl who lives in the wintery town of Snowman with psychic powers. Unlike Ninten, she can learn offensive PSI powers such as PK Fire and PK Beam. She joins Ninten on his quest in search of her mother, who mysteriously vanished.

'''Lloyd''' - A timid boy with a genius IQ who get picked on in school. Lloyd joins Ninten to see Duncan's factory, which is constructing a large rocket. While Lloyd cannot use PSI, he makes up for it by being the only character who can use certain tools in battle, like bottle rockets and even a flamethrower. He is also good with machines.

'''Teddy''' - The leader of the Bla-Bla Gang (Black Blood in the original Japanese). Despite his appearance, Teddy is not as bad as he seems and joins Ninten to avenge his parents, who were killed by "mountain creatures." Teddy also possesses no PSI, but he's very strong and is the only character who can equip swords.

'''Ninten's father''' - Though he is always away from home, Ninten's father is always a phone call away. He deposits money into Ninten's bank account and can also save your progress.

'''Pippi''' - A little girl who gets captured by Zombies. Ninten rescues her early in the game and she temporarily joins him. Pippi can help fight in battle and can even level up. In addition, she gives Ninten the Franklin Badge, an important item required to progress through the game.

'''Queen Mary''' - The beloved ruler of Magicant, Queen Mary is known by her subjects for her beautiful singing. However, she forgot how her song goes, but knows that it was divided into eight parts and is scattered in various locations for Ninten to find.

'''Flying Men''' - Five brothers who resemble birds and can aid Ninten in battles in Magicant. They represent Ninten's courage.

==Release==
''Mother'' was released for the Nintendo Famicom in 1989. It was slated for a release in North America under the title ''Earth Bound'' (note the space) in 1991,<ref>http://starmen.net/mother1/</ref> but despite being fully translated into English, the release was cancelled. ''Mother'' was re-released in 2003 for the Game Boy Advance as part of the compilation game, ''Mother 1+2''. On June 14, 2015, ''Mother'' was finally relaeased in North America and Europe for the Wii U Virtual Console under the title ''EarthBound Beginnings''.<ref>https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/PtRic7KxqW4Ah-HjYRLSR0GbQyzAKYJZ</ref>

==References==
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[[Category:Video Games]]

Donkey Kong Country

2017-07-16T18:45:45Z

RonaldB:

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'''''Donkey Kong Country''''' is a video game initially released for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] on November 25, 1994. The game was developed by [[Rare (company)|Rare]] and published by [[Nintendo]].<ref>[https://www.gamefaqs.com/snes/588282-donkey-kong-country GameFAQS]</ref> A simplified port was released on November 20, 2000 on the Game Boy Color<ref>[https://www.gamefaqs.com/gbc/370532-donkey-kong-country/data GameFAQS]</ref> and an enhanced port was released on the Game Boy Advance on June 9, 2003.<ref>[https://www.gamefaqs.com/gba/589452-donkey-kong-country GameFAQS]</ref>

The game is a 2D platformer utilizing pre-rendered 3D sprites that Rare was able to use due to their acquisition of Silicon Graphics. After cracking the anti-piracy software in the Famicom/[[NES]], Nintendo gave Rare a budget and a license to produce unlimited NES titles. Rare used its profits from this to produce the studio, and Nintendo was so impressed by the technology as used on the SNES that Nintendo gave Rare's owners, the Stamper Brothers, the option to use any Nintendo intellectual property to make a game using this technology. The Stamper Brothers chose Donkey Kong, which had been a dormant franchise whose last entry was a Game Boy enhanced remake of the original Donkey Kong arcade game.

A team of twelve worked on the game in an eighteen-month development cycle.<ref>[https://www6.dict.cc/wp_examples.php?lp_id=1&lang=en&s=stamper Ultimate Dictionary]</ref> The game is renowned for its tight controls, accessible yet progressively difficult platforming, and ambient music from composers such as David Wise.
==References==
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[[Category:Video Games]]

Donkey Kong 64

2017-07-16T18:45:07Z

RonaldB:

