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Guide: Every Splatoon Game, Ranked

  • Splatoon’s strongest entries combine polished multiplayer with substantial single-player content.
  • Octo Expansion is highlighted as particularly exemplary downloadable content.
  • Splatoon 3 refines the formula but is not considered revolutionary.

Nintendo Life ranks Splatoon games and major DLC using reader ratings, arguing that the series has grown from a risky Wii U debut into one of Nintendo’s key franchises. The rankings value refined online play, inventive single-player challenges and expansions that add meaningful content without disadvantaging players who…

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We haven’t needed motion blur in games for a long time, so I wish it would stop being the default

  • Motion blur is criticised as an outdated default setting.
  • Modern displays reduce the need for the effect.
  • Players should choose whether to enable it.

PC Gamer argues that motion blur should no longer be enabled by default in modern games. The opinion is that advances in display technology and frame rates have reduced any need for the effect, while it can make gameplay look less clear and cause discomfort for some players.…

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Truck chaos, climbing with dual-mouse controls and other new indie games worth checking out

  • A $10 bundle supports struggling game developers.
  • Truck-kun offers comic, chaotic driving action.
  • Turnip Mountain turns climbing into co-operative control.

This indie-games roundup highlights a charity Itch bundle for struggling developers alongside new releases including Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?! and Turnip Mountain. - Necrosoft Games has organised a nearly 150-game Itch bundle, with proceeds supporting a hardship fund for unemployed or under-employed developers in the…

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Einherjar Ship Grave key location in Mistfall Hunter

  • Keys unlock valuable Ship Grave loot.
  • Buy one or seek drops from enemies and chests.
  • Enter underground and watch for threats.

The article explains how players can obtain and use the Einherjar Ship Grave Key in Mistfall Hunter to enter a locked, loot-rich area. It matters because the grave contains valuable chests, although reaching and looting it can expose players to hostile enemies and other players. There is no…

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Guide: These 12+ PS5 and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out Next Week (3rd-9th August)

  • Marvel Tokon headlines a quieter PS5 release week.
  • Beast of Reincarnation launches on 4th August.
  • Dying Light 2 joins PS Plus Essential.

A quieter PS5 release week still brings several notable games between 3rd and 9th August, led by Arc System Works’ Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls and Game Freak’s Beast of Reincarnation. - Beast of Reincarnation arrives on 4th August, a post-apocalyptic action RPG starring Emma and her dog, Koo.…

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 took inspiration from Attack on Titan and Bleach’s instantly recognizable characters: “It’s an absolute masterpiece for me”

  • Anime influenced Expedition 33’s character design
  • Attack on Titan was praised as a masterpiece
  • Recognisable characters were a key aim

The developers of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 said its character design drew inspiration from anime, particularly Attack on Titan and Bleach. They highlighted the importance of creating characters that are immediately recognisable, a quality they associate with those series. One developer described Attack on Titan as “an absolute…

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Dragon’s Dogma 2 Dev Confirms Hard Mode Is Finally Coming

  • Hard Mode is officially in development for Dragon’s Dogma 2.
  • It targets high-level players seeking greater combat challenge.
  • Release timing remains unconfirmed.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 director Kento Kinoshita has confirmed that a Hard Mode is in development, responding to longstanding criticism that the game becomes too easy as players level up. The mode is intended to provide a more satisfying challenge for experienced players approaching or reaching the level cap,…

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10 anime that delivered better endings than Attack on Titan (#1 is pitch-perfect)

  • Polygon ranks ten anime with stronger endings than Attack on Titan.
  • Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood takes first place.
  • Attack on Titan’s ending remains divisive.

Polygon argues that Attack on Titan’s controversial, bittersweet finale is compelling but less coherent than several other anime endings. - Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is ranked first for its thematic closure, character resolution and satisfying payoff. - Takopi’s Original Sin is praised for treating childhood trauma with sincerity rather…

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Alienware 15 Gaming Laptop Review: Hedging Its Bets

  • Good value gaming performance amid rising laptop prices
  • Weak, washed-out display is the main drawback
  • Strong port selection includes HDMI 2.1 and Ethernet

Dell’s Alienware 15 is a budget-focused gaming laptop that offers respectable performance and a restrained design at a time when lower-end gaming hardware has become more expensive. Its strengths include a practical keyboard, ample modern ports and Ethernet, but the poor-quality screen is a significant compromise that may…

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Russell Crowe’s Cult Classic Naval Adventure Is Officially a Must-Watch for ‘Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag’ Fans

  • Master and Commander has gained a larger streaming audience.
  • Its naval adventure suits Black Flag fans.
  • Crowe’s captain pursues a French privateer across the Pacific.

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, Peter Weir’s 2003 naval adventure starring Russell Crowe, has found renewed popularity on streaming more than two decades after its release. The article argues that its immersive seafaring action and historical setting make it particularly appealing to fans of…

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