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Slashdot discuss a Google Maps RTS game (the game site is slashdotted right now). Their summary: "Play the first Google Maps RTS! Online players (2-25) randomly receive a set of countries with troop hitpoints based on real world population data. To play: attack neutral and enemy countries in an effort to try to take over the world. You have a 20% chance of receiving more troops when you overtake an enemy country. More features to come! (currently in public beta status)." From the comments, we find those this other Google Maps CyberNations game and a list of games using Google Maps.
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