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'''''Donkey Kong 64''''' is a 3D platforming/adventure [[video game]] developed by [[Rare Ltd.]] and published by [[Nintendo]]. It was originally known as '''''Donkey Kong Country 64''''' in development. It was released on November 24, 1999 for the [[Nintendo 64]] game console.<ref>[https://www.gamefaqs.com/n64/191702-donkey-kong-64 GameFAQS]</ref> The game was later ported to the [[Wii U]] Virtual Console, apparently solving a dispute over certain copyrights issues. DK64 represents a stark contrast from the 2D [[Donkey Kong Country]] series of games, and the game more strongly resembles Rare's other 3D platformers such as ''[[Banjo-Kazooie]]'', since the main emphasis of the gameplay is collecting various objects to make progress within the game. The game was packed in with an Expansion Pak that added four megabytes of extra RAM when installed in the Nintendo 64 console and this accessory was required to play the game due to a game-breaking glitch that was somehow remedied by the usage of the Pak. Bundling in the Pak for free was a costly decision, and cut into the profits Nintendo and Rare were able to make from sales of this game.

==Plot==
The plot involves King K. Rool, (a play on the word "cruel") the primary antagonist of the game, creating a ray called the Blast-O-Matic that is intended to blow up DK Isles, the residence of Donkey Kong and the rest of the Kong family. K. Rool has built a mobile and electronic version of Crocodile Isle, and it gets stopped and the Blast-o-Matic needs to be repaired. To buy time, K. Rool has his henchmen capture Donkey Kong's family members and steal his Golden Bananas (the main collectible of the game) and Donkey Kong is required to go out and find them, initially receiving help from Cranky Kong. <ref>''Donkey Kong 64'' instruction manual</ref>

==Gameplay==
After leaving the training area in the first part of the game, Donkey Kong meets K. Lumsy (a play on the word "clumsy) who agrees to help DK unlock new areas if DK recovers keys held by the main bosses in the game. These bosses are reached by collecting a certain amount of standard bananas, another collectible in the game. Golden bananas are used to progress to new worlds, and a character called B. Locker (play on the word "blocker") blocks the entrances to the worlds until the player has enough golden bananas to progress.<ref>Players are also able to bypass B. Locker and enter without the correct number of bananas, a glitch in the game often utilized by those in the speedrunning community.</ref>

==Marketing==
The game had an agressive marketing campaign behind it, including commercials, toys, and Nintendo sending out video tapes advertising the game much like what happened with the first ''Donkey Kong Country'' game.
==Reception==
Upon release, the game was received well critically and commercially.

Retrospective reviews of the game have often criticized the sheer amount of what reviewers have deemed pointless collectables, and the fact that one has to reach one of several "tag barrels" to switch between the five playable characters in order to collect everything in game. Reviewers have often been harsh, and attribute this game as a primary reason the "collectathon" type of game has largely died out, the notable exceptions being the titles ''[[Yooka-Laylee]]'' and ''A Hat in Time'' being eighth generation titles intended to revive this style of gameplay.
==References==
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[[Category:Video Games]]

Diddy Kong Racing

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Perfect Dark

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GoldenEye 007

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Banjo-Kazooie

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Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

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Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!

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Banjo-Tooie

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Rare Replay

2017-07-16T18:40:04Z

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Talk:Kate Upton

2017-07-14T15:36:07Z

RonaldB: /* Take a factual approach to her personal life and religion and use reliable sources. */

=="Modest dress is an integral part of practicing any Abrahamic religion"==

That's true, but there are two errors in the article now:
:Do you wanna dispute her belief in God only because she is clothing more nude?

:She isn't doing ''totally'' nude shoots, but with lingerie and so

So please correct it if you don't wanna let me.

