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Star Wars: X-Wing and MechWarrior veterans release In The Black, a "serious" space combat sim with Newtonian physics

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Star Wars: X-Wing
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Star Wars: X-Wing
Active · 1993–1999
Latest · Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance
Top genres · simulation, fps
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Active · 1989–2001
Latest · Tribes 2
Top genres · puzzle, fps, strategy
6 articles 7 writers 13 games
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