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After 105 Hours in Stardew Valley, I Think This is The Best Thing to do With Mayor Lewis' Shorts

I've played Stardew Valley for over 105 hours, and I've found that this is the best thing to do with Mayor Lewis' lucky purple shorts.

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I Had No Interest in Battlefield 6’s Battle Royale Mode Before This Reveal, But Now I’m Hyped

Though I was sure that I’d had my fill of battle royales, Battlefield 6’s latest teaser for its own take on the genre has reignited my interest.

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After 10 Seasons, I’m Tired of This Diablo 4 Boss Ruining My Day

Of all Diablo 4 bosses, one stands out as the game's most frustrating, and for some reason, I end up subjecting myself to it every season.

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40 Random Facts For Super Mario's 40th Anniversary

Here are 40 fun facts about the Super Mario franchise to celebrate the 40th anniversary of gaming's most iconic plumber bros!

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Hades 2’s September 25 Launch is a Boon and a Curse

Hades 2 has announced its 1.0 release date, and it couldn't be at a worse time for me, personally, as another anticipated game launches that day, too.

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After 200 Hours In Fire Emblem: Three Houses, These Are The Questions I Need Answered In Fortune's Weave

I've played every route of Fire Emblem: Three Houses, some multiple times, and I have these burning questions about the follow-up Fortune's Weave.

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Hollow Knight: Silksong Patch 1.0.28470 is Giving the Wrong Boss a Nerf

While nerfs may or may not be deserved across the board in Hollow Knight: Silksong, the sequel's first patch is arguably missing the target.

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This Baldur’s Gate 3 Moment Hit Me Like a Truck, But I Always Find Myself Coming Back to It

Baldur's Gate 3 is full of memorable moments, but the one I still think about ended up ripping my heart out into a million little pieces.

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One Hollow Knight Character's Absence in Silksong Seemed Devastating — Until I Met His Replacement

Hollow Knight: Silksong features an all-new cast, which had me feeling heartbroken until I got a good, long look at the newcomers.

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I Still Think About This Baldur's Gate 3 Moment After Pressing My 'Nuke Button'

The Divine Intervention spell that clerics have at their disposal in Baldur's Gate 3 is my favorite nuke, and I still remember when and how I used it.

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After 500 Hours In Baldur's Gate 3, These Are The Choices I Make In Each Run Through

I have spent over 500 hours playing Baldur's Gate 3, and I try to vary up each run - but there are some choices I cannot bring myself not to make.

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Helldivers 2’s Ammo Nerf is a Tough Pill to Swallow After Xbox’s Honeymoon Phase

I've seen Major Orders fail countless times in Helldivers 2, but this will be Xbox players' first taste of what they'll soon become familiar with.

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SOS, I’m Broke—Hollow Knight: Silksong’s Rosary Economy Pushes Its Soulslike Influence Too Far

Hollow Knight: Silksong's economy of rosary beads and how few I have at any time makes me wonder if losing money on death was worth reprising.

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Helldivers 2’s GATER Mission is the Ultimate Operation Killer

Helldivers 2's new GATER mission is prone to aggravating and hasty failure, and is inarguably the bane of Into the Unjust's Oshaune operations.

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After Three Baldur's Gate 3 Playthroughs, I Think This is The Best Way to Handle the Owlbear Egg

From one experienced player to another, here's the best way to handle the Owlbear egg in Baldur's Gate 3.

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The Answer to Marvel Rivals’ Biggest Question Seems Obvious, But I Really Do Hope I’m Wrong

While most questions Marvel Rivals players had about Season 4 have been answered, a big one linger, though I think the answer is sadly obvious.

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Diablo 4 Season 10 is Forcing Me to Confront My Most Overlooked Class

There's one Diablo 4 class that I've never really dug too deep into, and Season 10 is making it harder for me to ignore than ever before.

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Cronos: The New Dawn Reminded Me a Lot of Another Horror Classic (And it's Not Dead Space or RE4)

Cronos: The New Dawn may resemble a few obvious known horror works, but it also made me think of another well-known one from the past.

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Butters' Latest South Park Adventure Just Gave the Next Game an Ace Up Its Sleeve That I Really Hope It Plays

Though it’s unclear when another South Park video game will release, the comedy series just provided a golden opportunity to pursue.

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Magic: The Gathering's Spider-Man Set Has Me Longing For the Heyday of One Card Type

Magic: The Gathering's Spider-Man set doesn't break any ground by skipping one card type, but the crossover still has me thinking about the past.