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fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Metal Gear Solid Delta awkwardly mixes modern visuals with old-school frustrations

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater faithfully recreates MGS3 but feels dated and mechanically inconsistent without nostalgia despite impressive visuals.
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fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago

Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7 -- See Wall-Running And Active Camo In Action, Plus Other Major Multiplayer Changes

Black Ops 7 introduces wall-jumping and changes to the movement system, enhancing dynamic gameplay.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Preview: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds' offers twist to kart racing

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds introduces versatile vehicles that adapt to land, water, and air, enhancing gameplay dynamics in kart racing.
#battlefield-6
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Pokemon Legends: Z-A Sounds Like A Fresh Twist On An Old Formula

Pokémon Legends: Z-A is the first game to introduce real-time combat in the franchise, moving away from turn-based battles which have been a staple for decades.
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#pokemon
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Report: Black Ops 7's Final Mission Will Be A Big Multiplayer Battle

The final mission in Black Ops 7 may require players to complete objectives in an extraction-based format.
#elden-ring
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

How strategies survive in the casino world

Preparation and understanding of casino games enhances potential success and enjoyment.
fromInverse
3 weeks ago

Nintendo's Newest Game Is Begging Switch 2 Developers To Use One Key Feature

Drag x Drive successfully demonstrates a unique control scheme by forcing players to use both Joy-Cons' mouse functionalities together, creating a steep learning curve.
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fromGameSpot
3 weeks ago

16 Best Turn-Based Strategy Games To Play In 2025

Turn-based strategy games require players to think multiple steps ahead and integrate complex systems beyond basic combat.
#fortnite
#board-games
fromBoard Game Quest
3 weeks ago
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Hello Kitty: Day at the Park Review

Hello Kitty: Day at the Park combines tile placement mechanics with strategic interactions and adorable aesthetics, appealing to fans of Hello Kitty and board games alike.
fromBoard Game Quest
2 months ago
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The Best Board Games of 2025... So Far

Metal Gear Solid excels in dynamic gameplay, balancing stealth mechanics with engaging decision-making.
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fromGameSpot
4 weeks ago

Fortnite Map Changes In Chapter 6 Season 4: Shock 'N Awesome

The Season 4 island features an infestation of bugs including Swarmers, Bombers, and massive Queens.
fromGameSpot
4 weeks ago

Fortnite New Weapons In Chapter 6 Season 4 - All Guns And Loot

The O.X.R. rank system includes ranks C, B, A, S, and S+, enhancing gameplay through performance-based advancement.
fromHackernoon
1 month ago

Designing a Flexible Ability System in Games Using the Chain of Responsibility Pattern | HackerNoon

Ability systems in game development must be flexible due to unpredictable elements and future updates.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Review - A Cut Above

Crafted by Blasphemous developer The Game Kitchen, Ragebound is a deliberately old-school action game that captures the essence of the classic Ninja Gaiden series, with sharp gameplay, challenging levels, and gloriously retro visuals and music that would feel right at home on the Super NES.
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fromKotaku
4 weeks ago

Street Fighter 6: How To Unlock Elena's OG Outfit

The quickest way to unlock Elena's original outfit in Street Fighter 6 is by purchasing it in the in-game store using premium currency.
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#video-games
fromGameSpot
4 weeks ago

Battlefield 6 - All Major Changes Confirmed For Launch

The Adrenaline Injector will now clear and boost resistance to flash and stun effects, enhance tolerance to explosive and incendiary damage, and improve player-movement speed.
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fromGameSpot
1 month ago

How To Find Grubs And Get Grub Hides In Grounded 2

Grubs are essential for crafting early defense items in Grounded 2.
#wuchang-fallen-feathers
fromPolygon
1 month ago

Forbidden Layer Banandium Gem locations in Donkey Kong Bananza

The Forbidden Layer is the 15th layer filled with Banandium Gems, featuring floating concrete islands that can be traversed with gold.
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fromBoard Game Quest
1 month ago

