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All about LEGO Brawls, the upcoming brick-based fighting game
William Davis
LEGO Brawls combines the fun of building and destroying LEGO figures into a multiplayer platform fighter. Crossover platform fighters are all the rage nowadays, but LEGO has been in the game for longer than fans might think. Brawls is the toy company’s mobile fighting game featuring eight-player combat and heavy customization. The LEGO-themed fighter will make its debut on consoles and PC this Fall, Here’s what you need to know …
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The biggest differences between Genshin Impact mobile and PC
William Davis
While Genshin Impact has similar content on mobile and PC, there are some notable advantages to playing on either platform. As the world of Teyvat has grown and more characters have been added to the game, Genshin Impact has become much more complex. There are many more things to do and characters to meet compared to the game’s 2020 launch. But all the new scenery and mechanics can make the …
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Gotham Knights is coming soon, here is its release date
Olivia Richman
Gotham Knights has an official release date and it’s actually sooner than expected. Gotham Knights was initially announced in 2020, exciting the Batman fandom with a moody, open-world RPG set in Gotham City. It’s the first proper Batman action game since 2015’s Arkham Knight. Since then players have largely had to make do with Batman skins in Fortnite. Gotham Knights was described as a very interactive version of Gotham City …
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PlayStation 5: All the key details for the next-gen PS5 console
Steven Rondina
The next generation of consoles officially began with the launches of the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X/S. Though the new console wave technically began with the launch of the Nintendo Switch, the latest console generation kicked into high gear once all three major console manufacturers had started competing with their latest releases. The Switch saw Nintendo once again go in a unique direction with a console-handheld hybrid, while …
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How to play the Anger Foot demo, a new one-hit-kill action game
William Davis
The new Anger Foot demo combines high-octane gameplay and sneakerhead culture into a potentially charming action game. Anger Foot is the newest action game from Free Lives and Devolver Digital. The game combines Hotline Miami mechanics with a first-person perspective. The game’s name comes from the protagonist’s own foot, which he uses to express his anger against enemies, doors, grenades, televisions, and anything else he finds in his way. To …
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Is Hollow Knight: Silksong coming out on Xbox, Switch, or PS5?
Steven Rondina
More than three years after its initial announcement, it’s still unclear to many fans whether Hollow Knight: Silksong will come out on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch platforms. After years of waiting, Metroidvania fans got a look at some gameplay footage of the sequel to the 2017 classic. Fans got a glimpse of how Hornet will handle, showing some familiar moves from her arsenal from the original Hollow Knight as …
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A Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 2 release date just got teased
Steven Rondina
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 2, now dubbed Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, finally has an estimated release date. The entire Final Fantasy 7 Remake experience has been about waiting. Ever since the initial PlayStation 3 tech demo from E3 2005 that planted the idea in fans’ heads, it’s been a matter of patience. That patience was rewarded in 2020 with the release of Final Fantasy 7 Remake for the PlayStation …
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How to quickly unlock every character in Street Fighter 5
Olivia Richman
With Street Fighter 6 officially announced, fighting game fans may be looking to brush up on their skills by playing the previous title in the venerated series. Here is how to unlock all of the characters in Street Fighter 5 so that you can be better prepared for the SFVI roster. Street Fighter 5 comes with 16 fighters on the roster that don’t need to be unlocked. These characters are …
Here’s what we know about Fallout 5 after Bethesda’s reveal
Olivia Richman
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Fallout 5 will be a reality for fans of the post-apocalyptic, sci-fi, open-world RPG series. Some day. Fallout 76 is the latest Fallout to come out. The announcement in 2018 was met with excitement from Fallout players who would be able to come across other adventurers in an otherwise desolate wasteland for the first time. But Fallout 76 failed to meet expectations, with the maps feeling largely empty and fans …
Who is Jack Hanma, and why do Baki fans love him so much?
