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		philiac on Sept 28, 2012 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: StarCraft: Orcs in space go down in flames Oh, I meant I found it amusing that something as obscure as Mode 7 could be referred to "colloquially." I'm in no position to hold an opinion on the intricacies of SNES graphics modes.

GFischer on Sept 28, 2012 [–]

It was mentioned on every SNES review back in the day, so at the time it was common knowledge among gamers and enthusiasts.

padobson on Sept 28, 2012 | [–]

+1, "Kicking it into mode 7" was one hell of way to spend a Saturday night.

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