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Metal Eden Definitely Has The Vibes

The glossy cybernetic boomer shooter makes a great first impression

By Ethan Gach Published April 11, 2025

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PC Players Spend More On Microtransactions Than Actual Games

Skins, battle passes, and DLC packs are all sapping money away from new releases

By Ethan Gach Published April 11, 2025
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Oh My God, What Is Nintendo Doing

Charging $90 for the complete version of an eight-year old game says it all

By Ethan Gach Published April 11, 2025
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Devs Behind Controversial Sexual Assault Game Defend It, But Say They’re Pulling It From Steam Anyway

No Mercy was already removed by Valve in the UK, Canada, and Australia before the announcement

By Zack Zwiezen Published April 10, 2025
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All 36 Games We Saw At The Triple-i Spring Indie Showcase Extravaganza

A free Square Enix update for Vampire Survivors , roguelite Deep Rock Galactic gameplay, and much more

By Ethan Gach Published April 10, 2025

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Last Of Us Complete Bundle Announced As Sony Figures Out New Way To Sell These Games Again

The new $100 bundle contains The Last of Us Part 1 and Part 2 Remastered

By Zack Zwiezen Published April 10, 2025
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Fortnite‘s New Adventure Time Skins Leak And Look Amazing

Jake the Dog, Finn the Human, and other characters are arriving in Epic's battle royale on Friday

By Zack Zwiezen Published April 10, 2025
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David Fincher’s New Xbox Commercial Has Big PS2 Energy

Remember when video game ads were weird, expensive, and live-action?

By Zack Zwiezen Published April 10, 2025
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Nintendo Stockpiling Switch 2s In The U.S. Even Though It Could Still Be Selling Them At A Loss With Current Tariffs

The Mario maker is stuck between a Thwomp and a green shell when it comes to the current tariff mess

By Ethan Gach Published April 10, 2025
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New Facebook Tech Will Encourage People To Use Their Phones In Movie Theaters

Meta's new Movie Mate app, debuting on April 30, sounds like a horrible idea

By Zack Zwiezen Published April 10, 2025

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Early Steam Deck Prototype Seemingly Sold On Ebay For $2,000

It's unclear how the seller acquired the device or if Valve is aware of it being sold

By Zack Zwiezen Published April 9, 2025
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Path Of Exile 2 Dev Reflects After Update Gets Review-Bombed: ‘There Were Some Blatant F***-Ups’

The action-RPG is in damage control mode after Dawn of the Hunt goes off the rails

By Ethan Gach Published April 9, 2025
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Get Seven Great Boomer Shooters For Just $16

Forgive Me Father 2, Powerslave, Turbo Overkill, Graven, and more are included in the new bundle

By Zack Zwiezen Published April 9, 2025
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Is Switch 2 In The Clear After Trump’s Latest Tariff Roulette Reversal?

Nintendo's preorders could return even as the market chaos continues

By Ethan Gach Published April 9, 2025
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9 Things You Might Not Know About The Switch 2

There's a button you have to pay to use, moving islands in Animal Crossing will be easy, and more

Zack Zwiezen & Ethan Gach Published April 9, 2025

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Hogwarts Legacy And More Arrive On PS Plus Next Week

One of the year's highest reviewed games, Blue Prince , also launches soon on PS Plus

By Zack Zwiezen Published April 9, 2025
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One Of 2025’s Best Game Pass Releases Just Got More Free Content

Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders has added an entire new mountain to explore

By Ethan Gach Published April 9, 2025
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Xbox’s Big Summer Showcase Returns With A Direct Dedicated To Outer Worlds 2

The Summer Game Fest-adjacent event promises 'incredible new titles' from third-party publishers

By Ethan Gach Published April 9, 2025
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2025’s Highest-Rated Metacritic Game Is Also A Game Pass And PS Plus Release This Month

Blue Prince is a puzzle adventure that's blowing people's minds

By Ethan Gach Published April 8, 2025
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MrBeast Sues Ex-Employee For Allegedly Stealing Company Secrets

The YouTuber's former IT worker is accused of installing hidden cameras and more

By Ethan Gach Published April 8, 2025

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