Sci-Fi

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The word "robot" was first coined by Karel ?apek in his 1920 play, *R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots)*, though the creatures in the play weren't quite what we typically envision as robots today. elaborate share

Narrative Games

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Many narrative-focused games utilize "emergent narrative," where the story unfolds organically based on player choices, rather than following a strictly linear pre-written path. elaborate share

Fantasy

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The word "fantasy" comes from the Greek word "phantasia," meaning imagination or apparition. 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

The song "Respect" by Aretha Franklin, a cornerstone of R&B/Soul, was originally a hit for Otis Redding, but Aretha's version is far more famous and is considered a feminist anthem. elaborate share