--[[User:Elessar|Elessar]] ([[User talk:Elessar|talk]]) 14:02, 5 July 2017 (EDT)
:I'll take your word about the photoshoots because I'm not going to look at them, but I heard she did nude ones. However, a distinction has to be made between belief and practice, and as this isn't [[Wikipedia]] the truth must be told to the reader. Claiming one who engaged in such vulgarity to be a "person of God" is disingenuous at best and dangerous at worst. --[[User:RonaldB|Ronald]] ([[User talk:RonaldB|talk]]) 14:06, 5 July 2017 (EDT)
::Nude photos of her (and other female celebrities) were leaked in 2014, I read. She made nude photos, but she did not choose to make them public. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 14:17, 5 July 2017 (EDT)
:::If you haven't ever seen lingerie pictures or videos of her, how do you know you wouldn't like them? She's very beautiful, funny and lovely. And why do you wanna forbid her making private nude photos (which she isn't going to make public)? --[[User:Elessar|Elessar]] ([[User talk:Elessar|talk]]) 14:27, 5 July 2017 (EDT)
::::I don't think RonaldB is referring to how her body looks. Making nude or mostly-nude pictures of oneself (at least those that are made public) is sinful behavior (for both Christianity and Judaism). That is how he does not like them. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 14:50, 5 July 2017 (EDT)
:::::1990'sguy is correct. I've seen one of these pictures of her on a supermarket magazine, and it was rather revealing. I had heard about the nude photos in passing. I have absolutely nothing negative to say about her body, but the bare and mostly bare body should be reserved for the bedroom with one's own (opposite sex) spouse. --[[User:RonaldB|Ronald]] ([[User talk:RonaldB|talk]]) 15:01, 5 July 2017 (EDT)
:::::Quite to the contrary, I believe that she is an extremely beautiful woman, but it appears she's engaged so she would ideally reserve her most intimate beauty for her fiancé as the Lord has commanded once they marry, rather than making it public.--[[User:RonaldB|Ronald]] ([[User talk:RonaldB|talk]]) 15:13, 5 July 2017 (EDT)

::::::You are right, I didn't know she has a fiancé. And she actually has a photo of both nude. --[[User:Elessar|Elessar]] ([[User talk:Elessar|talk]]) 16:33, 5 July 2017 (EDT)
:::::::Honestly, one really shouldn't be taking nude photos to begin with. Even if only intended for one's spouse, there are risks involved. Taking the risk that a hacker would access them must not be worth the reward in a marriage setting; on the contrary it seems plain meshugga.--[[User:RonaldB|Ronald]] ([[User talk:RonaldB|talk]]) 16:39, 5 July 2017 (EDT)

I have changed my views over the years. I am done judging individuals based on the level of their faith. I would point to pages describing what is proper and just, like homosexuality is a sin, but to call somebody's faith into question is not up to me. I'm going to remove the pious sentence. I'd rather her show skin and be Christian than to be an atheist role model and no skin showing.--Jpatt 21:24, 13 July 2017 (EDT)

== RonaldB and Elessar ==

I encourage you to use the talk page in your latest edit war on this article. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 11:16, 13 July 2017 (EDT)
:If Elessar agrees to my latest revision, I think it's problem solved. I just believe that this site shouldn't fall into the liberal trap of [[moral relativism]] as Wikipedia has. --[[User:RonaldB|Ronald]] ([[User talk:RonaldB|talk]]) 11:25, 13 July 2017 (EDT)

::RonaldB's current version is alright. But RonaldB I recommend you not to revert just cheeky without an edit summary but if, then debate over a matter, please. --[[User:Elessar|Elessar]] ([[User talk:Elessar|talk]]) 11:27, 13 July 2017 (EDT)

:::I agree that, especially in disputes like this, editors must use an edit summary. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 11:31, 13 July 2017 (EDT)

::::And I wanna add I didn't want to do moral relativism. I just deleted the quotes in ''secular Christian'' because she actually believes in God. The quotes would dispute her belief. --[[User:Elessar|Elessar]] ([[User talk:Elessar|talk]]) 11:42, 13 July 2017 (EDT)

:::::Now, I disagree with you on that statement. Being a Christian is more than believing in God. Believing that a god exists could also make someone part of numerous other religions. Please see Romans 10:9 for how one becomes a Christian. It involves more than intellectual knowledge. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 11:51, 13 July 2017 (EDT)

::::::I agree, therefore she is a ''secular Christian''. That hasn't to have quotes. If she believes in Jesus Christ she is saved. --[[User:Elessar|Elessar]] ([[User talk:Elessar|talk]]) 11:56, 13 July 2017 (EDT)

:::::::That's fair. At the same time, one's actions serve as evidence on whether one is saved. However, we cannot say whether she is on her way to hell. I will stay neutral on this dispute, at least for now. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 12:04, 13 July 2017 (EDT)

::::::::I don't see why she should be on a path to hell. Making nude/nearly-nude photos of oneself is a venial sin. And also don't forget John 8: 7. --[[User:Elessar|Elessar]] ([[User talk:Elessar|talk]]) 12:10, 13 July 2017 (EDT)

:::::::::Of course all people are sinful, but if someone says they are a Christian and they continue in persistent, unrepentant sin, such as making nude photos, it is a sign that they were never saved in the first place. Please see Romans 6:1-2, for example. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 12:17, 13 July 2017 (EDT)

