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Fun breakout stories, in-depth dives, and full-blown interviews for all games, from indie to AAA — all exclusive to The Best War Games!

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Avowed: Kai's Companion Skills and Combat Role Explained

Avowed developers chat with The Best War Games about Kai, a tank companion with some additional utility in exploration.

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Avowed Companion Overview: Marius The Dwarven Ranger

Joining players in Avowed are four companions, with Marius being a rugged survivalist who brings a bit of 'edge with a golden heart' to the party.

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Avowed Companion Overview: Yatzli the Orlan Wizard

Yatzli is a powerful Wizard and a valuable companion in Avowed, but if it wasn't obvious, there's much more to the Orlan than meets the eye.

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Avowed Companion Overview: Giatta the Animancer

Giatta brings a scientific mind to study the Dreamscourge in Avowed, and in a The Best War Games interview, her writer explains why that's important.

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Avowed Companion Overview: Kai the Aumaua Fighter

Meet Kai, a friendly ex-soldier with a complex past who is the first companion players will encounter in Avowed's Living Lands.

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Obsidian Devs Detail Creation of Avowed's Companions

The Best War Games speaks with several Obsidian Devs about the companions who will join Avowed players: Kai, Giatta, Yatzli, and Marius.

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The Blood of Dawnwalker Dev Discuss Core Themes Behind the Narrative-Driven RPG

The Best War Games catches up with Rebel Wolves to discuss some of the core themes and mechanics behind its upcoming RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker.

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Interview: Hyper Light Breaker Dev Talks Roadmap, Listening to Feedback, and What's Next

The Best War Games speaks with Heart Machine about Hyper Light Breaker's Early Access roadmap and how player feedback is shaping upcoming updates.

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Rebel Wolves on How The Blood of Dawnwalker’s Vampires Differ From Others

The Best War Games speaks with Rebel Wolves about its upcoming action RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker and how it offers a fresh take on vampires.

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Hyper Light Breaker Developers Talk Upcoming Content

The Best War Games speaks with Hyper Light Breaker's lead producer and community manager about plans to add new weapons, characters, and more.

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Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Creative Director Talks 1990s Nostalgia, Episodic Storytelling, and More

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage creative director Michel Koch talks why the story is set in the 1990s, the decision to release it in two parts, and more.

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Common Side Effects Interview: Co-Creators Talk New Adult Swim Show
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Steve Hely and Joseph Bennett talk about their new show Common Side Effects, from the characters and themes to real-life inspiration and more.

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Obsidian Devs Discuss Avowed Character They've Played

The Best War Games caught up with Obsidian to discuss its upcoming RPG Avowed and the variety of custom characters some team members played with.

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Rebel Wolves Discuss The Blood of Dawnwalker’s World and Mechanics

In an interview with The Best War Games, developer Rebel Wolves discusses how The Blood of Dawnwalker's world balances various mechanics.

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How Avowed's Envoy Compares to Pillars of Eternity's Watcher

Avowed's Envoy and Pillars of Eternity's Watcher share certain characteristics as Obsidian protagonists, but there is a key difference.

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Interview: Killing Floor 3 Dev Discusses Franchise's Fresh Approach to Combat

The Best War Games sits down with Killing Floor 3 lead combat designer Bill Munk to discuss what fans can expect from the upcoming threequel.

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Avowed Dev Says 'Absurd Outcomes' Are an Obsidian Tradition

An Avowed developer discusses with The Best War Games Obsidian Entertainment's history of including alternate and hidden endings in its games.

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Avowed Dev Says Evil Options Give "The Heroic Route Weight"

Speaking with The Best War Games, a developer for Avowed outlines how its villainous paths lends the heroic ones a greater sense of impact.

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How Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Reflects the Realities of Life in the 1990s and 2020s

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage creative director Michel Koch talks 1990s nostalgia, 2020s reality, and the many inspirations behind the upcoming game.

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Common Side Effects Creators Talk Telling a Story of Sickness in a Post-COVID World
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Common Side Effects' co-creators Steve Hely and Joseph Bennett talk COVID-19's influence on their new Adult Swim animated series.