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Best Patriot XMR Build in COD MW4

The Patriot is a battle rifle that's designed for fighting at medium-long range in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. It's one of the slower-firing assault rifles in the game, and if you're a fan of the Kastov 762, you're likely going to enjoy the Patriot's playstyle as well. This assault rifle is very good at holding lon...

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Steam is broken: It's still up but some users can't log in

If you're having trouble logging into Steam today, you're not alone: Significant numbers of users are reporting that they're stuck on a "loading user data" screen that's keeping them from logging into the platform.Despite the issue persisting for several hours now, it's not clear what the problem actually is. SteamDB's...

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When Can You Play Phantom Blade Zero?

Phantom Blade Zero is set to release on October 29, 2026, for PS5 and PC, although players in the United States and some other regions will be able to start playing on October 28. Although the Digital Deluxe Edition offers additional outfits and digital extras, there is no early access period, so all players can start...

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I have jumped in WoW: Forever's beta 7738 times, roughly 135 jumps an hour, and if you'd like to find out if you beat me there's a stat tracker

World of Warcraft: Forever's beta is now closed, meaning I can no longer appreciate the pretty god rays in Ashenvale. To soothe this yawning ache in my soul, however, Blizzard has released a fun little stats tracker to tide me over with the knowledge that I apparently jump in MMOs way more than I thought I did. If you...

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As beloved Dishonored studio faces closure, Xbox agrees union request to extend negotiations deadline in hope of saving 217 jobs

Xbox has extended Arkane Lyon's consultation period by around a month, as the search for a new owner continues. If one isn't found, the studio will likely be shut down. Read more

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mobile

Whoโ€™s making games for iPhone Duo? Mostly indies, for now

Only three of the 17 non-Arcade games featured by Apple come from big mobile publishers.

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I've never felt worse for doing well in a videogame than in this intensely '90s citybuilder

I think it's obvious and uncontroversial to say that the automobile is a tool of capital to subjugate the worker, to atomise them in their locomoting coffins and alienate them from their fellow human beings. It is bourgeois ideology made manifest: an expensive fantasy that you are separate from, free of, and superior t...

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Phantom Blade Zero Reviews Call It An โ€˜Incredibly Well Tunedโ€™ Adventure With โ€˜Brilliant Weapon Designโ€™

It's currently rated the best action game of 2026

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Best Meta PPSh-41 Loadouts in COD MW4

The PPSh-41 returns in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 as a rapid-fire room sweeper built for hosing down multiple enemies before they can react. Despite its vintage nature, you can turn the PPSh from a relic of the past into a fully-modernized weapon that can fit all sorts of fancy tech. In this Modern Warfare 4guide,...

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Official $360 Espeon and Umbreon Pokemon Release Confirmed for November 6

A brand-new Pokemon release is officially releasing on November 6, featuring the beloved Eeveelutions Espeon and Umbreon, and costing a whopping $360. The 30th anniversary of the series in 2026 has featured many surprise and/or exclusive releases so far, such as the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 ports of Pokemon FireRed...

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Fortnite Spritemare Week Power Hour Start Times (Sprite Rates Up & Lucky Locators)

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 has reached its final week. To celebrate, players can jump into a whole week of new Power Hours, quests, and more to complete their Sprite collection and end both the season and the Fortnitemares event with a good scare. Here is everything you need to know about The Final Spritemare Week in...

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Former BioWare Dev Reveals More About the Mass Effect Game That Never Happened

A former BioWare developer has just revealed some brand-new details about the recently canceled Mass Effect: Universe. According to this developer, Mass Effect: Universe was built around the core concept of the player having "absolute autonomy," and as such would have featured an ambitious branching choice system.

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