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Final Fantasy 9‘s Vivi Has Finally Been Banned From Magic: The Gathering

Vivi Cauldron has been the most broken deck until now

By Ethan Gach Published November 10, 2025

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Company Used Fake Reddit Posts To Advertise Game, Then Deleted The Evidence [Update]

Trap Plan CEO: 'Most players didn’t even realize they were part of a marketing effort.'

By Zack Zwiezen Published November 10, 2025
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Valve’s New Steam Controller Leaks And Looks Very Chonky

Also: Kojima reviews Predator: Badlands, Arc Raiders is good, how to experience the longest sunset, and more

By Zack Zwiezen Published November 10, 2025
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Bethesda Says Oblivion Remaster Shadow Dropping Was A Successful ‘Test Run’

Fallout 4 game director Todd Howard says Elder Scrolls 6 is still a long way off

By Zack Zwiezen Published November 10, 2025
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Nintendo Reveals Its Black Friday Deals And They Aren’t Great

It's slim pickings for those hoping to snag a great deal from the Switch 2 maker this holiday season

By Ethan Gach Published November 10, 2025

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Arc Raiders Just Leapfrogged Helldivers 2’s All-Time Steam Record

The call of ‘get in, shoot things, collect trash, get out’ is proving irresistible for many

By Claire Jackson Published November 10, 2025
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Funko Pop Is $241 Million In Debt As It Issues Dire Warning

The collectibles company is crashing out

By Ethan Gach Published November 10, 2025
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Sony Is Springing A Surprise Showcase On Fans

The stream will take place on PlayStation’s channels tomorrow

By Kenneth Shepard Published November 10, 2025
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Halo Infinite‘s Next Update Is Its Last As Devs Tease Multiple Games

Halo Studios will focus its efforts on multiple 'new experiences' currently being worked on

By Zack Zwiezen Published November 7, 2025
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A No Man’s Sky Player Spent 100 Hours Building The Perfect Tribute To A Studio Ghibli Classic

The base includes Satsuki and Mei’s house, as well as Totoro’s grotto

By Claire Jackson Published November 7, 2025

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Developer Behind Hit 2025 Game Thinks The Response Has Been ‘Too Positive’

Ball X Pit is a brilliant roguelike that feels weird to love

By Ethan Gach Published November 7, 2025
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Take-Two Boss Says Mafia Proves People Want Shorter, Cheaper Games

It sounds like we'll be getting more games like this year's Mafia: The Old Country

By Zack Zwiezen Published November 7, 2025
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Pokémon Legends: Z-A’s Got A Moment That’s ‘Baby Shoes, Never Worn’ Sad

Raising a Poké Ball to catch one monster tells a tragic story in seconds

By Kenneth Shepard Published November 7, 2025
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Nintendo Is Holding The Line Against A $500 Switch 2 Unless There Are More Tariffs

The $450 portable will stay that way for a while

By Ethan Gach Published November 7, 2025
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Fans Are Racing To Decode The Latest Mass Effect 5 Tease [Update]

BioWare also clarifies something important about the upcoming Amazon show for N7 Day

By Kenneth Shepard Published November 7, 2025

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Red Dead Redemption 2 Just Defeated The Best-Selling Mario Kart Ever

Also: Square Enix layoffs and Fortnite's deadliest neighbor

By Ethan Gach Published November 7, 2025
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This $10 Chicken Helmet In Arc Raiders Is Everything Wrong With Paid Skins

Players also aren't happy about skins that look nearly identical but each cost around $15

By Zack Zwiezen Published November 7, 2025
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Ever Wondered Why There’s Two Of Every Pokémon Game? The Reason’s Sillier Than You Could Imagine

Light-hearted competitiveness at Nintendo seems to have caused this video gaming peculiarity

By John Walker Published November 7, 2025
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Sony Sues One PS5 Accessory Counterfeiter For Millions As Fakes Flood Online Stores

The user was selling a PlayStation 5 carrying case, but the listing has been taken down

By Kenneth Shepard Published November 7, 2025
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Elden Ring Nightreign Is Getting DLC In the Next Five Months And I Am So Ready For The Comeback

Fromsoftware's multipalyer roguelike has fallen off hard

By Ethan Gach Published November 7, 2025

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