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All the opinion, analysis, and updates from the desks of The Best War Games's editors.

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Everything Announced at the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct - Live Updates

Nintendo hosts a Nintendo Switch 2 Direct presentation that reveals all kinds of exciting details about the company's next-generation console.

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What Would A Mass Effect Universe Without Shepard Look Like?

A Mass Effect universe without Shepard would be drastically different, with the galaxy facing dire consequences in their absence.

How LEGO Star Wars The Video Game Defined 20 Years of LEGO games
How LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game Defined 20 Years of LEGO Games

For 20 years, TT Games' LEGO titles have forever shaped the gaming medium, starting with the breakout hit LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game

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Baldur’s Gate 3 Campsite Tier List

This comprehensive list ranks all seventeen Baldur's Gate 3 campsites from most notable to arguably forgettable.

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Star Wars: The Force Unleashed - Why You Should Start Over in 2025

Despite being rendered non-canon by Disney, Star Wars gamers new and old should still try out Star Wars: The Force Unleashed in 2025.

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Atomfall Gives Players the Keys to the Kingdom - The Best War Games Advance

In a conversation with Rebellion's Ben Fisher, The Best War Games Advance looks at how Atomfall's design pushes player agency in every possible way.

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The Elder Scrolls 6 Should Continue a Positive Trend From Past TES Games

The Elder Scrolls 6 should look to its past for inspiration and bring back this fantastic opportunity for deeper story and roleplaying.

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The Argument For The Elder Scrolls 6 to Be 'Multiplayer’

The Elder Scrolls 6 needs to stand apart from the strong competition it will face on launch, which can be done by including some multiplayer features.

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The Life, Death, and Legacy of Assassin’s Creed’s Desmond Miles
The Life, Death, and Legacy of Assassin’s Creed’s Desmond Miles

Assassin's Creed's best-known modern-day character, Desmond Miles, has a rich, complicated history and legacy beyond his 25-year-long life.

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Every Chao Featured in Sonic X Shadow Generations Explained

There may not be a Chao Garden in Sonic X Shadow Generations, but the new Chao Rescue feature may surprise fans via the variety of critters included.

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Every New and Returning Monster in Monster Hunter Wilds Explained

Monster Hunter Wilds' roster of huntable beasts is a collection of foes both old and new, including several returning favorites and series debuts.

What to Do Next After Finishing All the Halo Games
What to Do Next After Finishing All the Halo Games

The Halo franchise is made up of 15 games but there's much more to the Halo universe to explore with books, shows, and fan-made machinima.

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The Life, Legacy, and Impact of Halo’s Master Chief

Halo's most well-known character, Master Chief Petty Officer John-117, has a rich, complicated history and legacy beyond the Halo games.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Devs Talk Combat and Assassination Strategies

The Best War Games had the opportunity to chat with Assassin's Creed Shadows devs about various combat strategies players can utilize while playing the game.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows is a Playground for Historical Fiction - The Best War Games Advance

Like its predecessors, Assassin's Creed Shadows' strengths rely on a multicultural interpretation of history seen throughout the franchise.

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Final Fantasy 14 Expansion Tier List

Although Final Fantasy 14 has significantly changed since its disastrous 1.0 launch, some expansions have fared better than others.

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The Elder Scrolls: Daedric Prince Tier List

The Elder Scrolls has 17 powerful Daedric Princes, all with their own realms of influence and effects on Tamriel's lore, history, and gameplay.

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Predicting Lorcana's Set 7 Legendaries' Place in the Meta

Disney Lorcana's new Archazia's Island set had all its base cards revealed, and there are some good and not-so-good Legendaries among them.

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One Fan-Requested Elden Ring Nightreign Change Could Cut Against the Grain

Feedback on Elden Ring Nightreign has already begun pouring in, though one simple-sounding request may prove too great for the game to handle.

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Final Fantasy Female Characters Tier List

Although the Final Fantasy mainline series is home to many leading ladies, not all of these characters are created equally.

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