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Is Nintendo Switch Sports worth buying? We’ll help you decide
Steven Rondina
The reviews for Nintendo Switch Sports are in, but is the game actually worth buying? Despite generally strong reviews, the answer is vague for most players. While Wii Sports is a generally beloved game that enjoyed mainstream notoriety in the 2000s, its sequel doesn’t lean on the original for much inspiration. It mostly features a new lineup of sports, which is a bit disappointing for those who are just looking …
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Here’s everything in the Banzai Pack, WWE 2K22’s first DLC
Steven Rondina
The first DLC pack of WWE 2K22, the Banzai Pack, is here with some new wrestlers to add to the game’s roster. The Banzai Pack is the first of five planned DLC packs. This one will add five new wrestlers, with a mix of both big names from the present and some throwbacks to the 1990s and early 2000s. These five wrestlers are available now and most WWE fans should …
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What do coins do in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe? Here’s what to know
Olivia Richman
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is an overall straightforward kart racing game. Racers grab items as they race around a track in an attempt to finish in first place. But Mario Kart 8 has more depth than you may realize. Every character and kart choice has an impact on your race, as do the coins you see around the track. So what do the coins in Mario Kart 8 actually do? …
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Will The Sims 5 be open world? Here’s what we know
William Davis
The Sims 5 could finally push the popular series into a full open world, but what exactly would that mean for The Sims? Here’s what we know so far. With The Sims 5 officially in development, fans are already theorizing what new features could be included in the next installment of the venerated series. Chief among these ideal features is an open world where sims could maneuver through a town …
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How to finish Patches’ Elden Ring quest line, get all rewards
Steven Rondina
Patches now has a full quest line for Elden Ring players to complete after the game’s massive 1.04 update. Elden Ring patch 1.03 expanded the quest lines of Nepheli Loux and Kenneth Haight. Patch 1.04 did something similar, adding some new content in the form of a full story for Patches the Untethered. While it isn’t an especially large addition, it does allow players to enjoy Patches’ service as a …
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What is Makee’s plan after the Covenant abandoned her?
Nicholas James
Episode five of the Halo show ended with Makee being jettisoned from a Covenant ship and left with the UNSC, but what is Makee’s plan and why did the Covenant abandon her? Makee is a human woman taken in by the Covenant after she interacted with Forerunner technology, a sign of divine favor to the religious aliens. At the end of the Covenant assault on the Eridanus 2 artifact recovery …
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Does Rocket League have voice chat? Everything you need to know
Olivia Richman
Rocket League may seem like a silly concept at first with its bright toy cars performing soccer techniques such as dribbling, passing, and scoring. But Rocket League is actually a highly competitive game that requires a lot of communication between teammates. That’s why many Rocket League players wonder: Does Rocket League have voice chat? Voice chat is very important in games that emphasize teamwork, including Rocket League. It allows for …
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Nickmercs says CoD Warzone is “in shambles” due to cheaters
Olivia Richman
Even though he has left the game, Nick “Nickmercs” Kolcheff still can’t stop thinking about how frustrated he is with Call of Duty Warzone’s anti-cheat system. Nickmercs used to be one of CoD Warzone’s biggest streamers but he recently left the game behind for Apex Legends, another battle royale that he felt had more potential and was more fun to play. Even still, Nickmercs couldn’t help but remind fans why …
The 5 best spirit summons in Elden Ring and where to get them
Steven Rondina
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Spirit Ash summons are a huge part of Elden Ring, but which are the best? Not all Spirit Ashes are made equal. In fact, a significant number of them are generally awful while many more are only useful against specific enemies or for players committed to a specific build. Given the fact that Grave and Ghost Glovewort are relatively scarce until very late into Elden Ring, it’s important to know …
Six things you may not have known about Cyberpunk 2077
William Davis
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Cyberpunk 2077 is on an upswing after its notoriously poor launch. The game has received significant updates on consoles, making it run the way CD Projekt Red fans were expecting. What Night City is based on Numerous origin stories have been told regarding the naming of Night City, which was originally coined in the Cyberpunk tabletop board game. Night City is likely inspired by William Gibson’s 1984 novel “Neuromancer,” which …
Elden Ring legend Let Me Solo Her is now a summon in a mod
Nicholas James
