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Predicting Every Critical Role Campaign 4 Character's Dungeons and Dragons Class

Clues from the cast of Critical Role Campaign 4 give some hints as to what Dungeons and Dragons classes they will be playing for the next few years.

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After 10 Seasons, Diablo 4’s Season of Infernal Chaos Has Me Rethinking My Playstyle

In my quest to make Diablo 4 feel fresh 10 seasons later, I'm leaning into one mechanic change and adopting a whole new playstyle.

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This Borderlands 4 Quest Had Me on the Edge of My Seat, But It Fumbled a Golden Opportunity

Borderlands 4’s dark tone is on clear display through a brutal pair of side quests, but Gearbox missed a chance to tie the missions to a fan favorite.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Zombies: How the New Versions of the Crew Compare to Primis and Ultimis

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Zombies’ variants of Dempsey, Takeo, Nikolai, and Richtofen have some bold differences from the versions fans know and love.

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Hollow Knight: Silksong’s Bilewater Saw FromSoftware’s Poison Swamps and Said ‘Hold My Beer’

I've found a lot to be troubling in Hollow Knight: Silksong, but I can attest, like many others have, that Bilewater is a nightmare unto itself.

Battlefield 6’s Operation Firestorm remake brought out the the worst in me, and I loved it
Battlefield 6’s Operation Firestorm Remake Had Me Fighting Against My Inner Demons, and I Loved It

A hands-on gameplay session with Battlefield 6's Operation Firestorm convinced me that 'Battlefield is back' might be more than just talk this time.

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The More I Play Borderlands 4, the More Glaring This Big Loot Flaw Becomes

Borderlands 4 has given me dozens of hours’ worth of fun already, but I can’t deny that one of its adjustments to loot has been a major letdown.

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I Would Be Devastated if Haunted Chocolatier Made This Change From Stardew Valley

As Haunted Chocolatier shifts its focus to combat, I worry it will abandon a feature that makes Stardew Valley and other cozy games so personal.

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Insomniac’s Latest Venom Game Rumor is Throwing Me for a Loop

Rumors of a Venom half-sequel in Insomniac's Marvel's Spider-Man franchise make me question how a throughline could possibly be made in it.

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Baby Steps is Doing Everything AAA Execs Say Games Shouldn't Do - The Best War Games Advance

For The Best War Games Advance, we speak with Baby Steps' developers about its development and design—specifically how they reject AAA design sensibilities.

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Marvel’s Spider-Man 3’s Spider-Verse Rumor Could Be Too Tangled a Web for Insomniac to Weave

I may not have loved Marvel's Spider-Man 2's story, but I'm worried about what the threequel could become if the latest Insomniac rumor is true.

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This Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive is Why I Bought the Console, But It No-Showing the September Direct Has Left Me Nervous

I'd still be skeptical about the Nintendo Switch 2 if it wasn't for one exclusive, but even then, I wonder if I'll be met with disappointment.

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After 392 Hours in Baldur’s Gate 3, I Still Regret Recruiting This Party Member

While I initially liked this character and their story, I ultimately regretted adding them to my party in Baldur's Gate 3, and here's why.

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I Hate This Overwatch 2 Feature, Yet I’m Still Glad It Was Added

One of Overwatch 2’s latest additions has made my experience with the game worse, but I’m still happy that Blizzard took a shot at the concept.

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Sadly, the Magic: The Gathering Content I Yearn For Only Comes Once in a Blue Moon

While I typically enjoy most sets from a mechanical standpoint, my favorite Magic: The Gathering releases are quite rare, and could be even rarer now.

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After Helldivers 2’s Dragonroaches and Hive Lords, I’m Scared to See What the Bots are Cooking

With Automatons seemingly in line for Helldivers 2's next big update after Terminids, I can't fathom what nightmarish robotic foes await players.

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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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