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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.
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Relive FFVII glory days with this FFXIV: Shadowbringers Ruby Weapon boss guide

The introduction of the Ruby Weapon into FFXIV starts an expansion-long homage to FFVII. This Ruby Weapon guide will help you through normal difficulty.
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Fight through Anamnesis Anyder with this FFXIV: Shadowbringers dungeon guide

Anamnesis Anyder is the sole new dungeon for Final Fantasy XIV patch 5.2 It's difficult the first time around, but this strategy guide will get you through.
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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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Beat up Ifrit and Garuda with this Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers E6 guide

Ifrit and Garuda are here to play again. Two of Final Fantasy XIV's most overused fights are back for Eden, and this guide will get you through the storm.
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FFXIV: Shadowbringers E5 raid guide: Learn to chase orbs again

Ramuh is the first challenger you'll face in the new Final Fantasy XIV 5.2 raid tier.This guide will teach you the intricacies of his more potent attacks.
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Final Fantasy XIV patch 5.2 quest locations guide: How to get started

Final Fantasy XIV Patch 5.2 introduces a ton of new content, but it's difficult to know where to unlock them. This cheat sheet contains the unlock quest locations you'll need.
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Monster Hunter World event quests guide: How to grind hunter ranks

Monster Hunter World Iceborne is set to launch on PC this week. There's still time to finish up the main campaign before launch, but knowing how to grind hunter ranks quickly can get you through some end-game content before Iceborne puts it on the backburner.
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Blizzard ‘not opposed’ to Burning Crusade, Wrath expansions in WoW Classic

At the BlizzCon 2019 World of Warcraft Q&A session, WoW Classic fans got one of the more tantalizing tidbits of information. Blizzard is "not opposed" to the idea of extending the Classic experience through the game's golden years. Burning Crusade and Wrath of the Lich King servers could be on the table.
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Blizzcon 2019: Souls are power in Shadowlands’ Tower of the Damned

World of Warcraft: Shadowlands is set to offer up a raid-like dungeon to players of just about all skill levels. Torghast, the Tower of the Damned, is a randomly generated dungeon crawler for mismatched groups of heroes, and will finally explore an iconic part of Azeroth's history.
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World of Warcraft: Shadowlands promises characters finally won’t look like clones

Shown off briefly during the World of Warcraft: What's Next panel at this year's Blizzcon, game director Ion Hazzikostas demonstrated a range of new character customization options coming with next year's Shadowlands expansion.
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Blizzard announces World of Warcraft: Shadowlands expansion at BlizzCon 2019

Blizzard announced World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, the latest expansion for the hit MMORPG at Blizzcon 2019 on Friday. Shadowlands will be released sometime next year, and will be the eighth expansion for World of Warcraft, focusing on Azeroth's afterlife.
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Restore glory to mankind with this FFXIV Copied Factory Raid Guide

Final Fantasy XIV dips its toes into NieR: Automata territory with the new Copied Factory 24-man raid. The bosses and big, tough, and as complicated as anything in NieR itself. If you're looking to spend an hour fighting machine lifeforms, we have every boss strategy nailed down to help you out.
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5 things Final Fantasy XIV needs to remain the best MMORPG of our time

Square Enix’s massively popular MMORPG continues to attract new players. Yet it sometimes feels older than the games it succeeds. After years of roaming around Eorzea and its neighboring realms, these are the parts of Final Fantasy XIV we believe don’t hold a candle to older, classic titles in the genre.
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Final Fantasy XIV Patch 5.1: These are the biggest new features announced

Now dated for October 29, Square Enix finally revealed the details of FFXIV patch 5.1, the first major update to the Shadowbringers expansion. The livestream gave a first look at things like the Nier raid, class changes, and an Alexander Ultimate battle.
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World of Warcraft Classic review: Waste your time

Fifteen years after release, why is it that World of Warcraft Classic can so easily recapture a world that slowly left it behind? Its divisive art style has helped it stand the test of time, but the same can't be said about its core mechanics. There's still lots to love here, but plenty to loath as well.
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A beginner’s guide to healing in World of Warcraft Classic

Every World of Warcraft dungeon party needs a good healer to survive. It's a difficult and stressful job for sure, but learning the ropes early can really catapult your WoW Classic leveling experience. This guide will teach you which classes to use at an early level and how to heal your first dungeon.
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A beginner’s guide to tanking in World of Warcraft Classic