Steven Rondina
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Jack Hanma is one of the most popular characters in the Baki franchise, and it’s entirely thanks to his brutal fighting style. While there are some bombastic characters with over-the-top personalities in Baki, that’s not the case with Jack Hanma. The half-brother of Baki and son of Yujiro is largely stoic and softspoken. What sets him apart from the rest of the cast is the consistent brutality of his fights. …
What we know about new Street Fighter 6 character Kimberly
Olivia Richman
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Street Fighter 6 was officially revealed in June and offered an exact release date to fighting game fans after years of anticipation. Soon after, leaked artwork appeared online that seemingly revealed all 22 characters coming to the game with the artwork being confirmed with later character reveals. New Street Fighter 6 character Kimberly has gotten more attention than anyone else thus far. Every Street Fighter game has new faces and …
Sonic Frontiers is getting bad reviews, but will it be delayed?
Olivia Richman
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Sonic Frontiers is unlike any other Sonic game that yet existed. And that may be a bad thing. The demo for Sonic Frontiers has been out for a few days and fans of the franchise have had a chance to immerse themselves in an entirely new Sonic world. Unfortunately, a lot of reviewers have been disappointed with what they experienced. Fans of Sonic the Hedgehog have been concerned about the …
Who is Valve? The company behind CSGO, Dota 2, and Steam
William Davis
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Valve is one of the most important companies in all of gaming, but it often prefers to stay out of the spotlight. While most know it as the development studio behind Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Dota 2, Valve is a lot more than just another games studio. The Washington state-based company has a long history of modifying existing games and developing new series out of them. On top of that, …
Is the Mario Strikers: Battle League First Kick demo still up?
Olivia Richman
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Nintendo fans contemplating if they should purchase Mario Strikers: Battle League may be looking for a test run before committing to a purchase. But is the Mario Strikers: Battle League First Kick demo still available to download? First Kick came out earlier in June, allowing players to experience Mario Strikers before it was released on June 10. First Kick didn’t have all of the features of the full game. Online …
How to find the right niche for your Twitch stream
William Davis
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If you are looking to get into Twitch streaming in a serious way with the hopes of becoming a top streamer, the best thing to do is to claim a niche. It’s the path to success for many successful streamers, who often branch into other content once they’ve established a fan base. Instinct will tell you to check out what other people are doing, find the most successful, and model …
Four big gaming industry trends to watch for
William Davis
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With the launches of the Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and Steam Deck, the gaming industry is undergoing a major shift. Esports is another trend that is taking the industry by storm. However, next-generation hardware isn’t the only trend in the gaming industry to keep an eye on. There are many crucial changes brewing that will transform the way people engage with the industry for years to come. Here are …
Is Melina a boss in Elden Ring, or could she become one in DLC?
Steven Rondina
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Melina is one of the most popular characters in Elden Ring and all signs point to her being a boss fight. But is that actually the case? Melina is the Tarnished’s primary ally in Elden Ring, taking on the role of characters like the Fire Keeper in Dark Souls 3 and Plain Doll in Bloodborne. Unlike the Fire Keeper and Plain Doll, Melina is seen in combat during Elden Ring. …
Hollow Knight: Silksong new gameplay features revealed
William Davis
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After years of waiting, Hollow Knight fans got to see Hollow Knight: Silksong in action thanks to a new gameplay trailer. During the Xbox and Bethesda Game Showcase event, Hollow Knight: Silksong finally got a gameplay trailer. The new footage shows off Hornet’s expanded move set as well as some new environments for players to explore. Hollow Knight fans have been waiting for a Silksong trailer ever since the game …
Mario Strikers: Battle League fans miss Daisy, will she be DLC?
Olivia Richman
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Mario Strikers: Battle League has been praised by Nintendo fans, but the slim roster, lack of fan-favorite characters like Daisy, and looming possibility of what should be base content coming as DLC has some frustrated. Mario Strikers: Battle League only had just 10 characters on release, with some fan favorites missing from the roster. Many fans are wondering about whether some of their favorites are getting bumped down the totem …
How to get into the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 beta test
William Davis
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is getting a surprise beta test, but you can’t get in just by filling out an online form. Summer Games Fest gave fans a first look at Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2, the followup to the Modern Warfare reboot that started in 2019. After a thrilling level involving swaying ships and close-quarters combat, developer Infinity Ward surprised players with the announcement of a …
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