10 Best Video Game City Breaks

3. Hong Kong - Shenmue II

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Today, the Pearl of the Orient is known as one of the world's leading cities, a global hub for the financial sector and the crossroads between East and West. In 1987, it boasted Lucky Hit. But there's plenty more to do in Sega's stunningly recreated version of Hong Kong besides watching ball bearings bounce of pegs. Such as race rubber ducks, for example. Want a bit more excitement away from the pristine harbours of Wan Chai? The fascinating, lawless vertical slum that is Kowloon Walled City is just a short bus trip away.

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Benjamin was born in 1987, and is still not dead. He variously enjoys classical music, old-school adventure games (they're not dead), and walks on the beach (albeit short - asthma, you know). He's currently trying to compile a comprehensive history of video game music, yet denies accusations that he purposefully targets niche audiences. He's often wrong about these things.