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The World’s Best Guitar Hero Player Was A Cheat

Schmooey, once thought the best in the world, has now deleted all his videos

By Luke Plunkett Published February 2, 2022

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Destiny 2 Players Are Arguing Over Worm Babies [Update]

A new Exotic gun that shoots worms has sparked a weird lore debate

By Ethan Gach Published February 2, 2022
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Hardcore Halo Infinite Fans Are Frustrated With State Of Shooter Despite Updates, Events

From the departure of Attrition to long-standing matters of de-sync, vocal players aren’t pleased

By Ari Notis Published February 2, 2022
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Halo Infinite Spartans Fly Around Like Titanfall Players With This Grappling Hook Technique

It’s not new, but an esports commentator has put a renewed spotlight on 343 Industries’ grapple slide

By Levi Winslow Published February 2, 2022
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Mr. Mime’s Animations Have Stolen Pokémon Legends Arceus Players’ Hearts

The barrier Pokémon is committed to the art of miming, and you’ve got to respect that

By Sisi Jiang Published February 2, 2022

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Sony Cuts PlayStation 5 Sales Expectations Due To Global Chip Shortage

This spring, it will continue to be hard to get a PS5

By Brian Ashcraft Published February 2, 2022
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There’s One, Set For Stun

Tonight's Fine Art looks at the work of Yannick Stahl

By Luke Plunkett Published February 1, 2022
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Resident Evil 4 HD Mod, Out Now After 8 Years In Development, Looks Amazing

Capcom’s undying GameCube classic gets its greatest graphics overhaul ever thanks to two dedicated fans

By Ian Walker Published February 1, 2022
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Manchester United Striker Pulled From FIFA After Rape Allegations

Mason Greenwood is facing multiple charges after being arrested on Sunday

By Luke Plunkett Published February 1, 2022
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Shovel Knight Devs’ Next Game Is A Mash-Up Of Link’s Awakening And Castlevania

Yacht Club Games revealed a new project, Mina the Hollower , and updates on its other games

By Ethan Gach Published February 1, 2022

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Notorious YouTube Streamer Stole $500,000 From Fans In Crypto Scheme (And Won’t Give It Back)

Ice Poseidon said returning the money is within his power, but he still won't give most of it back

By Levi Winslow Published February 1, 2022
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Worms Studio Ditches NFT Scam After Only 24 Hours

'We have listened to our teamsters, development partners, and our games’ communities'

By Luke Plunkett Published February 1, 2022
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Halo Infinite’s Samurai Event Is Back, And It’s Actually Good This Time

Developer 343 Industries addressed concerns about the event’s timed progression

By Ari Notis Published February 1, 2022
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Destiny 2 Is Getting New Guns That Are Bonkers, Like The Exploding Worms Grenade Launcher

Bungie’s loot shooter is getting Parasite, Grand Overture, and other Exotics in The Witch Queen

By Ethan Gach Published February 1, 2022
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Xbox Game Pass Is Losing Some Of Its Best Games

But at least it gets the shooter CrossfireX , which features a campaign designed by Remedy

By Ari Notis Published February 1, 2022

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Battlefield 2042 Just Can’t Catch A Break

EA's troubled shooter still doesn't have team voice chat among other things

By Ethan Gach Published February 1, 2022
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Activision VP Posts Shitty Anti-Union Message In Company Slack

'A union doesn’t do anything to help us produce world-class games'

By Luke Plunkett Published January 31, 2022
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Horde & Alliance Players Will Soon Be Able To Raid Together In World Of Warcraft

It will be entirely optional, and come as part of the game's 9.2.5 update

By Luke Plunkett Published January 31, 2022
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Wordle Bought By The New York Times For ‘Seven-Figure’ Sum

'When the game moves to the NYT site, it will be free to play for everyone'

By Luke Plunkett Published January 31, 2022
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The Best NES Game Turns 30 Years Old Today

Gimmick pushed the Nintendo console to its limits and endures as a cult classic

By Ian Walker Published January 31, 2022

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