Tanking in World of Warcraft Classic is a daunting experience. As the sole person responsible for keeping the rest of your dungeon squad alive and free from large repair bills, the pressure mounts up. Here are some tips on how to pick and build your tank class, and how to survive your first dungeon.
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World of Warcraft Classic is an unfulfilling slog without friends

World of Warcraft is a piece of video game history at this point. Fans reverse-engineered the game to undo the last decade of Blizzard's patches until the developer created an official "Classic" server. But a change in tastes and time make it hard for this pseudo-veteran to enjoy WoW Classic alone.
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Final Fantasy XIV Shadowbringers review: Embrace the shadow

With the launch of the latest FFXIV expansion near, we dove into Early Access to get a taste of what to expect. With a shift in the story and tons of new content, we found that Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers builds upon the critically acclaimed MMO in all the right ways. It's a contender for the best expansion yet.
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How to pick the World of Warcraft Classic class that’s right for you

World of Warcraft scales the total amount of classes available down to the original nine. But how do you know which one is right for you? With no easy re-roll option, it's important to get it right first time, and this WoW Classic class guide should help you figure out which class is right for you.
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From hurdles to Mankrik’s wife, here are the best bits from the WoW Classic AMA

With only six days to go before launch, the World of Warcraft Classic team took to Reddit to answer player's burning questions. Here's what they had to say on everything from holiday events to Mankrik's wife.
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History unfolds in this Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers Amaurot dungeon guide

Practically throwing you back in time with his fancy creation magicks, you'll bear witness to the calamity that befell Amaurot, the ancient city of his people. In this FFXIV: Shadowbringers Amaurot dungeon guide, we'll see you through what came before.
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Send Hades packing with our FFXIV: Shadowbringers guide to The Dying Gasp

Things come full circle in the closing moments of Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers. Faced with a newly emerged and terrifyingly powerful foe, a little preparation will go a long way. Here's your FFXIV: Shadowbringers The Dying Gasp guide.
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Clobber Innocence with this FFXIV: Shadowbringers Crown of the Immaculate guide

If you're hoping to carry on the new storyline, this FFXIV: Shadowbringers Crown of the Immaculate normal mode guide will teach you the strategy and tactics of this enduring brawl against the final Sin Eater.
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Climb a mountain with ease using this FFXIV: Shadowbringers Mt. Gulg guide

The beginning of the end of the FFXIV: Shadowbringers storyline, this Mt. Gulg dungeon guide will get you through the worst of it.
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Raid the ruins of the Qitana Ravel with this FFXIV: Shadowbringers dungeon guide

Unlocked at level 75, the Qitana Ravel is the third dungeon in Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers. These ruins can be treacherous, but our dungeon guide will help you beat its bosses.
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Kill a big pixie in this FFXIV: Shadowbringers Titania Normal Mode guide

In this FFXIV: Shadowbringers Titania normal mode guide, we'll be explaining the fight as quickly and efficiently as we can, so you can do less reading and more killing.
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A Lightwarden fell down Malikah’s Well? Here’s another FFXIV: Shadowbringers dungeon guide

After a tiring day tending to a trolley, it's time to tackle another Lightwarden. Malikah's Well is a dangerous pit, but our guide has all the necessary boss strats to get you through it.
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A guide to the Dohn Mheg Dungeon in Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers

The underwater paradise of Dohn Mheg isn't as wonderfully magical as it first seems. It's borderline horror disguised as whimsy. This Dohn Mheg dungeon guide will make beating each boss a far less scary task.
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A guide to the Holminster Switch dungeon in Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers

It doesn't take long for your trip the The First in Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers to turn sour. Holminster Switch is under attack, and this dungeon guide will have you battering its bosses in no time.
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How gender questioning and transgender gamers found a safe space in VR

Virtual reality headsets started life as futuristic gaming peripherals. These days, they’re used anywhere from movies and entertainment, to design and military simulations. For trans and gender-questioning people, VR headsets are a necessary stepping stone for safe gender exploration.
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E3 2019: The games you can play right now

Like an episode of Oprah, E3 isn't complete without at least one game surprise launching the moment it's announced. That unwritten rule is in full force this year, so we've rounded up all the E3 games you can play right now.
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The 5 best PokéStops locations in the UK for Adventure Week

PokeStop density is the key to farming EXP during the Pokemon GO Adventure Week, so we've rounded up the best PokeStop locations in the UK.