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About Nic Robbins
Nic Robbins continues his 20+ year career as a freelance journalist by delivering news, analysis, and feedback on the latest, greatest titles from top publishers and indies alike. He's a huge fan of roleplaying games, strategy, simulations, and simulators. When not writing about gaming or stocks, he's usually running tabletop games, hanging out on Twitch, or marveling at his daughter's latest clay creations.
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All the Humanoid Pokemon
Humanoid Pokemon abound in the series, and one egg group helps the game decide which monsters are officially human-like.Pokemon delivers over 25 years
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Diablo 4: How Tyrael Might Factor Into the Game's Story
The former archangel Tyrael is likely to make a return in Diablo 4, but his presence and motives may seem to be a mystery for many fans.
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Hard Sci-Fi Shows and Games That Hopefully Influence Bethesda's Starfield
As developers craft its universe and immersive story, Bethesda’s Starfield builds on the legacy of hard sci-fi cinema, TV, and video game classics.
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Why Pokedex #1000 is a Big Letdown
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet had a great opportunity with the 1,000th Pokedex entry, but Gholdengo falls far short of the expectations of many fans.
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Persona 5 Royal: Mementos' Loot and Accessibility Make a Case for a Successor
Mementos in Persona 5 Royal balances loot, quests, rewards, and story progression in a manner that could benefit future titles.
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Mass Effect: Alien Races Discussed, But Never Seen, in the Games
The Mass Effect universe teems with alien life forms; Sentient creatures, whether biological, bionic, or from beyond, may well appear in future games.
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The Worst Overwatch 2 Bugs Since Launch
Overwatch 2 launched with its share of bugs, including server-side glitches, account merge issues and some balance-breaking abilities.
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Fire Emblem Engage is Smart to Bring Back Weapon Triangle Balancing
Nintendo’s Fire Emblem Engage reintroduces a classic element of the series' history by bringing the weapon triangle back in this new entry.
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Major Characters Still Missing From LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga misses some major characters as it continues to deliver new options with the Galactic Edition and DLC packs.
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Fallout 4's Automatron DLC Would Be a Solid Feature for Fallout 5
Fallout 5 might benefit from the quality-of-life improvements the Automatron DLC from Fallout 4 brought to the post-apocalyptic game.
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Street Fighter: Characters Who Have Immortalized the Franchise
Street Fighter’s impressive roster features a host of memorable characters, many of whom left a lasting impact and keep returning to the franchise.
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How Fallout 76's Story and Lore Could Impact Fallout 5
Fallout 76 can potentially shape Bethesda's Fallout 5 in a variety of ways, including the return of some very important factions and enemies.