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New Chaos 3.0 Cards and Modifiers in Clash Royale

Chaos Mode was one of the biggest surprises when it first arrived in Clash Royale. While the original was only temporary, C.H.A.O.S. has returned with a new batch of modifiers that we've got a full understanding of. Here are all the new Chaos Mode modifiers in Clash Royale available in July 2026, how they work, and som...

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Control Resonant New Game Plus Guide

Players who're done with their first playthrough of the game might be thinking of starting a new Control Resonant New Game Plus. It's the best mode for completionists who want to experience everything the game has to offer, from zone-level unlock rewards to collecting every document in the game. However, before startin...

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Over 85 Percent Of Japanese Game Developers Are Using AI

A survey by a Japanese industry body suggests developers primarily use it for debugging, but that its usage extends to in-game assets as well

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New Open-World Survival-Crafting Game on Steam Mixes Valheim with Red Dead Redemption 2

While Red Dead Redemption 2 is a beloved video game, there is one criticism about it that has come up time and time again over the years: its multiplayer component has never been given the support it deserves. Compared to the endlessly growing GTA Online, it didn’t take long for Red Dead Online players to argue that th...

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Valve says Deadlock is still too unfinished to release publicly, but has hero cosmetics and new game modes in the works

Deadlock's massive new update isn't a sign of an imminent public release, according to the MOBA's first proper development update. The invite-only game continues to grow in scope and polish, but Valve says there's still a lot of work to do."We think building a multiplayer game is very hard and risky, and the best way t...

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Star Fox's New Free Update Just Made Switch 2's Strongest Sci-Fi Comeback Harder to Ignore

As promised, Nintendo dropped a major free update for the Switch 2 Star Fox remake, bringing with it a restoration of a popular game in the beloved franchise that launched on the GameCube back in 2002. Star Fox's new additions aim to boost replayability, giving fans of the space-themed franchise something to do if they...

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Best Support Loadout in WARDOGS

Support players are in charge of the faction's wealth and resources in WARDOGS. The supplies you get - building materials, fuel, ammo, or scraps - all come from players spending their hard-earned cash, which puts a big responsibility on support players. If you build unnecessary structures, mess up defensive placement,...

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God of War Laufey Pre-Orders Get Encouraging Update

God of War Laufey is seeing huge success with its pre-orders so far, indicating good things for the game's sales. The new game has been highly anticipated, and gamers seem to be eager to reserve God of War Laufey in advance, if this new data is any indication.

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Solo Leveling Officially Unveils Sung Jinwoo's Biggest Challenger

Solo Leveling Season 2 ended on a strong note as Sung Jinwoo, the protagonist of the series, defeated the Ant King, a powerful foe that took down countless S-Rank Hunters with him. Despite his strength, the Ant King was not able to pose a proper challenge to Jinwoo, and by the end of the class, the latter evolved even...

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Final Fantasy MMORPG Has Permanently Shut Down

It's the end of an era for Final Fantasy 14, as Final Fantasy 14 Mobile officially shuts down. Unfortunately, many players who had hoped to someday get their chance to check out Final Fantasy 14 Mobile were left wanting.

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Horror Games That Use Sound Better Than Jump Scares

When you think about horror in gaming, your first instinct may be to think about jumpscares, as for the vast majority of the genre, those sudden shocks are what define the experience. Sound has always been a vital part of horror, but often the fear factor is far higher when the audio is used more creatively rather than...

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Xbox's Ad Patent Creates a Game Pass Problem Microsoft Doesn't Need

Microsoft has recently filed a patent that would allow Xbox to show users ads during games. The patent, which was filed on April 23, 2026, doesn't necessarily indicate that Xbox plans to roll out such ad-based initiatives anytime soon, just that this could be something the company is considering.

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