If one counts Steve Russell's 1962 computer game Space War, the shooter (or shoot 'em up) is among gaming's oldest genres. And once upon a time, it was also among the most popular. But not anymore. What happened? Why this stark fall from grace? Mr. Pacario shares his thoughts, both celebrating and lamenting a genre that, forgotten or not, boasts an indelible heritage.

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Thanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music.