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“My favorite video game of all time is called 'Black Tiger'. It's a Capcom Dungeons and Dragons game from 1987. I have the actual arcade version sitting in my office.”

Quote by Ernest Cline

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Ernest Cline
Ernest Cline

Ernest Cline is an American novelist known for his science fiction works. His most famous novel, 'Ready Player One', combines virtual reality gaming with 1980s pop culture, earning widespread acclaim. more

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