Explainer

Deep-dives, analysis, and explanatory walkthroughs for all your favorite games, including lore explorations, character breakdowns, and more.

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Final Fantasy 9: Why Does Garnet Change Her Name to Dagger?

Final Fantasy 9 features a major turning point for Garnet, but a remake could give that iconic moment new meaning.

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World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria’s Mogu Explained

The mogu are an antagonistic race of warriors that feature widely in World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria, and this is their story.

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South of Midnight Kooshma Roux Explained
South of Midnight: Roux and Kooshma Are a Dangerous Duo

South of Midnight has a myriad of scary antagonists, but Kooshma and Roux are by the far the most formidable threats protagonist Hazel faces.

The Elder Scrolls Black Soul Gem Origins Explained
The Elder Scrolls: The Origins of Black Soul Gems Explained

Forged through Daedric power and necromantic defiance, Black Soul Gems trap mortal souls, defying Arkay’s laws and fueling forbidden magical pursuits.

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South of Midnight Honey Monster Altamaha-ha Explained
South of Midnight: Honey and Altamaha-ha's Tale is Bittersweet

South of Midnight is home to an assortment of evil creatures, and while Honey and Altamaha-ha may look like monsters, they're far from it.

South of Midnight Ending Explained
South of Midnight Ending Explained

South of Midnight weaves an emotive tale that explores some heavy themes, and its ending does its best to put a neat bow on everything.

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Call of Duty: Warzone - Verdansk's OG Easter Eggs Explained

Call of Duty: Warzone's Verdansk return has honored the original as much as it can, with some Easter eggs providing great throwbacks to the original.

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Why Overwatch 2 Players Should Mark April 22 on Their Calendars

April 22 is primed to be a massive day for fans of Blizzard's hero-shooter, Overwatch 2, and this entails everything they won't want to miss.

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Most Hollow Knight Players Have Never Met These NPCs

While there are many memorable NPCs in Hollow Knight, some are hidden well enough that they have managed to elude a good number of players.

South of Midnight Rougarou Backstory
South of Midnight's Rougarou Is a Cautionary Tale of Bottling Emotions

South of Midnight's bosses have some deeply tragic backstories, and that's certainly true for the Rougarou, whose origin is a cautionary tale.

South of Midnight Two Toed Tom Lore Explained
South of Midnight: Two-Toed Tom's Story Is a Heartbreaking One for Animal Lovers

Two-Toed Tom is South of Midnight's first proper boss fight, and animal lovers might find it difficult to get past the gator's tragic backstory.

South of Midnight Benjy Tree
South of Midnight's Benjy Tree Has A Deeply Tragic Backstory

Before Hazel faces off against South of Midnight's folklore-inspired bosses, she first needs to practice her Weaving with the tragic Benjy Tree.

Death Stranding 2 Collectors Edition
Death Stranding 2 Collector's Edition Content Explained

Death Stranding 2's Collector's Edition comes with a variety of contents, including a statue, a figurine, art cards, and plenty of in-game items.

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Samsung 9100 Pro SSD Review
Samsung's 9100 PRO SSD Is One of the Fastest Ever Made

Samsung’s 9100 PRO SSD delivers record-breaking speeds, thermal control, and future-ready tech, making it a top pick for serious PC builders.

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Another Crabs Treasure Year of the Crab Update Explained
What to Expect from Another Crab's Treasure: Year of the Crab Update

The vibrant underwater Soulslike Another Crab's Treasure hits its one-year anniversary soon, and it's getting a free update to celebrate the occasion.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies' Resident Evil Tribute Explained

Call of Duty is no stranger to referencing other video game franchises, and Resident Evil gets an Easter Egg on the new Black Ops 6 Zombies map.

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Resident Evil 7: What Happened to Zoe Baker?

Resident Evil 7 focuses a lot on the Baker family, but the fate of Zoe Baker is definitely something that's worth diving into.

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The Duskbloods Multiplayer Takes Inspiration From This Tabletop RPG Mechanic

The Duskbloods is the culmination of so many ideas, both from FromSoftware’s past as well as a few surprises from outside sources.

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Days Between Hollow Knight: Silksong Announcements
How Many Days Passed Between Each Hollow Knight: Silksong Announcement?

Updates on Hollow Knight: Silksong have been sporadic at best, and this is most evident in the gaps between each announcement for the game.

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What Would A Fallout: New Vegas Wasteland Without the Courier Look Like?

With players greatly impacting the world of Fallout: New Vegas as the Courier, it's worth pondering how the setting would be different without them.