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A mysterious player named Let Me Solo Her has captured the Elden Ring fandom’s attention, and now you can play alongside them. One fan’s account of a heroic cooperator went viral after they explained how a naked Tarnished with two katanas defeated the game’s most difficult boss, Malenia, Hand of Miquella. This mysterious hero named Let Me Solo Her quickly became a legend in the community for aiding players to …
Here’s what we know about The Sims 5 release date, platforms
Olivia Richman
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Ever since EA Games officially announced that The Sims 5 was in development, fans of the popular simulation series have been wondering what will be in store for the latest installment. One of the biggest questions on the community’s mind is what platforms will The Sims 5 come out on? The Sims 5 has not been given an official name or release date yet, making it a bit challenging to …
How to tackle the hardest tracks in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Olivia Richman
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Mario Kart fans have consistently enjoyed Mario Kart 8 Deluxe due to its abundance of tracks and how different and dynamic each track is. Of course, some are more difficult than others to master. With Mario Kart 8 Deluxe getting even more tracks throughout 2022, it’s time to look at some of the hardest Mario Kart 8 Deluxe tracks so far and how best to tackle them. What makes Mount …
How to build Yae Miko for max electro damage in Genshin Impact
William Davis
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The best Yae Miko build can shock enemies better than any other electro five-star. Despite a rocky launch, Yae Miko now ranks among the most popular sub DPS characters in all of Genshin Impact. Though the recent buffs didn’t exactly work out, Yae Miko is still unmatched at applying electro reactions to a ton of different enemies. With the right weapons and artifacts, she can elevate any adventure team to …
Are colossal weapons viable thanks to the new Elden Ring patch?
William Davis
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Elden Ring colossal weapons just got a whole lot faster, but are they fast enough? Colossal weapons and ultra greatswords are a fan favorite across every FromSoftware title. From the classic Zweihander of Dark Souls 1 to the beloved Berserk-inspired Greatsword of Elden Ring, big weapons are fun to use and dish out incredible damage. But with short damage windows and faster PvP in Elden RIng, the weapon class has …
How to get and build Xiangling, Genshin’s top-tier cook prodigy
William Davis
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You can learn how to get Xiangling and build her to perfection with our Genshin Impact guide. Xiangling may just be one of many four-star characters, but learning how to get and build her can greatly improve the Genshin Impact experience. The firebrand chef is easily among the most powerful characters thanks to her excellent pyro application and easy build path. Here’s how to get Xiangling and build her correctly …
Devs confirm Avada Kedavra as usable spell in Hogwarts Legacy
Fariha Bhatti
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Avalanche Software and Portkey Games’ Hogwarts Legacy captures the true spirit of the Wizarding World. But would it allow the use of an unforgivable curse? A state of play video by PlayStation has enlightened Harry Potter fans about what to expect from the highly anticipated RPG. From rare beasts to popular spells, everything in the teaser was spot on. In the trailer, multiple familiar charms and spells appeared, including the …
Leak shows these GBA games may soon be on your Nintendo Switch
Steven Rondina
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Nintendo fans are rejoicing over leaked data that suggests a Game Boy Advance emulator has been unearthed within hidden Nintendo Switch files. Rumors of Nintendo Switch Online’s service expanding to include Game Boy games have lingered for months now. Reports circulated in September 2021 saying that a Game Boy emulator was set to launch on Nintendo Switch “soon.” This didn’t materialize at the time, but Nintendo did announce and released …
Will the Flood appear in the first season of the Halo show?
Nicholas James
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The Flood are the ultimate threat of the Halo universe, an interstellar parasitic species that forms a collective superintelligence capable of destroying entire civilizations. But will the Flood appear in the Halo show? The live-action adaptation of the Halo universe on Paramount Plus takes place before humanity discovers the first Halo ring and encounters the Flood. As the show begins to set up the existence of the first Halo installation, …
Will Hogwarts Legacy have microtransactions?
Fariha Bhatti
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The developers of Hogwarts Legacy recently showcased the game’s heavily anticipated gameplay in a short video. But the footage had fans concerned about whether Hogwarts Legacy would have microtransactions. Fans of Harry Potter will finally be able to live their magical fantasies in the virtual Hogwarts castle but the education may not come cheap. Looking at the gameplay teaser, it’s evident that Portkey Games’ RPG would cost an arm and …
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