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View as a gridThe Pitt Episode 12 was this week's calmest episode & that's weird " Homeworld
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Episode 12 of Max's The Pitt sees the doctors facing a mass casualty event, but its celebration of skilled doctors was weirdly calming.
An unprompted review of Mattel's figure of Jack Black's Steve from A Minecraft Movie - Homeworld
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The action figures yearn for the shelves.
Whoever came up with a Dynasty Warriors Roguelike deserves a hell of a raise - Homeworld
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Again and again and again and again.
You're probably sleeping on DC's best modern BFF odd couple (and their book, too!) - Homeworld
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An assassin and a New God walk into a laser tag arena...
My Favorite BioWare Trope Is Still My Teammates Hooking up off Camera - Homeworld
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Now kiss.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard has me more excited for new Mass Effect than ever - Homeworld
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Dragon Age: The Veilguard is here, and it's incredible, but it may have me more excited than ever before about Bioware's next Mass Effect.
REVIEW: Street Fighter 6 is Capcom's Best Modern Fighting Game
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2023 has quickly become the year of the fighting game. Mortal Kombat 1 and Tekken 8 are fast approaching, while Dragon Ball FighterZ, Guilty Gear Strive and The King of Fighters XV maintain a strong presence in the tournament scene.
How SCUF's Instinct Pro Compares to The Xbox Elite Controller
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Controllers aren't cheap, as anyone who convinced themselves they needed an Elite Controller can attest to. It's been a rocky road for Xbox 's premium controller line-up, with two generations plagued by QA issues, including rubberized grips falling off and buttons that fail after prolonged use.
REVIEW: Arcade 1Up's Marvel vs. Capcom 2 Arcade Cabinet
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The fruits of last year's FreeMVC2 Twitter campaign are finally coming to bear, with Arcade1UP seeing the release of a Marvel vs. Capcom 2 replica arcade cabinet announced at this year's EVO tournament. The unit is already sold out at most retailers, but Arcade1UP was nice enough to let CBR take a look at the unit for review.
Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed Is a Fun but Thin Love Letter to Ghostbusters Fans
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It's something of a renaissance for Ghostbusters fans today. Ghostbusters Afterlife was a roaring success, leading to the production of a sequel and talks of a more expansive franchise - something Sony has been working towards for some time.
Corsair's K100 AIR is the Ultimate Wireless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
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Your favorite gaming keyboard has probably annoyed you a couple of times. They're huge and clunky, take up a ton of space, and there's either too much cable to try and arrange behind your desk or not enough to get it in just the right spot.
SDCC: Todd McFarlane On Working With Ozzy Osborne
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Comics legend Todd McFarlane spoke with CBR about Spawn's 30th and working with rock legend Ozzy Osborne on Patient Number 9. Writer and artist Todd McFarlane has already made his name in comics thanks to huge successes like the creation of Spider-Man foe Venom and the legendary Spawn.
Hasbro's D&D Gelatinous Cube Toy Is a Genius Innovation - And Just the Beginning
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The hype for the upcoming film Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is in full swing, thanks to a rocking trailer that highlighted the film's top-notch cast and irreverent tone. Also in the works is a brand new original toy line from Hasbro, which saw its first reveal over the weekend.
Fallout 76: Steel Dawn Resolves The Story of a Lost Brotherhood Paladin
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For early Fallout 76 players, one Brotherhood of Steel story stands out. Now, thanks to Steel Dawn, players can finally offer some closure. Ad victoriam, wastelanders -- the Brotherhood are here. Two years after launch, the Brotherhood of Steel is finally making its way to Bethesda's trouble pseudo-MMO, .
Iron Man 3: You've Been Wrong About The Mandarin Swerve All This Time
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Fans hated the reveal of The Mandarin as an actor who had co-opted the name. It's time to admit the twist is one of the MCU's best. When released in 2013, it was in a rough spot. Director Jon Favreau was out, lead Robert Downey Jr.
HANDS ON: Fallout 76: Steel Dawn's Brotherhood of Steel Are a Welcome Sight in Appalachia
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Fallout 76 has had a troubled run so far but the lastest update, Steel Dawn, delivers something players have sorely missed: the Brotherhood is back. The Brotherhood of Steel is finally arriving in Appalachia with 's latest major update, "Steel Dawn."
Dogs Don't Belong as Video Game Enemies
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Dogs have been companions in video games for decades, but a recent trend of turning into vicious in-game enemies is making players uncomfortable. Video games are cyclical, and as time goes on, we see various trends. Metal Gear Solid blew up on the PS1, so we saw a lot of stealth games.
HANDS-ON: Immortals Fenyx Rising's Opening Hours Weave An Epic, Mythical Tale
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The latest mythological epic from French developer Ubisoft is almost upon us. Immortals Fenyx Rising is an engaging, action-adventure romp with an epic plot drawn from ancient Greek myths to create a new, iconic hero.
Hands-On Gameplay: Assassin's Creed Valhalla May Be the Most Engaging Series Entry Yet
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In this hands-on gameplay session with Assassin's Creed Valhalla, we found the hallmarks of Assassin's Creed with a fresh coat of Viking paint. Players are getting ready to venture into Viking territory once again. Assassin's Creed Valhalla is the twelfth entry in the storied Assassin's Creed franchise, and the third since the franchise underwent a quasi-reboot with 2017's Assassin's Creed Origins .
Mortal Kombat's Approach to DLC Is EXPENSIVE But Just Right
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Mortal Kombat 11 is growing again with Kombat Pack 2 and the new Ultimate bundle. The costs are skyrocketing, but is NRS providing the right value? With the release of Kombat Pack 2, Mortal Kombat 11 is growing even larger.
Mortal Kombat 11: Mileena's Design Is a Huge Step Backward
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Mileena finally makes her return in Mortal Kombat 11, but appears to have lost all of the growth and her phenomenal redesign from MKX. At long last, rabid Mortal Kombat fans the world over can relax. Mileena has returned to Kombat, the headline addition of the upcoming Kombat Pack 2.
Spider-Man Remastered Has Absolutely RUINED Peter Parker's Face
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Sony has announced a recasting of the motion capture actor for Peter Parker in Marvel's Spider-Man, and something about it feels off. The launch of the PlayStation 5 is a mix of new titles and old favorites, but none were as surprising as Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered.
REVIEW: Marvel's Avengers is a Perfectly Serviceable Beat 'Em Up...For Now
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WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Marvel's Avengers , available now. There came a game, a game unlike any other! Earth's Mightiest Heroes are at long last reuniting in Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics' Marvel's Avengers. This powerhouse beat 'em up is poised to celebrate the monumental Avengers franchise, as well as the transition between console generations.