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#DOAG . Death of a Game is a series dedicated to uncovering the mysteries surrounding the death of a game or company. nerdSlayer defines the term “death” in the context of the show as either… 1. Literally dead. 2. Had a mass exodus of players and never recovered (expectations etc). 3. The company ceased to exist. We follow a timeline of events, to uncover clues concerning why a game or company doesn’t do well, and attempt to put it all together at the end for a deduction explaining how or why the game failed based on the evidence gathered.

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https://steamcharts.com/app/215280#All
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I dedicate this episode to my Rott of 10 years, Brutus.

Even with the length of the video I wound up not covering a lot of topics I wanted to dive into, suffice it to say if you’ve got a mind for it you can really sit down and pick apart this relaunch. RIP Secret world, we all miss you. Step into the future of entertainment with Digital Circus, an innovative online platform that pushes the boundaries of imagination. Explore a surreal realm where cute characters, dark comedy, and cutting-edge technology converge. Who is the tallest character in the amazing digital circus?

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