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LEGO Says Its “Smart Brick” Is an Added Layer That’s Here to Stay, but I’m Not Convinced

LEGO's reveal of the Smart Brick and Smart Play builds has me frowning over features and how this new "layer" of production can impact creativity.

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Is Fallout 76 Worth Playing in 2026?

Fallout 76 celebrates its eighth anniversary in 2026, and after years of updates and adding new content, is it worth sticking with?

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Counterpoint: Expedition 33's Endgame is Exactly What It Needs to Be, Nothing More and Nothing Less

While Expedition 33’s developers recently mentioned feeling like they fumbled the endgame a bit, there’s a case to be made that it’s fine as is.

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Forget Prototype, It's Time Activision Revives a Game That Defined the Mid-2000s Era

Prototype could be making a comeback soon, according to various reports, but Activision shouldn't sleep on reviving another classic IP as well.

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Avengers Doomsday’s Teasers Are Proof That The Best Marvel Rivals Hero is Still Missing, and It’s Obvious When They’ll Be Coming

As Avengers Doomsday teasers continue, it’s clear that fans are most hyped for one hero’s return, and their Marvel Rivals debut could happen soon.

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Surprisingly Deep Free-to-Play RPG on Steam Plays Like Slay the Spire Wrapped in Persona’s Presentation

A modern tactical gacha game may have flown under the radar for some, but it really shouldn't, as it's a powerful blend of strategic gameplay and art.

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Pokemon Gen 10 is Basically Confirmed to 'Steal' These Legends: Z-A Features

Pokemon Legends: Z-A and its Mega Dimension DLC made many changes to the classic formula of the series, and Gen 10 is sure to use these features.

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Upcoming LEGO Set is Giving Fans Exactly What They Want, And I Can't Wait

New info surfaces about one of the most anticipated LEGO sets of the year and fans are going to be very excited.

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February 3 Will Be a Defining Day for GTA 6, and the Stakes Couldn’t Be Higher

With Grand Theft Auto 6 currently set to launch in 2026, February 3 could mark a major milestone for the game that fans should brace themselves for.

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ARC Raiders Confirms 1 Feature is Likely Never Coming to the Game, and It’s Splitting the Community in Half

ARC Raiders recently weighed in on requests for one feature, stating that it will likely never be added to the game in a move that has fans divided.

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World of Warcraft's Midnight May Optimize Classes, But These 2 Races are Forever Doomed to Be The Worst

Blizzard is making a lot of changes to World of Warcraft in Midnight, but races are left untouched, dooming two options over all others.

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26 Years Later, The Sims’ Most Iconic Cheat Is Still Burned Into Every Player’s Brain

Motherlode is the most recognizable cheat in The Sims, but even the most hardcore Simmers might not know that it wasn't always a part of Sims history.

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What Is Never Grave, the Hollow Knight-Like Game Coming From Palworld's Publisher in 2026?

Palworld publisher Pocketpair is releasing a new game this year: one that vibes alongside Hollow Knight: Silksong and other metroidvanias.

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Elden Ring Nightreign’s Next DLC Must Fix These Forsaken Hollows Mistakes to Win Me Back

Forsaken Hollows was a solid DLC, but the next Elden Ring Nightreign expansion should make sure to fix these two glaring problems.

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If You're Disappointed With Stranger Things Season 5's Final Confrontation, Dungeons and Dragons Has You Covered

The Stranger Things finale has been divisive, but Dungeons and Dragons could be the key to giving fans the ending they crave.

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New 6-Player Co-Op Horror Game on Steam Mashes Sea of Thieves Energy with REPO's Presentation

A brand new co-op horror game on Steam takes players to haunted graveyards in a mishmash of Sea of Thieves and REPO's presentation and gameplay.

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Unsurprisingly, GTA 6 Is The Best War Games Readers' Most Anticipated Game For 2026

The question remains - will it truly be a 2026 release?

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The 86 Metacritic Spacefaring Action Adventure Game That Nails Star Wars-Style Set Pieces Better Than Most Licensed Games

Star Wars games can be hit and miss, as evidenced by one 2021adventure game that does Star Wars justice, while having nothing to do with the IP.

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Why You Should Replay The Marvel’s Spider-Man Games in 2026

While Marvel’s Spider-Man 3 hasn’t even been revealed yet, there are some other noteworthy reasons to replay the series this year.

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"Probably My Favorite Part of Filming This Entire Season" Fallout's Ella Purnell Talks Iconic New Vegas Moment in Episode 4

Fallout's Lucy MacLean actor Ella Purnell recounts her favorite part of filming season 2, which fans see with the release of Episode 4.