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Must-Play PS4 & PS5 Games Included In PS Plus Premium (January 2024)

PS Plus Premium hosts some terrific Playstation 4 and 5 games, making classics like Ghost of Tsushima and Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot free to subscribers.

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15 Most Violent Video Game Series Of All Time

While violence isn't a new concept in gaming, some franchises push the envelope more than others with their brutality.

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Baldur's Gate 3: 12 Things to Complete Before Finishing Act 1

Baldur's Gate 3 is a huge game, with players likely to spend upwards of 30 hours in Act 1 alone. Here's what to complete before moving on.

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Every New Mario Game Coming Out In 2023 & 2024

With nine known new releases, including the Princess Peach Game and Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Nintendo's Mario is living large in 2023 and 2024.

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15 Most Rewarding Video Game Bosses to Beat (Because They're So Hard)

Popular video games like Devil May Cry, God of War and certainly Bloodborne house many difficult bosses that make victory all the more satisfying.

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15 Highest Grossing Gacha Games Of All Time

Thanks to their dedicated fanbases and appealing products, iconic gacha games like Genshin Impact continue to rake in a massive profit.

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How A Classic Zelda Game's Greatest Strength Became TOTK's Most Criticized Feature

TOTK's biggest weakness for fans was that it's too similar to BOTW. Here's how a classic Zelda sequel made that same quality into its strength.

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10 Games Fans Can't Wait To Play In 2024

Although 2023 has had a ton of standout releases, many fans are looking ahead at what the upcoming gaming catalog for 2024 has to offer.

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The 10 Strongest Fire-Type Pokémon, Ranked

Fire-type Pokémon have been a major aspect of the game since the first games. Since then, there have been many powerful Fire-type Pokémon.

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10 Most Relaxing Games, According To Steam

Steam offers games that provide simple, relaxing fun for players, such as Disney Dreamlight Valley and Slime Rancher 2.

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25 Scariest Video Games Of All Time

From Resident Evil to Dead Space, the scariest horror video games of all time put players under constant threat of putting the controller down.

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Hogwarts Legacy: The Pros & Cons Of Each House

Hogwarts Legacy brings the same magic from Harry Potter fans everywhere have adored since childhood, including the iconic houses.

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10 Easiest Places To Grind In Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

Each area of the Paldea region is filled with wild Pokémon that are perfect for battling to grind experience and materials.

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The Legend of Zelda’s Greatest Villain Took a Big Step Backwards in Tears of the Kingdom

Tears of the Kingdom took many steps forward for the Zelda franchise in terms of gameplay, but its main villain lost a lot of what made him great.

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Top 10 Best Modern Updates To Classic Games

Games like Gamecube's Resident Evil and MGS: Twin Snakes are shining examples of good remakes and how they can expand on the original game's design.

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10 Video Game Protagonists Who Would Be Great At Playing Their Own Games

Many video games have great protagonists, but only some could conceivably beat their own games, such as Joel Miler, Master Chief, and Ezio Auditore.

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10 Cutest Legendary Pokémon

While some Legendary Pokémon have tough appearances, Legendaries like Mew, Kubfu, and Cosmog are some of the cutest Pokémon in the Poké Dex.

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10 "Bad" Games That Are Actually Pretty Good

Despite their low critical scores and awful reputations, these games still offer fun gameplay experiences for those willing to give them a shot.

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10 Best HD-2D RPGs

Square Enix may have patented the HD-2D aesthetic, but many other non-Square titles also do HD-2D games plenty of justice.

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Why the Most Popular Version of Link Shouldn't Be in The Legend of Zelda Movie

The most popular Zelda titles have featured a very specific form of Link, but the movie should look toward Zelda's roots when casting its hero.

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