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Video Game Maps are an Artform

I’m a huge gamer and have been since the age of 6, when I first caught site of arcade machines at the airport. One of the greatest aspects of gaming for me is that you can be transported to a whole new world, way beyond anything you dreamed of. The map screen of games, where you see your journey across the world, is one of the most interesting aspects of gaming for me. Luckily, there is a resource where many gaming maps of the world are available for you to peruse. vgmaps.com is the largest source of screenshots of mapping in the world and is fascinating to browse through, whether for research or just for the sake of nostalgia. Check it out!

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