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The Most Anticipated Games of 2022

What are your most anticipated games of 2022? From Pokemon Legends Arceus to Horizon Forbidden West and more, check out our anticipated games list!

December 27, 2021 | 12:00 EST

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Why Don't We Get More AAA Christmas Games?

If you enjoy gaming and the holiday season, you might wonder why we don't see more AAA Christmas games anymore? Well, we take a look into the problem right here and now.

December 24, 2021 | 11:00 EST

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Cozy Christmas Games to Play During Holiday Season 2021

If you're looking to get all warm and cozy with some video games during Christmas 2021, then these are the games you need to try out.

December 23, 2021 | 11:00 EST

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The Top Christmas Games on Itch.io in 2021

Are you looking for some Christmas games to play this year? Well, then we've got you covered with this list of great Christmas games on Itch.io.

December 22, 2021 | 11:00 EST

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Danganronpa S is a Dull Grind, and That’s OK

Despite the monotony of its gameplay loop and gacha mechanics, Danganronpa S's simplicity and fan service is enough to keep us coming back.

December 13, 2021 | 12:00 EST

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7 Indie Monster Taming Games Like Pokemon

Pokemon is not the only monster-taming game. Here are some unique indie-made monster taming games like Pokemon to check out for yourself.

December 10, 2021 | 12:00 EST

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What's Up with Razer's Brick-and-Mortar Stores?

So what exactly can you expect when you walk into a RazerStore? And is it worth going to one if it shows up in your area?

December 7, 2021 | 12:00 EST

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Celebrating 20 Years of Jak and Daxter

Jak and Daxter turns 20 years old on December 3. The platformer series has not had a new game since 2009. Could it be time to change that?

December 3, 2021 | 12:00 EST

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Games That Show the Biggest Difference Between the Xbox Series X and S

As an entry-level machine, the Xbox Series S serves a specific audience well. With weaker hardware than the X, though, some games just don't measure up.

November 30, 2021 | 12:00 EST

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Dragon Ball: The Breakers – 10 Villains That Should Be Playable

Dragon Ball has a lot of villains, but only so many of them would be a perfect fit for Dead by Daylight-style Dragon Ball: The Breakers.

November 24, 2021 | 12:00 EST

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Does Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Live Up to its Predecessor?

Both Hyrule Warriors games are a blast to play through and offer hours upon hours of content, but how do the two compare against each other?

November 20, 2021 | 01:00 EST

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The Wii Is 15 Years Old Today: A Look Back

The Wii is 15 years old! We take a look back on the Wii 15th anniversary to see what made the Nintendo Wii a great console, and where it fell short.

November 19, 2021 | 12:00 EST

The best new board games to play with family this Thanksgiving.
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Best New Family Board Games To Play This Thanksgiving

From card games to dice rollers and everything in between, we look at the best games to play with family over the Thanksgiving holiday.

November 18, 2021 | 12:00 EST

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Halo Fans Don't Like Halo Infinite's Progression System

Halo Infinite's surprise multiplayer beta launch was a welcome gift for Xbox's anniversary, but fans are left underwhelmed with the Battle Pass leveling.

November 17, 2021 | 01:00 EST

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Exploring the Pokemon Cryptodex Project with Historian Aaron George

We speak with historian Aaron George about his Crypodex Project, which aims to showcase the development timeline of Pokemon Gold and Silver.

November 17, 2021 | 12:00 EST

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How Elden Ring's Open World Changes the Soulsborne Formula

Elden Ring's open world injects a new sense of freedom into the Soulsborne formula, changing things up enough to make the shift something substantial.

November 15, 2021 | 01:00 EST

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15 Hidden Features in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Happy Home Paradise DLC

There are a lot of new features included in the 2.0 update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons and the Happy Home Paradise DLC. Here are some of the more hidden new inclusions in the game.

November 15, 2021 | 12:30 EST

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How to Get Back Into Animal Crossing: New Horizons

The 2.0 update for Animal Crossing as well as the Happy Home Paradise DLC are here. If you're jumping back into Animal Crossing after abandoning your island, you might be a little lost. Here's a refresher course on island life.

November 13, 2021 | 12:00 EST

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What is Skyrim Anniversary Edition and Will It Disrupt Mods?

In November 2021, Bethesda will celebrate 10 years of Elder Scrolls V with Skyrim Anniversary Edition, here's what's inside and how mods may be affected.

November 8, 2021 | 12:00 EST

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Gears of War's Mark 2 Lancer Still Rocks 15 Years On

Honoring one of the greatest weapons ever put in players' hands on its fifteenth anniversary, the Mark 2 Lancer Assault Rifle from 2006's Gears of War.

November 6, 2021 | 12:30 EDT

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Eight Years Later and Lysandre is Still Pokemon’s Worst Villain

The Pokémon series has offered some surprisingly good villains in its lifetime, but Lysandre from Pokémon X & Y isn't one of them.

November 5, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

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Top 10 Creepiest Pokedex Entries in Pokemon

Not all Pokemon are family-friendly. Check out these terrifying Pokemon Pokedex entries, from Pokemon Red & Blue through Pokemon Sword & Shield on Switch.

October 31, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

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Can Marvel's Avengers Survive a Second Year?

After a tumultuous first year filled with delays, controversies, and a frustrated player base, does Marvel's Avengers have any future beyond 2022?

October 27, 2021 | 01:00 EDT

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The Obstacles to Animal Motion Capture in Video Game Development

As cute as it might be to put a dog in a spandex suit and ask it to perform tricks, animal motion capture in video game development comes with a lot of hurdles. We discuss everything from outfitting animals to syncing up their movement with human characters.

October 25, 2021 | 12:00 EDT

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The First Nintendo Direct Aired 10 Years Ago Today

The first Nintendo Direct was released 10 years ago. See what's changed in the decade since Nintendo Directs started, and how other competitors have adopted the Direct style to push out their own updates.

October 21, 2021 | 12:00 EDT

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Why Sora in Smash Bros. is More Important than You Think

Sora finally meets Mario in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, but it turns out, these two already have a little history together, or at least their respective franchises do.

October 21, 2021 | 11:30 EDT

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Game Preservation: What it Means to Protect the Past

Today were going to take a look at some of the myths of what Game Preservation is, and how it is important for the industry as a whole.

October 18, 2021 | 12:00 EDT

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Metroid Dread: How Nintendo Gets Horror Right

Metroid Dread is a great example of how Nintendo can effectively do horror games. See what makes the Nintendo Switch Metroid game so terrifying.

October 18, 2021 | 11:30 EDT

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5 Spooky, Supernatural Super Mario Moments

Super Mario games are known for being family-friendly, but every once in a while something truly spooky will sneak into the otherwise colorful franchise. Check out our favorite Super Mario supernatural moments.

October 15, 2021 | 12:00 EDT

Adi Shankar talks Future Projects and Mental Health
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Adi Shankar talks Future Projects and Mental Health

Netflix's Castlevania creator Adi Shankar talks candidly with TechRaptor about his new projects and mental health.

October 13, 2021 | 08:00 EDT