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Cutting edge games often age poorly. Past a certain point, it can be tough to see what all the excitement was about in the first place. With so much fuss about Star Citizen though, I think it's worth remembering that Wing Commander III wasn't simply one of the most advanced games/interactive movies when it came out, but remains one of the bravest stories ever told. I don't necessarily mean in terms of raw content here, but look. Put yourself in Chris Roberts' shoes back in the early 90s. You're making the most expensive game ever. A whole $4 million dollars! And what do you make?

One of the most depressing action movies ever, that's what.

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