Romance

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The word "romance" originally referred to works written in the vernacular Romances languages (like French or Spanish), as opposed to Latin. elaborate share

Indie/Alternative

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The Pixies, a hugely influential indie band, were initially rejected by 4 record labels before finally getting signed. elaborate share

Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games (MMORPGs)

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The first commercially successful MMORPG, *Ultima Online*, launched before the widespread adoption of broadband internet, relying heavily on dial-up connections. elaborate share

Fighting Games

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The iconic "Hadoken" from Street Fighter was originally conceived as a projectile that was supposed to be difficult to execute. elaborate share

Pop

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The word "pop" as a music genre is a shortened version of "popular music". elaborate share

Fighting-Games

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The fighting game *Street Fighter II* popularized the six-button layout (light/medium/hard punches and kicks) which is still a standard today. elaborate share