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Why Are Developers Afraid to Make Arcade Sports Games Like ‘NFL Street’ or ‘NBA Ballers’ Now?

Games in general are a little too afraid to get a bit goofy nowadays. Some of the best memories I have of my childhood multiplayer sessions came at...

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Waypoint Weekend Episode 2: Attack Of the Cards

It’s almost that time again; when we can stop looking at the bad screen and start looking at the good screen. That’s right, it’s almost the...

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Hey, Listen! If You’re Going to Pirate Nintendo Games, Don’t Send Your Console in for Repairs

So, we all know that stealing is bad, right? Right. I can’t tell you what to do, but if you’re going to pirate software from Nintendo, be prepared...

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Buying a PS5 Pro Is Apparently a Console Lottery, Depending on the Parts Used

The PS5 Pro is one heck of a machine, offering the most powerful console experience at an eye-watering price. However, it appears that this power is...

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If These Leaks Are to Be Believed, Prepare for Dailies & a Battle Pass in ‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’

Assassin’s Creed Shadows has the opportunity to be a turning point for Ubisoft, but a recent leak of the upcoming Animus Hub may have put our free...

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Hear Me Out; A ‘Delicious in Dungeon’ Game That’s One Half ‘Monster Hunter’ and Another Half ‘Cooking Mama’

Delicious in Dungeon was easily the hottest anime of the summer, with countless fans flocking to Netflix to catch every episode. It’s incredibly...

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‘Risk of Rain 2’ Is a Textbook Example of a Content Rich Game

The first time I ever played Risk of Rain 2, it was on the Nintendo Switch. I didn’t have any friends to dive into it with, so countless solo runs...

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‘Rooftops & Alleys’ Is One of the Most Rewarding Games I’ve Ever Played

Rooftops & Alleys legitimately shocked me the first time I stepped foot into its world. The sublime blending of complex movement tech, alongside the...

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I Can’t Believe I Have to Say This, but Don’t Fork Over $200 or More for ‘Piglet’s Big Game’

Social media has been set ablaze because of a spiritual successor to Silent Hill. No, I’m not talking about Slitterhead, which features genuine body...

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Just About Everything You Own Is an Xbox, According to New Marketing Push by Microsoft

Xbox is in a weird spot right now, and while I love their products, it’s hard to say that I feel confident they’ll be around in a generation or...

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Waypoint Wishlist: PS1 Edition

With the dawn of a new era of gaming emerging in 1995, the PlayStation 1 became one of the most iconic systems of all time. With all-time greats like...

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Remember the ‘Warcraft Battle Chest?’ It’s Back… In Digital Form

The Warcraft Battle Chest was something any 90’s and 2000’s kid can remember vividly. Browsing the electronics aisle at our local Walmart, this...

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‘Mortal Kombat 1’ Goes Meta With Incredible Ghostface Fatality

Mortal Kombat somehow continues to outdo itself regularly, introducing some of the most iconic fighters into the ring and giving them the greatest...

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I’m Genuinely Surprised Disney Hasn’t Jumped on the Digital TCG Craze With a ‘Lorcana’ Game Yet

With the amount of hype surrounding the Pokemon TCGP app, I’m genuinely shocked that the House of Mouse hasn’t done something similar for Lorcana....

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Three Years After It’s Release, ‘Grand Theft Auto: The Definitive Edition’ Trilogy Is Finally Worth Buying

So, remember when Rockstar Games released the supposed “definitive” editions of some of our favorite games? While the graphics may have looked a...

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Japan Has a New Baseball Game, and It’s a Shame That ‘Professional Baseball Spirits 2024-2025’ Isn’t Available in the States

Baseball games are some of the most entertaining sports games on the market. There’s nothing like hitting a home run and bringing home a big win....

13.11.2024 9

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Celebrating It’s 4-Year Anniversary, ‘Bugsnax’ Goes VR (on PC, at Least)

Ah, Bugsnax. The PS5’s first “killer app” showed off the capabilities of next-gen gaming. Beyond being a little bit of a meme when it was first...

