When video games make the horrors of nuclear war seem real - Reader's Feature

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Nuclear war has been a recurring theme in video games since the 1980s. Missile Command, released in 1980, was one of the first games to depict the devastating consequences of a nuclear attack. The Fallout series, which began in 1997, has also explored the horrors of nuclear war in a post-apocalyptic setting. These games aim to raise awareness about the dangers of nuclear conflict and its potential impact on society. The portrayal of nuclear war in video games serves as a warning about the devastating effects of such an event.

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