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For anyone looking to score a terrific bargain on some recently released video games, Amazon is now hosting one of its buy two, get one free mix-and-match sales ahead of Black Friday 2023. As the title suggest, you'll be able to purchase three games, with the cheapest one in your cart being free when you check out. So far, we're seeing some of the biggest games of the year appear in this promotion, and it's worth pointing out that this special is running across several categories that'll...
Alan Wake 2 is a game like no other, as we said in our recent 10/10 review of the game. Part of that is owed to the game's multimedia approach which sees the story blend traditional video game levels and visuals with an array of music and live-action into many scenes in a distinct and novel manner. If you've played the game, you know one of these scenes, in particular, stands out as arguably one of gaming's most memorable and overall best moments of the year, or even perhaps of the past...
Topaz comes blazing as the first Fire Hunt character in Honkai: Star Rail. As a debt collector for the Interastral Peace Corporation, she carries out her duties diligently and with empathy, something she's gained from growing up on a dying planet. She's accompanied by Numby, a special Space Trotter capable of devastating enemies with their follow-up attacks. Those follow-up attacks are also the basis of their playstyle, so you have to know how to buff them up as much as possible. Here's what...
2023 has been a rollercoaster for many reasons, but the video game industry in particular has hit some soaring highs and real tragic lows. This year has been fantastic for game releases in terms of quality, as we've had incredible experience across all platforms, from big-budget blockbusters and fascinating role-playing games to thoughtful, innovative indie titles. At the same time, however, the business of video games has been harsher than ever, with layoffs impacting many developers and...
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The Nintendo Switch, despite its age, is still bound to be a popular gift this holiday season. After all, 2023 has been a banner year for Switch-exclusive games, including Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Metroid Prime Remastered, and the upcoming Super Mario RPG. Shopping for a Switch console can be trickier than one might expect due to there being three different models as well as various bundles and special-edition variants to choose from. We put together a handy...