12.11.2024 5

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Road Tripping in ‘American Truck Simulator’ Saved My Sanity During the Pandemic

The pandemic was a terrifying time for millions of people, myself included. The feelings of seclusion, being locked inside the small 900-square-foot...

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Missing those Old-School ‘Madden’ Vibes? Give ‘Maximum Football’ a Try

Games like Maximum Football remind me that simplicity is sometimes the king of the ring. While Madden is constantly striving to evolve for both better...

12.11.2024 7

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Now That Sonic Is Good Again, ‘Sonic X Shadow Generations’ Producer Wants to Revitalize ‘Sonic 06’

Sonic The Hedgehog has always been an icon, regardless of the quality of his games. Sure, some have been much better than others, such as the recently...

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Waypoint Weekend Episode 1: Freshly Minted

The weekend is finally upon us, and what better way to celebrate than by playing some of our favorite games, and chatting about what we’re up to?...

08.11.2024 7

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‘PSVR 2’ Finally Has It’s Killer App, Now That ‘Gorilla Tag’ Is Available to Download

The PSVR 2 is an astonishing piece of tech that, once again, feels underutilized. It’s got some of the most advanced features on a VR headset,...

08.11.2024 5

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‘Final Fantasy 14’ Finally Enables 4K Grippers for Ultra HD Foot Fanatics

Final Fantasy 14 is easily one of the best MMOs of all time. The sheer amount of content available for players on it’s free trail is legendary,...

08.11.2024 5

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‘Pokemon TCGP’ Hits 30 Million Downloads in Just a Week

The Pokemon TCGP frenzy has overtaken the Waypoint office, and it seems we aren’t alone in our frantic search for the best cards around. Releasing...

08.11.2024 6

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Sega Does What Nintendon’t, Removes ‘SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics & Dreamcast Classics’ From Digital Storefronts

The argument for the preservation of classic games from forgotten eras will seemingly never come to an end. Sega has produced some of the most iconic...

08.11.2024 6

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‘Project ARC’ Is Isometric ‘Rainbow Six Siege,’ and I’m All in

When I was approached about Project ARC, I wasn’t sure what to expect. A multiplayer top-down shooter made by the people behind PUBG? I was...

08.11.2024 5

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WB Games Promises ‘More Batman’ After Recent Games Flop

WB Games knows that for every Hogwarts Legacy, there’s unfortunately a Suicide Squad or Multiversus. Games that have plenty of passion, but with...

08.11.2024 7

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‘Trophy RC’ Is an Remote Control Enthusiasts Dream Come to Life

If there’s one thing I love just as much as gaming, it’s my remote-controlled cars. Trophy RC opened my eyes to a whole new type of RC life, with...

07.11.2024 9

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I’m Sorry ‘Grand Theft Auto V’, but ‘Watch Dogs 2’ Is the Greatest Open World Game of All Time

I’m not afraid to admit it; Watch Dogs 2 is one of, if not the singular best open-world experience of all time. A carefully crafted world with some...

07.11.2024 9

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‘Death Stranding: Director’s Cut’ Walks the Walk Onto Xbox

Depending on who you ask, Death Stranding: Director’s Cut is either the greatest game Hideo Kojima has ever made or nothing more than a glorified...

07.11.2024 5

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Back in My Day, I Needed the Intec Gamecube Screen to Play Games on the Go

Playing The Simpsons Hit And Run on Gamecube was a fundamental part of my childhood. I was hooked on that game, and needed to play it wherever I went....

07.11.2024 6

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When I Find Myself in Times of Trouble, ‘Webfishing’ Calls to Me

It’s a stressful time in the United States currently, and games like Webfishing give me a chance to unwind and forget about what’s going on....

07.11.2024 9

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‘Slitterhead’ Looks Like the Perfect 3/10 Game I Wanted It to Be

I need to be clear about something right off the bat; Deadly Premonition is one of my favorite games of all time. It’s got a very specific charm to...

06.11.2024 5

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‘Zenless Zone Zero’ Is About to Make the Xbox Sweat With It’s Beautiful Rat Woman

Zenless Zone Zero is a game with zero chill. There is nothing subtle in this gacha game, with beautiful rat women running around with giant grizzly...

