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D&D Books Are About To Get More Expensive

You technically don’t need to spend a whole lot of money to play Dungeons & Dragons or other tabletop roleplaying games. But like most hobbies, the game is more than happy to welcome your investment with endless maps, minis, countless dice, and, of course, rulebooks to purchase. Now, it seems, the game is going to

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Gaming

Tears of the Kingdom Fans Are Launching Into Orbit With Planks

So you’re playing Tears of the Kingdom and you’ve thought to yourself: Surely there’s gotta be a better, more stylish way to reach those Sky Islands (or skylands, as I prefer to call ‘em). Well, if you have a bit of time on your hands to practice this wild trick some players have discovered involving

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Disney Version of American Born Chinese Entertains Even as It Dilutes Its Source | TV/Streaming

The best and boldest updates from the source occur whenever the lens is shifted to Jin’s parents, Simon, and Christine. Unhappy with the banality of their lives, Simon has worked in the same position for decades, and Christine is an unfulfilled church-going housewife. Now that they’re middle-aged, their desires dwindle, and their respective rut affects

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Savor the Season: Your Ultimate Summer Guide to Council Bluffs, Iowa

When summer sun shines on Council Bluffs, Iowa, the city truly blossoms. Nestled on the east bank of the Missouri River, Council Bluffs serves up a hearty mix of nature, culture, history, and fun. From lush, green parks and historic railroads to engaging museums and a thriving gaming scene, here’s your essential guide to summer

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That Sad Zelda Trailer Was Based On A Japanese Amazon Review

As reported at the time, the commercial’s creators were inspired by, of all things, an Amazon review left under the game’s predecessor, Breath of the Wild. Written by a Japanese user, it told the tale of a “working adult” who spends his days “plainly wondering why I’m still alive”. Rediscover your sense of adventure with

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New Total War Game Has Been Announced, Set In Ancient Egypt

After wrapping up their Warhammer trilogy in the most blockbuster way possible, Creative Assembly have just announced a brand new Total War game based on the stuff the series made its name on: actual human history. And this time we’re going back to ancient Egypt. This Arcade-y Basketball Game Brings The NBA Jam Vibes The

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Destiny 2 Gets PlayStation-Inspired Armor Sets And Cosmetics

Image: Bungie / Sony Bungie has just revealed details for the upcoming Destiny 2 Season of the Deep, which includes a ton of new in-game events, fishing (yes, you’ll be able to fish in Destiny 2), and a PlayStation crossover offering Sony game-inspired armor ornament sets. The crossover content is part of a “[celebration of]

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Gaming

PlayStation CEO Says Its Games Still Won’t Come To PC Day One

If you were hoping PlayStation would reverse course and launch its games on PC sooner than months or even years later, keep on that hopium. The company recently said it will continue to “stagger” exclusive releases on other platforms. This Arcade-y Basketball Game Brings The NBA Jam Vibes In an interview with Famitsu (that was

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The Next Big Wave Of Video Game Layoffs Is Here

Despite a booming job market overall, 2023 kicked off with the biggest tech companies laying off thousands of employees. Cuts at Microsoft hit Halo Infinite devs at 343 Industries and other game teams across the company, including at Bethesda. Months later, layoffs are continuing across other pockets of the video game industry, impacting major companies

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