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This Upcoming Roguelike Rhythm Game Has Me Wondering Why This Wasn’t Done Sooner

I miss rhythm games. I miss PaRappa the Rapper, Space Channel 5, and Patapon. Apparently, the Gaming Gods heard my long-time pleas because it’s my...

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‘Marvel Rivals’ Released Its Ambitious Roadmap, and I Need It Now

So, we aren’t too far from the release of Marvel Rivals, a hero shooter currently living rent-free in my head. The game’s official YouTube channel...

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Seriously, You Can Get ‘Half Life 2’ With All the Fixings for Free

I’ll admit it: I had a bit too much fun with the last Half Life article. In hindsight, it may have been a little mean-spirited to hardcore fans of...

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The Game Awards Is Accepting DLC, Remasters, and Remakes, and I’m Upset

2024’s Game Awards has added an interesting wrinkle to its yet-to-be-revealed eligible nominees. This year, it’s been decided that DLC expansions,...

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‘Marvel’s Midnight Suns’ Is the God-Tier Tactical RPG That Stole My Heart (and Time)

I remember the general apprehension when Marvel’s Midnight Suns was announced. The instant we found out it would be a tactical RPG with deck-builder...

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Xbox’s Black Friday Sale Has Some Heavy Hitters at Big Discounts

In the court of public opinion, the Xbox has been getting majorly beaten by its competition lately. However, Microsoft kicked off the console’s...

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The ‘Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection’ Finally Gets a Major Patch for Consoles

“Augh, Metal Gear!” Indeed, that’s likely how you felt playing the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection if you were on consoles. Further, the PC...

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‘Castlevania Anniversary Collection’ Is Free for Exactly One Week

They aren’t called “Metroidvanias” for nothing! Though Castlevania didn’t personally light my world on fire (my Metroidvania awakening was...

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So, I Just Found Out About Infinity Nikki

It’s like the beginning of an old-school creepypasta. Infinity Nikki found me as I was looking ahead to the next month or so of game releases. Such...

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‘Prince of Persia’ Is Getting a Major Update! …No, Not That One!

Okay, I’ll stop with my foolishness. No, I’m not talking about Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Though, the game that’s actually receiving a...

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‘Astro Bot’ Continues Its Hot Streak With Exciting DLC Rumors

Astro Bot entered the room with loud, rousing applause from everyone — critics and gamers alike. Currently, the game has an astronomical 95%...

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The GOG Preservation Program Is Saving Your Favorite Games

GOG.com is doing the damn thing when it comes to protecting the future of video games! The website recently started its GOG Preservation Program,...

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Oh, Look, More Definite Proof That ‘Half-Life 3’ Is Finally Happening!

Half-Life 3 is coming out! After all this time, a brave YouTuber has cracked the code — looked into the Matrix itself! Oh, all those years of...

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PlayStation Plus Has Awesome Additions to Its Catalog (Nov. ’24)

PlayStation Plus is back for another round of additions to its catalog! The service seems hell-bent on ending 2024 in style as this fresh batch of...

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Valve Unveiled a Limited-Time Steam Deck, and It’s Gorgeous

Valve must’ve heard my not-so-subtle desires to grab a Steam Deck because they’re now making an offer I’ll have a hard time refusing. (We’ll...

13.11.2024 9

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Everyone’s Flocking to Play… ‘Farming Simulator 25’?

Farming Simulator 25, right now, has over 100,000 people playing it on Steam. There are so many great indie games that live for a flash and die for a...

13.11.2024 5

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‘Arzette’: 2024’s Sleeper Hit and a Great Redemption of CD-i Zelda

Let me tell y’all about Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore. Developed by “Seedy Eye Software” (hi, Zelda) and published by Limited Run Games, I knew...

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Sure, ‘Undisputed’ Is Pretty Great, but ‘Fight Night’ Still Has the Juice

eSports Boxing Club. That’s a title that should ring loudly in the ears of anyone who has been watching the development of Undisputed closely...

