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Your Mileage With ‘Railroads Online’ Will Vary Based on Your Creativity (Review)

Creativity is a powerful tool that can make or break the enjoyment of an experience. Railroads Online is the perfect example of that. While incredibly...

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My Favorite Way to Play ‘Balatro’ Just so Happens to Be the Most Inconvenient Way Possible

Balatro is available on just about everything you can imagine at this point. The thrilling poker rogue-like can be played on your phone, on your...

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‘Borderlands 4’ Promises That There Will Be No Skibidi or Hawk-2A Guns in the Upcoming Game

Everybody has to grow up sometime, and it appears that Borderlands knows that its time is now. While Borderlands 2 may have featured some of the most...

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‘Marvel Rivals’ Focuses on Jeff the Land Shark in It’s First Seasonal Update

Jeff the Land Shark is the most adorable little creature players can find in Marvel Rivals. He’s also one of the most obnoxiously overpowered...

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‘Fortnite’ Is About to Fanum Tax Our Wallets With a New Skibidi Toilet Collaboration

We knew it was bound to happen eventually. To quote Steven Buschemi from Spy Kids 2; “Do you think God stays in heaven because he, too, lives in...

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‘Unpacking’ Developer Is Sick of the Shovelware and Copycats on Switch Eshop

We could have only dreamed that the era of shovelware would have gone away with the Wii. But as Unpacking creative developer Wren Brier has...

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‘Balatro’ Receives an 18+ PEGI Rating, Unlike Games That Feature Actual Gambling

GOTY candidate Balatro is a game beloved by millions. Its bizarre mix of wacky Poker-esque gameplay and unique style and humor has captivated players...

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‘Flint Treasure of Oblivion’ Is a Gritty Adventure With a Heart of Gold (Review)

Setting sail on the seven seas is quite the journey in itself, but handling squabbles via turn-based CRPG combat is something I didn’t expect a...

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‘Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind’ Is a Blast From the Past (Review)

Although they’ve had an impact through several generations, I don’t think any version of the Power Rangers has had as much of an impact as the...

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Waypoint Weekend Episode 6: Breaking It Down, Gexual Style

It’s time for the weekend once again, and with the weather getting colder, what better way to warm up than sitting in front of a nice, cozy screen?...

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The Sihoo Doro C300 Pro Ergonomic Chair Is a Blessing for Those Suffering From Chronic Pain (Review)

Working at home or in an office, there are few things more important than having a chair that suits you properly. Over the past two years, I’ve...

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My Favorite World Premiere Happened During the Game Awards Preshow, and I Need More People to Get Stoked on It

Look, we can all agree that The Game Awards was much better than anticipated. Normally, it feels like nothing more than a blatant advertisement for us...

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RGG Studios Easily Won ‘The Game Awards’ in My Eyes With ‘Project Century’ and ‘Virtua Fighter’

RGG Studios must never sleep, because on top of Like A Dragon Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, they’re also cooking a few other surprises behind the scenes....

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Game of the Year Winner ‘Astro Bot’ Adds Winter Wonder Level, With New Bots and Costumes to Discover

Astro Bot got the well-deserved sweep at The Game Awards, but it gets even better. Several new Bots and costumes are available to collect alongside a...

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‘The Cabin Factory’ Is a Spooky Walking Simulator With a Surreal Hook (Review)

After clocking in for a day of work, I make my way out into the open space before me. A conveyor belt and an ominous-looking terminal are the only two...

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VICE PRESENTS: THE 2024 GAME AWARDS LIVE HYPE TRAIN

Welcome to the first annual LIVE HYPE TRAIN for The Game Awards. We’ll be updating this article live with the latest and greatest news from the...

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‘Dragon Ball Sparking Zero’ Powers up, Adds Split-Screen for Every Stage in Latest Update

Dragon Ball Sparking Zero is easily one of the best fighting games released this year. Indeed, its high-octane action swept the world and proved...

