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Go To Steam Right Now And Buy A Game

We are so caught up in adverts for the biggest new games, but the best experiences can be found in seeking out smaller titles

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I Miss Revali’s Gale

Tulin's gust just can't compete.

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2023 Is The Best Year To Be A New Gamer

From influential remakes to blockbusters favouring approachability, 2023 is proving to be a great year for newcomers to gaming

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My Love Of Lord Of The Rings Has Got Me Learning Magic, Dammit

Magic: The Gathering’s Lord of the Rings crossover has got me learning a game I’ve never been interested in

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One Menial Quest Gave Me The Complete Tears Of The Kingdom Experience

Just gather some logs, they said. It’ll be nice and simple, they said.

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Spider-Man 2 Needs Web Of Shadows' Symbiote Morality System

With great power there must also come great responsibility, but with a symbiote, you can have a bit more fun.

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Sometimes The Grind Isn’t Worth It

I made the decision to not grind games this weekend, and I feel great

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Everything Revealed At MTG's Lord Of The Rings: Tales Of Middle-earth Debut

Magic: The Gathering is taking the Hobbits to Isengard in its next set, Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth.

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Magic: The Gathering – Lord Of The Rings: Tales Of Middle-earth Previews

Here's every card from Magic: The Gathering's Lord Of The Rings: Tales Of Middle-earth set, as they're revealed.

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Tears Of The Kingdom Is The Perfect Game For ADHD

A game that understands and embraces my neurodivergent brain.

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Generational Sequels Aren't Realistic Anymore

The endgame of this graphical arms race is visuals indistinguishable from reality, but who really wants or expects that?

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Street Fighter 6 Understands That Most Of Us Suck At Fighting Games

Capcom has created a perfect introduction for newcomers without ever sacrificing depth.

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Screwball Needs To Return In Spider-Man 2

Screwball was the comic relief villain of the first game who had you pull off annoying stunts, but some fans were so annoyed they want her gone

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There Has Never Been A Better Time For Mileena To Get A Happy Ending

From Nebula to Harley Quinn, we love seeing a new side to female villains, and it's time Mileena got a happy ending.

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Assassin’s Creed Mirage Looks Good, But Ubisoft’s House Style Doesn’t

I can't wait a) to play the new Assassin's Creed and b) for Ubisoft to get a new aesthetic.

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Asset Reuse Is A Sign Of Confidence, Not Laziness

If Tears of the Kingdom had to recreate Hyrule or Spider-Man 2 was set anywhere but New York, we wouldn't be seeing them this year. Hail asset reuse.

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Magic: The Gathering’s Aragorn Backlash Is Just Another Racist Trap

The new Magic: The Gathering art is stunning, but sadly the backlash is not surprising

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