A strange little side quest
Even a quick game like Catscratch: This Means War sits on top of decades — and sometimes centuries — of ideas. The word 'checkmate' is linked to the Persian expression 'shah mat', used when the king was trapped. It also connects to a different milestone: Women's boxing made its Olympic debut at London 2012. So a round of Catscratch: This Means War is not just a quick distraction; it is a tiny stop on a much longer strategy games timeline.