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PSA: Don't Blame Marathon for Destiny 2's Death

There's a lot of hate going Marathon's way online after the announcement of Destiny 2 facing end of support, but it's detrimental for everyone.

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Saying Goodbye to Destiny 2 is the Hardest Thing I'll Ever Do in Gaming

Saying goodbye to Destiny 2 hurts because I'm not just leaving a game behind but a version of my life I can never return to.

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Directive 8020 Kicks Off Dark Pictures Season 2 with a Whimper

Directive 8020 claims that it's part of the Dark Pictures anthology, but it also distances itself from the series in key ways.

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I Marathoned All Mainline Grand Theft Auto Games Ahead of GTA 6, and Here's My Official Ranking

After finishing the mainline Grand Theft Auto series for the first time, here is my official ranking for the series ahead of GTA 6.

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GTA 6: All New and Returning Vehicles Confirmed So Far

Grand Theft Auto 6 has already confirmed several new vehicles as well as some of those returning from past entries across the game's two trailers.

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Hogwarts Legacy is the Definitive Blueprint for an Open-World Lord of the Rings RPG

Hogwarts Legacy showed how beloved fantasy worlds can become RPG homes, and Middle-earth may be the best possible test of that idea.

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The Quest for the "Next" Baldur's Gate 3 Will End in Failure

The search for Baldur's Gate 3's second coming has continued since its launch, but it's unlikely that lightning will strike twice.

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After 1 Million Votes: These Are the Top 100 Games of All Time

GameRant readers vote to determine the definitive list of the top 100 best video games of all time.

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After 181 Days of Waiting, It’s Clear as Day That Valve’s Steam Machine Needs to Tick These 4 Boxes

Valve has the games industry on the edge of its seat as it prepares for the launch of the Steam Machine, which needs some key features to thrive.

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All Fictional Brands in the Grand Theft Auto Universe Explained (& What They Satirize)

Now that we know Grand Theft Auto 6 probably won't have product placement, it's a good time to look back at the series' many original brands.

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I'm Officially Sick of Live Service Games, But Not For the Reason You Think

Live service titles are a common source of criticism from many gamers nowadays, but I have two very different problems than most seem to.

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Every Ascian in Final Fantasy 14 and Where They Are Now

The Ascians are the most iconic foes in all of Final Fantasy 14, but where are the sorcerers of eld at as of the Evercold expansion?

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Should You Buy Pokemon Pokopia or Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream?

For the cozy gamer on a budget, it can be hard to pick between Pokemon Pokopia or Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. Here's what to consider.

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Saros' Difficulty is Sparking Debate Among Fans, Is It Too Easy After Returnal?

Saros has landed with a positive bang, but many players familiar with Housemarque's previous game have argued that it's too easy.

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New Action JRPG on Steam Has Major Final Fantasy Meets 'Tales Of' Vibes

Lost Hellden looks like Final Fantasy meets Tales Of, but its story, combat, and customization may give it an identity of its own.

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How Final Fantasy 14's Fourth Reflection Differs From Others

The Fourth Reflection in Final Fantasy 14: Evercold differs from other worlds seen in the critically acclaimed MMORPG in some fundamental ways.

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I've Played All 12 Switch 2 Exclusives Released So Far and Here's My Official Ranking

I've played all eleven Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive games that have released so far, and here is how I would rank them.

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All Features Confirmed for LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight So Far

With all of these features, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is shaping up to be the most ambitious entries in the LEGO game series yet.

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A Decade Later, These Pokemon Games with an 87 Metascore Are Still the Darkest in the Mainline Franchise

The main Pokemon games have taken some dark turns before, but these Generation 7 entries with some particularly high Metascores take the cake.

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Directive 8020 Combats Rage-Quitting With Clever Feature

GameRant interviews Directive 8020 director Will Doyle about the game's new Turning Point system and why it was created in the first place.

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