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10 Gaming Purchases I Made That Quickly Lost Their Luster

These devices played me more than I played them.

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Is Company of Heroes 3 Worth Playing Now?

Despite the initial criticisms of COH3, Relic Entertainment was still dedicated to making COH3 another real-time strategy classic

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7 Best Co-op Horror Games That Are Genuinely Scary

Yet, the game industry proved that it’s not only possible to create co-op horror, but they can be just as, if not more, scary than singeplayer titles.

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Phones Are More Powerful Than Ever, So Why Are Mobile Games Still So Bad?

In my opinion, at least.

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Best Superhero Games Without Batman or Spider-Man

Batman and Spider-Man may headline the best comics and games, but some of the most underrated superhero titles don't wear a cape or crawl up walls.

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This Four-Month-Old Game Just Had Its Best Week Yet

One game is breaking sales records months after release—and it’s all thanks to a major new platform debut.

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This Publisher Is Keeping Notes on How You Play Their Games

A major publisher faces a new lawsuit accusing it of forcing online connections in offline games to harvest player data.

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Skate Won't Be Playable Offline Says Developer

Skate’s reboot won’t have an offline mode, Full Circle and EA confirmed, putting its long-term playability at risk.

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How to Reduce Game Stuttering on Windows 11

Don't settle for unstable performance.

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Top 3 Windows 11 Gaming Features That Outshine Windows 10

Improve your gaming experience on Windows 11 with these features.

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Here's How I Got MS-DOS Running on My Linux Computer

Ready to go down memory lane?

Illustration of a terminal with the MSDOS logo and the logos of FreeDOS and DOSBox below.
FreeDOS vs. DOSBox: Which Is Best for Running MS-DOS Apps?

What’s the difference between the two, and which should you choose?

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Can a Mac Replace a Gaming PC in 2025?
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No.But yes. But no. But yes...

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This Flappy Bird Clone Runs in Your Browser’s Page Icon

The definitive version of Flappy Bird.

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I Spend More Time Watching Games Than Playing Them (and I'm Not Alone)

Let them suffer through the boss fights—I’ll be here with popcorn.

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These 3 Windows Settings Are Hurting Your Game FPS

Smoother FPS translates to a next-level gaming experience.

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8 Gadgets I Want To See Nintendo Make

Did someone say Nintendo Vacuum?

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PSA: Update Game Consoles Before Giving Them for Christmas

Gifting a game console this year?

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I Love Trading Card Games, but I Can't Get Into Digital Versions

Physical collections have something that digital ones don't.

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Test Your Android Phone’s Gaming Prowess With These 8 Games

Android phones are more powerful than computers a couple of decades ago.

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