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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 unlock and defeat Alatreon, Monster Hunter World: Iceborne’s new big boss

Said to possess the powers of every true elder dragon, Monster Hunter World: Iceborne's Alatreon is a fierce beast. Here's how to defeat it and make new armor.
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How to get started in Genshin Impact, this year’s massive F2P open-world RPG

Genshin Impact is a massive open-world anime action game with lots to do. Here's how to get started.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition review: As good as can be

Having released two times already, both in unsavory conditions, the success of its sequel has made a compelling case for this remaster. It's as good as can be.
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How to share the love for sweet rewards during the Animal Crossing wedding event

Help Reese and Cyrus decorate Harv's island for some anniversary shots and you'll earn the entire wedding set. Here are all the themes and rewards we know of.
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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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What to know before you play Crucible, Amazon’s free-to-play shooter

Crucible is Amazon's big-budget attempt to tap into the video game space. It's a free hero shooter with MOBA elements, but its quirks lie in its characters.
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Animal Crossing Museum Day Guide: All stamp locations and rewards

Take 10 minutes to tour your Animal Crossing exhibits during museum day and you'll earn some new wall decorations. Here are all the stamp locations and rewards.
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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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Here’s how many chapters there are in Final Fantasy VII Remake

Though it covers far from the whole story right now, Final Fantasy VII Remake is a full-length game. Here's how many chapters and side quests make up the game.
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Gears Tactics review: New genre, same gory Gears mayhem

With six similar titles under its name, Gears Tactics is the light refresh the franchise has needed for a while. Presentation is lacking but it's a strong start.
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Where to find and use Moogle Medals in Final Fantasy VII Remake

The Final Fantasy VII Remake Moogle Medals are essential for some weapons and side-quest items. Here's how to find them and where to redeem them for goods.
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Animal Crossing Nature Day Guide: All rewards and recipes

Between new shrubs and the return of sloth character Leif, the two weeks of Nature Day will keep players busy. Here's your guide to all the rewards and recipes.
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How to get and upgrade the FFXIV Shadowbringers Skysteel tools

The new Skysteel tools for FFXIV's crafters and gatherers aren't fantastic, but a few upgrades can quickly fix that. Here's how to get them and farm each step.
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When and where to find Animal Crossing’s rarest fish

Whether you're manipulating time to your advantage or not, you will need this Animal Crossing rare fish guide to know where and when these critters crop up.
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How to upgrade your Animal Crossing inventory size and tools

You have to work for Animal Crossing's rewards. Here's how to unlock crucial inventory storage upgrades, stronger tools, and both the ladder and vaulting pole.

Final Fantasy VII Remake review: Thundaga can’t strike twice

After generations of begging, Final Fantasy VII Remake is here. It's a captivating tale, but one that has learned nothing from the series' recent blunders.
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Monster Hunter World vs. Dauntless

Phoenix Labs clearly had Capcom in its sights with Dauntless, but Monster Hunter World beat it to the punch. Which action-RPG deserves your time and energy?
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Call of Duty: Warzone review: Plundering the competition

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare's standalone Battle Royale package was worth the wait. Plunder is a triumph that demands your time.
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How to make the most of the FFXIV 5.21 Diadem update

The Diadem is a gatherer's paradise used to get the parasol item, controlled chaos haircut, and the Albino Karakul mount. Here's our guide on how to get it all.