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Movie Crossover | Spider Man is getting a brand-new Marvel Rivals skin, a fan favourite taken straight from the Insomniac game
Yet another slick cosmetic, and it's coming January 30 too!
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Better Meta | Honkai Star Rail 3.0 review: Horrible history and smart battle changes make this the strongest HSR update yet
A more thoughtful story and a fair new meta give HSR 3.0 a strong identity
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Pad Life | Marvel Rivals moves to kill unfair hardware advantages on console, by putting a strict ban on keyboard and mouse adapters
One of console gaming's most underhanded tactics as been banned, officially.
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Honkai Star Rail The Herta build and teams
Light Cones and Relics only a genius could come up with
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Hero O'Clock | Marvel Rivals devs promise to release a new hero every 45 days, give or take, in efforts to “keep everyone excited”
"We just eventually want to continue to enhance the experience."
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They're Back | Marvel Rivals mods inevitably return in slightly dodgier fashion after NetEase cracked down with season 1, provided you're willing to risk a lot to be Mr OnePiecestic
Oh, and you'll have to follow some instructions with a rather unnerving amount of disclaimers.
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Patience Is A Virtue | As Larian's CEO tells fans to "stay tuned," the Baldur's Gate 3 studio puts its "full attention" on its next game, even if that does mean you might not hear from the dev as much going forward
They're still not telling us what it is, though.
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How About... | Five Nights at Freddy's 2 set pics have started to leak, so let the unnecessarily complicated fan theories commence
Bite of '87 anyone?
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Not So Super | As Marvel Rivals reaches a ridiculous new player count record on Steam, its devs put a damper on things by preventing mods, so no more Goku skin for you
Swings and roundabouts!
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Relaxed Grind | Marvel Rivals' best feature so far is that completing its seasonal passes and events doesn't feel like a second job
I like Marvel and cool skins, but I'm also a semi-functional adult.
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Welcome to N0xus | League of Legends season 15 is here, and a bunch of bugs have popped up alongside it
Plenty of cool features and controversies too!
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Tanking It | Marvel Rivals season one is about to drop, and naturally the hero modders have turned into Thomas The Tank Engine has steamed to the highest pick rate among casuals so far
Because some things are just destined to be.
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Knocked TF Out | League of Legends's Noxus cinematic soars past 25 million views in less than a day, and it's got a nice surprise for fans of Arcane
Millions upon millions of people have watched Trundle getting rocked.
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As You Do | UPDATE: “We are not a military company or supplier,” Chinese gaming giant Tencent responds to landing on list of companies that give the US Government the heebie-jeebies
The American government believes the parent company of League of Legends developer Riot Games could have links to the Chinese military.
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Hard Pass | Game Pass's wave one January line-up disappointingly offers just one new game for Game Pass Ultimate console users
While PC or Game Pass Standard players are getting something fresh, those paying the most aren't getting much.
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To The Point | A must-play JRPG is back on the Nintendo Switch after a short leave of absence
If you've not played it yet, now you can on the go!
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One More Round | If you can put Balatro down for half a second, the lead dev behind it has recommended some other stunning indies with a very low-key awards ceremony of their own
Their top spot is a "true masterpiece."
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HSR 3.0’s banners feature The Herta, Aglaea, and six big reruns, so uh, hope you haven’t spent any Stellar Jade for the last six months I guess
So many 5-stars in so short a time
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Still Going Rogue | Baldur's Gate 3's popular roguelike overhaul mod just got a total revamp, including a level 27 "superboss" for the uber-masochists out there
It looks like the list of new "unique, rarely-fought enemies" might also include a sheep, because why not?
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Season's Greekings | Honkai Star Rail kicks off the new year with a release date reveal for version 3.0
Alongside this, a new cinematic OP trailer that swings past all the new characters.
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This Can Continue? | "I’ve been hearing the fans’ expectations" - As Nier approaches its 15th anniversary, the series' producer teases what's next for one of the weirdest RPGs around
"I’d appreciate it if you could patiently look forward to what’s coming."
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Arcane Accounting | Arcane may have been a Netflix hit, but Riot spent way more money on it than it got paid for it, or made from it
Arcane has quickly become one of Netflix's most recognisable animated streaming shows, but Riot Games has struggled to have it make financial sense.
