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Stray becomes highest-rated PC game of 2022 so far Olivia Richman Ever since Stray came out last week, the game has been getting rave reviews for its realistic portrayal of a cat, relaxing gameplay, and beautiful visuals. But now Stray is getting even more acclaim as the top-rated PC game of 2022 so far. On July 24, it was reported that Stray became the highest-rated PC game of 2022 according to a weighted calculation by Steam250. Steam250 ranks games by their …

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Will Professor Genki return in the new Saints Row? William Davis Professor Genki is one of the strangest characters in Saints Row, but does the more grounded tone of the 2022 Saints Row reboot spell an end for the maniacal mascot? Saints Row The Third is where the series truly developed its own identity as a cartoony, over-the-top urban sandbox. Part of that transition is Professor Genki’s Super Ethical Reality Climax, a parody of Japanese game shows hosted by the cat …

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Here are the details on MultiVersus’ release date, battle pass Fariha Bhatti MultiVersus open beta is running smoothly with a string of new content but when is its official release date?   MultiVersus has recently rolled out plenty of new content, including the Iron Giant, Rick, and Morty. The game has been received fairly well but the open beta still isn’t for everyone, everywhere, on every platform. Only those in the Americas, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand can participate in the open beta, …

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Where to get Larval Tears in Elden Ring, the key to respeccing William Davis Elden Ring builds can spiral out of control, but Larval Tears give players a chance to start fresh. Larval Tears are a crucial component of Elden Ring. While previous FromSoftware titles hid respeccing behind obscure mechanics, Elden Ring puts them right in front of the player after the second major boss. Laval Tears aren’t exactly common, but knowing where to find them can make trying out new builds a breeze. …

News All the creatures in Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves By Olivia Richman News How to catch a catfish in Stardew Valley without fishing By Steven Rondina News Here’s the first look at the Rick and Morty MultiVersus update By Fariha Bhatti

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These are the best The Sims 4 expansions Olivia Richman While there have been nonstop rumors about a future The Sims 5 release, the Sims community is still enjoying The Sims 4 thanks to its abundance of expansions and new content. At its core, Sims 4 is all about creating a family and watching them grow, learn, and form relationships. Players love to put their beloved characters in new and exciting situations, which is why DLC is constantly being added …

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Saints Row 2022 preview images show connection to older games William Davis New connections between the old Saints Row games and the 2022 reboot have emerged from early previews of the game. Saints Row 2022 fans still have a ton of questions about the new versions’ connections to the original Saints Row series. While the core concept of a cartoony urban sandbox remains, many of the names, faces, and gangs of Saints Row 2022 are supposedly brand new. However, images from previewers …

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How, when, and where to catch a sturgeon in Stardew Valley Steven Rondina Catching a sturgeon is an important part of progressing in Stardew Valley, both for the fish itself and for creating caviar. One of the most troublesome parts of Stardew Valley is completing the fish bundles. All bundles are somewhat tricky just because many of them are tied to season-exclusive crops and foraging. Fish are on another level entirely. Certain fish are tied to specific times of the day or weather …

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Tips for safe online gambling William Davis Many see online gambling as a world full of sharks and not just because there are hundreds of ocean-themed slot games. It’s not necessarily scary in reality, but it’s important to consider one’s safety.  Remember that the best defense against any malicious online encounters is common sense. Most players will be fine just by making sure they only gamble with money they’re comfortable with losing, avoid unlicensed sites, and don’t …

Here is every major Naruto village’s headband and symbol Steven Rondina News One of the most iconic parts of the Naruto series is the headband that each character wears and the symbol emblazoned on it. Though Naruto is technically meant to be a series all about child soldiers serving as mercenaries and black ops, you wouldn’t know it at a quick glance. Outside the handful of characters that wear vests, there’s no apparent dress code within the various ninja villages. The one …

Judge reportedly approves Riot Games’ $100 million settlement Olivia Richman News A recent report has stated a California judge has approved a $100 million settlement between Riot Games and former female employees. While Activision Blizzard has been in the spotlight for its recent handling of ongoing sexual harassment and workplace discrimination accusations, fellow video game publishing company Riot Games has also been dealing with the aftermath of a gender-based discrimination lawsuit. Former employees came forward in 2018 to accuse Riot Games …