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‘Mafia: The Old Country’ Brings an Offer We Can’t Refuse; A Summer 2025 Release Window

After the news that Mafia: The Old Country was going to be making a special appearance at the upcoming Game Awards, I was excited to see what it was...

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Roblox Gets an Official ‘Payday’ Experience, Fully Endorsed by Starbreeze Studios

When I think of Roblox, I can’t help but think about the number of experiences that draw far too much inspiration from their source material. The...

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Waypoint Wishlist: Sega Genesis Edition

Back before SEGA took a backseat as a publisher, they released some of the most iconic consoles of all time. Without the SEGA Genesis, we wouldn’t...

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Ubisoft Did a Reddit AMA About ‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ and Dropped a Bunch of New Info That Has Me Cautiously Optimistic

As someone who has been involved in the Assassin’s Creed franchise since its debut, watching it go off the path and turn into whatever it is now...

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‘Overthrown’ Is the Casual Cozy Co-Op City Builder I’ve Always Dreamed of (Hands-On Impressions)

Sometimes, when you look at a game, it just speaks to you. Overthrown was that game for me, something that stood out against the never-ending crowd of...

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‘Marvel Rivals’ Director Blames Lack of Originality for ‘Concord’ Missing the Mark

Hero shooters have been making the rounds for a minute now. While Overwatch may be one of the most well-known examples, the recently released and...

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‘The Plucky Squire’ Finally Adds a Feature That Players Have Been Pining For; Less Handholding

The Plucky Squire may be one of the most visually captivating games of 2024. But its incessant need to continuously hold the player’s hand made it...

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Before It’s Nintendo Switch Launch, ‘Antonblast’ Is the First Game to Sell One ‘Antonillion’ Copies

Move over, Morbius; there’s a new king in town. Antonblast has the juice; apparently, over one Antonillion players have discovered that already....

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‘The Spirit of the Samurai’ Offers a Beautiful Tale That Isn’t Just Skin Deep (Review)

The Spirit of the Samurai is one of those games that caught my eye as soon as I saw its first teaser trailer. Its visually distinctive style...

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The ModRetro Chromatic Is the Bespoke Game Boy We Deserve as Adults (Review)

It may be the rose-tinted glasses perched precariously on my face. But, I always consider the ’90s to be the Golden Era of gaming. Games like...

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I Hope You Like IHOP, Because You Can Get ‘Indiana Jones and the Great Circle’ for Free by Eating Pancakes

Everything has an app now. So, if you want to score a free copy of Indiana Jones and The Great Circle? You may need to pull a sleight-of-hand trick...

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‘Phasmophobia’ Decks the Halls With New ‘Winter’s Jest’ Update

The holidays are some of my favorite times of the year, and not because of the presents or the get-togethers. It’s because games like Phasmophobia...

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I Can’t Believe We Got LEGO GTA in ‘Fortnite’ Before ‘Grand Theft Auto 6’

LEGO Fortnite dominated my playtime earlier this year with its adorable take on the survival genre. Since its introduction, a number of new play modes...

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‘Paper Perjury’ Is a Promising Start for an Up-and-Coming Detective (Review)

As Justina Smith quickly finds out in Paper Perjury, life comes at you fast. After applying for the lowly clerk position at her local Police...

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‘The Alters’ Is a Slick, Sci-Fi Survival Sim With Style, Substance, and Some Jank (Demo Impressions)

The survival game genre has grown on me this year. With games like Palworld and Enshrouded easily dominating plenty of my free time, it was a great...

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Waypoint Weekend Episode 5: Indy and the Indies Rock the Weekend

It’s been an incredibly good week to be a gamer. No matter if you’ve been itching to jump into the horrifyingly photorealistic digital body of...

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‘Revenge of the Savage Planet’ Shows off New Gameplay, Third Person Mode in Delightful New Preview

The more colorful a game is, the more excited I’m bound to be about it. Journey To The Savage Planet was a delightful romp that only got better with...