Unconscious Mind Review

Players contribute to psychoanalysis in Unconscious Mind, a eurogame featuring worker placement and resource manipulation, aiming to treat clients and advance reputations.
fromPolygon
1 month ago

Radiance Layer Banandium Gem locations in Donkey Kong Bananza

The Radiance Layer is the 12th zone containing Banandium Gems and requires specific abilities for puzzle-solving.
#nintendo
fromPolygon
1 month ago
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Donkey Kong Bananza's gold is pointless, but collecting it is still better than Super Mario Bros.' coins

fromPolygon
1 month ago
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Donkey Kong Bananza's gold is pointless, but collecting it is still better than Super Mario Bros.' coins

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fromGameSpot
1 month ago

How To Unlock Temper Acupoints In Wuchang: Fallen Feathers

Unlock Temper Acupoints by defeating the Man-Eating Dutanga boss in Lightzen Temple.
#donkey-kong-bananza
#gaming
#nintendo-switch-2
fromPolygon
1 month ago
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Super Mario Party Jamboree Switch 2 Edition is the console's best tech demo yet

fromPolygon
1 month ago
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Super Mario Party Jamboree Switch 2 Edition is the console's best tech demo yet

fromKotaku
1 month ago

Sharpen Those Chompers With These 4 Essential Tips For Shadow Labyrinth

Shadow Labyrinth transforms Pac-Man into a challenging Metroidvania with unique gameplay mechanics and secrets to discover.
fromPolygon
1 month ago

How to get Honedge and how Aegislash works in Pokemon Go

Honedge and its evolutions can be obtained through specific event-related raids and PvP encounters.
fromPolygon
1 month ago

Here's our first look at Pokemon Champions, but we can't play until 2026

Pokémon Champions introduces competitive gameplay with team formations, stadium battles, and the use of V-Points for player strategy adjustments.
#destiny-2
fromGameSpot
1 month ago
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How To Change Destiny 2 World Tiers For Brave, Legendary, Fabled, And Mythic Difficulty

fromKotaku
1 month ago
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Destiny 2's New Metroid Ball Mechanic Might Be The Worst Thing It's Ever Added

fromGameSpot
1 month ago
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How To Change Destiny 2 World Tiers For Brave, Legendary, Fabled, And Mythic Difficulty

fromKotaku
1 month ago
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Destiny 2's New Metroid Ball Mechanic Might Be The Worst Thing It's Ever Added

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fromPolygon
1 month ago

As Red Dead Online fans return for the update, female players say they're being targeted and harassed

Playing as a female character in Red Dead Online can lead to uncomfortable and negative experiences due to player harassment.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Naughty Dog Co-Founder Says One Simple Change Made Crash Bandicoot Remakes Worse

Modern remakes and remasters, while visually faithful, may alter key gameplay mechanics that detract from the original experience.
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fromBoard Game Quest
1 month ago

In the Footsteps of Darwin: Correspondence Expansion Review

The Correspondence expansion for In the Footsteps of Darwin introduces new mechanics, including a sideboard and envelopes, enhancing the gameplay experience.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Borderlands 4 Has Over 200 Bobblehead Collectibles, But Good Luck Getting All Of Them

Borderlands 4 will feature more than 200 collectible bobblehead replicas of Marcus, hidden in challenging locations, incentivizing players to explore the game's expansive world.
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fromPolygon
1 year ago

Can Feebas be shiny in Pokemon Go?

