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I still can't believe we call them 'MOBAs'
One of media's god-given powers is to coin phrases, one of our last remaining superpowers.
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The author reflects on a decade‑old, unsuccessful effort to replace the term “MOBA,” which they describe as a vague label that fits every game and none. Inspired by a recent post from Kieron Gillen, they note that the community has now adopted the phrase “imsim” to refer to the genre. The piece expresses frustration and a tongue‑in‑cheek desire to return to games journalism to challenge the prevailing terminology.
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