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VG247
2 weeks ago
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The original Fallout games show their age - but newer fans should still give them a shot

Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game has seen the highest month-on-month percentage increase in player base, up by 160%. [ more ]
Polygon
1 month ago
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The best puzzle games to play right now

Puzzles are a fundamental aspect of video games as a medium of entertainment.
Various types of puzzles, from adventure game mysteries to word games, play significant roles in the history and popularity of video games. [ more ]
Kotaku
2 months ago
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February's Xbox Game Pass Offerings End Month With A Bang

A variety of genres in Microsoft's final February Xbox Game Pass games.
Selection includes RPGs, open-world adventures, sports simulators. [ more ]
Polygon
2 months ago
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Why are minigames now basically essential for larger video games?

Minigames are now a popular trend in video games, adding extra content and entertainment value to the gaming experience.
The success of standalone minigames like Gwent in The Witcher 3 has inspired other developers to incorporate engaging in-game distractions and world-building elements. [ more ]
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Polygon
2 weeks ago
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The 10 best Metroidvanias to play right now

Metroidvania games emphasize nonlinear exploration and utility-based progression, with a renaissance in popularity through critically acclaimed independent developer-led titles. [ more ]
Kotaku
3 weeks ago
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8 Final Fantasy Games Are Leaving PlayStation Plus Next Month

PlayStation Plus is removing 25 games in May, including 8 Final Fantasy titles from Extra and Premium tiers. [ more ]
Kotaku
3 weeks ago
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You're All Playing Fallout Again, You Irradiated Sheep

The streaming of the Fallout TV series on Amazon Prime has driven a significant increase in player numbers across various Fallout games, breaking previous records. [ more ]
Kotaku
3 weeks ago
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The Case For 'Simple' Games Like Content Warning

Capturing moments of fun with friends through reckless stunts is a common theme, now integrated into gaming with Content Warning. [ more ]
Polygon
2 months ago
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The best games within video games

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth features a compelling card game called Queen's Blood that distracts players from the main adventure.
Modern games feature immersive experiences like Queen's Blood and other mini-games that could stand alone. [ more ]
Polygon
2 months ago
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The best video games of 2024, so far

Games in 2024 are unpredictable and cater to unique tastes and surprises.
The article predicts a shift towards new and weird gaming experiences rather than classic franchise releases. [ more ]
WIRED
2 months ago
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The Games We're Still Most Looking Forward to in 2024

Excitement for new game releases in 2024 continues
Regular updates on new game releases throughout the year [ more ]
WGB
3 months ago
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All of the 2024 gaming trends (big and small) that you need to know about. (Sponsored)

More free-to-play games are becoming popular
Cross-platform gaming and VR gaming are on the rise [ more ]
Social Media Today
3 months ago
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New Report Shows TikTok Usage Is Rising Among Teen Users, While Snapchat Remains a Key Connector

Nearly 20% of kids visited the OpenAI website in 2023, making it the 18th most visited site among this cohort.
The report covers topics such as parental supervision, gaming trends, education apps, and key engagement behaviors among younger users. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
5 months ago
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The 12 gaming trends for 2024 that will shake things up

Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion was the largest ever takeover in the games industry.
The games industry has seen significant downsizing, with 8,000 redundancies and the rise of generative AI threatening low-level jobs. [ more ]
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