Feebas can be shiny in Pokémon Go and evolves into Milotic after walking 20 km as a buddy and using 100 Feebas Candy.
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fromKotaku
1 month ago

When I Stopped Playing Mission Stories In Hitman, I Discovered What A Great Stealth Game It Is

Hitman World of Assassination effectively delivers stealth gameplay with an emphasis on exploration and player choice.
#terraria
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fromPolygon
1 month ago

Marvel Rivals' new hero Phoenix addresses a big nitpick about its characters

Phoenix's movement speed in Marvel Rivals improves gameplay, contrasting sharply with previous character speeds in the game.
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fromEngadget
1 month ago

A stylish shooter, occult Solitaire and other new indie games worth checking out

Ambidextro challenges players to simultaneously control two halves of a wizard in a quest to rescue kidnapped children.
#tony-hawks-pro-skater
#college-football-26
#mario-kart
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

How To Never Die In The Sims 4

Several methods can extend Sims' lifespans indefinitely, using either in-game potions or expansion packs.
fromInverse
1 month ago

Nintendo Switch Just Quietly Added A Cozy Puzzle Game With A Surprising Challenge

Islanders: New Shores successfully builds on the original gameplay while introducing new features, maintaining both the aesthetic and challenge.
fromInverse
1 month ago

A New Horror Game On Steam Makes An Ordinary Deck Of Cards Terrifying

In Occlude, each suit has two final piles, one counting up and one counting down, where players decide how they meet in the middle.
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fromKotaku
1 month ago

Forget About The Damn Spice And Focus On Your Thirst Meter In Dune: Awakening

Dune: Awakening emphasizes survival on Arrakis through innovative methods to harvest water, including dew collection and blood extraction.
#magic-the-gathering
fromPolygon
1 month ago
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Your Commander can now be a spaceship thanks to Magic's new Edge of Eternities set

fromPolygon
1 month ago
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Your Commander can now be a spaceship thanks to Magic's new Edge of Eternities set

fromKotaku
1 month ago

Dune: Awakening PVP Players Are Finding New Ways To Grief Fans: Boxes

Funcom's nerf to PVP in Deep Desert transformed gameplay, leading to resource node monopolization by players.
fromWGB
1 month ago

Ruffy And The Riverside Review

Ruffy’s design resembles characters from the Paper Mario series, characterized by flatness and white outlines, resembling animated stickers in a platforming world.
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fromwww.gamespot.com
1 month ago

All Strangelings Locations In Fantasy Life I: The Girl Who Steals Time

All Strangelings can be found and turned into companions for help in quests in Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time.
fromPolygon
1 month ago

All stats in Umamusume Pretty Derby, explained

Understanding each uma's stats is essential for preparing them efficiently for races in Umamusume: Pretty Derby.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

There Are "Plans To Fix" Diablo 4's Annoying Invulnerable-Boss Mechanics, Blizzard Says

There are plans to fix this up. - Adam Fletcher (@PezRadar) June 27, 2025
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fromPolygon
1 month ago

Oblivion Remastered glitches are the gift that keep on giving

Bethesda's Oblivion Remastered is celebrated for its amusing glitches, which enhance the gaming experience rather than detracting from it.
#mecha-break
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Dune: Awakening: Is Fast Travel Worth It?

Fast travel in Dune: Awakening allows you to quickly traverse vast distances, but it comes at a cost of 2,500 Solaris and results in a loading screen.
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fromVG247
1 month ago

Infinity Nikki's Steam reviews are turning positive, just in time for the game's next update

Infinity Nikki's upcoming 1.7 update, Blue Tears Season, launches on July 8, enhancing the game world with new story content focused on themes of loss and reconciliation.
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#death-stranding-2
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fromInverse
2 months ago

A Unique RPG About The Power Of Minimalism Is Free On PC For A Week

Backpack Hero emphasizes the importance of efficient inventory management and strategic placement of items within a magic backpack in an RPG setting.
#monster-hunter
fromKotaku
2 months ago
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Capturing Beasts In Monster Hunter Wilds Is Better When You Mix Up Your Strategy

fromKotaku
2 months ago
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Capturing Beasts In Monster Hunter Wilds Is Better When You Mix Up Your Strategy

fromPolygon
2 months ago

I made the most heroic choice in BG3 and suffered the consequences

Playing morally good often limits engagement with game content.
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