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Jessica is a freelance writer with an unrepentant love of all things sci-fi and fantasy, be it in book, film, or video game format.

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Borderlands 4's Story Has Potential to Be Very Rewarding For Longtime Fans

Borderlands 4 has the chance to explore a lot of different storylines, but the best thing it can do is provide some answers about some old characters.

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The Witcher 4 Has One Mechanic It Won't Need to Explain Away

The Witcher 4 will be the start of a brand new saga and will introduce plenty of new features, but one returning mechanic won't need any explanation.

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One Hogwarts Legacy Battle Plays Out Just Like a Pokemon Game

Hogwarts Legacy has many magical beasts that players can interact with, but one skirmish feels a lot like an encounter in a Pokemon game.

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Elden Ring's DLC is the Perfect Opportunity to Honor an Icon

With Elden Ring's upcoming DLC, many fans are hoping to see some exciting new elements, including the potential return of a beloved in-game icon.

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The Witcher's Geralt and RDR2's Arthur Morgan Fulfill a Similar Niche

The Witcher and Red Dead Redemption 2's worlds may be completely different, but their respective protagonists have a few similarities.

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Cyberpunk 2077 Romance Options Tier List

Romance might just be one small part of the Cyberpunk 2077 experience, but there are a few key characters that stick out for players.

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Stardew Valley Marriage Candidates Tier List

Players have a number of options when it comes to picking a marriage partner in Stardew Valley, but some choices are better than others.

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Why Cyberpunk 2077's Sequel Should be a Multiplayer Game

Cyberpunk 2077 may have done away with its own multiplayer during development, but its sequel Project Orion should bring it back to the forefront.

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All Cut Content in Dragon Age: Inquisition Explained

Dragon Age: Inquisition was an exciting chapter in the saga of the series, but not all the planned content made it into the finished game.

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How Hogwarts Legacy Let Its Four Houses Down

Hogwarts Legacy excels in many areas, but some think the game's use of the beloved school Houses would have benefited from a bit more thought.

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All Dragon Age Games in Order

The Dragon Age games have spanned many years and various storylines, with the upcoming Dragon Age: Dreadwolf marking a whole new chapter.

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Mass Effect and Dragon Age Desperately Need This Final Fantasy 16 Feature

With the next Dragon Age and Mass Effect games in the works, BioWare could look to Final Fantasy 16 for one key feature to improve the gameplay.

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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Has a Big Lesson to Teach Kingdom Hearts

With the success of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and how it handled its characters, the Kingdom Hearts series could learn a thing or two.

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Pros and Cons of Diablo 4's Seasonal Storytelling

With Diablo 4's post-launch content, some players are wondering what the benefits and downsides are for the way it's handling seasonal storytelling.

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Hades 2 Shouldn't Have One Setting From the Original

With Hades 2 on the way, fans of Supergiant's roguelike already have lots of ideas of what they do and don't want to see in the sequel.

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Starfield's Vanguard Faction Explained

Starfield offers lots of options for players to customize their characters, including the various groups they can join like the Vanguard faction.

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The Original Borderlands Still Has One Advantage Over Newer Entries

While a potential fifth mainline installment is in the works, the Borderlands series would do well to look back at its original entry for one feature.

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Path of Exile 2 Looks Like the Perfect Game for Diablo 4 Fans

After another recent look at Path of Exile 2, Grinding Gear Games' action RPG is looking more and more like a perfect companion to Diablo 4.

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Witchfire is Throwing Its Hat Into a Ring Rich With BioShock Successors

The Astronauts' upcoming FPS Witchfire seems to be taking its inspiration, like so many other previous titles, from 2K Games' BioShock.

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How One Hogwarts Legacy Quest Accidentally Became a Headache

Hogwarts Legacy has plenty of quests to enjoy and places to explore, but one location and its associated quest is giving players trouble.

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