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Is there Quidditch in Hogwarts Legacy? We know the answer
Olivia Richman
Harry Potter fans can’t wait for Hogwarts Legacy to come out. Despite some frustration with delays, gamers are excited to become immersed in the iconic wizarding world. Creating potions, playing Quidditch, exploring Hogwarts, and casting spells are a big part of being a wizard but developers have since admitted that Quidditch won’t actually be part of Hogwarts Legacy. Fans have been unsurprisingly asking developers if they will be able to …
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We now know when the next Nintendo Direct will be
Olivia Richman
Rumors and reports were suggesting that the next Nintendo Direct stream is coming in September, and those rumors have been proven true. Nintendo has hosted a Nintendo Direct stream every September for the last six years including a Mini event in 2020. The events promote games set to arrive during the holiday season, while also updating fans regarding games that have been in development for a long while. Last year’s …
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Halo Infinite fans explode as couch co-op mode canceled
Olivia Richman
Halo Infinite developers are under fire for canceling the once-promised split-screen “couch” co-op update. Halo Infinite has been slow to deliver on its updates, leaving fans of the series frustrated. It’s been a year since its release and the game is only on its second season. During those seasons, the updates have been regarded by many as underwhelming. Developers decided to provide an update recently in an attempt to pacify …
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Ninja abruptly ends stream after meltdown, announces break
Fariha Bhatti
Fortnite icon and Twitch streamer Tyler “Ninja” Blevins’s abrupt stream end has led some fans to believe that a platform switch may be on the horizon. Ninja is one of the oldest names in streaming. His channel blew up in 2018, breaking Twitch records as he partnered with the likes of Drake, Travis Scott, and more. It’s tough to translate a sudden hike in popularity into something long-lasting, but Ninja …
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All about Cult of the Lamb, from genre to the free demo
William Davis
If you like games about crafting furniture while also violently carving through demonic enemies, Cult of the Lamb is worth checking out. Cult of the Lamb is the latest indie smash hit by Massive Monster, the same studio behind The Adventure Pals and Never Give Up. Despite its cutesy art style, the game’s core premise is leading a cult of ravenous followers in a mission to restore a forsaken god. …
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How hard is Absurdle and what’s a good score to get?
Olivia Richman
Absurdle is the twisted cousin of Wordle, where the puzzle is actively attempting to not give you the answer rather than providing hints with each guess. Due to this variation, is Absurdle considered tougher than Wordle and what is a good Absurdle score? Wordle is a worldwide phenomenob, with participants hoping to find out the daily word. The rules are simple. Guess a five-letter word and the puzzle will reveal …
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Here are all the safe starting maps in Project Zomboid
Fariha Bhatti
The default world map in Project Zomboid is expansive, allowing players to explore the zombie apocalypse in a real-life setting. Project Zomboid is a hardcore RPG survival game. Unlike other zombie games, this one incorporates different locations into one large map. Most of the space in between towns is either empty or dull, but it’s all part of a realistic experience. Players must travel, complete missions, and do everyday tasks …
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System requirements to run Hogwarts Legacy on PC revealed
Fariha Bhatti
The highly anticipated open wizarding world of Hogwarts Legacy is slated to arrive in 2023, but can your PC run it? After years of anticipation, players finally know the release date of Hogwarts Legacy. The game was initially announced for a 2021 release, but some internal hiccups have delayed the game to 2023. Hogwarts Legacy will now arrive on February 10, 2023, and the developer has already opened up pre-orders in …
100T Nadeshot responds to accusations from The Mob House
Olivia Richman
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Matthew “Nadeshot” Haag has responded to accusations that 100 Thieves is a predatory organization that refuses to fairly pay its content creators. On August 29, The Mob House member Erind “Froste” Puka decided to “drunk tweet” about his experience while working as a content creator for esports and gaming organization 100 Thieves. Froste said he missed The Mob House but felt its potential was wasted due to a lack of …
Here’s how to hurdle in Madden NFL 23, and whether you should
Steven Rondina
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Want to know how to hurdle in Madden NFL 23? Thankfully, it’s not particularly difficult to execute. Football is an inherently messy game where big men knock each other over left, right, and center. This leaves bodies strewn about the field even before the ball carrier gets nearby, with knotted-up limbs and big blocks congesting the field. When a running back or wide receiver ends up in the neighborhood, they …
How to do a stiff arm in Madden NFL 23, and when to avoid it
Steven Rondina
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A properly executed stiff arm is one of the most satisfying things to see in football. Here’s how to get your stiff arm fix in Madden NFL 23, and when not to use it. The latest installment in the Madden series gives players greater control over how their players move around the field. Thousands of new animations were added to enable exact cuts and make it so tackles play out …
Half-Life 2 VR is coming, here’s how you can get it
William Davis
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Half-Life 2 is still a hallmark in gaming and VR fans will be able to experience the classic from an entirely new perspective. A new page advertising an official VR mod for Half-Life 2 has gone live on the Steam store. The product advertises the complete Half-Life 2 experience translated to virtual reality, including vehicles and the gravity gun. However, this new feature is not being made by Valve. Here’s …
Is Big Chungus coming to MultiVersus as a new fighter?
