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  Overwatch’s Hilarious April Fools’ Event Is Throwing Balance Out The Window Once More

  The ‘Underwatch’ mode turns a bunch of knobs and switches to create chaos

  By Kenneth Shepard Published April 1, 2026
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  ReviewsYear in Review

  The Best Video Game Moments Of 2025

  From big bosses to little discoveries, here are some of the best moments we experienced in games this year

  By Kenneth Shepard Published December 29, 2025
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  ReviewsYear in Review

  The Best Video Game Characters Of 2025

  From the weirdest little guys to the bravest heroes, here are our favorite characters from this year

  By Kenneth Shepard Published December 23, 2025
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  Tips & GuidesTry This Out

  From The Directors Featured In Death Stranding 2: 10 Incredible Films To Check Out

  Take a trip through the wide web of influences that helped make Death Stranding 2

  Justin Clark Published August 2, 2025
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  Tips & Guides

  Every Hero Rumored To Be Coming To Marvel Rivals

  NetEase’s hero shooter already has a stacked roster, but it looks like it will grow a lot more in the coming months

  By Kenneth Shepard Published January 24, 2025
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  ReviewsYear in Review

  16 Great Games That Flew Under The Radar In 2024

  Check out some of this year's hidden and underappreciated gems

  By Ethan Gach Published December 20, 2024
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  OpinionCommentary

  After The Veilguard, BioWare Has A Big Decision To Make About Dragon Age’s Future

  BioWare could keep trying to make an anthology, but maybe it’s time to let one hero steer the ship after The Veilguard

  By Kenneth Shepard Published November 21, 2024
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  Tips & Guides

  The Full, Insane Story Of The Call of Duty: Black Ops Series

  We've straightened out this strange timeline of espionage and secret programs out so you don’t have to

  Justin Clark Published November 15, 2024
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  EntertainmentAction

  Tomb Raider: The Legend Of Lara Croft Traps The Heroine Inside Her Most Boring Adventure Yet

  Netflix’s latest game adaptation has a stunning lead performance but is plagued by poor pacing

  By Willa Rowe Published October 15, 2024
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  Tips & Guides

  All The Biggest Diablo IV Changes Revealed Ahead Of Vessel Of Hatred And Season 6

  The Spiritborn class, Realmwalkers, and more arrive this month

  By Ethan Gach Published October 3, 2024