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Dev Behind Busted GTA IV-Like Steam Release Puts Out Apology Letter

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Scientology Runs Are Going Viral On TikTok

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Xbox Achievements Are Getting A Long-Overdue Update

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Studio Behind NFT Battle Royale Game Accused Of Not Paying Staff For Months

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Is Doing Last-Minute Reshoots Because It Needed More Jokes

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Chris Pratt Gets Roasted For Fumbling Basic Mario Lore

The Coolest Part Of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Had Nothing To Do With Mario

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The Mass Effect TV Show Will Reportedly Be Rewritten To Appeal To ‘Non-Gamers’

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Anker Prime Power Bank With Charging Base Hits Its Lowest Price, 26,250mAh 300W Output for 6 Devices

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Sony S100F Soundbar With Bass Reflex Speaker Falls Under $100 as Stock Begins to Run Out on Amazon

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AirPods Max Now Cheaper Than Used Pairs at Record Low as Apple Phases Out Older Model After the 2nd-Gen Release

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PlayStation 5 Slim Disc Edition Still Available at Its Old Price on Amazon While Sony Raises the Console Prices

Apr 8

UGREEN Revodok 6-in-1 USB-C Hub at 40% Off Feels Like a Giveaway on Amazon (Ethernet, HDMI, USB-A, and USB-C Ports)

Apr 8

Forget Shokz Earbuds, Beats Powerbeats Fit Heats Up at Record Low on Amazon Across All Colors

Apr 8

Aurzen Roku TV Smart Mini Projector Hits Its Lowest Price, No Need to Buy a Separate Streaming Stick

Apr 8

Anker Clears Out 240W Charging Station at All-Time Low, 8-in-1 USB-C Power Strip Under $100 With 5 ft Detachable Extension Cord

Apr 8

Apple MagSafe Duo Charger Is Back at an Even Lower Price, Expect Another Quick Sellout on Amazon

Apr 8

Nintendo Switch Bundle (Grade-A Refurb) Now Costs Less Than Budget Handheld Gaming Consoles After Sudden Price Drop

Apr 8

Apple M5 MacBook Air Sees an Early Price Crash to Record Low After Second Price Drop Just Weeks After Release

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Samson Is A Clunky, Broken Mess That GTA IV Lovers Might Still Want To Check Out

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The Original Super Mario Bros. Is Still Hiding Secrets 40 Years Later

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The Best Games For The Game Boy Advance 25 Years After It Launched

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Disney+ Pulls The Abyss Over Controversial Rat Scene — Again

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A Hot-Fix Is On The Way For MindsEye’s Frustrating CPR Mini-Game

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Ironheart‘s New Trailer Delivers A Couple Cool Surprises

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Black Ops 7, Invincible Vs & More — Here Are The 5 Games That Stole Microsoft’s Show

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New PS5 Dashboard Update Leaks And Damn, Sony, That Looks Good

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Old PlayStation Consoles Used To Be Affordable After Just A Few Years But The PS5 Has Become A Luxury

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Forza Horizon 6 Is On Track To Be The Best One Yet

Marcus Fenix looks back in horror.

Xbox’s Big Summer Showcase Returns With Deep Dive On Gears Of War: E-Day

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Over 1,000 Mario Maker Levels Have Been Deleted, And It May Be Just One Person’s Fault

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Ex-Nintendo Sales Lead Explains The Three Factors Making A Switch 2 Price Hike ‘Inevitable’

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