It's worth giving praise to the trailblazing characters who let LGBT folks see themselves in a whole new light: as heroes, storytellers, rebels, and sometimes just plain badasses. These are just a few of the best out and proud characters that players have met over the years.
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Over time, problems Bungie had with the Destiny series -- as well as problems Bungie had with Activision as a publisher -- seem to have played a role in the two calling it quits. We can't say for certain how the breakup will affect the two companies. But here, we dive deeper into what caused it.
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All of the limited-time modes that we've enjoyed so much have been just that: extremely limited. Perhaps Epic wants to keep experimenting and trying out different ideas with Fortnite's player base. But we think that there's a whole lot of love out there for what's already come and gone.
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There are "perfect" landing spots for everyone, based on their favorite way to play the game. There's definitely an ideal LZ for you somewhere on the map.
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While Rockstar is still getting mileage out of Grand Theft Auto Online, fans continue to clamor for clues about where the series is headed with GTA 6.
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The 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.
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Now that Red Dead Redemption 2 has been out in the wild for several months, we decided to ask ourselves: what would we like to see in Red Dead Redemption 3? What could Rockstar do to improve upon what many considered to be one of the best video games of the year?
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God of War has captured the hearts, minds, and spare time of many, but there is more to this game than meets the eye. It has layers. The concept of Kratos killing his way through a whole new pantheon may not seem complicated on the surface, but the Nine Realms are wide and full of secrets.
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Sneaking in a few minutes of gameplay while waiting on a train or at a boring meeting is an under-appreciated luxury of the 21st century. Mobile gaming is big, expansive, with a game for every kind of player. As hard as it was to pick, here are some of our favorite mobile games of 2018.
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The PlayStation Classic was a disaster from the moment it launched. So what went wrong? As it turns out, there were a lot of reasons the PlayStation Classic might not have been the best direction for Sony to head in.
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While we still have a few more months of gigantic releases coming in 2018, gamers looking further into the future might have already realized that 2019 is poised to be another stellar year for RPG fans. We've compiled a list of the most tantalizing RPGs that will blow you away in 2019.
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For all of the everyday things you'll see in Red Dead 2's take on the Wild West, you can also find some things that are definitely out of place. Ghosts. Vampires. Mutants. They're all here -- if you know where to look. Below, we'll tell you all about them.
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What's the difference between a casual Fortnite player, and one who plays a bit too much? There are many signs of Fortnite addiction, from knowing every dance move to swearing that you can hear chests whenever you enter a building in real life. This game has ways of seeping into your subconscious.
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As far back as most of us can remember, the goal of video games has boiled down to one simple concept: don't die.
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Fallout 76's troubled release made a lot of longtime fans lose faith in Bethesda in 2018. But things didn't go wrong overnight — the studio has a history of seedy business decisions dating all the way back to the days of the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. This is the shady side of Bethesda.
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Although Skyrim isn't a horror game, these terrifying enemies make brief moments of gameplay into one seriously scary experience. We'll be honest: there are some seriously ugly mugs that can surprise and terrify even the highest level of barbarian battlers.
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With the endless parade of those willing to show off their prowess in the world of the battle royale, there are some people who have failed in the most epic ways possible. From accidental suicide to instant karma, here are some of the most epic fails in Fortnite.
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We currently live in the age of the shared universe. Sometimes, though, folks can get a little too ambitious for their own good. But at the very least, these crossovers are good for a nice hearty "What the hell were they thinking?" Let's have a look at the best of the weird in gaming crossovers.
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The storytelling, the theming, the sheer scope of it, and the way it was built around the simple act of climbing, it all comes together for a staggering experience. Here's why Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the best open-world game ever made.
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This 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.
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We've got theories, but no conclusive answers to these unsolved mysteries of Skyrim.
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There is one cosmetic type in Fortnite that doesn't seem to get as much love as the others. It's the glider, and it's a shame, because Fortnite has some really great ones. The gliders we're looking at today are now exclusive to those who unlocked them at the right time.
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Battlefield 5 has a lot going for it, including several important lessons for other online shooters. It is a prime example of squad-based gameplay supported by a smart development team. It's a game that other studios should pay attention to, because there's a lot to learn from here.
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Epic Games introduced Creative Mode to the game, and it changes everything. No more hiding in the remote corners of the map, hoping that your opponents won't blow your creation to smithereens. Just you, your friends, and whatever your imagination cooks up.
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These rules aren't published in any official handbook. There's no section on the Epic Games website where you'll see these rules laid out. Rather, they become ingrained over time. The more you play Fortnite, the more you'll be bothered when you see other people not following them.
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Even some of the most iconic characters in all of video games have their roots in some real world counterparts, however unlikely that may seem. Here's our collection of some of the most interesting, funny, or downright bizarre inspirations for popular video game characters.
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It would be easy to award the title of best horror game to a classic like Silent Hill. But the perfect storm of horror exists entirely outside of abandoned mental asylums, adrift space stations, and ominous mansions. The best horror game is the sugar-coated facade of Doki Doki Literature Club.
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