Nerd Central
by John Murphyin 🕹 Technology
Nerd Central
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A running commentary on a lifetime spent with video games—celebrating the classics, questioning modern trends, and reflecting on what keeps the medium compelling decades later.
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About John Murphy
Geek, programmer, movie lover, video game lover, husband, father.
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