12.11.2024 5

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‘South of Midnight’ Will Silence All the Xbox Detractors

Though I’m a proud multi-platform fella, I’m tired of Xbox getting dunked on! Yes, the Xbox Series X has been, uh… hurting for exclusives. And...

12.11.2024 6

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Nintendo Contemplated Letting Link Talk in the Latest ‘Zelda’ Game

Well, excuuuuse me, Nintendo! Apparently, the Big N was close to pulling the trigger on one of the scariest ideas it could possibly come up with:...

12.11.2024 6

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Ubisoft Is Being Sued by Two California Gamers Over ‘The Crew’

Two California-based gamers are suing Ubisoft over the publisher’s 2014 racing title, The Crew. Per Polygon, the lawsuit came about as a result of...

12.11.2024 6

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‘Stellar Blade’ and ‘Nier Automata’ Combine to Titillate Players With Hot Outfits

Well, well, guess who’s back in the “I hate it here” gaming conversation? Stellar Blade is one of those games I simply couldn’t pick up...

12.11.2024 7

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EA Might Add a Monthly Subscription Service to Apex Legends

Alas, poor Apex Legends. I knew him… not too well, but I’m always aware of it. Apex Legends is the battle royale that managed to carve out a...

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Blizzard Rewinds the Clock on Its ‘Overwatch 2’ Baggage With ‘Overwatch Classic’

Blizzard Entertainment heard you. Indeed, they want you to know they understand how you feel about Overwatch 2! Maybe they accidentally goofed up the...

11.11.2024 5

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FromSoftware Owners Apparently Actively Working on 26 Games

Masters and pioneers of the punishing “Soulslike” subgenre of action RPGs, FromSoftware has garnered a sterling reputation. Dark Souls, Demon’s...

11.11.2024 6

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Please Watch Bethesda’s ‘Indiana Jones and the Great Circle’ Gameplay Deep Dive

Bethesda and MachineGames won me over. The last time Indiana Jones and the Great Circle was showcased, I was intrigued, but I wasn’t entirely sold....

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We’re Getting ‘Metal Gear Solid Delta’ Because Konami Is Afraid People Won’t Know Who Solid Snake Is

Konami mainstay and Metal Gear Solid series producer, Noriaki Okamura, admitted a core reason for the existence of Metal Gear Solid Delta. In an...

10.11.2024 6

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Xbox ‘Halo 2’ Celebrates 20th Anniversary by Letting Fans Play Iconic 2003 E3 Demo

Okay, Xbox. You went above and beyond this time! To celebrate Halo 2‘s 20th birthday, some dedicated folks who love the Xbox staple wanted to hit...

10.11.2024 5

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‘Marvel Rivals,’ Moon Knight, and Substance in Games Journalism

Right now, I’m 100% writing this to take advantage of what’s hopefully an inevitable surge of traffic for Marvel Rivals. But, here’s the thing:...

10.11.2024 9

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‘Atomic Heart’ Is Back With a Taras Yoom Collab, Introducing Limited-Edition Sculptures Alongside Its Third DLC Expansion

Atomic Heart has pushed itself to the forefront of the gaming space with exciting news! Alongside the game’s third DLC expansion, Atomic Heart also...

09.11.2024 8

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Sneaky Leaks May Point to a Major ‘Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time’ Announcement

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is in everyone’s “Top 3 Zelda games” list (except mine, but we’ll have that fight later). Since we’re...

09.11.2024 5

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Nintendo Sues an Antagonistic Streamer Over Emulated Games

Nintendo didn’t teach y’all a lesson when Gary Bowser was struck down? Well, per 404 Media, streamer Jesse Keighin (aka EveryGameGuru) flew a...

09.11.2024 5

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Lionsgate Executive Confirms ‘Borderlands’ Movie Was a Disaster

Borderlands, as of this writing, has a horrifying 10% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes. The film, led by Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jack Black,...

09.11.2024 5

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Your Favorite Games, Consoles, and Accessories Might Get a Whole Lot More Expensive Soon

It’s possible gamers could be looking at a future in which games, consoles, and accessories could be twice as expensive as they already are. Per...

