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Diablo 4 is 11 Seasons Too Late with This New Feature

Diablo 4 Season 11 is adding a long-overdue feature that feels like it would have been better suited for one of the game's earlier seasons.

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Dispatch’s Mecha Man Makes Modern Superheroes Look Completely Out of Touch

Dispatch uses one worn-down hero to show how disconnected the modern superhero world has become from anything that resembles real life.

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It’s 2026 (Almost) and PS5 Still Doesn’t Have the Best Feature on Xbox
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Many have deemed Xbox the worst of the Big Three, but the Series S and Series X still have at least one big advantage over their competition.

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Anno 117: Pax Romana's Land Combat Offers The Best of Both Worlds

Anno 117: Pax Romana introduces land combat for the first time in the franchise since 2009, and it really offers the best of both worlds.

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Even After the Final Patch, Baldur’s Gate 3 Players Continue to Find Unexpected Secrets

Two years after its launch, Baldur's Gate 3 is still expansive enough to surprise every kind of player: from the Honour Mode veterans to the newbies.

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What Is a GabeCube, And Why the Steam Machine Has Become Meme Gold
What Is a GabeCube, and Why the Steam Machine Has Become Meme Gold

Valve recently revealed its brand-new Steam Machine, and the viral console-like PC now has its own nickname and meme: the GabeCube.

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The Single Most Important Item You Should Always Loot in ARC Raiders

While what is most valuable in ARC Raiders often changes according to each player's needs, there is one item they should always make space for.

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For the First Time, Game of the Year Is Split 50/50 Between Blockbusters and Indies

The Game Awards 2025 is set to be an unprecedented bout between the expensive world of AAA gaming and the ever-expanding indie scene.

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Does Arc Raiders Actually Have a Storyline?

On the surface, ARC Raiders doesn't appear to have much of a story, but players who peel back the layers will find a fascinating narrative structure.

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Dispatch Synergy Pairs Tier List

Dispatch never spells out why some hero pairings feel stronger than others, so this tier list explores the synergy combinations that dominate.

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New Pokemon Variants Look A Lot Like Pals

Pokemon variants introduced in upcoming life sim Pokemon Pokopia bear a surprising resemblance to Palworld's Pals.

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Dispatch Season 2 Will Have an Impossible Choice to Make

While a second season of Dispatch hasn't been confirmed, the game may have a hard time following up on the story that has already been told.

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Call of Duty Has Forgotten What ‘Black Ops’ Meant

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's campaign doesn't feel like a traditional Black Ops story, and that's because it's forgotten one core part of its identity.

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The Worst Gen 6 Starter is Actually a Secret Weapon in Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Pokemon Legends: Z-A finally breathes new life into the Gen 6 starters, and the worst of the bunch at the time finally gets to shine.

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It's Official: World of Warcraft's Most Played Class Takes One Step Forward, Two Steps Back in Midnight

World of Warcraft's Midnight expansion is bringing major changes to every class, but one of them may be getting the short end of the stick.

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Black Ops 7's Necrofluid Gauntlet May Be the Most OP Wonder Weapon Ever

With infinite ammo and potential for infinite damage, the Necrofluid Gauntlet in Black Ops 7's Ashes of the Damned is a game-changer.

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Epic Games Store Free Game for November 20 Is The Perfect Appetizer For a Major 2026 Game

There may only be one Epic Games Store free game for November 20, but it should act as the perfect starter for one highly-anticipated 2026 game.

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ARC Raiders Players Should Avoid This Skin Like the Plague

ARC Raiders players who want to avoid engaging in PvP will want to make sure they never have this skin equipped when queuing up for a match.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A’s Mega Dimension DLC Still Hasn’t Played the Biggest Ace Up Its Sleeve

With less than a month until launch, Pokemon Legends: Z-A's Mega Dimension DLC is keeping one major reveal close to its chest.

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Sorry Kingdom Hearts Fans, Now is Not the Time to Show More KH 4

In light of recent events surrounding Square Enix, it would have felt inappropriate to celebrate the company's most highly anticipated title.