::::::::::Maybe Kate has a strong sex drive? That's a natural drive you cannot control very well. You cannot presume all sexually uncontrolled Christians to be on the path to hell. Maybe they repent, maybe also Kate does. --[[User:Elessar|Elessar]] ([[User talk:Elessar|talk]]) 12:30, 13 July 2017 (EDT)

:::::::::::I never said that she or other Christians like her were. I only said that it is a sign, an indication. Please see 1 John 1:6-7. Of course, real Christians do struggle with things like this. I am not denying that. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 12:36, 13 July 2017 (EDT)

I'm just concerned because moral relativism tends to creep in slowly and subtly, and then liberal bias comes in with moral relativism. Despite what liberals may claim, lust and uninhibited sexuality is not Kosher and never will be Kosher. --[[User:RonaldB|Ronald]] ([[User talk:RonaldB|talk]]) 12:55, 13 July 2017 (EDT)

:I would suggest being a little less eager to make judgments on this imperfect mortal. I could quote several places in scripture on this topic, but I won't bother. Except to say that Roman 10:9 doesn't say anything about being free of sin. It is not our place to say that she isn't a Christian. It's not even our place to relegate her to the ranks of "secular Christians". We can judge her behavior (in a forgiving way), that's all. [[User:SamHB|SamHB]] ([[User talk:SamHB|talk]]) 13:16, 13 July 2017 (EDT)

::We can note when someone is inconsistent with their stated Christian faith. Also, SamHB, if you're referring to me about Romans 10:9, I never said that it mentioned being free of sin. One is saved through surrendering to Christ and trusting Him through faith alone. If someone continues in sinful ways, it is an indication (not solid proof) that they never were actually saved. However, true believers do struggle with sin. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 13:40, 13 July 2017 (EDT)
:::Also, the current revision doesn't even call her a secular Christian. It says that professing to believe in God while doing those photoshoots is a trait of secular Christianity. However, virtually all non-Reform Rabbis have said that lusting after the flesh isn't Kosher. --[[User:RonaldB|Ronald]] ([[User talk:RonaldB|talk]]) 14:04, 13 July 2017 (EDT)

== Take a factual approach to her personal life and religion and use reliable sources. ==

in the article, I suggest just dealing with the facts regarding her personal life and her religion. I also suggest using reliable sources.

Here are two sources that are very useable:

*[http://www.christianpost.com/news/kate-upton-boyfriend-rumors-slammed-model-talks-religion-i-want-a-cross-with-me-101848/ Kate Upton Boyfriend Rumors Slammed, Model Talks Religion: 'I Want A Cross With Me'], ''Christian Post'', 2013

*[https://www.forbes.com/sites/josephsteinberg/2014/08/31/nude-photos-of-jessica-lawrence-and-kate-upton-leak-five-important-lessons-for-all-of-us/ Nude Photos Of Jennifer Lawrence And Kate Upton Leak: Five Important Lessons For All of Us], ''Forbes'', 2014

I hope this puts an end to the disputes. [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 22:02, 13 July 2017 (EDT)
:Hopefully so. Although I still think some mention of the behavior should be made because causing the lust of the flesh isn't Kosher in the slightest, and it goes directly against the sayings of Paul and also Jesus from the Christian point of view. I thought my last revision was an effective compromise, but if not I guess omitting it entirely or even deleting the whole article could help solve this issue. We live in a coarse culture where men feel the need to utter wicked and pervese things, and women feel the need to wear scarce attire with the purpose of causing lust. --[[User:RonaldB|Ronald]] ([[User talk:RonaldB|talk]]) 22:35, 13 July 2017 (EDT)

::But now her declaration that belief in God is very important to her, is not mentioned anymore. Shouldn't we re-add it? --[[User:Elessar|Elessar]] ([[User talk:Elessar|talk]]) 02:51, 14 July 2017 (EDT)
:::A reasonable approach is to incorporate both the Christian Post and Forbes material above. RonaldB and others should hammer out factual wording based on those two reliable sources. [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 05:11, 14 July 2017 (EDT)
::::I put a reference to the nearly nude photoshoots back in: Hopefully it is written in such a way so that the readers can make their own judgments. It's important not to whitewash the truth like Wikipedia does. --[[User:RonaldB|Ronald]] ([[User talk:RonaldB|talk]]) 10:24, 14 July 2017 (EDT)

