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What is Cyberpunk?

Cyberpunk is a science-fiction sub-genre dealing with the integration of society and technology in dystopian settings. Often referred to as “low-life and high tech,” Cyberpunk stories deal with outsiders (punks) who fight against the oppressors in society (usually mega corporations that control everything) via technological means (cyber). If the punks aren’t actively fighting against a megacorp, they’re still dealing with living in a world completely dependent on high technology.

Cyberpunk characteristics include:

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

Really neat. I'll have to look up a video covering Deus Ex cut content later.

I've seen other articles about cut content regarding a space station that would have tied the series in with System Shock and a mission in the White House that was cut because it was too demanding.