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Freelance writer seen on TheGamer, ComicBook.com, KeenGamer, and Life Lovers Magazine. She/her.

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Best Gaming Console To Buy In 2026 For Long-Term Value

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By Allyson Cochran Verified
| TheGamer Verified
Gaming consoles used to be simple: pick a box, plug it into your TV, and spend the next five years pretending you definitely did not need to buy another one. Now we have premium upgrades, handheld hybrids, subscription services, and enough acronyms to make your wallet hide under the couch. In 2026, choosing a console is more about finding the one that fits your gaming habits and your bank account.
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10 Games That Would Be Worse With An Open World

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By Allyson Cochran Verified
| TheGamer Verified
Open worlds are everywhere these days. If a game isn't asking you to climb towers or spend 80 hours riding between objectives, it almost feels like an exception. But bigger doesn't always mean better. Some of gaming's best experiences work because they're tightly paced and know exactly when to move you onto the next unforgettable moment. Trying to stretch every great game into an open-world adventure would often dilute what made it special in the first place.
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Seed: 10 Mechanics That Are Easy To Miss

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By Allyson Cochran Verified
| TheGamer Verified
Seed doesn't hold your hand once you arrive on Avesta. The basics are covered, but plenty of its smartest systems work behind the scenes, which makes it surprisingly easy to miss mechanics that can change how your colony develops. There's always something new to discover. Some features are tucked away in menus, others only become obvious after hours of play, and a few can catch even experienced Cultivators off guard.
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