I don't find you addition bringing any value to the article. I am pretty sure every swimsuit model is nearly nude. Now if you are intent on highlighting hypocrisy, your entry makes sense but really? --Jpatt 11:05, 14 July 2017 (EDT)
:If you wish to remove the revised addition, feel free to do so and I'll leave this article alone. It wouldn't be as much of a big deal if she did those photoshoots and didn't profess a strong religious faith, that's what makes it hypocritical, and Christianity seems even stronger than Judaism when it comes to modest dress and not lusting after the flesh. We live in a coarse culture where people just accept these things as normal, where bikinis wouldn't be acceptable to wear in public in the relatively recent past. --[[User:RonaldB|Ronald]] ([[User talk:RonaldB|talk]]) 11:36, 14 July 2017 (EDT)

Talk:Kate Upton

2017-07-14T14:25:43Z

RonaldB: /* Take a factual approach to her personal life and religion and use reliable sources. */

Talk:Kate Upton

2017-07-14T14:24:58Z

RonaldB: /* Take a factual approach to her personal life and religion and use reliable sources. */

=="Modest dress is an integral part of practicing any Abrahamic religion"==

That's true, but there are two errors in the article now:
:Do you wanna dispute her belief in God only because she is clothing more nude?

:She isn't doing ''totally'' nude shoots, but with lingerie and so

So please correct it if you don't wanna let me.

--[[User:Elessar|Elessar]] ([[User talk:Elessar|talk]]) 14:02, 5 July 2017 (EDT)
:I'll take your word about the photoshoots because I'm not going to look at them, but I heard she did nude ones. However, a distinction has to be made between belief and practice, and as this isn't [[Wikipedia]] the truth must be told to the reader. Claiming one who engaged in such vulgarity to be a "person of God" is disingenuous at best and dangerous at worst. --[[User:RonaldB|Ronald]] ([[User talk:RonaldB|talk]]) 14:06, 5 July 2017 (EDT)
::Nude photos of her (and other female celebrities) were leaked in 2014, I read. She made nude photos, but she did not choose to make them public. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 14:17, 5 July 2017 (EDT)
:::If you haven't ever seen lingerie pictures or videos of her, how do you know you wouldn't like them? She's very beautiful, funny and lovely. And why do you wanna forbid her making private nude photos (which she isn't going to make public)? --[[User:Elessar|Elessar]] ([[User talk:Elessar|talk]]) 14:27, 5 July 2017 (EDT)
::::I don't think RonaldB is referring to how her body looks. Making nude or mostly-nude pictures of oneself (at least those that are made public) is sinful behavior (for both Christianity and Judaism). That is how he does not like them. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 14:50, 5 July 2017 (EDT)
:::::1990'sguy is correct. I've seen one of these pictures of her on a supermarket magazine, and it was rather revealing. I had heard about the nude photos in passing. I have absolutely nothing negative to say about her body, but the bare and mostly bare body should be reserved for the bedroom with one's own (opposite sex) spouse. --[[User:RonaldB|Ronald]] ([[User talk:RonaldB|talk]]) 15:01, 5 July 2017 (EDT)
:::::Quite to the contrary, I believe that she is an extremely beautiful woman, but it appears she's engaged so she would ideally reserve her most intimate beauty for her fiancé as the Lord has commanded once they marry, rather than making it public.--[[User:RonaldB|Ronald]] ([[User talk:RonaldB|talk]]) 15:13, 5 July 2017 (EDT)

::::::You are right, I didn't know she has a fiancé. And she actually has a photo of both nude. --[[User:Elessar|Elessar]] ([[User talk:Elessar|talk]]) 16:33, 5 July 2017 (EDT)
:::::::Honestly, one really shouldn't be taking nude photos to begin with. Even if only intended for one's spouse, there are risks involved. Taking the risk that a hacker would access them must not be worth the reward in a marriage setting; on the contrary it seems plain meshugga.--[[User:RonaldB|Ronald]] ([[User talk:RonaldB|talk]]) 16:39, 5 July 2017 (EDT)

I have changed my views over the years. I am done judging individuals based on the level of their faith. I would point to pages describing what is proper and just, like homosexuality is a sin, but to call somebody's faith into question is not up to me. I'm going to remove the pious sentence. I'd rather her show skin and be Christian than to be an atheist role model and no skin showing.--Jpatt 21:24, 13 July 2017 (EDT)

