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The 5 Best TV Shows Based on Video Games
Movies based on video games have a reputation for being bad—the likes of Borderlands and Assassin’s Creed make that hard to deny. Rather than wasting time with them, you should instead turn your attention to TV, where there are some genuinely great video game adaptations. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or you’ve never picked up a controller, these shows are…
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20 Wildest Weapons in Video Games
From quirky gadgets to oversized guns, some video games are packed with weird and inventive weapons that let you wreak havoc on unsuspecting NPCs. These range from exaggerated versions of real-world weapons to completely fantastical concepts that defy the laws of the universe. Here’s a list of some of the wildest and craziest ones that you should definitely try out.…
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Ubuntu Linux 25.04 Will Be a Great Upgrade for Games
Summary Ubuntu 25.04 will support NVIDIA Dynamic Boost for more GPU power on laptops. The nvidia-powerd daemon shifts around power limits for CPU and GPU. Dynamic Boost improves gaming, video editing, and 3D rendering performance in certain cases. Windows has typically been the platform of choice for gaming, but Linux is becoming an increasingly useful option for playing games as…
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Do You Love Bad Video Games? The Japanese Have a Word for That
Summary Kusoge is a term used to refers to terrible video games, now celebrated for their charm and unconventional ideas. Kusoge include both maliciously frustrating and hilariously entertaining games from all regions. While unconventional, kusoge games provide unique experiences not found in mainstream titles. Just like any other entertainment medium, video games are a treasure trove of guilty pleasures and…
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Modern Games That Hit Different on a CRT
CRTs have been out of the mainstream for over two decades, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t modern games that get something a little special from being displayed by a high-voltage electron gun instead of twisty liquid crystals. From properly modern 3D games to modern retro-style indie titles, here are ten modern games that hit different if you play them…
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Minigames Are My Favorite Part of AAA Games, Here’s Why
Summary Minigames offer additional entertainment value hidden within full releases, often surpassing the appeal of the main game. Sometimes classic games like DOOM and Zork are hidden as minigames in modern titles, providing a nostalgic thrill even if there are easier ways to experience them. Many minigames are good enough to stand on their own either as full digital releases…
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The 10 Best Mac Games to Play with a Touchpad (No Mouse Needed!)
Quick Links Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader No one who games on a laptop uses a touchpad, and few games offer a good experiences with one. However, not only do MacBooks have the best touchpads in the business, there are plenty of games that play like a dream using nothing more than that clicky square. 10 Baldur’s Gate 3 This smash-hit…
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Amazon Prime is giving away these 20 games in March — get Fallout, Saints Row 3, and more free games now
This week, Amazon revealed all of the free PC games coming to Prime Gaming in March, as well as a slew of titles subscribers can stream at no extra cost on Amazon Luna. It’s an impressive line-up of freebies rolling out this month, led by two open-world classics that are available now. There’s Saints Row: The Third Remastered, an irreverent…
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15 Best GameCube Games (Ranked)
When the Nintendo GameCube was officially released, I was three years old. However, given how the video games industry works, a good console takes years to catch up to some heat. So, when I finally grew up enough to try the video game console, I was shocked at its brilliance. Fast forward 20+ years, and I can guarantee that Nintendo…
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Sony Will Let You Beta Test PS5 Games (If You Sign an NDA)
Sometimes I wish that I could grab a game developer by the shoulders and say, “listen, you really screwed this up, here’s how to fix it.” Now, Sony is kinda-sorta fulfilling my wish with its new PlayStation Beta Program. The PlayStation Beta Program provides a streamlined, consolidated system for gamers to participate in game betas, PlayStation console and PC features,…
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