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How to beat Bunzo Bunny’s Musical Memory in Poppy Playtime
Fariha Bhatti
The toy factory haunted with creepy dolls returns in Poppy Playtime Chapter 2, but with plenty of challenges including Bunzo Bunny. Poppy Playtime Chapter 1 was all sorts of creepy. Crammed with malicious dolls on a mission to chase away humans, things are going to get worse before they get better. Poppy Playtime Chapter 2 is a much bigger game with a spooky story. In order to escape the factory, …
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NieR: Automata headed to Nintendo Switch, release date revealed
Olivia Richman
Nintendo fans will be able to play NieR: Automata on the Switch very soon, with a confirmed release date for the port. During its Mini Direct Partner Showcase, Nintendo announced that popular sci-fi action game NieR: Automata will be coming to the Switch on October 6. The End of YoRHa Edition will come with all DLC and add-ons as well as Switch-exclusive cosmetics like a kitsune mask shown in the …
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Greekgodx banned from Twitch, was it for a sexist rant?
Olivia Richman
The streaming community is wondering what exactly led to Twitch streamer Dimitri “Greekgodx” Antonatos being banned from the broadcasting platform and fans think they may have found the reason. On June 28, Greekgodx went on a topless rant during a livestream only to have his account banned just a few hours later. While Greekgodx has not confirmed the reason behind his third ban, many are figuring it was due to …
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No Man’s Sky coming to Nintendo Switch, gamers concerned
Olivia Richman
No Man’s Sky is coming to the Nintendo Switch later this year. But not everyone is excited about the new port. The science fiction exploration game will land on the portable Nintendo console on October 7, 2022. According to Hello Games, the Switch version of No Man’s Sky will have all 20 updates that have been released since the game originally launched on PlayStation 4 and PC in 2016. When …
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Here’s a guaranteed way to figure out today’s Wordle answer
Steven Rondina
Desperately looking to keep your Wordle streak going? Here’s how to instantly figure out what today’s Wordle answer is. Wordle is a game that might as well be specifically designed for bragging to your friends. That can come in a few forms, including figuring out the day’s word in three turns compared to a friend’s five, or getting the right answer every day for months in a row. The game …
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Why did Spotify log me out? How to log back into your account
Olivia Richman
You hop into the car for a long car ride, plug your phone into the aux card, and get ready to listen to some music while you drive only to discover you were logged out of Spotify. At this point, you’re probably wondering, “Why did Spotify log me out?” Spotify is used to listen to music, podcasts, and even standup comedy acts. People love making playlists of their favorite songs …
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What is Wordle rival Absurdle and how do you play it?
Olivia Richman
Wordle has become one of the most popular word games in the world within just a few months, going from 90 players in November 2021 to millions a day. The New York Times word game may have some competition from similar games such as Absurdle. Wordle is a game where you attempt to guess a five-letter word by typing in different words that turn green if they’re in the right …
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Diablo Immortal may not release in China, here’s what we know
Olivia Richman
Blizzard’s controversial new mobile game Diablo Immortal has seen further delays to its Chinese launch, causing many fans to wonder what’s actually happening and if the game will ever launch in China. After a tumultuous release in North America, potential pay-to-win mobile game Diablo Immortal was set to release in China. But Diablo Immortal’s launch was postponed after the game’s official Weibo account called Chinese leader Xi Jinping “Winnie the …
Dr Disrespect promotes Project Moon with Times Square takeover
Olivia Richman
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Fans of Guy “Dr Disrespect” Beahm have been anxiously awaiting the release of Project Moon, the first game that will be released from The Two-Time’s game studio, Midnight Society. Dr Disrespect has promoted the game with a controversial NFT-based Founder’s Pass and a new Times Square takeover. On June 20, Dr Disrespect teased a Times Square takeover on Twitter. The tweet read “Hello NYC” but fans still weren’t exactly sure …
New research shows video game players are more likely to bet
William Davis
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The appetite for online entertainment has rocketed in recent years, with multiple factors driving demand. There are no signs of this trend slowing. Instead, the latest research shows that online gamers are more likely to participate in other forms of online play, such as betting. Entain, the parent company to top brands such as Party Casino, conducted a huge study suggesting a correlation between playing video games and betting. While …
Which video games offer roulette as a side activity?
