Problems only a '90s gamer could understand
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And if you're looking for more, check out the top 7 unspoken rules of gaming finally explained and the 13 most hateful game mascots of the '90s.
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Henry Gilbert is a former 12DOVE Editor, having spent seven years at the site helping to navigate our readers through the PS3 and Xbox 360 generation. Henry is now following another passion of his besides video games, working as the producer and podcast cohost of the popular Talking Simpsons and What a Cartoon podcasts.

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