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With so much game to play but so little time to play it, we wanted to arm all you completionists out there with the resources you'll need to take home those coveted secret cheevos with little-to-no fuss. So buckle up: we're explaining GTA 5 and GTA Online's secret achievements and trophies.
Read MoreGears 5 introduces a few new weapons to the series, including one of our favorites: the Lancer GL Assault Rifle. In the fine tradition of the Boomshot and the Booshka, the Lancer GL Assault Rifle brings the explosive pain.
Read MoreGears 5 features an out-of-game progression system governed by a new Skill Card mechanic. Along with abilities, perks, and loadouts, each Hero of Gears 5 has their own unique set of skills tailored around their role, represented by upgradable Skill Cards.
Read MoreIf you don't know the lay of the land, your Gears 5 gameplay experience can be equal parts fun and frustrating. Sure, you're allowed to play however you want to play; but, simply put, Gears 5 can be downright punishing at higher difficulty levels.
Read MoreA little loyalty in the console wars goes a long way. The Gears universe and the wide worlds of the Halo franchise collide in Gears 5 with the advent of two playable characters from Halo: Reach -- the Noble Team Spartans Emile-A239 and Kat-B320.
Read MoreSurviving all 50 waves of Horde means having a solid map strategy and making the most of your fortifications. But it's not quite as simple as it sounds, and a few important steps can be easy to miss.
Read MoreDelta Squad's original robotic companion is back and better than ever in Gears 5. If you've just completed Boot Camp and you're in a hurry to start the Gears 5 Campaign on your lonesome, the way to play as Jack can be somewhat elusive.
Read MoreGears 5 utilizes two forms of in-game currency: Scrap and Iron. Accumulation of these assets is a draconian occupation, to say the least.
Read MoreFor Gears 5, the folks at Xbox Game Studios and The Coalition have taken steps to de-emphasize microtransactions while maintaining a system that still manages to scratch that RNG itch. Supply Drops in Gears 5 have been gamified in an effort to skirt the traditional gambling stigmas.
Read MoreCharacter and weapon skins are a great way to show your loyalty to the game, your latest accomplishments, or your individual style, and only affect gameplay in the most tactically acute of manners.
Read MoreGears 5 makes you take a quick jaunt through the Boot Camp tutorial mode. Fortunately for us, the good folks at The Coalition have made it relatively easy (if clandestine) for more experienced players to forego this formal training.
Read MoreThere's no doubting that Resident Evil's deep roster of aberrant and undead enemies are a huge part of that enduring appeal. So, keep those healing herbs on-hand, because we're about to take a close look at the best Resident Evil bosses in franchise history.
Read MoreWe're shining a light on that unrealized potential with our list of the most overlooked titles in video game history.
Read MoreWith a few new games under our belt and a newfound appreciation of easy street, we've got a guided tour of the most overpowered video game characters of 2019.
Read MoreJoin us, then, as we take a closer look at the characters who mean more in Mortal Kombat 11 than you actually realized.
Read MoreDark Souls is a game that utilizes horror as often as (if not more so than) any other genre during its robust depiction of time-honored fantasy tropes. To celebrate the darker side of Dark Souls, we're taking a look at the creepiest things we found in Lordran.
Read MoreIt can be so irritating when a quality game's overtly apparent ending offers less than our expectations desire.
Read MoreFrom 16-bit retro platforming masterpieces to 3D RPG epics, here's a list of games you absolutely need to play before you die. Whether you're into dark explorations of the unknown or lighthearted romps through wild and crazy wonderlands, this list has something for you.
Read MoreTrue to Capcom tradition, the refurbished elements of Resident Evil 2 contribute to a slightly different story with a few fresh twists and turns (and a few different endings, to boot). Here are the endings of Resident Evil 2, explained in all their virus-laden glory.
Read MoreWe're taking a look at things only adults will notice in Red Dead Redemption 2.
Read MoreThe world of Skyrim is robust, but a great deal of lore lurks beneath the surface of this tale of Stormcloak rebellion and the rise of the last Dragonborn. We're shining a light on a few of those messed up things in Skyrim nobody talks about.
Read MoreThe Appalachian wasteland of Fallout 76 offers fans of the series arguably the most fright-laden experience they've ever seen.
Read MoreThis year, we redeemed the hopeless, broke curses, slayed dragons, stopped cataclysms, assassinated turncoats, and survived a few of the most harrowing encounters in recent history. Simply put, 2018 was a good year for boss battles. These are some of the greatest.
Read MoreAs we reflect on a year of solid releases and compelling stories, we're taking a solemn look at some of the video game characters we sadly lost in 2018.
Read MoreThis prequel to Rockstar's multi-award-winning 2010 Western readily takes on the playful habit of stashing content where you least expect to find it. From UFOs to freaky outhouses, we're taking a look at some of our favorite Easter eggs you missed in Red Dead Redemption 2.
Read MoreWith Rockstar's new megahit, quite simply, there's a lot to take in. And with so much to see and do throughout the game's massive sandbox narrative, we thought we'd point out a few of the best parts of Red Dead Redemption 2 you never knew existed.
Read MoreFrom artists to executives, we're taking a look at some of the video game industry legends we've lost in 2018.
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