06.11.2024 4

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Is Eva Technically a Disney Princess in ‘Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater’, Now That We Know Who Her Voice Actress Is?

In a twist of fate that not many would have expected to see this early on a random Wednesday afternoon, the mystery of who voiced Eva in Metal Gear...

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‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ Didn’t Click for Me Until I Played It With Friends

Fantasy games and RPGs are a weakness of mine, but my knowledge of Baldur’s Gate hit an embarrassingly low point when I purchased Baldur’s Gate 3....

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I Have a Gaming Confession I Need to Make; I’m Excited for ‘Monster Energy Supercross 2025’

Ever since the release of the first Monster Energy Supercross game in 2018, it’s been a series that has floated around in my mind. A good Motocross...

05.11.2024 2

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‘Palia’ Is the Game That Finally Convinced My Wife to Start PC Gaming

After a long and arduous battle of wits and words, I finally got my wife to try out Palia. And wouldn’t you know it? She’s digging it. The cozy...

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As a Slap in the Face, Netflix Pivots to Generative-AI Games Just Days After Shuttering ‘Netflix Games’

In a turn of events that unfortunately seems to be shocking nobody, Netflix has announced their pivot into Generative-AI games, days after closing the...

05.11.2024 4

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Sorry Nintendo Fans, It Looks Like 2025 Will Be Our Year for Switch 2 News

I love my Nintendo Switch, but I know that its time is drawing to a close. Trying to play games like Palia with my wife is a painful experience. The...

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Butchered Dolphin Remains Found on New Jersey Beach, Sparking Investigation

A dolphin was butchered in a gruesome act. In a recent Facebook post, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) revealed that they recently responded...

05.11.2024 10

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I Haven’t Played ‘Call of Duty’ Since 2009, and ‘Black Ops 6’ Has Drawn Me Back In

The last Call of Duty game that I fully invested my time and energy into was Modern Warfare 2. Not the one from 2022, I couldn’t have had any less...

05.11.2024 7

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Ubisoft Said the Quiet Part out Loud, Promises ‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ Won’t Be Like Their Other ‘Inconsistent’ Games

It feels bad ragging on Assassin’s Creed so much lately, especially since some of the classic games are certified bangers. However, after the news...

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Forget ‘Gran Turismo’ and ‘Forza Motorsport’, ‘Wreckfest’ Is the Best Racing Game You All Need to Be Playing

Anyone who says rubbin’ ain’t racin’ has never played Wreckfest. Maybe it’s the midwesterner in me, but my Wisconsin pride can beam brightly...

04.11.2024 4

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Of Course ‘Fortnite’ Would Introduce an Eminem Minigun, Because Why Not?

Fortnite is a lot of things, but serious? Absolutely not, and it’s all the better for it. Games like Call of Duty feel like they’re missing the...

04.11.2024 8

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‘Pokemon TCG Pocket’ Quickly Dethrones ‘Pokemon GO’ With Record-Breaking Profits

I used to start my mornings by checking the local news and seeing all the new things happening in my area. Now? Seeing the “Booster Pack Stamina”...

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‘Modia Mansion’ Evokes Tiger Electronics In Charming Murder Mystery Game

Going into a spooky house is one thing, but the Modia Mansion? That’s a whole new level of terror. This free game by the creator of Papers, Please...

02.11.2024 8

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I Never Understood the MMO Hype, Then I Tried ‘Final Fantasy 14’

Some of my closest friends tried getting me into Final Fantasy 14 for a very, very long time. I always brushed it off, as I didn’t really understand...

02.11.2024 10

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‘Fortnite’ Warns Fans To Log In Early For Upcoming Remix Event

If you’re eager to see what the upcoming Fortnite Remix Chapter 2 event has to offer, I would suggest queuing up now. It seems like things are going...

01.11.2024 8

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A Dorky Sea Shanty Somehow Got Me More Hyped for ‘Mario & Luigi: Brothership

While some may argue that Super Mario RPG is the peak of the mountain, I’d strongly say that the Mario & Luigi series surpasses it in nearly every...

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