Explainer

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

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Every Feature Confirmed for Tales of the Shire So Far

Weta Workshop's Tales of the Shire includes a variety of cozy features, many of which longtime fans of the genre should already be familiar with.

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Final Fantasy 16's Rising Tide DLC Ending Explained

Final Fantasy 16's Rising Tide DLC shores up some open threads from the main story, answering questions regarding the lost Eikon and its history.

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Roblox: Why You Should Pick Pirates Over Marines in Blox Fruits

Blox Fruits lets players choose between being a Pirate or a Marine, and there are more than a few reasons to favor the Pirates.

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World of Warcraft: The Unwritten Rules of Playing a Shaman Explained

The Shaman in World of Warcraft offers a variety of playstyles for its players, thanks to their supportive and damage-dealing abilities.

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Explaining Every Fable 4 Rumor So Far

With very few official updates as of late, Fable 4 continues to be shrouded in rumors, some of them more prominent and worth noting than others.

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Hades 2: Aphrodite's New Look Explained

Aphrodite is one of the returning Olympians in Hades 2, and her return comes with some design changes that connect her to some incredible lore.

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One Piece: How The World Will Sink, Explained

The One Piece world is sinking under the sea. Here's everything you need to know.

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Jujutsu Kaisen: Sukuna's Furnace Flames, Explained

Sukuna's flame powers are revealed in JJK.

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How Dragon's Dogma 2 Explains Away Not Playing an Elf

Despite the unprecedented level of freedom players have in Dragon's Dogma 2, they are unable to play as elves but with justifiable reason.

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Star Wars Outlaws: Every Special Edition and Pre-Order Bonus Explained

Those looking forward to Ubisoft and Massive Entertainment's Star Wars Outlaws may wish to know about its various editions and pre-order bonuses.

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Why Did Alien 3 Kill Off Ellen Ripley?

In Alien 3, Ellen Ripley sacrifices herself in order to kill the Alien, but why did the franchise decide to kill off its leading lady?

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Dying Light 2's Nightmare Mode Explained

Dying Light 2's latest update adds a horrifying new difficulty setting called "Nightmare Mode," and it certainly isn't for the faint of heart.

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The Expanse: Why This Early Character Death is So Impactful

The Expanse subverts expectations and raises the story's stakes by killing off a character in its fourth episode.

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Fallout: Season 1 Ending, Explained

We break down the Season 1 finale of Prime Video's Fallout, and look at what the finale teases for the upcoming second season.

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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Cait Sith's Fortune Telling Explained

In Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Cait Sith introduces himself by bringing good fortune to Cloud and Barret, but his readings need to be examined.

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Xbox Game Pass Only Has 3 Games Confirmed for May 2024 So Far

The Xbox Game Pass subscription service only has three games confirmed to be coming in May 2024 so far, but there are some heavy hitters on the way.

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Every Feature Confirmed for Final Fantasy 14's Dawntrail Expansion So Far

The fifth expansion for Final Fantasy 14, Dawntrail will be packed with features, including the game's first big graphical update since its relaunch.

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Honkai Star Rail: Aventurine's Neck Tattoo Explained

Honkai: Star Rail's Aventurine has a tough past, and the tattoo on his neck is proof of his struggles before the events of the game.

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Minecraft 1.21 New Status Effects Explained

The upcoming 1.21 update for Minecraft will introduce a huge amount of content, with several unique brand-new status effects also being implemented.

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World of Warcraft: The Unwritten Rules of Playing a Death Knight Explained

As the first Hero class of World of Warcraft, the Death Knight's mastery of necromancy and destruction has left a trail for other players to follow.