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VTuber Explains Twitch Protest To Fox News, Does Great

Sometimes the perfect person for the job is "half-dog, half-human"

By Luke Plunkett Published September 2, 2021

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The Halo 2 Condom

2004 was 17 years ago, but it was also 117 years ago

By Luke Plunkett Published September 2, 2021
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Seven Recent Gems Shown Off By Gaming’s Coolest Japanese Collective

The second annual Asobu showcase was full of intriguing smaller games

By Ari Notis Published September 2, 2021
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Mario Kart 8 Speedrunner Has Nearly Perfected Blowing Himself Up

Skilloz throws perfect blue shell to achieve MK8 speedrunning greatness

By Renata Price Published September 2, 2021
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And Now, The Ultimate Retro Gaming Device

Special FPGA circuits transform the MiSTer into whichever retro gaming hardware you desire

By Mike Fahey Published September 2, 2021

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Twitch Takes Traffic Hit Following Streamer Boycott Over Harassment

Users of Amazon’s streaming platform flex their muscle with #ADayOffTwitch blackout

By Ethan Gach Published September 2, 2021
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Horizon Forbidden West Has Nine Confusing Editions For Some Reason

Some are for PS4, some for PS5, some have discs, some don’t

By Mike Fahey Published September 2, 2021
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Niantic Gets Surprisingly Frank About Their Failings With Pokémon Go

The developer also makes clear that 80-meter interaction distances are here to stay

By John Walker Published September 2, 2021
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Nick Fighting Game Gets Roster Accidentally Leaked By Nintendo eShop

The Smash Bros. -inspired fighter’s full box art confirms Avatar ’s Aang and Korra

By Ethan Gach Published September 2, 2021
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Original Transformers Cartoon Is Free On YouTube

Hasbro puts the first season on its channel, with three more seasons due this month

By John Walker Published September 2, 2021

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PlayStation’s Next PS5 Showcase Is September 9

Sony is planning a 40-minute look at the "future" of PS5 next week

By Ethan Gach Published September 2, 2021
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Call of Duty: Vanguard Turns Kiwi War Hero Into An Australian

Those are...two different countries, Sledgehammer Games

By Luke Plunkett Published September 1, 2021
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Dude Crashes Live TV Show, Demands Grand Theft Auto 6

“What I want to know is where the hell is GTA 6? I have been waiting eight years for GTA 6!”

By Luke Plunkett Published September 1, 2021
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Twitch’s Biggest Stars Keep Jumping To YouTube

Just this week, DrLupo and TimTheTatman jumped ship for more lucrative waters

By Ari Notis Published September 1, 2021
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QA Testing Games Like Dance Central Is Apparently Grueling And Smelly

The perils of doing QA testing for Just Dance , Rock Band, and Ring Fit

By Mike Fahey Published September 1, 2021

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‘Playing Fighting Games On Keyboard Is Fine, Actually’ Announces Local Weirdo

I’ve been doing great playing Guilty Gear Strive on my plain ol’ keyboard

By Renata Price Published September 1, 2021
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XCOM Marvel Game Sees Avengers and X-Men Go Full Yu-Gi-Oh!

It’s time to d-d-d-d-duel the Mother of All Demons

By Ethan Gach Published September 1, 2021
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Between Hitman 2 And Overcooked!, September’s PS Plus Is Pretty Solid

Reminder: You don’t need a PS5 to grab the monthly PS5 game

By Ari Notis Published September 1, 2021
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These 10 Award-Winning Super Mario World Levels Want To Murder You

Behold the top ten stages from this year’s Kaizo Level Design Contest

Jeremy Signor Published September 1, 2021
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Somehow We’re Still Learning New Things About BotW In 2021

YouTuber Kleric fuses birds to Link’s hand and flies around in incredible glitch showcase

By Renata Price Published September 1, 2021

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