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Ari Notis
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Oh, no, no, that’s an exaggeration for effect. I can’t speak to the exact number, but the figure I’ve seen thrown around is ~400. (Take that with a grain of salt, please!) Read more

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Haha, I’m getting such a kick out of the monster names! The heck is a Bunniv??? And yeah, you’re spot-on. If there’s one tip I’d give—which, btw, keep an eye out for a broader tips post soon—it’d be to not stress about dying. This game is miles more forgiving than I thought it’d be going in. Read more

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Ha! That’s a great way to put it. This is my first time playing and, yeah, it took an embarrassing amount of time before everything fully clicked. Read more

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The mileage you get out of all the bonus content definitely depends on your level of burnout at the end. For an in-depth take, I’d urge you to read my colleague Ian Walker’s impressions of the first and second campaigns. But if you’re already feeling burnout from BL3, jumping headlong into a whole bonus campaign might… Read more

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Truth. Whatever your thoughts on the company or the storefront, it’s hard to deny the caliber of the free games recently. Read more

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They didn’t mention anything in today’s reveal, sadly. Gaige and Krieg were such worthy additions to BL2! Read more

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I’m totally with you. Including minor stat boosts—and they’d have to be really minor, so as not to detract from the skill-based combat that is this game’s bedrock—with each piece of equipment would’ve elevated Fallen Order to all-timer status. Read more

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Riley, I think I speak for everyone in the office when I say that we’re also all sad we can’t eat your cake. Read more

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Well said.

And just to be crystal clear: My goal with this blog was more to express befuddlement that IMD, a significant annual event, wasn’t given the same due as previous events, like Earth Day or whatever the hell Bunny Day is. The last thing I’d ever want to do is try to convince you not to stop liking something… Read more

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Good note! I very stupidly left the island while testing something for this article and...didn’t get bring any of the vouchers with me. (Sad trombone.) Read more

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Generally, island getaway packages are all about sleeping in, sipping Mai Tais, and then sipping more Mai Tais. Tom Nook’s package has led to nothing but chores—chores that have directly boosted his coffers. If he’s not a craven capitalist, he’s at least a shitty one, and his travel agency certainly loses a Yelp star… Read more

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