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Star Citizen 4.8.3, XenoThreat Rewards, and Why Patch 4.9 Changed Course
Star Citizen has entered an important short-term stretch. Alpha 4.8.3 is now live with the return of XenoThreat, while the expected shape of 4.9 has changed significantly. Instead of serving as a feat...
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Final Fantasy XIV Fishing Developers Explain Big Fish Design, Lore, and the Future of Spear Fishing
Fishing in Final Fantasy XIV has grown far beyond a simple gathering side activity. Between big fish, Ocean Fishing, collectible achievements, aquariums, and spear fishing, the Fisher job now has its...
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SWTOR 8.0 PTS Preview: What the Quarterly Update Reveals About Level 85, the New Operation, and Summer Testing
The latest quarterly update for Star Wars: The Old Republic finally gives players something concrete to track: the road to Update 8.0 is moving into public testing soon. After a relatively quiet news...
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Star Citizen Alpha 4.8.3 and XenoThreat Return: Rewards, 4.9 Changes, and the Road to 4.11
XenoThreat Returns in Alpha 4.8.3Star Citizen Alpha 4.8.3 is now live, and its headline addition is the return of XenoThreat in Stanton. This recurring event brings a fresh round of large-scale combat...
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World of Warcraft Retail Patch 12.1 Gearing Changes Explained
What Patch 12.1 Is Trying to FixPatch 12.1 in World of Warcraft Retail is clearly aimed at one of the biggest endgame balance problems of recent seasons: raiding has often felt less rewarding than Myt...
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RuneScape 3 Mid-Game Rebalance Preview: Ranged Retiers, Agility Buffs, and Easier PvM Progression
RuneScape 3 Mid-Game Rebalance PreviewThe latest RuneScape 3 rebalance preview is aimed squarely at one of the game's longest-standing pain points: awkward mid-game progression. Instead of focusing on...
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Star Citizen Alpha 4.9 PTU: What’s Actually in the Patch Now
Star Citizen Alpha 4.9 PTU OverviewWhat you'll learn: This guide breaks down what Alpha 4.9 currently adds to the PTU, which previously expected features moved to 4.10, and which gameplay changes matt...
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FFXIV Patch 7.5 Dungeon Changes Explained: Dusk Vigil and Shisui of the Violet Tides
Patch 7.5 brought Duty Support to two older Final Fantasy XIV dungeons: The Dusk Vigil and The Shisui of the Violet Tides. That sounds like a straightforward accessibility update, but the changes go b...
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Why the ARC Raiders China Client Has Different Modes, Skins, and Features
The recent conversation around the ARC Raiders China client has created a lot of confusion. Players have seen clips of alternate modes, cosmetic weapon skins, special augments, preset loadout features...
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