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D&D Player Tells Touching Story of How Dungeons & Dragons Helps Their Depression

A D&D; player describes how the iconic tabletop game helps them combat their depression by providing a sense of "community, connection and victory."

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How Long to Beat & Complete Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores

Horizon Forbidden West's Burning Shores DLC is almost here, and gamers may be wondering how long it takes to complete the expansion.

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After FCG & FRIDA, Another Critical Role PC Romance Should Become Canon

Critical Role fans hope that FCG and F.R.I.D.A.'s romance inspires other Bells Hells romances, with one sapphic slow burn topping their wish list.

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How Long to Beat & Complete Minecraft Legends

The iconic sandbox game Minecraft finally released its long-awaited spin-off, Minecraft Legends. Here's how long fans can expect to spend playing it.

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Dead Island 2: Where to Find Every Lockbox and Key

There are nearly 50 lockboxes to unlock in Dead Island 2, each containing a weapon or blueprint. Here's where to find each one.

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10 Most Relaxing Games, According To Steam

Steam offers games that provide simple, relaxing fun for players, such as Disney Dreamlight Valley and Slime Rancher 2.

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10 '90s PC Games That Deserve Modern Remakes

The '90s saw the release of many landmark PC games, several of which could do well with a modern remake, such as Sam & Max Hit the Road.

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Core Controller vs. Elite Series 2: Which Xbox Controller Is the Best?

The right controller for an Xbox console isn't just about picking the right one for gaming, it's about how serious you are about your gameplay.

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Nintendo Fans Are Naming Babies After Pikachu, Bowser, Link & More

Social Security data shows a rise in Nintendo-themed baby names during 2020, including some unfortunate children now named Toad and Banjo.

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10 Strongest Characters In Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, Ranked

From Orange Picolo to fusions like Super Saiyan Vegito, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 has one of the most impressive and powerful rosters of any DBZ game!

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Free Guy: 15 Real Games That Are Most Similar To Free City

Free City might only be a fictional video game within the movie Free Guy, but it draws clear inspiration from several real life game franchises.

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20 Best Pokémon Abilities, Ranked

Pokémon Abilities are passive effects that can provide a boost during battle. Some are so good that they can be game-breaking for any other Pokémon.

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XDefiant Bridges the Gap Between Call of Duty and Overwatch

XDefiant looks to make its mark on the FPS genre while combining some of the defining features of beloved franchises like Overwatch and Call of Duty.

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10 Longest Pokémon Games, Ranked By HowLongToBeat

Pokémon games are often longer than players realize, a fact highlighted by HowLongToBeat.

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Hearthstone Creative Team on Festival of Legends Design, Development & Future

In an interview with CBR, Festival of Legends' set lead, senior game producer and VFX artist talk card design, inspirations and thoughts on the meta.

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10 Best Game Over Sequences, Ranked

Losing lives and failing a video game can be pretty frustrating, but sometimes players can look forward to entertaining Game Over sequences.

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March of the Machine's Invasion of Ikoria Might Be Modern MTG's Most OP Card

March of the Machine introduces Invasion of Ikoria, a green Battle card that's explosively powerful in Modern combo decks.

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10 Strongest Characters In Dragon Ball FighterZ, Ranked

Despite being over five years old, Dragon Ball FighterZ remains a classic, endlessly replayable game for fans of the anime staple.

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15 Best Mini-Games From Pokémon Stadium 1 & 2, Ranked

Pokémon Stadium offers a wide array of mini-games that provide something other than combat – showing a different side of the Pokémon.

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Hades Fan Preps For the Sequel With an Incredible Nemesis Cosplay

A devoted fan pays tribute to Supergiant Games' upcoming sequel video game, Hades II, with her detailed cosplay of the Goddess of Revenge, Nemesis.

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