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I Spent 3 Painful Hours Only Using ARC Raiders’ Worst Weapon and Can Confirm: It Needs a Buff

While it's debatable which ARC Raiders weapon is the best, after using this one, I think I've found the answer to which is the worst.

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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Proves Something That Hardcore Fans Have Known All Along - The 2D Games Are Better.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Proves Something That Hardcore Fans Have Known All Along - The 2D Games Are Better

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond marks the long-awaited return of the Nintendo series, but it still doesn't top the franchise's 2D entries.

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The Sims 4's SpongeBob Collab Gave Me 2020 Flashbacks at First, But Luckily It Proved to Have Teeth
The Sims 4's SpongeBob Collab Gave Me 2020 Flashbacks at First, But Luckily It Proved to Have Teeth

The Sims 4's SpongeBob Kits unfortunately reminded me of a 2020 Game Pack that fell flat. But ultimately, it's an example for all future collabs.

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It’s Time to Admit Borderlands Captured Lightning in a Bottle with this Game, and Borderlands 4 Proves it Will Never Happen Again

The Borderlands series feels like it has been stuck in a rut in recent years, and it only shows that the franchise's best entry not the standard.

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Forget BF6, This Award-Wining 2016 Sci-fi Shooter Proves FPS Stories Can Still Be A Game-Changer For the Genre

With the year’s biggest shooters, like Battlefield 6, emphasizing multiplayer above storytelling, it’s worth celebrating a game that nailed both.

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Warframe: The Old Peace Sends Players Straight into Hell, and They'll Love Every Second of It - The Best War Games Advance

Warframe: The Old Peace revisits its past to prepare for the future, leading players through hell and, eventually, into the modern-day Tau system.

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Why There Will Never Be a Replacement for Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2 isn't just another big open-world game, which is why its specific successes and strengths have yet to be replicated.

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The 10 Best Horror Games of 2025

This year had some excellent horror titles, and here is The Best War Games's official list of the best entries in the genre for 2025.

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Tides of Annihilation Is Not What You Think It Is
Tides of Annihilation Is Not The Game You Think It Is

A The Best War Games interview with Tides of Annihilation’s producer suggests assumptions forming around the game might not match what it is trying to be.

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Forget Marvel, Capcom’s Award-Winning Action Game Made Me Feel Like A Superhero in 2003

I've played tons of superhero games, and while Marvel reigns supreme in the genre, Capcom's 2003 take on superheroes is one of the best.

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21 Years Later, San Andreas' Best Mission Is Still The Best Thing In Grand Theft Auto History
21 Years Later, San Andreas' Best Mission Is Still The Best Thing In Grand Theft Auto History

Even after two decades, San Andreas has one mission that the rest of the Grand Theft Auto franchise has failed to fully replicate.

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Battlefield 6's Most Immersion-Breaking Features Show Why BF1 is Still King of Immersion
Battlefield 6's Most Immersion-Breaking Features Show Why BF1 is Still King of Immersion

Despite Battlefield 6 being a huge success this year, BF1 still boasts a level of immersion that remains hard to fully replicate.

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If You’re Playing ARC Raiders, You Really Should Be Watching Silo Before Season 3 Drops
If You’re Playing Arc Raiders, You Really Should Be Watching Silo Before Season 3 Drops

ARC Raiders players looking for more stories centered around underground survival may have the perfect show to binge with Silo.

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The 96 Metacritic Sci-fi Game With the Best Plot Twist In FPS History, Explained

Video games have had plenty of jaw-dropping plot twists, but this beloved sci-fi title still remains one of the greatest of all time.

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From Coffee Truck to Critic: How Final Fantasy Marked Every Stage of My Life

Final Fantasy showed up in late nights, hard seasons, and defining moments, settling into my story long before I realized how deeply it was rooted.

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The Most Disappointing Games of 2025

2025 may have been a stacked year for the video game industry, but there were inevitably going to be a few misses alongside the many hits.

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Fallout 76 Embraces Its Own Manifest Destiny with the Burning Springs Update - The Best War Games Advance

Fallout 76's Burning Springs update takes players into Ohio, and for The Best War Games Advance, we reflect on the growth of Fallout 76 and the IP as a whole.

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15 Years and 403 Battlefield Trophies Later, BF6 Finally Moved Me Again

When taking a look back at my PSN Trophy collection, I noticed something interesting about the Battlefield franchise that puts BF6 into perspective.

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The top rated and multi-award-winning game I couldn’t seem to enjoy

Despite its many awards and exceptional player reception, one game couldn't truly capture me the way I hoped, until I finally gave in.