08.11.2024 5

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Game Companies Seem to Be Waking up From the Great GaaS Dream

Games as a Service (GaaS), conceptually, isn’t the worst idea. Indeed, in the wide, wild world of gaming, there’s rarely a such thing as a bad...

08.11.2024 5

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‘Pokemon’ vs. ‘Palworld’ Continues as Pocketpair Reveals Details About Their Ongoing Lawsuit

Overall, Pocketpair’s legal issues with Nintendo seem to only escalate by the day. The Palworld team recently revealed details about their patent...

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Employees From Team Working on ‘Marvel Rivals’ and ‘Destiny: Rising’ Were Arrested

Multiple employees from NetEase Games, a studio developing Marvel Rivals and Destiny: Rising, have been arrested in Hangzhou, China. Per Leifeng.com,...

08.11.2024 9

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‘Dragon Age: The Veilguard’ Released Its First Major Update

I promise I come in peace today. Dragon Age: The Veilguard finally released its first major upgrade: Patch 1! With the update comes plenty of fresh...

08.11.2024 6

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‘God of War Ragnarok’ Dropped a Surprise Patch, Boy

God of War Ragnarok ain’t done with you yet, boy. One of the PlayStation’s best titles decided to bless us with a surprise 06.00 patch! Certainly,...

08.11.2024 5

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‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ Seems to Be on Track for a Fall 2025 Release

Aw, [REDACTED], here we go again! Grand Theft Auto 6, in the series’ long-standing tradition, is shaping up to be the biggest game of the year!...

08.11.2024 10

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Does Capcom Have a Vendetta Against ‘Dino Crisis’?

Capcom, let’s talk. You do phenomenal remakes. Resident Evil 2. Resident Evil 4. DuckTales: Remastered (this is a remake — don’t argue). For...

07.11.2024 4

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Not a Drill: Amazon’s Making a ‘Mass Effect’ TV Series

Mass Effect is being turned into a TV series from Amazon, y’all. Okay. Deep breaths. Info first, fluff later. Per Variety, Amazon MGM Studios...

07.11.2024 10

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‘MultiVersus’ Might Be in Big Trouble, and That Bums Me Out

I’ll admit it: I love MultiVersus. Did I have delusions it would be able to eventually trade blows with Smash? Yes. But it’s the only other...

07.11.2024 4

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How ‘Dave the Diver’ Helped Me Through One of the Hardest Times of My Life

Dave the Diver means a lot to me. I was fired two days before my birthday. For months leading up to that fateful Google Meets call, the writing had...

07.11.2024 7

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Sega Casually Confirmed a New ‘Virtua Fighter’

I won’t mince words: I never would’ve thought we’d get another Virtua Fighter game again. But, according to Sega’s Justin Scarpone? Not only...

07.11.2024 9

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Honestly, It’s the Perfect Time for ‘Lego Horizon Adventures’

Horizon has always been an interesting series. For starters, the lore Guerrilla Games established? Top-tier. It’s hard to be innovative in a...

06.11.2024 5

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Don’t Hold Your Breath if You Want a Remastered ‘Dragon Age’ Trilogy

To many players, Dragon Age, Dragon Age 2, and Dragon Age: Inquisition is a holy RPG trilogy. Since Veilguard has been making the rounds lately and...

06.11.2024 4

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The Most Important Election of My Life Is Going on, and I’m Watching Indie Horror Games

As I type this, people are finalizing their votes for the 2024 election between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Right now, I can look up and see a...

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‘Dragon Age: The Veilguard’ and the Necessity of Games Journalism

We’re going back to the trenches with this one. So, it’s no secret. Dragon Age: The Veilguard is the latest “DEI game” to be subjected to...

06.11.2024 2

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‘EA Sports FC 25’ Adds Actual Advertisements And… Cancer?

Here’s what I know about EA Sports FC 25: “Soccer.” Usually, if it’s a series I know nothing about, I’ll shut up about it. I’ll do my...

05.11.2024 2

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