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Cardpocalypse Is Better Than A Paper Cut

Collectible card games can be a lot of fun. Especially if you don't have to worry about actually spending money on cards. At least that way you won't have to worry about becoming addicted to opening…

December 28, 2019 | 12:00 EST

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Interview: Larian's Kieron Kelly on Divinity Original Sin: The Board Game

Last Wednesday I sat down with Kieron Kelly, the product manager of Larian Studios, to talk about their new Kickstarter that just launched adapting their hit video game Divinity: Original Sin II into…

December 5, 2019 | 11:00 EST

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How Some of Vanilla WoW's Most Popular Dungeons Were Made

Molten Core. Blackrock Spire. Ahn'Qiraj. If you're a World of Warcraft player, especially since its launch 15 years ago, those names bring back a lot of memories. Some painful memories of your party…

November 25, 2019 | 11:00 EST

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Unboxing the World of Warcraft 15th Anniversary Collector's Edition

It's been 15 years since the launch of the MMO that changed gaming—and many lives—forever. World of Warcraft dazzled players with its unparalleled world and incredible gameplay. Blizzard's flagship…

October 7, 2019 | 06:54 EDT

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What We Learned About Cyberpunk 2077 In Its 50 Minute Presentation

The 50 minute live gameplay demonstration of Cyberpunk 2077 threw a ton of information at us at E3 2019. First, to learn more about Keanu Reeves' character Johnny Silverhand, check out this article,…

June 15, 2019 | 12:00 EDT

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Cyberpunk 2077 Has A Ton of Character Customization Options

After attending a 50 minute live gameplay presentation, I learned a lot more about the sort of character customization options you'll have in Cyberpunk 2077. Since Cyberpunk 2077 is based on a pen…

June 13, 2019 | 09:00 EDT

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Mount and Blade II: Bannerlord: What We Know So Far

Mount and Blade II: Bannerlord is one of the most anticipated games for several years running now. Warband, the biggest entry in the franchise, has a huge following even today and people have been…

May 9, 2019 | 02:00 EDT

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Our Thoughts on Generation 8's Best Starter Pokemon

Unless you've been hiding under a Graveler for the last 24 hours, you've probably heard that Nintendo just announced Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield for the Switch. In addition to a new region and…

February 28, 2019 | 10:30 EST

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World of Warcraft Classic Is A Slow, Leisurely Reminder Of What Came Before

Unless you've been living under a rock, you'll know that Blizzard is finally releasing official servers for World of Warcraft classic. People have been running not-so-legal private servers for years…

November 6, 2018 | 03:00 EST

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Fallout 2 Turns 20

Say you’re hired by a gang boss to assassinate an important man. You’ve done something like this before in many games. Most of these scenarios take place in a level where you’ll have to bypass…

September 30, 2018 | 02:00 EDT

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10 Years of Spore - A Reputation Well-Deserved?

It is better to innovate and fall short than to stagnate and succeed. Every misstep is a small success, a burst of inspiration telling us what can be improved. That’s why it’s so peculiar to see…

September 6, 2018 | 01:00 EDT

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Starfield: Speculation, Rumors, and a Galaxy of Mysteries

What, exactly, is Bethesda's Starfield all about? Following the reveal of Fallout 76, a number of questions about this other game that the Elder Scrolls and Fallout developer is working on still…

June 8, 2018 | 01:00 EDT

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Justifying the Means - Anders | Character Select

When one thinks of the current events that plague us today, it is hard not to get political. The world over has seen divisive rhetoric regarding politics, identity, religion, and freedom of…

August 28, 2017 | 12:00 EDT

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The History of Diablo 3 - A Journey Through Hell And Madness

When I say Diablo 3 what comes to mind? The answer to that question depends on what you've heard throughout the years or experienced, from infamous events like the always-online DRM (remember when we…

May 23, 2017 | 11:00 EDT

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Project Copernicus and the Rise and Fall of 38 Studios

In 2006, baseball pitcher Curt Schilling announced he would continue working in a new field: video games. After speaking with several friends and family members, he would found Green Monster Gaming…

February 11, 2017 | 09:00 EST

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20 Years Later, Final Fantasy VII Still Shines Strong

  On January 31st 1997, Final Fantasy VII, the Japanese role-playing game (JRPG) from Square Enix, was released for the PlayStation. Thanks to a major pre-release marketing campaign, Final Fantasy…

January 31, 2017 | 09:00 EST

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Looking Back At World of Warcraft's Burning Crusade, 10 Years Later

10 years ago the Dark Portal was reopened and the forces of the Horde and the Alliance, bolstered by their new Blood Elf and Draenei allies, made their way to the Hellfire Peninsula as they sought to…

January 15, 2017 | 07:43 EST

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Confronting Truth and Ideals - N | Character Select

With the release of Pokémon Sun and Moon, the 20-year franchise has hit a high in terms of worldwide popularity once again. Pokémania has swept the world, and with over 10 million units shipped and…

November 23, 2016 | 09:00 EST

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E3 2016 - Gyre: Maelstrom

While planning for E3 this year, I looked through tons of lists of games, companies, and more to see who would all be attending, as well as see who we could set appointments with. Among all those…

June 23, 2016 | 01:00 EDT

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What Pride Had Wrought – Dorian Pavus | Character Select

BioWare is increasingly becoming a game studio with a mixed reputation by some, in part due to an arguable drop in the quality of its products. The almost comical rage found at the end of Mass Effect…

March 17, 2016 | 01:00 EDT

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Playing Roles: On Choice and Consequence

Note: The following editorial contains spoilers. You have been warned. "Choices." "Consequences." "Engaging decisions." These are the short and catchy buzzwords of a fast-growing gaming medium that…

June 27, 2015 | 11:00 EDT