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It Feels Like the Photorealistic Game Fad Is Finally Over
What do good graphics in a game mean to you? Is it about fidelity, or the freedom to create anything? Or, is it about making graphics that look as much as the real world as possible? For many gamers and developers, it seemed for a long time that more photorealism was the logical path of progressions for graphics, but I…
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10 Video Game Purchases That Left Me With Nothing but Regret
I have made some bad decisions when buying video game-related items, and I know I’m not alone. While buyer’s remorse is not a valid reason for a refund, many purchases I’ve made make me wish it were. While it can be a big financial hit to buy a console that didn’t pan out, the pricing doesn’t always matter. Sometimes, regret…
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The video game actors’ strike may be over soon
American Screen Actors Guild members have reached a “tentative” contract agreement with major gaming companies that could potentially end the 11-month-long video game actors’ strike. “It is expected the terms of a strike suspension agreement will be finalized with employers soon,” SAG-AFTRA announced. “Until such agreement is reached, however, SAG-AFTRA members will remain on strike against these employers.” The contract…
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Squid Game Director Teases New Secret Game Not Revealed in Season 3 Trailer
Squid Game has revealed promotional trailers for Season 3 previously, revealing what one should expect from the anticipated final season. The videos teased the deadly games that players would have to play to make it to the end. The iconic game Red Light Green Light will indeed be back, but with a twist. Besides that, we will see games involving…
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Why Can’t Every Console Game Have Mod Support?
You might not have noticed, but mods are slowly becoming more common in console games. They’re still not available for most console releases, but the recent wave of new console games with mod support is a promising sign for future releases. Even older titles are retroactively receiving their own mod support, with The Witcher 3 soon to join the list…
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Is Thanos Alive in Squid Game?
Squid Game Season 2 saw Choi Seung-Hyun included as a new cast member as Thanos. He is a South Korean rapper who is popularly known by his stage name, T.O.P. In season 2, he was one of the most hated characters due to his attitude. However, when viewers start hating the character, it means the actor is doing a commendable…
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10 Successful Video Game Series You Didn’t Know Were Spin-Offs
There are many game series that started life as spin-offs, a fact that’s not always obvious. These games can stand apart on their own, and tend to cater to fans who wouldn’t have necessarily liked the originals. While some share genres with their forebears, others spin off concepts into completely new directions. It’s particularly interesting to see how many of…
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10 Fighting Game Character Reveal Trailers That Made Me Scream
For anyone who enjoys gaming, few things compare to the hype that a new game announcement brings. But for fighting game enthusiasts like myself, nothing beats a new character reveal for a fighting game. There is a certain art to creating the perfect trailer, and the best in the business are as scream-inducing as they are memorable. Related Video Game…
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I Only Play One Single-Player Game at a Time, and You Should Too
I’ll be the first to admit that I have a backlog of unfinished games on Steam and Epic. It’s not for lack of interest; I just keep starting new games without finishing the old ones. That’s why I made a rule for myself: one single-player game at a time. No exceptions. Too Much Variety Is a Bad Thing, Actually You…
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The Mac’s Biggest Game Is MIA, What’s Going On?
Summary Cyberpunk 2077 for macOS is delayed past “early next year,” leaving fans eager but without updates. The Switch 2 release coincides with Cyberpunk’s Switch 2 availability, possibly delaying the macOS version. CD Projekt RED’s silent approach disappoints fans. Mac gaming is on the rise. With great, capable hardware and increasing developer support with help from Apple, those who choose…
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