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You Can Get Banned for Swearing in ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’, but Please Buy the Gun Bong Bundle

We all knew that Call of Duty lost the plot years ago. While its multiplayer is better than ever, and the campaign had a solid showing with Black Ops...

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‘Ketsu Battler’ Should Have Been Called Butt-Shido Blade, but I Love the Idea Behind This Goofy Game

The PlayStation 1 classic Bushido Blade is known for its steep learning curve and one-hit kills. Now, imagine that same type of gameplay with the...

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‘Marvel Rivals’ Could Be the Competition ‘Overwatch’ Needs (Hands-On Impressions)

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I jumped into Marvel Rivals for the first time. I had seen pre-release footage but was unable to participate in...

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‘Path of Fury Episode 1: Tetsuo’s Tower’ Looks Like ‘Sifu’ Vibes Mixed With ‘Like a Dragon’ for the Ultimate VR Experience

VR is one of my favorite ways to experience games. No matter if it’s revisiting a favorite in a new dimension, or seeing what developers can cook up...

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‘Overthrown’ Is a Caffeinated ‘Stardew Valley’, And It’s Available on Game Pass

The concept of a cozy game differs for everyone. Some love the idea of being able to work on their farm at their own pace and do things how they want...

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It’s Disappointing to See ‘Granblue Fantasy: Relink’ Get Snubbed at the Game Awards

While Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth may have been the Action-RPG that garnered the most attention this year, a challenger completely swept me off my...

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Snoop Dogg’s ‘Xbox Year in Review’ Proves That He’s a True G-amer

The Xbox Year in Review has officially gone live. I thought my 452 hours on my Series X were impressive, but once again, I got shown up by someone...

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Waypoint Wishlist: Original Xbox Edition

The original Xbox was a technical marvel back when it was first released. Being able to store music directly on the hard drive and not needing a...

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‘My First Gran Turismo’ Has a Confusing Name but a Solid Premise

Gran Turismo has been dominating the simulation racing scene since 1997. After the first release on the PlayStation 1 solidified its ranking as the...

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‘Soul Walker’ Has the Heart of ‘Dead by Daylight’ Mixed With the Intense Solitude of ‘Alien: Isolation’ (Hands-On Impressions)

I cowered in the corner of the room. I had to hold my breath to avoid detection. A creature, hunting only by sound, is stalking me through the rooms...

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‘Fear the Spotlight’ Wraps Two Engaging Stories in a Mildly Terrifying Package (Review)

Has there ever been a game that looks like it was made just for you? That’s exactly how I felt when I saw the retro stylings of Fear the Spotlight....

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‘The Spirit of the Samurai’ Has a Gorgeous Visual Style That I Just Can’t Get Enough Of

There’s something eerie, yet ethereal about The Spirit of the Samurai. I’m not sure if it’s the stop-motion inspired animation, or the dark and...

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All Three ‘Ninja Blade’ Fans Rejoice as Miyazaki Confirms Multiple FromSoftware Projects That Aren’t ‘Elden Ring 2’ Are in Development

Before being known for their stellar work on the Souls series and Elden Ring, they had developed several cult classics. These deep cuts aren’t...

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‘NBA 2K’ Infiltrates Real Life With One-of-a-Kind Broadcast, Thanks to TNT Sports and Genius Sports

It was only time until someone saw NBA 2K and decided that it needed to become a real sport. Thanks to a new partnership between TNT Sports, Genius...

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If You’re Looking to Scratch That ‘Ace Attorney’ Itch, Be Sure to Check out ‘Paper Perjury’

I’m a big fan of games that draw inspiration from franchises that have been long neglected by their publishers. Recently, ANTONBLAST captivated my...

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‘Phasmophobia’ Has Already Moved a Million Units on Consoles in Just Over a Month

In just 35 days since its release on consoles, Phasmophobia has already haunted over a million customers on current-gen systems. As one of the most...

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