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Every Hot Dog Emoji On Steam Belongs To A Guy Named Brian

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Monkey Island Creator Ron Gilbert Has Joy Sapped From Sequel Thanks To Awful People

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PSA: Seriously, Don’t Miss The Final Night Of Games Done Quick

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Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes Is Twice As Fun On ‘Classic’ Mode

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Latest Genshin Impact Leaks Spark Whitewashing Controversy

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Elden Ring Speedrunner Decides Eyes Are OP, Beats Bosses While Blindfolded

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Elden Ring Beaten In 20 Minutes With Ridiculous Teleporting Glitch

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Elden Ring Lord Breaks Own World Record Five Times In A Row

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Elden Ring Pro Beats Game In About Two Hours Without Dying Once

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Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Is Getting Its Own Sake

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Razer's Headquarters Looks Like One Of Its Gaming Peripherals

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Demon Slayer, Pokémon Voice Actor Billy Kametz Passes Away At 35

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