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The video game industry is closer to unionization than ever before

Walkouts, work stoppages and the recognition of North America's first video game studio union are a positive sign for organizers in the games industry.

By Shannon Liao
12 hours ago

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Twitch stars and McDonald’s entered the metaverse. Then it got weird.

By Nathan Grayson
1 day ago

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‘Warzone Pacific’ loadout guide for Caldera: The best guns, attachments and perks

By Hawken Miller
5 days ago

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The ‘Halo Infinite’ campaign is the closest to perfection in 20 years

Finally, a Halo experience that remembers the player is not meant to look into Master Chief’s eyes; we are meant to look through them.

By Gene Park
Dec 6

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The problems of ‘Battlefield 2042’ go beyond its bugs

By Mike Hume
Nov 27

A review of the first year of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles

By Gene Park
Nov 24

Travel Tips

‘Call of Duty: Vanguard’ is bad in a new way for the franchise

By Mikhail Klimentov
Nov 23

‘Riders Republic’ is a high-octane, downhill thrill ride to zone out to. Wait, what?

By Mikhail Klimentov
Nov 9

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Tips to level quickly in the ‘Halo Infinite’ battle pass

The "Halo Infinite" battle pass and progression system has changed. Here's how to gain experience quickly.

By Gene Park
Dec 2

Travel News

Eight fun party games you can play over Zoom with friends and family

By Teddy Amenabar
2 days ago

Here’s how to get your hands on a PlayStation 5

By Teddy Amenabar
Nov 23

Travel News

Eleven tips to master ‘Pokémon Unite,’ Nintendo’s latest MOBA

By Jhaan Elker
Jul 28

How New Game Plus and post-game content works in ‘Resident Evil 8: Village’

By Gene Park
May 11, 2021

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‘Halo Infinite’ is embracing esports. Now teams want in.

Esports organizations want to help video game publishers bring in players. "Halo Infinite" is letting them do just that.

By Teddy Amenabar and Mikhail Klimentov
Dec 9

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The 5 big questions facing ‘Valorant’ esports in 2022

By Mikhail Klimentov
Dec 15

Clayster wants Call of Duty to be more like the Halo Championship Series

By Teddy Amenabar
Dec 13

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Acend wins ‘Valorant’ world championship, defeating Gambit in Berlin

By Mikhail Klimentov
Dec 12

League of Legends esports still hasn’t turned a profit. That’s okay, says Riot.

By Teddy Amenabar
Nov 1

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