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Is it already October? Yes, it is. And do you know how I can tell? Because my wallet's already lighter as the rush of holiday game releases begins. (Hang in there, buddy. It's gonna get worse for you before it gets better.)
Fortunately, our loyal Bitmob community churns out great content no matter the time of year. This month's list has includes analyses, apologies, and anecdotes galore. But sometimes, you've just gotta give it up for Master Chief dancing Gangnam Style. Congrats to everyone!
Here are the most-read community articles for September 2012:
10. Fan-made HD Arwing shows what Star Fox might be like on Wii U by Jan Neves
9. Nudity in gaming shouldn't be a bigger taboo than violence by Mark Willette
8. Why the reaction to Bayonetta 2's Wii U exclusivity is annoying by Ryan Conway
7. Why Borderlands 2 is more exciting than Diablo 3 by William Franklin
6. The Wii U is a stopgap at best by Ethan Clevenger
5. L.A. Noire: A case for the future of gaming by Chris Sampson
4. An open apology to associates and influences by Ryan Perez
3. Papo & Yo: A mirror of my childhood by Louis Garcia
2. Why Portal 2 should really get us excited for the next Half-Life by Justin Raymond
1. Halo's Master Chief puts down his rifle and jams to Gangnam Style by Jan Neves
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