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What is Cookie Run: Kingdom? All about the flavorful RPG
Olivia Richman
You may have heard of Cookie Run: Kingdom but maybe you’re not quite sure what the noise is all about. Cookie Run: Kingdom is a free-to-play RPG with a huge fanbase. A spin-off of Cookie Run: OvenBreak, fans of the series flocked to the new title when it was released. There were over 3 million pre-registered downloads before release and the game didn’t slow down from there. The RPG was …
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All the Persona 5 Royal school answers and exam answers
Steven Rondina
Persona 5 Royal lets players answer questions during school exams to get precious social stats without wasting time. A key part of any Persona game, on PlayStation or otherwise, is time management. A day in Persona normally has two periods of free time where players can hang out with friends, enter dungeons, or take part in other events. The trouble is that there’s a lot of missable content, making it …
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These are all of the major characters in the Baki series
Steven Rondina
The Baki franchise has a long list of characters, but only a few of them are of critical importance. Enduring fighting anime and manga often have enormously large casts. While series like Naruto will keep relatively minor characters around forever, that’s not the case with Baki. New characters will be introduced, establish themselves as the next big thing, and then disappear without being mentioned again for decades. For fans that …
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The history of FromSoftware, Elden Ring and Dark Souls developer
Steven Rondina
After years of being relatively unknown in the western world, Japanese game studio FromSoftware now stands as one of the most beloved developers in the industry. In an era where even the likes of Blizzard and Game Freak have an adversarial relationship with fans, FromSoftware is an exception. The studio has basically dropped game of the year contenders on a biannual basis and released one of the biggest blockbusters in …
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Want to get all the stars in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe? Here’s how!
Olivia Richman
You may be wondering what the stars mean after you complete a cup in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. These stars are actually the game’s ranking system, and the better you do in a cup, the more stars you’ll see. Want to get all the stars in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe? Here’s how you can do it. The highest number of stars you can earn for each Grand Prix cup in …
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How to install Elden Ring mods including seamless co-op mod
William Davis
Elden Ring fans can take a whole adventuring party into the Lands Between thanks to a genius co-op mod, but only if they can get it running. Here’s how to install mods in Elden Ring After weeks of hype, the Elden Ring seamless co-op mod is now available for public beta. The mod is completely free to use download and use, though it does require some manual setup. The mod …
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All about Team Cherry, the indie devs behind Hollow Knight
William Davis
Fans of Hollow Knight may be surprised to learn that developer Team Cherry is only made up of three talented people. Hollow Knight is still going strong as one of the most successful indie games in history. The two-dimensional Metroidvania title took the gaming world by storm with its fantastic combat and rich world. Now Team Cherry is hard at work on Silksong, an official sequel to the original journey. …
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Here are the stats for Baki Hanma and how he became so strong
Steven Rondina
Baki Hanma is the strongest teenager in the world, but how tall, old, and strong is he really? Anime as a whole struggles to consistently present characters both conceptually and aesthetically. The Baki the Grappler franchise is no different, with main character Baki Hanma in particular often looking, acting, and fighting very differently from scene to scene. Couple those struggles with the fact that Baki has quite literally grown up …
Here are the secret achievements and trophies in Elden Ring
Steven Rondina
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Despite a load of secret achievements and hidden trophies, Elden Ring is one of the easiest FromSoftware games to 100%. Games like Dark Souls 3 and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice previously required players to do an enormous amount of grinding in order to get every trophy or achievement. On top of this were trophies that required players to complete NPCs’ questlines, which were finicky and could be irreparably failed for …
Can you check your in-game purchase history in Genshin Impact?
William Davis
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Its important to keep track of your spending in gachas like Genshin Impact, and learning how to view purchase history is a great way to start. Genshin Impact is completely free to play, but Hoyoverse does its best to encourage some spending. From limited five-star characters to flashy five-star weapons, there are plenty of spending opportunities. If you do spend money on Genshin Impact, it’s a good idea to check …
Why players think Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe is a horror game
William Davis
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The Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe may be an unexpected horror hit. The Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe is a very funny game, but it’s not afraid to dish out scares between laughs. The original postmodern walking simulator always had a bit of an edge to it, but Ultra Deluxe ups the ante. Everything from downer endings to mysterious messages to the engine itself is used to build tension. Here’s what makes …
What is Makee’s plan after the Covenant abandoned her?
