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Here’s how to hurdle in Madden NFL 23, and whether you should
Steven Rondina
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 …
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How to do a stiff arm in Madden NFL 23, and when to avoid it
Steven Rondina
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 …
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Half-Life 2 VR is coming, here’s how you can get it
William Davis
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 …
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Is Big Chungus coming to MultiVersus as a new fighter?
Olivia Richman
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 …
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How to play online pokies for real money in 2022
William Davis
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 …
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Roulette strategies you can try in 2022
William Davis
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 …
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Dark Souls 3 multiplayer servers are finally back online
William Davis
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 …
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The complete guide to playing as Morty in MultiVersus
Fariha Bhatti
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 …
Anemo characters tier list for Genshin Impact version 3.0
William Davis
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Anemo characters are extremely valuable in Genshin Impact, and two stand out as the absolute best heading into version 3.0. Our tier list will be your guide to the game’s anemo characters. Anemo is possibly the most important elemental effect in Genshin Impact. By boosting other elemental reactions and spreading them with swirl, it forms the bedrock of some of the game’s strongest teams. The cast of anemo characters is …
How to slide and dive in Madden NFL 23 and when to do it
Steven Rondina
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The option to slide and dive is an important one in Madden NFL 23, giving players the ability to balance risk and reward on a scramble. Back in the day, the only option players had in football games when dealing with the ball carrier was to dive. This allowed players to potentially steal an extra yard for a first down, but came with an increased risk of fumbling. As time …
Super Mario Kart Championships schedule, stream, celebration
Olivia Richman
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Take a break from the most recent wave of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC to check out some retro Mario Kart action at the Super Mario Kart Championships. Super Mario Kart was released in Japan in 1992 and its 30th anniversary is only days away. The original Mario Kart game was originally released on the Super Famicom. 10 years later, the Super Mario Kart Championships were started up to celebrate …
Hogwarts Legacy trailer highlights Crucio as usable curse
Fariha Bhatti
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Hogwarts Legacy’s new trailer has dropped, and it’s soul-stirring for Harry Potter fans. The short teaser has confirmed that the dark arts will be a significant factor in the game. Since the game’s announcement in 2020, the dark arts have been at the center of discussions around Hogwarts Legacy. The game draws inspiration from the original Harry Potter franchise. Each spell teased in the state of the play trailer is …
How and when to use the hit stick in Madden NFL 23
Steven Rondina
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The hit stick returns in Madden NFL 23, and using it is vital to having success against either AI or real-life opponents. The hit stick first arrived in Madden 2005. Since then, it’s become an integral part of playing the game on defense. Before the introduction of the hit stick, the only real way to influence how a player was tackled was to perform a dive. That still exists technically, …
How to accept Saints Row permissions on Epic Games Store
William Davis
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Starting up Saints Row for the first time and getting an error telling you to accept permissions for the Epic Games Store? You’re not alone. The new Saints Row is here, and PC players can download and run the game from the Epic Games Store. However, players who don’t normally use the client may experience some trouble. A common launch problem is not having the game’s permissions accepted. Here’s how …
How to throw a high, low, and touch pass in Madden NFL 23
Steven Rondina
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Madden NFL 23 gives players an incredible amount of control over passing, and not just the basics. This includes the ability to make a high throw, low throw, and touch pass. Here’s how. Players who boot up the game for the first time are greeted with the option to use three different passing systems. Included in that is the classic system, as well as two other options that offer ways to …
This is the best order to play the Yakuza games in today
Steven Rondina
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Yakuza is one of the most beloved and memeable video game franchises in the world, but newcomers to the series might not know what order to play the games in. We can help. After years of flying under the radar in Europe and North America, many have latched onto the Yakuza series for its fun gameplay and absolute absurdity. After a long while as PlayStation exclusives, the franchise is now …
Here are all the Naruto hand signs and what they actually do
Steven Rondina
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Hand signs are a big deal in Naruto, though they don’t always end up being important to the story. Jutsus are the defining feature of Naruto’s fight scenes, with fireballs, shadow clones, and many other techniques popping up along the way. In order to utilize most of these skills, characters need to use a series of hand signs to focus and unleash their chakra. Though they’re not as iconic as …
Five top benefits of using game mods
William Davis
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Everyone loves playing video games, but every gamer knows that glitches are an unfortunate part of the experience. There are even plenty of high-profile games released with bugs or graphics worse than the trailers. Luckily, there are game mods made by fans that can help fix games or add brand new content. And if you’re still wondering if you should use the mods or not, here are several reasons to …
Did Call of Duty steal another skin? This could be from DEADROP
Olivia Richman
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Just a few weeks after being accused of stealing an artists’ dog skin concept, Activision is being accused of possibly copying yet another existing skin design in Call of Duty. Earlier this week, Call of Duty officially announced the Malware Ultra Skin Bundle on Twitter, showcasing the Doomsayer skin for Shigenori Ota. While some in the game’s community initially reacted with interest in the new skin, others noticed some striking …
These are the ugliest Squishmallows ever made
Olivia Richman
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Squishmallows are coveted for their softness and their adorable designs. But there are some Squishmallows out there that just aren’t up to par. These are some of the ugliest Squishmallows out there, according to the passionate Squishmallow community. There are currently over 1,000 Squishmallow designs available today, ranging from fantastical foods to mystical creatures. There are an abundance of options to choose from, meaning there’s a Squish out there for …
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