== RonaldB and Elessar ==

I encourage you to use the talk page in your latest edit war on this article. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 11:16, 13 July 2017 (EDT)
:If Elessar agrees to my latest revision, I think it's problem solved. I just believe that this site shouldn't fall into the liberal trap of [[moral relativism]] as Wikipedia has. --[[User:RonaldB|Ronald]] ([[User talk:RonaldB|talk]]) 11:25, 13 July 2017 (EDT)

::RonaldB's current version is alright. But RonaldB I recommend you not to revert just cheeky without an edit summary but if, then debate over a matter, please. --[[User:Elessar|Elessar]] ([[User talk:Elessar|talk]]) 11:27, 13 July 2017 (EDT)

:::I agree that, especially in disputes like this, editors must use an edit summary. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 11:31, 13 July 2017 (EDT)

::::And I wanna add I didn't want to do moral relativism. I just deleted the quotes in ''secular Christian'' because she actually believes in God. The quotes would dispute her belief. --[[User:Elessar|Elessar]] ([[User talk:Elessar|talk]]) 11:42, 13 July 2017 (EDT)

:::::Now, I disagree with you on that statement. Being a Christian is more than believing in God. Believing that a god exists could also make someone part of numerous other religions. Please see Romans 10:9 for how one becomes a Christian. It involves more than intellectual knowledge. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 11:51, 13 July 2017 (EDT)

::::::I agree, therefore she is a ''secular Christian''. That hasn't to have quotes. If she believes in Jesus Christ she is saved. --[[User:Elessar|Elessar]] ([[User talk:Elessar|talk]]) 11:56, 13 July 2017 (EDT)

:::::::That's fair. At the same time, one's actions serve as evidence on whether one is saved. However, we cannot say whether she is on her way to hell. I will stay neutral on this dispute, at least for now. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 12:04, 13 July 2017 (EDT)

::::::::I don't see why she should be on a path to hell. Making nude/nearly-nude photos of oneself is a venial sin. And also don't forget John 8: 7. --[[User:Elessar|Elessar]] ([[User talk:Elessar|talk]]) 12:10, 13 July 2017 (EDT)

:::::::::Of course all people are sinful, but if someone says they are a Christian and they continue in persistent, unrepentant sin, such as making nude photos, it is a sign that they were never saved in the first place. Please see Romans 6:1-2, for example. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 12:17, 13 July 2017 (EDT)

::::::::::Maybe Kate has a strong sex drive? That's a natural drive you cannot control very well. You cannot presume all sexually uncontrolled Christians to be on the path to hell. Maybe they repent, maybe also Kate does. --[[User:Elessar|Elessar]] ([[User talk:Elessar|talk]]) 12:30, 13 July 2017 (EDT)

:::::::::::I never said that she or other Christians like her were. I only said that it is a sign, an indication. Please see 1 John 1:6-7. Of course, real Christians do struggle with things like this. I am not denying that. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 12:36, 13 July 2017 (EDT)

I'm just concerned because moral relativism tends to creep in slowly and subtly, and then liberal bias comes in with moral relativism. Despite what liberals may claim, lust and uninhibited sexuality is not Kosher and never will be Kosher. --[[User:RonaldB|Ronald]] ([[User talk:RonaldB|talk]]) 12:55, 13 July 2017 (EDT)

:I would suggest being a little less eager to make judgments on this imperfect mortal. I could quote several places in scripture on this topic, but I won't bother. Except to say that Roman 10:9 doesn't say anything about being free of sin. It is not our place to say that she isn't a Christian. It's not even our place to relegate her to the ranks of "secular Christians". We can judge her behavior (in a forgiving way), that's all. [[User:SamHB|SamHB]] ([[User talk:SamHB|talk]]) 13:16, 13 July 2017 (EDT)

::We can note when someone is inconsistent with their stated Christian faith. Also, SamHB, if you're referring to me about Romans 10:9, I never said that it mentioned being free of sin. One is saved through surrendering to Christ and trusting Him through faith alone. If someone continues in sinful ways, it is an indication (not solid proof) that they never were actually saved. However, true believers do struggle with sin. --[[User:1990'sguy|1990'sguy]] ([[User talk:1990'sguy|talk]]) 13:40, 13 July 2017 (EDT)
:::Also, the current revision doesn't even call her a secular Christian. It says that professing to believe in God while doing those photoshoots is a trait of secular Christianity. However, virtually all non-Reform Rabbis have said that lusting after the flesh isn't Kosher. --[[User:RonaldB|Ronald]] ([[User talk:RonaldB|talk]]) 14:04, 13 July 2017 (EDT)

== Take a factual approach to her personal life and religion and use reliable sources. ==

in the article, I suggest just dealing with the facts regarding her personal life and her religion. I also suggest using reliable sources.

