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  Summer Olympics: 1992 Summer Olympics – Barcelona, Spain Dates : July 25 to August 9, 1992 Number of Athletes : Approximately 9,356 Number of Countries : 169 Highlights : This was the first Olympics to feature professional basketball players, known as the "Dream Team," consisting of NBA stars like Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Larry Bird. Spain's first time hosting the Summer Olympics. The games were a major cultural milestone for Spain. 1996 Summer Olympics – Atlanta, USA Dates : July 19 to August 4, 1996 Number of Athletes : Approximately 10,318 Number of Countries : 197 Highlights : The Centennial Olympic Games, marking the 100th anniversary of the modern Olympics. Introduced women's basketball and softball. The games were criticized for poor organization but were memorable for some major performances, including Michael Johnson’s gold in both the 200m and 400m sprints. 2000 Summer Olympics – Sydney, ...
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 It sounds like you're asking about "ports" in the context of games. In the gaming world, a port refers to when a game that was originally developed for one platform (like PC, PlayStation, or Xbox) is adapted to work on another platform (such as Nintendo Switch, mobile devices, or a different operating system). For example : Porting a game from PC to console : A game that was originally only available on PC might be ported to PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X, so console gamers can also play it. Mobile ports : A game developed for consoles might be ported to smartphones or tablets. Cross-generation ports : A game made for PlayStation 4 could be ported to PlayStation 5 to take advantage of better hardware and graphics. Why are ports made? Wider audience : By porting a game to multiple platforms, developers can reach a larger audience and increase sales. Making the most of successful games : If a game does really well on one platform, a developer might port it to an...