Beach Week
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Features
In Chrono Cross, the Beach Was the Border Between Worlds
Sometimes a beach is just a beach. But not in Chrono Cross, where Opassa Beach is layered with metaphors and…
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In Praise of Detective Barbie: Vacation Mystery
Detective Barbie and her beach adventures have more in common with today's mainstream hits than you might expect.
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Move Over, Silent Cartographer — Long Night of Solace is Halo’s Best Beach Level
The Silent Cartographer may be Halo's most famous beach level, but Long Night of Solace in Halo: Reach is an…
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War’s a Beach: Surf and Sand in Strategy Games
In strategy games, the beach is a border area that offers both extreme vulnerability and a critical strategic position.
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Pokemon Snap Lets Players and Pokemon Alike Relax on the Beach
Pokemon Snap is a pleasant anomaly — a game that isn't about catching 'em all but about seeing Pokemon living…
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Microreviews
Dead or Alive: Xtreme Beach Volleyball: A Review
Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball is a minigame collection spinoff of the Dead or Alive fighting game series.
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Lists
7 Great Games for Chilling Out on Vacation
You've heard of beach reads, but have you heard of beach plays? Here are 7 games perfect for your summer…
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