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Black Ops 7 Zombies’ New O.S.C.A.R Mini-Boss is Something I Waited 14 Years For

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7’s new Astra Malorum map introduces a boss concept I’ve been hoping to see revisited for nearly a decade and a half.

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The Witcher: Why Geralt vs. Link Isn't Even Close

While The Witcher's Geralt and Legend of Zelda's Link are incredibly powerful warriors, a direct battle would produce a clear winner. er.

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Battlefield 6 Update 1.1.3.0 Fails to Check One Item Off Players’ Wish Lists, and the Clock is Ticking

Battlefield 6’s upcoming update is addressing a wide range of complaints, yet it manages to ignore the shooter’s biggest controversy of all.

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PS Plus Extra Game for December 8 Asks the Bold Question, “What if a Demon Made of Glass Wanted to Shred the Moon?”

PlayStation Plus is starting the month strong with a mind-bending new title that may be one of the most unique stories of the year.

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I used to always prefer single player games, but ARC Raiders has changed that

ARC Raiders is the first multiplayer game in years that has challenged my long-held belief that single-player adventures are the only place I belong.

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Diablo 4 Season 11 Reignites an Old ARPG Rivalry

The start date for Diablo 4 Season 11 is breaking from tradition, potentially pitting the new season in direct competition with an old rival.

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These 8 Leaked Returning Pokemon Are About to Break Legends: Z-A

Pokemon Legends: Z-A's Mega Dimension DLC will reportedly include almost 140 returning critters, and 8 of them will inevitably dominate the game.

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What is The Duskbloods, the Next Soulsborne Game From Bloodborne, Elden Ring Devs?

The Duskbloods is FromSoftware's big 2026 release, and while it boasts some serious Bloodborne vibes, it's shaping up to be quite unique overall.

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Marvel Rivals and Overwatch 2 Hero 45 Collide This December, and It's a War Rivals Can’t Win

Marvel Rivals and Overwatch 2 will officially tie each other in terms of character account this December, and that’s bad news for the former.

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Tides of Annihilation's Boss Fights Won't Punish You for Losing

The Best War Games interviews Tides of Annihilation's producer about how its boss fights are designed to move players forward rather than hold them back.

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Dragon Age: Origins Was the First Video Game to Ever Love Me Back

I dislike the phrase "of all time," but without any degree of exaggeration, I can say Dragon Age: Origins is my favorite game of all time.

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World of Warcraft and Final Fantasy 14 Are Currently Trading Blows

World of Warcraft and Final Fantasy 14 have always been in competition with one another, but their decade-long war is really starting to heat up.

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How to Prepare for Fallout Season 2

Dive into the world and lore of Fallout with these essential prep activities before Season 2 of the hit Amazon Prime show premieres December 17.

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Baldur's Gate 3's Changes Since Launch Have Created a Ship of Theseus

Baldur's Gate 3's massive updates and patches since its 2023 launch raise the Ship of Theseus question: is this still the same game?

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New Free-to-Play Steam RPG Combines Elden Ring Combat with Minecraft Presentation and a D&D Twist

A newly revealed free-to-play RPG on Steam takes the best of Elden Ring, Minecraft, and Dungeons & Dragons to make something uniquely compelling.

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Octopath Traveler 0 Review: A Beautiful Journey Undone by Its Own Limits

Octopath Traveler 0 reaches for something special, but its strongest ideas often collide with a story that rarely gives the rest of the game room.

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Diablo 4 Season 11 Sorcerer Builds Should Avoid These Skills Like the Plague

Diablo 4 Sorcerer's looking to get the most out of their builds in Season 11 may want to keep these skills out of their Action Bars.

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This Old MTG Card Just Exploded 1,983% Thanks to Avatar — And Lorwyn Might Push It Even Higher

Magic: The Gathering has an old card from 15 years ago going for almost 2000% its price due to the Avatar set, and it may spike further with Lorwyn.

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Routine Review: A Promising Sci-Fi Horror Game Marred by Frustrating Gameplay

Sci-fi horror game Routine has been a very long time coming, but unfortunately, it wasn't worth the 13-year wait.

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What Happens if Grand Theft Auto 6 is Bad?

What if GTA 6 isn't the smashing success everyone expects? The implications could be huge for Rockstar Games and the entire gaming industry.