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The leader of the Brotherhood of Mutants has been in the fight for a long time, using his power over all things metal to turn humanity’s tools against them. Whether fighting for mutant survival or against other heroes, one thing is certain; they will tremble in fear before him.
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For a long time, the word “Nintendo” was synonymous with video games, and Nintendo has always been shorthand for Mario. The Japanese console mainstay has published dozens of platformers starring the overall-loving plumber since his original debut in 1981’s Donkey Kong, and we’re here to tell you which ones are the…
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Mamma mia, Mario, your new Mario Kart Lego set looks wonderful! And the large set, which was just officially revealed by Lego after a few leaks, might just be the best Nintendo-themed build yet!
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The Suikoden series may not have the mainstream appeal of a franchise like Final Fantasy, but its first two entries have long been considered some of the best RPG games of all time by genre aficionados. Now, with the release of Suikoden I & II HD Remaster, both returning fans and first-time players can finally…
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Armor is a vital part of both your defensive and offensive capabilities in Avowed, providing powerful passive boons that help you stay in the fight against your foes. The best armor for you depends entirely on your build, so we’ve compiled a list of what we consider the best choices for the average player of each…
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The Dungeons & Dragons community is extremely skeptical of generative AI, and publisher Wizards of the Coast has come under fire in the past for using AI art in material for its games. But the CEO in charge of the D&D and Magic: The Gathering maker continues to sound like he’s all in on the technology, recently…
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A new, very long Death Stranding 2 trailer has finally given the Hideo Kojima sequel a release date and more mysteries, like what’s with the guy who looks almost exactly like Metal Gear’s Snake near the end of it?
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This month marks the eighth anniversary of the Nintendo Switch’s release. With the Switch 2 looming later in 2025, this is likely the last year we’ll see Nintendo develop and publish most of its games on the handheld hybrid that revolutionized how we play console-quality games. Over those eight years, Nintendo has put…
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Hazelight Studios has made a name for itself with thrilling co-op adventures that have captured the hearts of gamers worldwide. Its newest outing is Split Fiction, which tasks two players with exploring two worlds at the same time—one person battling through a high fantasy setting and the other working their way…
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Mobile World Congress ended on Thursday, and the annual Barcelona trade show for the mobile communications industry was yet again host to a number of gadget debuts that generated online hype.
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If, like us, you’re currently spending a lot of your spare time in the Living Lands of Avowed, you may want to check out our pointers on where to find some of the game’s best weapons, as well as some of its rarest upgrade materials. We’ll also point you to a handful of mods that can make your time with Monster Hunter…
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EA and Hazelight’s latest co-op adventure, Split Fiction, is out now across Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. As with previous Hazelight games, like It Takes Two, Split Fiction is a co-op only experience that features a dazzling amount of gameplay mechanics. One moment you’ll be flying dragons and later you’ll be navigating…
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We are rapidly approaching The Last of Us’ second season premiere, and HBO is starting to lift the veil on some of the big revelations we can look forward to. No, HBO’s latest trailer doesn’t get into The Biggest Reveal (if you know, you know), but it does hint at the show’s inclusion of some of the most iconic (and…
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This week, we went hands-on with the imminentClair Obscur: Expedition 33 and think it could be a turn-based RPG classic. We also reminisced, eight years after the fact, about what made the launch of the Nintendo Switch so unforgettable, and gushed about why Monster Hunter Wilds’ Rove is easily our favorite new game…
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This week, we got some insight into what prompted Ubisoft to add a “canon mode”—which strips out all narrative choices in favor of adhering to one set story path—to the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Also, we looked at 24 games coming out in this fairly packed month that we can’t wait to try, shared the details on…
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March has arrived and it’s full of uncertainty. Will Borderlands 4 suck? Will Grand Theft Auto VI cost $100? What beloved game studios will be closed so massive publishers can get back their swagger? Will tariffs kill physical games or is Trump’s trade war still in early access? The only thing we know for sure is what…
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Nintendo’s Switch Online retro library just inducted two more cult-favorites from the Game Boy. Mario’s Picross and Donkey Kong, commonly referred to as Donkey Kong ‘94, joined the subscription service overnight. That probably doesn’t mean anything to most people but you’d be wise to pay attention.
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As I write this sentence, the latest co-op adventure game from Hazelight, Split Fiction, hasn’t even been out for 48 hours. Yet based on player count numbers, Metacritic rankings, reviews, and player ratings, it is already one of EA’s most successful and critically acclaimed games in years. And hopefully, EA and other…
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RoboCop: Rogue City is getting a standalone sequel, and that’s awesome. It is easily the best RoboCop game ever made. And we don’t have to wait long for the new installment, as RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business is set to arrive later this year. Oh, and if you haven’t played the first game, it’s on sale right…
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If your goal in Avowed is to go all-in on the wizard lifestyle, you may have settled on a wand as one of your weapons of choice. That’s a good call, as wands can deal solid damage at range with their rapid rate of fire. One in particular, Minoletta’s Conduit, ups the ante further with fantastic enchantments that…
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“This keyboard could kill someone.” That’s the first thing I thought when I pulled the more-than-four pound aluminum-cased Lemokey L5 HE 8K out of its box. The first thing I thought after typing on it was: this feels amazing and I don’t want to stop using it.
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The term “filler” as it refers to television has its roots in anime, designating those episodes that either embellished upon the original manga source material or deviated from it entirely before returning to the main plot. It’s a specific phenomenon that highlights the complications of developing an animated series…
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It’s hard to deny that spears are a cool weapon, as few things scream “deadly” quite so much as a stick with a pointy end. Avowed features a few solid Spears to choose for your melee weapon, but the poisonous Umpara’s Spear and its excellent critical damage bonus makes it one of the best choices for many builds.…
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The Xbox that fans have known for decades is currently undergoing an unprecedented transformation as Microsoft sets it sights on a multiplatform approach to gaming and its console sales continue to decline year after year. Veteran gaming executive Peter Moore, an Xbox VP in the early aughts, recently suggested the…
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Do you like bonk sticks? Do you like bonking enemies with those bonk sticks? Then maces might just be for you in Avowed. You’ll have quite a lot of them to choose from as you make your way through The Living Lands, but there’s one called Battletrance that’s a great choice, due to its excellent increases to cast speed…
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Casting spells is one of the best ways to deal out huge damage and control packs of enemies in Avowed. So it goes without saying that keeping a grimoire around is a great idea, allowing you to keep your foes burning, frozen, or electrified as much as possible. That first option tends to give you the most damage, and…
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Split Fiction is the latest action adventure from Hazelight Studios. Like the team’s past games, including It Takes Two, the latest game tells the story of two characters and revolves around two-player co-op. This time around, both of those characters just happen to be women. Director Josef Fares was at a loss for…
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Well, it happened. After years of electrifying fans, earning dozens of accolades, and selling out arenas around the world… Travis Scott made his WWE debut at Elimination Chamber. Oh, and John Cena turned heel.
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Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 was officially announced earlier this week and while it looks to be a great remake of some popular PS2-era skateboarding games, one big change involving timed challenges in THPS4 might be a dealbreaker for some players.
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Currently, to play hilarious Jackbox games like Bomb Corp and Survey Scramble, you need a PC, console, or mobile device. And some friends. That’s changing soon as the games make the leap to smart TVs. But you’ll still need friends.