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Africa is a popular setting for games because of its many varied climates and distinctive wildlife, but also its reputation for political upheaval and violence.
Once home to Republic heroes Leia Organa, Bail Organa, and Ulic Qel-Droma. Grand Moff Tarkin zapped it with the Death Star.
Asia is the largest continent in the world, it spans from part of the Soviet Union all the way down to Indonesia. It goes from Japan to the Middle East.
Azeroth is the fantasy realm that is home to the Warcraft series.
California is a large state on the West coast of the United States. It has such cities as Los Angeles and Hollywood. California is also home to the Giant Bomb office.
Political hub and capital of the galaxy, Coruscant has appeared in many Star Wars games.
The planet where the last galactic battle was fought within the Star Wars universe. Home of the Ewoks.
One of the traditional seven continents, Europe is a favorite source of video game settings. In the real world, European countries have produced a host of notable developers and publishers, and compose a large gaming market.
A planet in the Star Wars universe. It is covered in ice and snow and was once home to Rebel Base, Echo Base.
The island nation where Rico Rodriguez was raised, and the main setting of Just Cause 3.
The Middle East is a region that spans southwestern Asia and northeastern Africa.
The third-largest continent in the world.
Country located in the South Asian subcontinent, bordering India and Afghanistan.
South America is a large continent connected to North America.
The United States serves as the location or the back-story of countless video games. It also plays host to some of the largest game development studios and publishers in the world.
Even when the World Trade Center doesn't exist anymore, it is seen in some of today's popular games.
Many games take place in the Middle East, but it is often in a fictional country or a country that is never mentioned by name. In some games, this is done in order to avoid political controversies, evident in many modern military games such as Metal Gear Solid 4. In many fantasy games, a generic Middle-Eastern setting is used.
Some games take place in North America, but do not specifically name the city or even country. In most cases, it is assumed that they are talking about the United States.
Fourth moon of the planet Yavin from the Star Wars universe taking back ground in many games.
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