The reason why some streamers stopped playing Diablo Immortal William Davis News Diablo Immortal went through a roller coaster of fan reception, and now streamers are turning away from the game due to its predatory practices. When it was first announced in 2018, Diablo Immortal immediately generated bad will after a snarky comment from a developer. After finally releasing in 2022, Diablo Immortal received praise for its fun dungeon crawling and deep progression. But as players have grown more familiar with the …

MultiVersus announces Lebron James as the next playable character Fariha Bhatti News Warner Bros.’ has glad tidings for players enjoying the MultiVersus early access open beta . Lebron James is next in line to join The Iron Giant in the fierce character lineup. Warner Bros. is plucking iconic characters from its popular franchises to create the year’s wackiest brawler, MultiVersus. So far, the developer has added sixteen characters, including the recent addition of the Iron Giant. New playable icons will continue to …

D&D: Honor Among Thieves trailer shows iconic creatures, celebs Olivia Richman News The first trailer for the official Dungeons & Dragons movie has been revealed, and many fans are excited by what they’re seeing thus far. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is set to come out in March 2023. The movie was first teased on Twitter back in April, exciting the growing D&D community. But not much was really known about the film at all until now. Honor Among Thieves released …

These are all the character classes in MultiVersus so far  Fariha Bhatti News MultiVersus is bringing iconic characters from various Warner Bros. franchises to create the wildest brawler of 2022. Each character is unique and classes may help make better picks.  Warner Bros.’ MultiVersus brings fierce fictional characters to life in an platform fighter packed with fun and madness. Imagine fighting against your favorite villain or superhero with the help of some of the most influential cartoon characters. All of this is possible …

Is any more WWE 2K22 DLC coming out? Here’s what we know Steven Rondina News WWE 2K22 has now released all of its previously announced DLC bundles, but will any more DLC be coming out for the game? Here’s what we know. Ahead of the release of WWE 2K22, Take-Two Interactive confirmed five DLC bundles for the game, each containing five or six playable characters. This included both modern WWE and NXT wrestlers who weren’t in the base game’s roster as well as throwbacks from …

How to get the Spider-Man Remastered pre-purchase item pack Fariha Bhatti News The Spider-Man Remastered official release date is approaching, and players can get some extra perks by pre-purchasing the game. Sony has confirmed that Insomniac’s Spider-Man Remastered is swinging over to PC for the first time. The web-slinging superhero will bring an impeccable combat experience and smooth movement mid-air with ray-tracing. Players will get a chance to fight bad guys as Peter Parker in his iconic spider suit. The teasers are …

Who will win the Call of Duty League Championship in 2022? William Davis News The Call of Duty League Championship is the biggest esports tournament for the biggest first-person shooter series. The 2022 event will be the 10th edition of the competition, and players and fans are excited to watch the action unfold. The 2022 Call of Duty League Championship will be held between August 4 and 7 at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, California. The eight best CoD teams in the world …

Pokemon GO adds Hisuian Sneasel, Qwilfish, and Growlithe Steven Rondina News The past is set to become the present with Pokemon GO adding a number of Hisuian Pokemon from Legends: Arceus including Sneasel, Qwilfish, and Growlithe. Pokemon Legends: Arceus was a smash hit game. The Nintendo Switch title launched in February and blew up established conventions of the Pokemon series with new ways of catching Pokemon, battle mechanics, and ways of traversing the world.  The game also added a number of …

Spider-Man Remastered minimum system requirements Fariha Bhatti News Sony Pictures’ esteemed superhero Spider-Man is slinging his way to PC with a remastered version that brings ray-traced reflections. But will low-end PCs be able to run the game? In 2018, Sony rolled out Marvel’s Spider-Man on PlayStation 4 with action-packed trailers and elaborate visuals. Everything was greatly detailed from puddles to Peter Parker’s webbing. However, the actual released product had less reflective waters, leading to the infamous Puddlegate controversy. …

Stray developers running charity drive for real-life stray cats Olivia Richman News Stray has officially been released and it’s giving more than a fun cat simulation experience as Annapurna Interactive is helping a charity that saves cats. Stray has been highly anticipated since it was first announced and has become a hit game on PlayStation and PC. It’s currently part of the PlayStation Plus Games Catalog, meaning you can play it for free if you have a Premium membership. Reviews are overwhelmingly …

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