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Unicorn Hunter | We’ve all forgotten about one of the year’s best RPGs, and that’s a crying shame because it’s the best strategy game I’ve played in years
Vanillaware’s Unicorn Overlord might have one of the silliest names around, but beneath the comedy moniker is a stone cold classic.
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V has Come to (FN) | Keanu Reeves is in Fortnite again, this time as Cyberpunk 2077's Johnny Silverhand, and he's bringing his nuke along
Fortnite's next cross-over is with Cyberpunk 2077, making it the second time Keanu Reeves has joined the battle royale shooter.
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Some Rest | No Rest for the Wicked dev may have been quiet for a little too long, but it will back with a vengeance in January
We're finally getting some major No Rest for the Wicked news in the new year, to kick-start 2025 with a bang.
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Honkai Star Rail Light Cones Tier List: Best Light Cones in Version 2.7
Make sure your party is powered by the best Light Cones.
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Testers Wanted | Fancy testing out Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8 and its long-awaited crossplay mechanics? Larian's now letting folks sign up to do just that
Apply for a nice prezzie that you might get to open in January, if you're one of the players picked.
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Honkai Star Rail Tier List: Best Characters in HSR 2.7
All 5 star and 4 star characters ranked.
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Music Matters | Den of Wolves lead reveals the secret behind badass video game music, the "other mid tempo", and Metal Gear Rising's composer's involvement
Simon Viklund sits down for a conversation on music, something here's clearly a fiend for.
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Like a Fox | Best Honkai Star Rail Tingyun Build, Relics, and Light Cone
Support is the best offense!
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Best Honkai Star Rail Clara Build, Relics, and Light Cone
Small but mighty, with the help of Svarog.
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Best Honkai Star Rail Bronya Build, Relics, and Light Cone
Here's some of the best gear for Honkai Star Rail's best offensive support.
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Stone cold | Best Honkai Star Rail Gepard Build, Light Cones, and Relics
The best offense is defense or whatever they say.
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Best Honkai Star Rail Jiaoqiu Build: Light Cone, Relics, and Teams
The right build to make Jiaoqiu serve in Honkai Star Rail.
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Dead Man's Hand | Balatro Dev jokes about adding loot boxes to lower 18 age rating, highlighting the "real gambling" EA Sports FC gets away with
The game features no actual gambling, while other games monetised through loot boxes get off with a lower rating.
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Counting The Days | "It needs a lot more time in the oven" - Larian hopes it can distract you from whatever its next game is with a cute, puzzley Advent calendar
Maybe next year!
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Feelin’ Pine | Uh oh, Roblox's Dress to Impress has lost Santa, but it's still sleighing the festive season with new Winter Wonderland event
New outfits, an ice rink, and a flying obstacle course is on the horizon. Oh, Santa’s also gone missing.
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Marvelous Hit | Marvel Rivals' secret weapon is its healthy mix of A-listers and overlooked characters, and this may help the brand as a whole
A golden opportunity to up Marvel's brand synergy.
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Best Honkai Star Rail Aventurine Build: Light Cone, Relics, and Teams
Here are the best Light Cones and Relics for Aventurine in Honkai Star Rail.
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SAM | Best Honkai Star Rail Firefly Build, Light Cones, and Relics
Here’s how to make the most of your Firefly build in Honkai Star Rail.
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Bloodhound | Best Honkai Star Rail Gallagher Build, Light Cone, and Relics
Here’s one of the best Gallagher builds in Honkai Star Rail, to help you make the most of the mixologist’s kit.
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Ocean's (30)11 | Den of Wolves' first showing since its big reveal shows off 10 Chambers' Payday roots... but with a lot more sci-fi style
The first sighting of the game since its reveal, the Sci-Fi Heist game shows its hand.
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L + Dr Ratio | Best Honkai Star Rail Dr Ratio Build, Light Cones, and Relics
Here's everything you need to build Dr Ratio in Honkai Star Rail.
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Best Honkai Star Rail Boothill Build, Light Cone, and Relics
The best Light Cones and Relics for the straight-shootin' ranger
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Don't Jinx It | Sorry, but Fallout and Arcane's Ella Purnell wants to stay away from more video game adaptations, and she's right to do so
She got lucky twice.
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Best Honkai Star Rail Ruan Mei Build, Light Cone, and Relics
Here’s everything you need for the best Ruan Mei build in Honkai Star Rail.