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No matter what you geek out about, chances are you also play games. We do too! Computer or console, modern or retro, we're talking about it.

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The 10 Best Monthly Games PlayStation Plus Ever Gave Away

Giveaways so good they felt like mistakes.

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15 Fan-Made Games That Are Just as Good as the Games That Inspired Them

Passion over profit.

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ASUS Unveils an Attractive Dock for the ROG Ally and Steam Deck

Subtle lighting, aluminum accents, and a solid port selection.

Captain America and other heroes at the Hellfire Gala in Marvel Rivals.
Marvel Rivals Proves Listening to Fans Can Be a Double-Edged Sword

Sometimes incorporating too much fan feedback can hurt a game.

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15 Popular Games You Can Surprisingly Play on Linux

You don't need Windows to enjoy blockbuster games!

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Gordon Freeman, from Half-Life, with the logo of a potential Half-Life 3 next to him.
Half Life 3 Should Just Shadow Drop Like Oblivion Remastered

Sometimes the best hype is no hype at all.

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The main character from Yakuza 0 dancing at the disco.
These Are My 8 Favorite Minigames in the Yakuza Franchise

Everything from Yakuza 0's hostess clubs to Yakuza 6's baseball.

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Want to Play Thronglets From Black Mirror’s “Plaything?” Here Are 6 Games to Try

Rule, reshape, and ruin entire civilizations.

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How Games Like RuneScape and Warcraft Are Reinventing Themselves

They’ve defined an entire genres, but that’s no longer enough.

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You Need to Play This Hilarious and Bizarre Management Sim

Promise Mascot Agency is a wholly unique experience that everyone should try.

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Old Vintage Arcade Video Games in an empty dark gaming room with blue light with glowing displays and beautiful retro design.
Why These 5 Beloved Genres Disappeared with Arcades

Is it game over for these arcade genres, or will they get a chance to continue?

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5 Improvements I Need to See in Ghost of Yotei

These are the parts of Ghost of Tsushima that need tweaking in the sequel.

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GTA VI Is Delayed, but You Can Play These Similar Games Right Now

Who needs GTA VI when you can play these brilliant games instead!

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I Bought 25 PC Games for Just $16 (And You Can Too)

Thanks to a limited-time bundle, you can nab more than two dozen PC games for dirt cheap.

Someone playing on the Nintendo Switch with a 8BitDo Arcade Controller.
8BitDo's New Wireless Arcade Controller Costs Just $89

It's highly programmable, surprisingly customizable, and super affordable. Nice.

White steam logo on a gray background.
Steam Will Now Show You Best-Sellers Going Back 21 Years

Some Steam games are officially old enough to drink.

A picture of Marco from Metal Slug with gameplay of Contra and Ghouls 'n Ghosts in the background.
Why One of Gaming's Most Influential Genres Went Extinct

This action-packed genre is still missing in action.

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Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Revisit Competitive Online Multiplayer

What if the reason you stopped playing competitive games no longer exists?

The game of dinosaur in Google Chrome.
The 10 Best Browser Games of All Time
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Sneaky fun for everyone.

A gaming PC with a crown, representing superiority, and an Xbox Series X and a PS5 in the background.
The Console Wars Are Over, And Everyone Won (Especially the PC)

This isn't a zero-sum game.

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