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September, 2021
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Tiny Tina's Wonderlands: Every Magic Type, Ranked

Tiny Tina's Wonderlands has the classic magic system that is seen in Borderlands, with a new addition, Dark Magic.

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5 Things We Love About Tiny Tina's Wonderlands (And 4 We Don't)

Tiny Tina's Wonderlands is yet another solid entry for the Borderlands franchise. However, some aspects of the game work better than others.

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Tunic: How To Unlock The Fire Staff

The Fire Staff is a useful tool in Tunic. Here's how to unlock it.

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Tunic: How To Beat The Garden Knight

The Garden Knight can be a tough foe in Tunic. Here's how players can take it down.

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Tunic: How To Unlock The Magic Dagger

The Magic Dagger in Tunic is a useful tool that all players should seek out if they wish to try out all of the magical abilities in the game.

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Tunic: How To Unlock The Lantern

The Lantern is an essential tool for getting through certain areas in Tunic, but obtaining it is an adventure in itself.

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Tunic: How To Unlock The Shield

The shield is a vital tool to get through Tunic's journey without constantly worrying about health, and thankfully there's a quick way to get it.

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Tunic: How To Improve Your Stats

Tunic doesn't make it immediately clear how players can upgrade their stats, so for those who want a head start, here's some key info.

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Tunic: How To Unlock The Sword

Tunic's combat can be tricky, but obtaining the sword from the Hero's Grave can make it a little less intimidating.

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Horizon Forbidden West: Every Heavy Weapon, Ranked

Horizon Forbidden West's heavy weapons can be unwieldy and slow, but they can also pack some incredible firepower.

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Horizon Forbidden West: Every Melee Combo, Ranked

Aloy can pull off a number of combos as she fights machines and humans in the Forbidden West, but which are the most useful?

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9 Rarest Enemies In Horizon Forbidden West

Horizon Forbidden West is full of fearsome beasts for Aloy to conquer, but these ones are the hardest to track down.

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Horizon Forbidden West: 10 Most Difficult Machines To Beat, Ranked

In Horizon Forbidden West, Aloy will need all of her skills to beat these difficult machines that stand in her way.

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10 Most Breathtaking Locations In Horizon Forbidden West

Players can feast their eyes on plenty of breathtaking locations in Horizon Forbidden West. These places are the prettiest the game has to offer.

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Horizon Forbidden West: Every Uncommon Outfit, Ranked

Horizon Forbidden West's Uncommon outfits offer great buffs and benefits, but some are more useful as Aloy fights her way through the game.

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10 Beginner Tips For Marvel's Guardians Of The Galaxy You Need To Know

Millions of Marvel fans are eager to step into the shoes of the Guardians of the Galaxy. Here's what players should know going in.