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Are Miis Too Nice in Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream?

Miis in Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream generally get along, but there are some concerns that their kindness makes the game more boring.

Burning Questions the Baldur's Gate 3 Astarion Prequel Needs to Answer
7 Burning Questions the Baldur's Gate 3: Astarion Prequel Needs to Answer

While fans are buzzing at the news of the upcoming Baldur's Gate 3: Astarion prequel novel, they also have these questions about the pale elf in mind.

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Every Xbox Game Pass Game Confirmed at the ID@Xbox April 2026 Showcase

The recent ID@Xbox had featured a lot of great indie games to look forward to, and these are all the titles coming to Game Pass.

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July 31 is a Doomsday Scenario for 118 LEGO Sets

LEGO fans who have been waiting for the right time to buy their dream build may want to act fast, because July 31 marks the end of a lot of sets.

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PSA: Do Not Harass Grand Theft Auto 6 Developers (Or Any Devs for That Matter)

Anticipation for GTA6 is one thing, but the line keeps getting crossed, and the people building what everyone wants are the ones paying the price.

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Skyrim Killed These 5 Oblivion Features, But Should TES 6 Bring Them Back?

Skyrim traded Oblivion's depth for freedom, but the systems it left behind may be exactly what The Elder Scrolls 6 needs to bring back with purpose

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I Have Played Every Pokemon Game, And These Are the 10 Best Ground-Types

After amassing over 10,000 hours across all Pokemon games, I think these 10 are the best Ground-type Pokemon of all time.

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Best Fantasy Movies Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Fans Should Watch

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a beautifully unique story, and these five movies are perfect for fans who want more deep fantasy.

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Why Xbox Game Pass Losing Call of Duty on Day One is Not a Big Deal

Call of Duty is losing its day one launch status on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and it's really not as big of a deal as it seems.

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Uncharted 5, The Last of Us 3, and All Naughty Dog Game Rumors Explained (April 2026)

It's been almost six years since Naughty Dog has released a new game, but that hasn't stopped the rumor mill from churning out information.

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The Worst Decisions of the Xbox Series X/S Era

The Xbox Series X|S has struggled greatly in recent years, which can be at least partially attributed to key decisions made by Microsoft leadership.

Scott Pilgrim EX Canon Problem Interview
Scott Pilgrim EX's Weird Canon Problem Is Why It’s 'Fun,' Says BenDavid Grabinski

GameRant interviews Scott Pilgrim EX creative consultant BenDavid Grabinski about the game's "canon problem" and why it ultimately doesn't matter.

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Dungeons and Dragons Tier List for Dragons (Ranked By How Terrifying They Are to Fight)

Dragons are some of the most iconic monsters in D&D; here's which types of the flying leviathans are the most horrifying to roll initiative against.

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I Have Played All Pokemon Games, And These Are The Best Pokemon By Generation

With nine generations of Pokemon games and over 1,000 critters in the Pokedex, I list the best 3 Pokemon of each generation after playing every game.

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‘Never Again’ - Why I’m Making It My Mission in Marathon to Kill Every Rook I See

After an unforgettable failure on Outpost, I’m making it my personal goal to hunt down any Rook I see while playing Bungie's Marathon.

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Game of Thrones is Never Escaping Mobile Game Jail

The Game of Thrones franchise has been stuck in a seemingly never-ending cycle of mobile game spin-offs, and there's no end in sight.

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I Own All 8 Nintendo Consoles, and Here is My Official Ranking

Nintendo has released eight home consoles since the NES launched in the mid-80s, and here is how I would rank each one.

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Pokemon Champions is a Great Tool for Players Like Me

As a longtime Pokemon fan who never really got into the competitive scene, Pokemon Champions has made it much less daunting to build a great team.

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Starfield Producer Says the Goal Is Still to Make a "Timeless Classic"

During an interview with GameRant, Starfield lead creative producer Tim Lamb acknowledged the studio's intent to make Starfield timeless.

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 Fancasting the Elden Ring movie
Fancasting the Elden Ring Movie

With massively sprawling lore and a phone book's worth of characters to choose from, fancasting A24's Elden Ring movie was much harder than it looked.

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