Here are two sources that are very useable:

*[http://www.christianpost.com/news/kate-upton-boyfriend-rumors-slammed-model-talks-religion-i-want-a-cross-with-me-101848/ Kate Upton Boyfriend Rumors Slammed, Model Talks Religion: 'I Want A Cross With Me'], ''Christian Post'', 2013

*[https://www.forbes.com/sites/josephsteinberg/2014/08/31/nude-photos-of-jessica-lawrence-and-kate-upton-leak-five-important-lessons-for-all-of-us/ Nude Photos Of Jennifer Lawrence And Kate Upton Leak: Five Important Lessons For All of Us], ''Forbes'', 2014

I hope this puts an end to the disputes. [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 22:02, 13 July 2017 (EDT)
:Hopefully so. Although I still think some mention of the behavior should be made because causing the lust of the flesh isn't Kosher in the slightest, and it goes directly against the sayings of Paul and also Jesus from the Christian point of view. I thought my last revision was an effective compromise, but if not I guess omitting it entirely or even deleting the whole article could help solve this issue. We live in a coarse culture where men feel the need to utter wicked and pervese things, and women feel the need to wear scarce attire with the purpose of causing lust. --[[User:RonaldB|Ronald]] ([[User talk:RonaldB|talk]]) 22:35, 13 July 2017 (EDT)

::But now her declaration that belief in God is very important to her, is not mentioned anymore. Shouldn't we re-add it? --[[User:Elessar|Elessar]] ([[User talk:Elessar|talk]]) 02:51, 14 July 2017 (EDT)
:::A reasonable approach is to incorporate both the Christian Post and Forbes material above. RonaldB and others should hammer out factual wording based on those two reliable sources. [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 05:11, 14 July 2017 (EDT)
::::I put a references to the nearly nude photoshoots back in: Hopefully it is written in such a way so that the readers can make their own judgments. It's important not to whitewash the truth like Wikipedia does. --[[User:RonaldB|Ronald]] ([[User talk:RonaldB|talk]]) 10:24, 14 July 2017 (EDT)

Kate Upton

2017-07-14T14:22:28Z

RonaldB:

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'''Katherine Elizabeth "Kate" Upton''' (born 1992) is an [[USA|American]] model and actress. Her uncle is [[Fred Upton]], [[Republican Party|Republican]] U. S. Representative from [[Michigan]]. Kate Upton is a [[Christian]] that attended Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy. <ref>[http://www.christianpost.com/news/kate-upton-boyfriend-rumors-slammed-model-talks-religion-i-want-a-cross-with-me-101848/ Kate Upton Boyfriend Rumors Slammed, Model Talks Religion: 'I Want A Cross With Me', Christian Post, August 8, 2013]</ref>

Upton is engaged to [[Detroit Tigers]] pitcher Justin Verlander.

As part of her modeling career, she had some photoshoots where she was nearly nude.
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Wayne County, Michigan

2017-07-14T03:15:39Z

RonaldB:

''Wayne County redirects here. For other Wayne Counties, see [[Wayne County, Kentucky]], [[Wayne County, Pennsylvania]], [[Wayne County, New York]], [[Wayne County, North Carolina]], [[Wayne County, Ohio]], [[Wayne County, Tennessee]], [[Wayne County, Mississippi]], [[Wayne County, Nebraska]], [[Wayne County, Missouri]] and [[Wayne County, Indiana]].''

'''Wayne County''' is the most populous county in [[Michigan]]. Its [[county seat]] and largest city is the predominately liberal [[Detroit]]. Its population size according to the 2010 census was 1,820,584. Wayne County has gone for the [[Democrat Party]] in general elections for President. Despite this, there are some communities in Wayne County that are relatively conservative such as [[Flat Rock, Michigan|Flat Rock]], though Detroit outnumbers these cities by far in population size.
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*[http://www.waynecounty.com Wayne County website]
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