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The Unwritten Rules of Avowed Explained

Avowed is a fairly straightforward RPG, but players may still benefit from a few of its unwritten rules before heading out into the Living Lands.

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Jujutsu Kaisen: Megumi's Ending, Explained
Jujutsu Kaisen: Megumi's Ending, Explained

Megumi had one of the most disappointing endings in JJK. His character was entirely wasted.

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Jujutsu Kaisen: Maki's Ending, Explained

Maki had one of the better endings in Jujutsu Kaisen. She and Yuta ended together.

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How Fallout 76 is Making Up for the February PlayStation Outage Controversy

While the recent PSN outage last weekend was cause for frustration, Fallout 76 players can look forward to a better experience this coming weekend.

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One Piece: Why Dracule Mihawk Could Be A Celestial Dragon, Explained

Mihawk might secretly be a Celestial Dragon. He might have been a candidate for a Holy Knight in One Piece.

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Jujutsu Kaisen: Nobara's Ending, Explained

Nobara's ending was very underwhelming. Her character had a lot more potential in JJK.

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How Donkey Kong's Design Has Evolved Across Nintendo History

Donkey Kong seems to be getting a new look on the Switch 2's upcoming iteration of Mario Kart, and that's bigger news than many fans may think.

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One Piece: Why Scopper Gaban Might Be Firescar, Explained?

Scopper Gaban might be the individual known as Firescar. He will be essential to Luffy.

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One Piece: All Users Of The Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika, Explained
One Piece: All Users Of The Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika, Explained

The Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika has had multiple users. There might be more we don't know about it in One Piece.

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Humble Choice Games for February 2025 Explained

Another month has arrived, and with a new month comes a whole new batch of exciting games from Humble Bundle's Humble Choice subscription service.

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Marvel Rivals Season 1 Mid-Rank Reset Controversy Explained

Marvel Rivals midseason patch is only a few days away, and recent news has caused controversy over NetEase Games' plans to implement a mid-rank reset.

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Disney Dreamlight Valley Scrooge Shop Controversy Explained

Disney Dreamlight Valley seems to have misplaced a few items from Scrooge McDuck's store and players are concerned over the implications.

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Mike Flanagan's The Dark Tower Needs to Introduce This Vital Character In It's First Season
Mike Flanagan's The Dark Tower Needs to Introduce This Vital Character In Its First Season

Mike Flanagan's Dark Tower series needs to bring a crucial character from Stephen King's first book in the series to life in the show's first season.

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Naruto Sasuke As Konoha's Next Hokage
Naruto: Sasuke As Konoha's Next Hokage, Explained

Sasuke could be the next Hokage. He might return to the Boruto story soon.

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One Piece: Scopper Gaban's Full Strength, Explained

Scopper Gaban, the left hand of the Pirate King, has monstrous strength. His power will soon be fully revealed.

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Severance: What Was Up With That [SPOILER]?

Distant reflections of the severed workers point their creepy path. Then things get weird.

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