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Are HD-2D Graphics Improving Pixel Art or Holding It Back?

Octopath Traveler has inspired the artistic direction of upcoming remakes, but is HD-2D actually popularizing pixel art – or homogenizing it?

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D&D: Understanding Immunities, Resistances & Vulnerabilities Can Be a Game Changer

Immunity, resistance and vulnerability are deceptively tricky in Dungeons & Dragons. Throw in magic damage types and some new players may be confused.

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Stardew Valley: Why the Wizard Is Definitely Abigail's Father

Several conversations in Stardew Valley all but confirm the Wizard, and not Pierre, is Abigail's biological father.

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Why The Original Devil May Cry Doesn't Need a Remake

Despite releasing over two decades ago, the original Devil May Cry hasn't received a remake. However, there's a good reason for this.

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Why Does the Soulsborne Community Keep Looking for Patterns?

The Soulsborne community is known for its lore masters and deep reads, looking for hidden layers that make every single game relevant to the next.

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Every Stardew Valley Love Interest, Ranked

Stardew Valley has a lot of potential candidates for marriage. These are all 12 of them, ranked from worst to best.

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Goku Vs. Kratos – Who's Stronger?

Goku and Kratos both continually push the limits of the gods in their respective universes, but which one of them is really stronger?.

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Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Is The Weirdest Puzzle Crossover Game That No One Played

Lovers of puzzle and mystery games have long flocked to Ace Attorney and Professor Layton. Too many of those fans missed out on their crossover game.

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Why the Seventh Console Generation Is Gaming's Most Divisive Era

The seventh console generation is responsible for gaming's greatest triumphs and most egregious mistakes, but did it do more harm than good?

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How to Unlock the Super Saiyan God Form in Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

The Super Saiyan God skill in Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 takes a little elbow grease, but it's a worthwhile skill to grind for.

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Which Dimension 20 Campaign Is the Best?

Dimension 20 is a Dungeons and Dragons streaming show with 16 amazing campaigns. While each season has its upsides, some stand out more than others.

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How to Play the Castlevania Series in Chronological Order

Replaying a classic like Castlevania is a great opportunity to play the games in the right, narrative order.

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Gen I starters Bulbasaur, Squirtle and Charmander are still iconic Pokemon 1
Pokémon's Gen I Starters Are Iconic – But Do Later Gen Starters Finally Have Them Beat?

Bulbasaur, Squirtle and Charmander will always be the most nostalgic Starter Pokémon, but are they still the very best after all these years?

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A Beginner's Guide To Pokémon GO In 2023

Pokémon GO is always being refined and updated and with plenty of elements to enjoy from the mobile title, 2023 is a great time to jump in.

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Stardew Valley: Why Four Corners Is the Best Farm Layout

While each farm layout in Stardew Valley offers something special, Four Corners takes everything good about the others and combines them into one.

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Marvel Snap OTA Balance Update 08/03 - Every Buff & Nerf, Explained

Second Dinner has just announced a new set of changes to Marvel Snap cards in the August 3rd OTA balance updates, releasing some exciting new buffs.

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AI Voice Generation In Video Games Is A Massive Labor Issue And A Violation of Consent

Red Dead Redemption 2's Roger Clark is the latest in a long line of beloved video game voice actors to take a hardline stance against AI voices.

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D&D 5e Creature Feature Fridays: Vecna

Vecna is easily one of the most iconic D&D antagonists ever thanks to his long publication history and appearances in Stranger Things & Critical Role.

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Strong Guy: How To Fix Marvel Snap's Least Used Card

Of all the cards that players can get a hold of in Marvel Snap, Strong Guy is currently the least used, prompting questions regarding how to fix it.

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Putt-Putt, Freddi Fish, & Pajama Sam: A Retrospective On The Games That Made Our Childhoods

Many children of the 90s remember their first video games and they have a lot in common. Here is a retrospective on three of the most beloved.

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