A split from Couch Co-op: Why the gaming industry has lost its love for split-screen - Twisted Bard
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When gaming moved from the Arcade to the Living Room they still maintained their social aspect through split-screen cooperative gaming. As the Internet became a more prevalent part of daily life and indeed a necessity to expand the gaming experience, it allowed gamers across the globe to connect and battle it out or coexist to create some truly awe inspiring gaming moments.