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Vampire: The Masquerade Clans Explained
As a general rule of thumb, vampires in fictional settings grow stronger the older...
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What Happened To Humanity In Stray?
Stray is set in an intricate post-cyberpunk world, in which you take control of...
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Ms. Marvel: What Is A Djinn?
Phase Four rebuilds the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s foundation following Endgame’s massive consequences. With many...
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Final Fantasy 7: The Original Game’s Ending, Explained
The original Final Fantasy 7, released in 1997, has stood the test of time,...
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Pokemon Legends: Arceus
In Pokemon Legends: Arceus, you find yourself transported to the vast lands of Hisui...
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Dark Souls 3: Who Is Yuria Of Londor?
Dark Souls 3 is all about embracing the dark, which is evident in the...
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Portal Companion Collection: How Caroline Became GLaDOS
Portal is a series with a surprising depth of lore for only having two...
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Portal Companion Collection: Was Chell The Child Of An Aperture Scientist?
Despite the protagonist of Portal, Chell, being seldom seen by the player, she quickly...
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Elden Ring: Who Is Malenia?
The Demigods are featured heavily in the story of Elden Ring. Two of the...
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Stardew Valley: Who Is Yoba?
Stardew Valley is a quaint and cozy farming sim, filled with cute animals and...
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Kingdom Hearts: Why Is Sora So Special?
The events of the vast majority of the Kingdom Hearts series all seem to...
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What Is A Dragon Break In The Elder Scrolls?
When it comes to long-running video game series with intriguingly robust lore, precious few...
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Death Stranding: Why Did Mama Die?
Hideo Kojima’s landmark title Death Stranding features plenty of shocking moments and dramatic reveals....
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Resident Evil: What Is The Mold?
While the Resident Evil series is full of bizarre, terrifying creatures, it’s important to...
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Death Stranding’s Ending Explained
Death Stranding takes Sam ‘Porter’ Bridges on a perilous journey through the wasteland of...
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The Quarry: Complete History Of The Hackett Family
The Quarry takes place on land owned by the Hacketts, a family with almost...
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Shadowrun: Who Are The Great Dragons?
Dragons are a classic of storytelling, and the Shadowrun setting tells stories filled with...
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Shadowrun: Who Is Harlequin?
Your first encounter with the mysterious Harlequin in Shadowrun is always likely to be...
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Shadowrun: What Is A Shadowrunner?
Shadowrun began as a tabletop RPG with a setting that effortlessly blends fantasy and...
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Skullgirls: What Is The Skull Heart?
In the universe of Skullgirls, a large portion of society is built around the...
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Deathloop: Each Ending, Explained
It wouldn’t be an Arkane game unless the ending had multiple choices and Deathloop...
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Kirby: Who Is Morpho Knight?
On the surface, all Kirby games are generally cute, fluffy, and family-friendly. How could...
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The Legend Of Zelda: Who Are The Sheikah?
The Sheikah are a race of people that appear in The Legend of Zelda...
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Guilty Gear: What is the Backyard?
Guilty Gear‘s setting and story have a tendency to utilize some… mildly abstract concepts,...
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The Origin Of Pokemon
Pokemon is the biggest video game franchise ever. Its all-ages appeal, collectability, and colorful...
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Silent Hill 2: Endings, Explained
Silent Hill 2 follows James Sunderland’s journey through the disquieting town of Silent Hill...
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Final Fantasy 14: Who Are The Twelve?
Eorzea is the main realm players travel through in Final Fantasy 14. The Twelve...
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Elden Ring: What Is Glintstone?
If you decide to dabble in magic in Elden Ring, you will almost certainly...
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Elden Ring: Goldmask And The Golden Order, Explained
The Noble Goldmask is an NPC in Elden Ring you may have encountered in...
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Final Fantasy 14: Do Female Hrothgar Exist?
Final Fantasy 14‘s unique fantasy races have received a lot of love from its...
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Final Fantasy: How Crystals Connect Every Game
For all the franchise’s adorable mascots and convoluted plots, magical Crystals remain central to...
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Every Kanto Gym Leader’s Backstory In Pokemon
When it comes to Pokemon, most people spend the Cobalion’s share of their time...
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Touken Ranbu Warriors: What Is A Touken Danshi?
Touken Ranbu Warriors is pretty quick to thrust you into action – there are...
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Elden Ring: Why Do Your Eyes Change Color?
With a character creator so in-depth as Elden Ring‘s, you’d be forgiven for spending...
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The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion – Does The Champion Of Cyrodiil Become Sheogorath?
Thanks to his general chaos-loving demeanor and his appearances in The fourth and fifth...