William Davis
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Roulette is one of the longest-lasting games ever invented with more than two centuries of play. It makes the likes of Tetris look like a newcomer to the party. Roulette has stood the test of time long before the concept of video games had even been imagined. Today, roulette is still a casino favorite and a major draw for video games as well. Roulette works well as a side activity in …
New FromSoftware game could be coming soon, but what is it?
Steven Rondina
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Elden Ring and Dark Souls developer FromSoftware might have a new game coming out in the very near future, according to Hidetaka Miyazaki. Or it might be another project entirely. The FromSoftware president and Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and Elden Ring director sat down for a rare interview with 4Gamer. The Japanese outlet referenced a 2018 interview it conducted with Miyazaki during which he discussed two unpublished games that were in …
Here’s when the 2022 Steam Summer Sale will end
Steven Rondina
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The 2022 Steam Summer Sale is here, but when are all these great deals coming to an end? Steam runs a series of big sales each year, but the Steam Summer Sale is quite possibly the biggest. That’s no different in 2022, but the deals don’t last forever. Players will need to cough up their cash to Valve before games go back to their regular prices. So when will the …
These are the worst characters in MultiVersus so far
Olivia Richman
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It’s still early in MultiVersus’ brief life with the game’s full beta not even having dropped yet, but players grinding the game have already come forward with some analysis of the gameplay as well as the growing roster of characters. If you’re looking to join in on the action during the closed beta, you’ll want to pick a character that can excel during that short time to get a better …
The history of FromSoftware, Elden Ring and Dark Souls developer
Steven Rondina
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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 …
Spoiler-free profile of all the main characters of the Naruto series
Steven Rondina
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Naruto is a long-running anime series with an astoundingly long list of characters. Here’s a spoiler-free look at the most important characters in the Naruto series. Almost every arc of Naruto starts with a number of new characters joining the cast. That’s not unusual for lengthy shonen series, but when a series goes on for 15 years, it adds up. That’s not even touching upon the dozens or even hundreds …
The best game deals of the 2022 Steam Summer Sale
William Davis
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The 2022 Steam Summer Sale is on, with deals of up to 90% off on some of the best games on the market. Steam sales are an important time of year for PC gamers, and the Summer Sale is often the biggest. This year, thousands of games are on offer with discounts as high as 94% off. If you’re looking to stock up for the whole year, these are the …
MultiVersus showcases pro players before Evo 2022 event
Olivia Richman
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Warner Bros.’ platform fighter, MultiVersus, is making waves in the competitive fighting game scene after the announcement that the game will be featured at Evo 2022 despite not even being officially released yet. In preparation for the $100K Evo tournament later this year, MultiVersus has already started building hype around the game’s possible competitive scene. On June 22, MultiVersus held another Pro Player Showcase featuring some competitive players from other …
Jeff Wittek sues David Dobrik for $10 million after wild stunt
Olivia Richman
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Controversial YouTuber David Dobrik is now being sued by former friend and Vlog Squad member Jeff Wittek, who filed a lawsuit against Dobrik after being injured during a stunt for one of Dobrik’s videos. Over the past few years, Dobrik has been under fire for his behavior. Once seen as a top YouTuber due to his nearly 19 million subscribers largely won thanks to his ongoing prank series and home …
What’s next for the esports betting market
William Davis
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Esports has been around since the turn of the century but it’s only in the past ten years or so that the esports industry has gained considerable steam. Today, top-tier tournaments like the EVO Championship Series and League of Legends World Championship regularly bring in millions of viewers. The competitive gaming sector is showing no signs of slowing down. By the end of 2022, it’s estimated that global esports revenues …
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