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Can you walk in Marvel Rivals on PC?
Hannan Mundia
Curious PC players may find themselves wondering whether it’s possible to walk in Marvel Rivals on the platform, and the answer may not be what they want to hear. Marvel Rivals may have extremely fast-paced gameplay, but the primary reason many players gravitated toward it was its affiliation with Marvel. The game’s roster, maps, and character abilities are all Marvel-themed, ensuring players can fill the shoes of their favorite characters. …
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This is exactly how the Marvel Rivals ban system works
Hannan Mundia
Many players may not know much about the ban system in Marvel Rivals because it only applies to the higher ranks, so it can be helpful to refresh on exactly how it works. Marvel Rivals has taken the world by storm with its unique approach to the typical hero shooter formula. While the game has an expanding competitive community with popular esports organizations including Sentinels jumping into the fray, developer …
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Layoffs have hit Marvel Rivals dev team in North America, but why?
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The North American development team for Marvel Rivals has just announced layoffs despite the game’s runaway success. There’s simply no denying the great success Marvel Rivals has fostered in just a short amount of time. Within three days of the game’s launch, developer NetEase announced it had reached 10 million players for Marvel Rivals. For context, the original Overwatch reached that number only after a month despite its great initial …
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The TF2 SDK release paints a bright future for mods
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Valve is officially releasing the TF2 SDK for fans, which could be the beginning of a new era of mods for the community. Team Fortress 2 boasts one of the most loyal communities in gaming. As the game approaches its 18th anniversary, TF2 maintains over 50,000 players daily, a feat few other games have achieved. Despite that loyalty, Valve has remained tight-lipped on updates for the classic team shooter. The …
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Elden Ring: Save file locations and how to back them up
Steven Rondina
Every Elden Ring player has wanted to back up their saves and reload them using a save manager at some point. Thankfully, this is possible and fairly easy. Elden Ring is a game that forces players to make many choices. Whether it’s a binary choice during an NPC’s questline or deciding whether to use those precious materials to max out a wapon’s level, players are forced to make irrevocable choices. …
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How to get the best outcome for Spoils of War in KCD2
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Spoils of War is one of the more involved side quests in KCD2, and players may want to know the best outcome for it. Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 is a game built on consequences. The grounded approach to roleplaying means players must carefully think about their choices. Without KCD2 mods, players only have a limited amount of saves. While “save-scumming” is a tried-and-true approach among KCD fans, some players may …
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The best settings to run Civilization 7 on Steam Deck
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Civilization 7 reignites the iconic 4X franchise for 2025, and some fans are curious if the game can run on the Steam Deck. The return of Civilization awakened many fans from a long slumber. While the launch did have mixed reception, most players agree the gameplay is some of the best the franchise has ever had. Once Firaxis fixes significant issues like Civilization 7 not launching and the UI weirdness, …
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How to see if you’re shadow banned in Call of Duty, what it does
Steven Rondina
Just like many other games and apps, shadow bans exist in Call of Duty; but what do they actually do and how can you tell if you’re affected? Moderating user interactions is one of the most difficult things to handle for any tech company. The internet is all kinds of toxic these days and toxicity can run off new users. That said, tech companies also don’t want to chase off …
The best way to run Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 for Steam Deck
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KCDKingdom Come Deliverance 2 is receiving rave reviews, but some players wonder how it runs on the Steam Deck. Like its predecessor, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 proves there’s still a hunger for grounded RPG games. Far from being a power fantasy, Warhorse Studios prides itself on making the player work for their success once again. Starting destitute, players must do exciting tasks like “get a job” and “find a place …
Attempt to legalize online gambling in Indiana is paused
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The state of Indiana is no longer attempting to legalize online casinos, with the attempt being paused for the time being. House Speaker Todd Hutson confirmed the decision after a bill failed to advance after it was looked over by the financial review committee. House Bill 1432 had previously passed through the House Public Policy Committee but was not granted a hearing with the Ways and Means Committee to discuss …
