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Genshin Impact Xiao

Is Genshin Impact’s new 5-star character Xiao worth the pull? That depends

Genshin Impact 1.3 benches Ganyu and slots Xiao in her place. But is he worth the pull? Is Xiao good? Here's how he works and whether you should save your gems.
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Re:Verse continues Capcom’s struggle to find Resident Evil’s multiplayer niche

Capcom still struggles to make Resident Evil into a viable multiplayer series, though the answer seems obvious.
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Teach an old man a lesson with our FFXIV Seat of Sacrifice Normal Mode guide

A fight against Elidibus. The culmination of years of twists and turns. Here's your guide to the strategy needed to win the FFXIV Seat of Sacrifice 5.3 trial.
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Genshin Impact’s latest 5-star character Ganyu is worth the pull. Here’s why

In the space of a week, Ganyu has gone from an Amber clone to the strongest Genshin Impact character ever. But is the Ganyu banner worth it, or is it bait?
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The Monster Hunter Rise demo incorporates the best of both worlds

In a bid to unite the fandom, Monster Hunter Rise brings the past and present of the franchise together for a Nintendo Switch exclusive that plays like a dream.
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Microsoft Flight Simulator latest mode doesn’t take full advantage of VR’s potential

With VR support added last month, lack of motion control support is holding Microsoft Flight Simulator back.
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FFXIV Shadowbringers E11 raid guide: Another day, another Ascian Prime

Now that the secret of Eden is out, it's time to deal with it in person. Here's how to beat Fatebreaker, the boss of the Final Fantasy XIV E11 raid floor.
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FFXIV Shadowbringers E12 raid guide: Nobody asked for your utopia, old man!

After about a year and a half, it's time to say goodbye to Eden - by beating it to a pulp. Here's how to beat Eden's Promise, a grotesque, failed vision.
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Final Fantasy XIV Matoya’s Relict boss guide: Bathrooms, bubbles, and bacon

Final Fantasy XIV patch 5.4 takes us deep in the workshop of Y'shtola's teacher. Here are the tactics you'll need to beat the three Matoya's Relict bosses.
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How to gear up for WoW: Shadowlands’ Castle Nathria raid in time for release

Though Raid Finder difficulty Castle Nathria is accessible, you can't go in right when you hit level 60 in WoW: Shadowlands. Here's how to gear up in time.
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Final Fantasy XIV: How to beat Emerald Weapon in the 5.4 Castrum Marinum Trial

As the last of the Final Fantasy XIV Weapon battles, Emerald Weapon is here to do what Ruby and Sapphire could not.
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FFXIV: Shadowbringers E9 raid guide: The Cloud of Darkness returns!

Eden's Promise: Umbra, the first major boss battle of FFXIV patch 5.4, sees the return of the Cloud of Darkness from years ago. Here's how to clear it.
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FFXIV: Shadowbringers E10 raid guide: How to beat a bad, murderous shadow doggo

Shadowkeeper is the second boss of the FFXIV Eden's Promise raid, and it's keeping you getting answers. It doesn't put up much of a fight.
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World of Warcraft: Shadowlands review: Even in death, WoW can’t find itself

Even calling on a story element that saw World of Warcraft through the height of its popularity can't save it from a muddied focus and lack of innovation.
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World of Warcraft Shadowlands dungeon guide: How to fight through Plaguefall

The second major dungeon of World of Warcraft: Shadowlands deals with the fallout of a Maldaxxus war crime. Here are the boss strategies you'll need.
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World of Warcraft: Shadowlands dungeon guide: How to survive the Necrotic Wake

The Necrotic Wake will be the first of many dungeons lapsed World of Warcraft players will get tossed into during Shadowlands. Here's how to beat its boss.
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Here’s every new item you can get from Pirate Gulliver in Animal Crossing today

Gulliver has undergone a career change. Find him on your Animal Crossing beach, and you can earn loads of new Pirate set rewards. Here's the complete list.
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World of Warcraft’s new leveling gives reason to play without watching Netflix

World of Warcraft's beginner experience has grown more unruly over time. With the pre-patch leveling rework for Shadowlands now in, the fat has been trimmed.
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How to use Animal Crossing’s new Dream Suite to visit other islands

The Dream Suite returned to Animal Crossing: New Horizons as part of the summer update. Here's how to unlock it, and a few choice island codes to tour, too.

The best WoW Classic add-ons

Much of the WoW Classic experience is defined by add-ons. From quality-of-life improvements to UI overhauls, here are the best WoW Classic add-ons available.
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Every Mermaid set DIY recipe Pascal the otter rewards in Animal Crossing

Pascal the otter is floating around Animal Crossing islands now, and he's keeping the mermaid set recipes close to his chest. Here's the full DIY recipe list.
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How to fight the spectral spooks of FFXIV’s Heroes’ Gauntlet dungeon

Familiar circles and summons block your path to the Crystarium. Here's how to beat the bosses of the Heroes' Gauntlet and continue the Shadowbringers 5.3 story.
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Ruin Yoko Taro’s day by mastering The Puppets’ Bunker with this FFXIV raid guide

After the Copied Factory comes the Puppets' Bunker. It's the maddening penultimate raid of the Nier/FFXIV crossover, but it's made easy with this full guide.
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Final Fantasy XIV patch 5.3 quest locations guide: How to get started

Final Fantasy XIV patch 5.3 is here, and there's plenty to dive into. Here's where to unlock all the new quests.
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All the critters you’ll face in Grounded and how best to beat them up

The grass of Grounded is home to over a dozen dangerous bugs. Here's where you can find them, and the best ways to kill each pesky beast that gets in your way.
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How to unlock tier two tool upgrades in Grounded

Grounded's bigger insects chew through soft armor, but you need new tools to craft better gear.
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Where to find all the most sought-after and obscure materials in Grounded

Whether you're stumped by the elusive grub hide or on the hunt for berry leather, this Grounded materials guide includes common locations for all commodities.
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Tips for surviving your first of many lonely nights in the grass of Grounded

Grounded is a true survival game through and through. You drop in with no tools or tutorials. Here are some tips for surviving your first night in the grass.
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How to back up (and restore) your Animal Crossing island should the worst happen

There's nothing worse than losing your entire Animal Crossing island to a lost or broken Nintendo Switch. Here's how to enable and restore island backups.
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Here’s how to unlock all the secret levels in Minecraft Dungeons and its DLC

Minecraft Dungeons has almost twice as many stages as the select screen lets on. Here's how to unlock them all to find some new and exclusive, powerful loot.
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Where to find a bunch of free emeralds in your Minecraft Dungeons camp

Turning emeralds into gear back at the camp is a fun way to get new kit. If you're short a few gems, knowing all the camp emerald chest locations can help.
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How to tweak the Final Fantasy VII Remake targeting system to suit you

The Final Fantasy VII Remake battle system looks great, but it handles poorly. If you're having trouble with targeting, here are the settings you should tweak.
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FFXIV: Shadowbringers E7 raid guide: Fend off deadly origami birds

Introduced in FFXIV patch 5.2, Eden's Iconoclasm is a battle of wits similar to its 5.0 predecessor. This E7 normal guide should help you keep a level head.
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FFXIV: Shadowbringers E8 raid guide: Fight a second fake Shiva

Creating the second false Shiva of the game so far, the latest FFXIV Shadowbringers raid tier ends with a case of the cold shoulder.