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Silent Hill 2 Monster Tier List
Silent Hill 2 Monster Tier List

Although it stands as the peak of the franchise in the eyes of many fans, Silent Hill 2 features varied quality among its limited bestiary of foes.

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Civilization 7 Makes a Big Improvement for Console Players

Civilization 7 has released simultaneously on PC and consoles, a first for the series, and it makes a big improvement for those playing on console.

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Dragon Age: The Veilguard's Novel Connections Send a Clear Message to Mass Effect Fans

BioWare’s shift to Mass Effect means its extended universe may hold key details about the next game’s direction.

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Elder Scrolls Online Sets One High Bar for Combat in TES 6

While the Elder Scrolls 6 will likely have more advanced graphics and gameplay than ESO, the latter could still be superior in one combat element.

Civilization 7 Ages Accessibility
How Civilization 7's Ages Ease New Players In

Civilization 7 goes out of its way to streamline its usually quite complicated gameplay formula, and its new Age system is a great example of that.

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One Detiny 2 Meta Exotic is Bound to Be Nerfed in The Future

Destiny 2's new Episode made a lot of changes to the sandbox, which resulted in one unexpected Exotic rising to the top of the meta.

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Why You Should Get into Fighting Games in 2025

Fighting games are enjoying a golden age that will continue in 2025, with major DLC and new titles both ensuring there will be something for everyone.

Civilization 7 Victories Mixed Bag
Civilization 7’s Victories are a Mixed Bag

The main focus of Sid Meier's Civilization has always been on victory, and while Civ 7 does not stray from that, its victories are far from perfect.

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