What could possibly be more American than staying indoors on the Fourth in a dark room illuminated solely by the light from whatever television or computer monitor you're using to play video games? Joystick Division rounds up the five best games to play during tomorrow's holiday.

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"Geeks With Issues, a nerdy based online show, has decided to undertake the arduous task of playing The Oregon Trail for 24 straight hours. Their promotion, officially deemed "The Battle Against Dysentery III: Wagon Train of Destiny", is something that began last year with all proceeds going to benefit Child's Play (the same charity the Gears of War Carmine fundraiser was for). The event only raised about $600 in previous years, but they are hoping to bring in $5000 this time."

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"Here’s how the ESRB describes it.

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In this strategy game, players assume the role of a wagon leader on a side-view journey of the historic migration route used by settlers, farmers, ranchers—Americans. Inspired by the real-life Oregon Trail, the game allows players to make strategic decisions to ensure the safety of their party (in most cases, a family) along a sometimes perilous path.

Bears may attack, snakes can bite, robbers will loot, and diseases do come ("You have died of . . ...

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