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Best Weapons in Videogames

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Videogames are chock full of weapons and in this gallery we show you the weapons that have lasted through the ages. Duck and cover, because this gallery can be quite lethal.

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The BFG is a very popular weapon in the Doom series, but in Doom 3 they kicked it up a notch with the BFG9000.

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The most versatile gun in the GoldenEye/Perfect Dark universe is hands down the Laptop gun. You can fire it like any other gun, but you could also throw it up against the wall and rely on a bit of cover fire for your sniping.

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If you’re looking for the best weapon to wield when fighting Nazis, then look no further than the chain gun. It’ll provide the fire power you’ll need to defeat MechaHitler.

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Swords can be a great weapon, and so can guns, but they’re really for different situations. When you put them both together you get a very dangerous piece of equipment. Final Fantasy creates this ultimate hybrid weapon that can literally rub lead into a wound.

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When it comes to epic weapons the Gears of War series delivers. The Lancer gun/chainsaw can slice, dice, and deliver a barrage of bullets.

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The Half Life franchise has brought so much to videogames, and one of the crown jewels of the series is the gravity gun. Whether it’s lifting heavy items or punting enemies away, you’ve got a great weapon in your hands.

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Goldeneye‘s Golden Gun may only hold one bullet, but it makes up for its lack of ammunition with its force. A weapon to be reckoned with, the golden gun will make you quite the murder machine. If you have good aim.

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The Quake series brought us many fantastic weapons, but one that stands out is the ETF rifle. It’s like the iconic Nailgun, but it makes armor a non issue, so the bad guys can get all the armor they want – they’ll just be getting dead in the end.


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