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<i>Castlevania</i>-Inspired Roguelike Is Pure Dopamine

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Castlevania-Inspired Roguelike Is Pure Dopamine

I’m retroactively adding Vampire Survivors to my 'Best Games of 2021' list

Ian Walker

1/21/22 4:20PM

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Oh No, I’ve Maxed Out <i>Halo Infinite</i>’s Battle Pass

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Oh No, I’ve Maxed Out Halo Infinite’s Battle Pass

The first season of 343’s multiplayer shooter won’t end until May, so what do I do until then?

Ari Notis

1/21/22 2:00PM

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It Happened To Me: I Got Owned By <em>Halo Infinite</em>’s Most Annoying Boss Fight

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It Happened To Me: I Got Owned By Halo Infinite’s Most Annoying Boss Fight

I tried to treat Adjutant Resolution like a formality and got my ass kicked instead

Ethan Gach

1/07/22 2:30PM

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My Favorite Part Of <i>Elden Ring</i>'s Preview Was Accidentally Reaching A Small Island

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My Favorite Part Of Elden Ring's Preview Was Accidentally Reaching A Small Island

From Software’s next adventure is the most impressive open-world game in ages

Ian Walker

11/18/21 9:30AM

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Deleting My Ex's Animal Crossing Save Data

ACNH not only let me grow closer to my ex, but move on from them

Isaiah Colbert

11/11/21 1:35PM

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<i>Unpacking</i> Might Have The Worst Video Game Boyfriend Of The Year

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Unpacking Might Have The Worst Video Game Boyfriend Of The Year

One thing’s no mystery at all in this quirky little puzzle game

Ari Notis

11/05/21 3:00PM

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Obscure SNES RPG Lets You Take Photos Of Lovecraftian Horrors For Mad Cash

Laplace no Ma offers a unique twist on the usual RPG economy

Ian Walker

10/28/21 6:20PM

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Final Fantasy XIV Has Many Mounts, But Only One Sneezes

When it comes to getting around Eorzea, I prefer my beloved Goobbue

Ian Walker

10/22/21 7:00PM

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<i>Far Cry 6's </i>Treasure Hunts Are The Best Part Of The Game

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Far Cry 6's Treasure Hunts Are The Best Part Of The Game

There’s a lot to do in Ubisoft’s big open-world shooter, but nothing compares to solving puzzles and finding treasure

Zack Zwiezen

10/15/21 5:00PM

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The Moment That Sold Me On <i>Back 4 Blood</i>, The New Shooter By <i>L4D</i> Devs

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The Moment That Sold Me On Back 4 Blood, The New Shooter By L4D Devs

Turtle Rock’s zombie-killing game rules, but the ‘Bar Room Blitz’ level is unforgettable

Ari Notis

10/15/21 3:30PM

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<i>Tales Of Arise </i>Reminds Me Why I Fell In Love With JRPGs

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Tales Of Arise Reminds Me Why I Fell In Love With JRPGs

I feel like a kid again, playing Wild Arms and Star Ocean for the first time

Ethan Gach

10/06/21 4:35PM

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The Boss Fight That Proves <i>Death’s Door</i> Is On Another Level

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The Boss Fight That Proves Death’s Door Is On Another Level

Acid Nerve’s whole game is a master class in elegant game design, really

Ari Notis

9/28/21 4:30PM

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Playing <i>Genshin Impact's</i> Last Update As Its Villain Was Eye-Opening

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Playing Genshin Impact's Last Update As Its Villain Was Eye-Opening

Inazuma attempts to critique artificial intelligence, but doesn’t succeed

Sisi Jiang

9/22/21 11:15AM

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Lovecraft-Inspired Horror Game Explores The Cost Of Creation

The Well reminds us that all creation requires sacrifice

Ian Walker

9/17/21 2:40PM

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<i>Deathloop</i>’s Villain Group Chat Is A Perfect Mess

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Deathloop’s Villain Group Chat Is A Perfect Mess

Arkane’s characters are at their best when instant-messaging

Ethan Gach

9/17/21 11:32AM

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The Best <i>Tales Of Arise</i> Character Is This Cat

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The Best Tales Of Arise Character Is This Cat

More like TAILS of Arise, am I right? Hello? ...anyone? Where’d you all go?

Ari Notis

9/16/21 11:20AM

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<i>Rainbow Six Siege's </i>Cutest Crossover Is Also <i>Arknights’</i> Most Brutal

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Rainbow Six Siege's Cutest Crossover Is Also Arknights’ Most Brutal

Even the tower defense game's top YouTuber, KyoStinV, had trouble

Sisi Jiang

8/31/21 1:35PM

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So Far, Ubisoft's Extreme Sports Game, <i>Riders Republic</i>, Has No Chill

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So Far, Ubisoft's Extreme Sports Game, Riders Republic, Has No Chill

An open beta for the next game by the makers of Steep left me cold about its prospects

Ari Notis

8/30/21 6:00PM

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<i>Pokémon Unite</i> Players, For The Love Of God, Please Ready Up

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Pokémon Unite Players, For The Love Of God, Please Ready Up

Matches take less than a second to find but Pokémon Unite players keep disappearing on me

Ian Walker

8/26/21 3:30PM

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<i>Assassin's Creed Valhalla's</i> New DLC Adds Cavalry Units That Keep Kicking My Ass

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla's New DLC Adds Cavalry Units That Keep Kicking My Ass

They suck so much and fighting them isn't fun. Also, please stop throwing me around.

Zack Zwiezen

8/14/21 4:35PM

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