Avowed Steam Deck guide: How playable is it and best settings
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Avowed is tracking to be one of the best RPGs of 2025 and if players use the right settings, the Steam Deck stands as a great way to play the game. There’s no shortage of great games to play on the Steam Deck, and that includes some modern classics. Unfortunately, some titles are just too technically demanding, or just aren’t optimized well enough, to run on the hardware. The “Great …
UK slots operator fined $125K after exploitation accusations
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A slot machine operator based in the UK, Merkur Slots UK, has been fined the equivalent of $125,596.50 by the Gambling Commission after a troubling exploitation case came to light. In November 2023, 64-year-old gambler Wendy Hughes lost around $2,513 at Merkur Slots UK’s Stockport branch. Months after she was diagnosed with cancer, Hughes spent 16 hours at the location, even getting up at one point to get more money …
How to fix Civilization 7 not launching on PC plus common causes
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Many Civilization 7 players reported their game not launching, and to understand the fixes, they must know the common causes. Civilization 7 launched to a mixed reception for PC players. The new gameplay elements received universal praise, with many supporting Firaxis’ changes to Civilization 7. These changes made a classic franchise feel fresh, and the combinations of leaders and civilizations alone captivated fans. Unfortunately for players, Civilization 7 lacks in …
Everything we know about the new Elden Ring Nightreign classes
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The Elden Ring Nightreign network test will allow players to choose from four character classes, and while the full game will have more, we’ve already gotten a good look at how these four classes will play. Elden Ring Nightreign is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated Soulslike experiences yet. Not only does it have callbacks to other FromSoftware games including the Dark Souls series, but the multiplayer-focused …
How to get Mr Fantastic, Invisible Woman wedding skins for free
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Two of the newest additions to the Marvel Rivals cast are about to receive special 60th Wedding Anniversary costumes, and Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman fans may have a chance to get these new cosmetics for free. As a completely free-to-play game, Marvel Rivals uses interesting and intriguing cosmetics to encourage players to spend money and deck out their favorite heroes. These are usually based on alternate character designs found …
All version differences between each Elden Ring Nightreign edition
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Fans finally have more information on the upcoming Elden Ring Nightreign, including the many varied editions and the differences between each version of the game that will be made available. Despite being a relatively new name in the video game industry, every gamer now knows the name of Elden Ring. Not only did the title win the Game of the Year award in 2022, its Shadow of the Erdtree DLC …
Here’s when Elden Ring: Nightreign comes out and what it even is
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Elden Ring: Nightreign’s release date has been officially revealed, letting players officially start getting excited for a return to the Lands Between. FromSoftware fans got a surprising, albeit confusing, bit of news at The Game Awards. Though there were job listings related to some manner of mech shooter popping up on the studio’s Japanese website, the company revealed a spin-off of Elden Ring. This wasn’t just any spin-off though. Instead …
The best unique quarters in Civilization 7
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Civilization 7 has changed how cities work, and unique quarters can play a significant role in achieving victory. Although the reception of Civilization 7 was divisive on launch, many agree that the gameplay is the most creative the game has been in a long time. Firaxis has introduced several changes to Civilization 7 which may entice new fans and excite veterans. From the mix-and-match system for leaders and civilizations to …
Can I auto explore in Civilization 7?
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For all of its new additions, Civilization 7 players are looking for the classic auto explore feature most of all. Firaxis emphasized big changes with Civilization 7. When compared to previous entries, which tended to be conservative with changing core gameplay, the game feels quite different. The developers streamlined the micromanagement, made previously optional features such as mix-and-match leaders core, and introduced new features altogether. One old feature has proven …
Marvel Rivals backtracks on rank reset after player backlash
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After a wave of backlash, Marvel Rivals won’t have any mid-season rank resets after all, allowed players to earn rewards without additional grinding being required. Competitive games usually have a rank reset feature to ensure things are kept fair and to keep players engaged. Whether it be so players can’t sit on a high rank without playing more matches or forcing players to work hard to earn the season’s ranked …
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