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Worlds

A meander through the video game and movie worlds of my youth and beyond


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Karazhan (Part 1)

Karazhan is one of the best raids – and locations, full stop – in World of Warcraft. It is a vast, sprawling feast of exploration and intrigue, magic and enchantment. It is haunted by innumerable spirits. phantoms and spectres, most of which don’t actually realise they are dead.
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Dolphin Shoals

Dolphin Shoals is an underwater paradise. In the shallow, sunlit waters, dolphins, manta rays and other aquatic creatures can be seen. There’s even an undersea cave with a gigantic Maw-Ray.
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Sand Kingdom

The Sand Kingdom is a vast desert of rusty sand, crumbling ruins, and poisonous pools. It draws inspiration from many real-world places, including Mexico, Japan, Egypt, and even Easter Island.
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Sunshine Airport

Sunshine Airport is themed – and named after – Super Mario Sunshine. It is located on Isle Delfino, where Super Mario Sunshine took place, and Shrine Sprites can be seen throughout the course.
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Cerberus

For players of the original Resident Evil, there is a scene that seems to define most players’ first recollections of the game: the infamous ‘Cerberus hallway’. As the playable character is moving down an innocuous-looking corridor, with no enemies in sight, a zombified dog suddenly crashes through a window behind…
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3DS DK Jungle

One of only a small number of Donkey Kong-themed tracks in Mario Kart 8, DK Jungle feels like you’re going on a jungle adventure, as you zoom through deep underbrush, past huge waterfalls, and into an ancient temple.
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