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New $7 Steam Game Is Like Balatro Meets Newgrounds-Era Flash Games

Games

It is not often that a video game recommendation requires a physical health advisory, but Kaz certainly earns one. This breakneck indie title can wreak absolute havoc on your hands and wrists if consumed in excess. Take it from someone who learned the hard way—I found it nearly impossible to tear myself away during my...

The 10 Best Marvel Video Games Of All Time

Games

Marvel icons have been cornerstones of the gaming world since 1982, when Spider-Man first swung onto the Atari 2600 in his debut interactive adventure. Naturally, not every attempt to translate these legendary champions to digital formats has stuck the landing (if you’ve successfully repressed memories of The Uncanny X-Men on the NES, count yourself fortunate)....

Fortnite Hotfix Adjusts the 8-Bit Shotgun

Fortnite

Epic Games has rolled out an unannounced Fortnite Battle Royale hotfix that introduces a notable balance patch for the 8-Bit Shotgun, pairing a substantial reload speed buff for the highest tier with a minor base damage reduction across all rarities. Prominent data miners and leakers revealed that the Mythic variant of the weapon receives...

House of the Dragon Fails to Make HBO Top 10 Streaming List

Games

HBO has established itself as a home for major television hits. Following shows like Sex and the City and The Sopranos, the network continues to deliver acclaimed programming. Franchise work like the DC universe series Lanterns and the award-winning series The Penguin has benefited both fans and the network. However, one of its biggest shows...

Cher Pays Tribute to Bob Mackie Following Designer’s Death at 87

Music

Cher and Bob Mackie at the world premiere of “Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion” hosted by The. Paley Center for Media and held at the Directors Guild of America on May 13, 2024, in Los Angeles. John Salangsang/Variety Cher is paying tribute to Bob Mackie following his death at age 87 alongside other superstars who wore...

HoYoverse Teases Honkai Star Rail Version 4.6 Presentation for Unusual Time

Games

miHoYo has announced a livestream to preview the upcoming Honkai: Star Rail update 4.6, titled Dance With the Beast Before Moonris. As with previous content presentations by miHoYo (HoYoverse), the broadcast is expected to feature promotional codes for free in-game rewards. The Honkai: Star Rail 4.6 stream is scheduled for Sunday, September 20, at 2:30...

Memory Market Crisis Has Not Affected Valve’s Steam Deck 2 Plans

Games

Valve is monitoring ongoing market conditions and continuing development on its new device. It is already known that Valve is working on Steam Deck 2. The developers themselves discussed this in interviews with media outlets this summer. However, the crisis in the memory market shows no signs of easing. The cost of graphics cards and...

Magic: The Gathering Officially Reveals Jace’s New Planeswalker Replacement

Games

For nearly two decades, the Planeswalker Jace Beleren has served as the anchor of Magic: The Gathering. As the Multiverse’s premier telepath and a cornerstone of the Gatewatch, he spent much of his existence defending countless realms against catastrophic threats alongside allies like Chandra Nalaar and Liliana Vess. Together, these iconic figures functioned as the...

A Forgotten 2015 Shooter Just Got an Unexpected Revival

Games

Long before asymmetrical multiplayer became an industry staple, Turtle Rock Studios’ Left 4 Dead reigned supreme. By pitting a quartet of survivors against relentless waves of AI-driven ghouls, the cooperative shooter established the blueprint for modern multiplayer pandemonium. It fundamentally shaped an entire genre built around mismatched teams operating under entirely separate rule sets. That...

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