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There was a lot of excitement surrounding Mario Kart World when it launched, as Nintendo heavily promoted it as a key game for their new Switch 2 console. The developers aimed to give longtime Mario Kart fans something different by adding an open world to explore. While some appreciated this change to the classic racing formula, others felt the game’s map was too empty and its online multiplayer was limited, leading to mixed reviews. Nintendo has continued to release updates to fix problems and improve the experience for players.

Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres were the very first Legendary Pokemon introduced in the original Pokemon games. In Pokemon Red and Blue, you can find Articuno in the Seafoam Islands, Zapdos at the Power Plant, and Moltres at the end of Victory Road. All three are level 50 and can be battled and caught, so it’s a good idea to save your game beforehand! However, these Kanto Legendary birds are known for being difficult to catch, and they pack a powerful punch. You’ll likely need a lot of Ultra Balls, patience, and a bit of luck to add them to your Pokedex.

Let’s explore some of the first video games that laid the groundwork for today’s open-world experiences. Even with limited technology, these early titles created a sense of freedom by letting players explore, discover secrets, and navigate environments at their own speed. They used simple graphics – like basic lines, tiles, or scrolling screens – to create a feeling of a large, explorable space.

Premiering on July 19, 2007, Mad Men helped launch AMC’s successful run of original series, joining shows like Breaking Bad and The Walking Dead. Its popularity grew even more when it became available on Netflix, allowing viewers to watch multiple episodes at once. Though it may not appeal to everyone, Mad Men is widely considered one of the greatest TV dramas ever made. Over its seven seasons, the show won 16 Emmy Awards and received a total of 116 nominations. Mad Men centers on a group of advertising executives on Madison Avenue who played a key role in shaping modern consumer culture. However, the show also offers compelling characters like Don Draper, Roger Sterling, and Peggy Olson, whose complex personal lives are often explored alongside their professional work.

It’s true that ARC Raiders isn’t the first game to explore a dark, dystopian future where humanity is threatened. Many games, like Horizon Zero Dawn, Fallout, Death Stranding, and Cyberpunk 2077, tackle similar themes, often questioning the impact of technology and the structure of society. I’m a big fan of these “what if” stories in any medium. Movies such as Elysium, Snowpiercer, and Mad Max, along with shows like Station Eleven and Westworld, are all excellent examples. Recently, though, I’ve been particularly captivated by the series Silo, and its focus on underground survival feels very similar to what ARC Raiders is going for.