Olivia Richman
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Big Chungus started as a meme, became an icon, and now it may become a fighter in MultiVersus. Recent leaks have hinted that Big Chungus is coming to MultiVersus, Warner Bros.’ platform fighter. On August 27, fighting game reporter Andrew Marmo found that Warner Bros. had actually trademarked Big Chungus for use in a video game. According to the leaked information, the trademark was filed on August 26. It will …
Hogwarts Legacy clears pre-order, exclusive content confusion
Olivia Richman
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Harry Potter fans finally got some answers regarding Hogwarts Legacy pre-order bonuses and what exclusive content they contain. Hogwarts Legacy was announced years ago but has been dealing with ongoing delays since, leaving fans of the franchise feeling frustrated. After a year and a half of confusion over its release, develop Avalanche Software stated that the release date is February 10, 2023. Developers are now trying to clarify the different …
How to intercept or deflect the ball in Madden NFL 23
Steven Rondina
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The defensive AI got an enormous buff in Madden NFL 23, but knowing how to intercept and deflect a pass manually is still key for any serious player. A big emphasis of Madden NFL 23 was to remove “money plays,” a series of plays that appear in each game that the defensive AI just can’t handle. The discovery of money plays has traditionally led to an arms race between players …
Will Yakuza 8 be turn-based? We already know the answer
Steven Rondina
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Yakuza 8 is in development, but is the next installment in the series going to be turn-based? The answer is already out there, and we have it for you. Yakuza developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio took a bold step with Yakuza: Like a Dragon. Former protagonist Kiryu Kazuma is one of the most recognizable protagonists in gaming today and the series had a boom of popularity thanks in large part …
How to play online pokies for real money in 2022
William Davis
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Pokies is a common nickname for slot machines, but gamblers from across the world have somehow never heard the term. If you’re an Aussie, you’re probably already aware of this phenomenon. Pokies refers to the kinds of gambling games Americans would call slots. The classic gambling game is a must-have at casinos, and online gamling services have taken strides to replicate the experience at home. Many gambling sites offer slots …
Roulette strategies you can try in 2022
William Davis
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Even though roulette has been around for over 300 years, it remains an iconic game. Numerous books, websites, and statisticians have attempted to identify the most successful roulette strategies. All of them come to the same conclusion. There is no best roulette strategy. Even so, long-term testing and hands-on experience with roulette have shown that there are short and medium-term plays that can offer some benefits, but the inherent house …
Dark Souls 3 multiplayer servers are finally back online
William Davis
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Dark Souls 3 servers are finally back online, and that means more fun for Elden Ring fans. With the success of developer FromSoftware’s open world masterpiece Elden Ring, more gamers than ever have their eyes on the company and its games. The logical step after Elden Ring is Dark Souls 3, but a game-ruining glitch forced the developer to take its multiplayer servers offline. After months of anticipation, they’re finally …
The complete guide to playing as Morty in MultiVersus
Fariha Bhatti
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MultiVersus Season 1 sees a brand new brawler join the character roster with Morty, the anxious protagonist of the Cartoon Network’s animated series, Rick and Morty. Morty enters the roster in an unexpected category, considering his coy nature. Brawlers are aggressive bruisers, which aren’t adjectives you’d attach to a character that’s usually just along for the ride of Rick’s escapades. Regardless, Morty will be joining the fray in MultiVersus with …
WIN.gg gathers news and guides from around the world covering every point of the modern gaming industry in all of its many forms.