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The welcome editorial frames the issue with a lineup spanning triple-A titles, point-and-click adventures, and indie games, highlighting ongoing debates about gaming’s direction. 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While every effort has been made to credit the authors of any applicable images used in this magazine, sometimes mistakes are made. Please reach out to us if you haven’t been credited for your work and we will be more than happy to rectify the error.  \nNo material may be reproduced in whole or in part without the written consent of the copyright holders. The opinions and views of correspondents are their own and are not necessarily in accordance with those of the publisher.  \n© Fusion Retro Books Ltd.  \nFUSION Magazine is published by  \nFUSION RETRO BOOKS  \nDencer Drive, Kenilworth, CV8 2QR.  \nWWW .FUSIONRETROBOOKS .COM  \nFUSION  \nWelcome to FUSION. We nearly melted putting this latest issue together! It’s been incredibly hot here in the UK, and many of us have been hiding from the heat and playing some excellent new video games. 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