Asian history inspires new online games (Reuters)
April 24, 2008
Reuters - After exhausting just about every elf,
dragon and knight featured in Western cultures, makers of
popular online games are turning to ancient Asian history and
war heroes for new inspiration.
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Asian culture inspiring new online games
After exhausting just about every elf, dragon and knight featured in Western cultures, makers of popular online games are turning to ancient Asian history and war heroes for new inspiration. 
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