Nicholas James
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Episode five of the Halo show ended with Makee being jettisoned from a Covenant ship and left with the UNSC, but what is Makee’s plan and why did the Covenant abandon her? Makee is a human woman taken in by the Covenant after she interacted with Forerunner technology, a sign of divine favor to the religious aliens. At the end of the Covenant assault on the Eridanus 2 artifact recovery …
Who is Morpho Knight in Kirby and the Forgotten Land?
Olivia Richman
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Kirby and the Forgotten Land is full of interesting allies and enemies that range from adorable to deadly. One of the most mysterious and interesting is Morpho Knight, with Kirby fans old and new wondering about the story behind the masked villain. Morpho Knight is actually not new to Kirby and the Forgotten Land. He first showed up in Kirby Star Allies but also included in other scrapped Kirby games. …
Who is Elfilin in Kirby and the Forgotten Land?
Olivia Richman
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While Kirby is obviously the star of Kirby and the Forgotten Land, many fans of the series had been wondering about Elfilin before the game was released. Elfilin is undoubtedly adorable with their big ears and rodent-like face. But despite their innocent appearance, the floating creature had many fans skeptical of its intentions before the game was released. It seemed that Elfilin could actually be evil. Now that Kirby and …
Here’s how you can save Melina from dying in Elden Ring
Steven Rondina
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Melina meets a sad fate in Elden Ring, but is there any way to save her? The Tarnished’s impromptu finger maiden’s story has a sad ending. After making it to the Mountaintops of the Giants, she’s sacrificed to light the Erdtree on fire and ultimately isn’t able to see the player’s journey through to its end. This stands out as quite unusual for FromSoftware games where characters like the Fire …
Who is Jacob Keyes in the Halo show? Captain Keyes explained
Nicholas James
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Many fans’ favorite captain from the Halo games is making a return in the live-action adaptation on Paramount Plus, but who is Jacob Keyes in the new Halo TV show? In the Halo games, Captain Jacob Keyes first appears in the original Halo: Combat Evolved as the Captain of the Pillar of Autumn, the UNSC battleship fleeing Reach after the Covenant overwhelms the world. Captain Keyes hasn’t yet stepped behind …
Here’s the complete read order for the Baki manga series
Steven Rondina
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The Baki the Grappler anime has a spotty history when it comes to anime, and the story behind its manga is even more difficult to get straight. Because of that, the read order for the Baki manga can leave fans scratching their heads. Baki the Grappler first landed in the west in 2002, eight years after its initial release in Japan. The series was licensed for release by Gutsoon! Entertainment, …
How to get the Jellyfish Shield in Elden Ring and why it’s good
Steven Rondina
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The Jellyfish Shield is one of the best shields in Elden Ring and boasts a unique and powerful ability. Here’s how to get it. Players can get the Jellyfish Shield quite early in the game in the Liurnia of the Lakes region. Though this is technically meant to come after defeating Godrick the Grafted in Stormveil Castle, players can reach Liurnia right at the start of the game. A series …
The best and most complete watch order for the Baki series
Steven Rondina
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The 30-year history of the Baki series and inconsistent support from western media companies have combined made it tough to be a longtime fan of anime’s most tenured grappler. So what is the best watch order for the Baki series? Baki has had three different anime series alongside two one-shot animations. Some of the companies behind the series’ first anime adaptations have gone out of business, forcing fans to figure …
All about Cortana and the voice actress who made her an icon
Olivia Richman
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Cortana is one of the most iconic characters in Halo, an artificial intelligence that has a close relationship with Master Chief. It’s no surprise that she is also present in the new live-action series on Paramount+. Her latest appearance has raised even more questions about this important figure in Halo lore, and we have the answers. Cortana is an AI that appears throughout the games in the Halo franchise, often …
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