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5 things STALKER 2 doesn't tell you that rookie stalkers absolutely need to know

STALKER 2 doesn't tell you about these special mechanics and interactions, but knowing about them is incredibly handy. Here's what they are.

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An iconic Call of Duty character is now a playable operator in Black Ops 6

At long last, the iconic character, The Replacer, is available as a playable operator in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. The bundle includes weapon blueprints, calling cards, and more for 2400 COD Points.

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"We would ask you to stay with us, that is really important to us." STALKER 2 devs promise patches for A-Life, the game's most unique open-world feature

STALKER 2's A-Life 2.0 AI simulation system is the game's most unique feature, but there are some issues with it right now. Luckily, developer GSC promises that updates are coming.

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These are my top 3 must-buys from the SteelSeries Black Friday sale — there's never been a better (and cheaper) time to upgrade

I've picked the absolute best 3 items from the SteelSeries Black Friday sale, and a bunch of other discounts you need to know about.

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STALKER 2: How to fast travel in The Zone

Though not immediately apparent, STALKER 2 has fast travel. Here's how to unlock and use it to move around The Zone faster and safer.

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This strategy game is getting one last massive update that's worth checking out

The final update for Homeworld 3 adds some great new strategy elements, but I'm disappointed it's not going further.

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LIVE Razer deals on BlackShark, DeathAdder, and more discounts on world-class gaming hardware for Black Friday 2024

Reporting the best deals and discounts on gaming hardware and accessories from Razer every day until Cyber Monday.

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Get ready to visit IRL Minecraft with two official theme parks announced for US and UK as part of $110 million deal with Merlin Entertainment

Minecraft is about to step off the screen and into the real world with two new theme parks announced in $110 million deal with Merlin Entertainment

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I've been reminded (once again) that ROG Ally is superior to Steam Deck — Here's why you should get ASUS's gaming handheld this holiday season

Steam Deck might be popular, but it's inferior to ROG Ally. Here's why.

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My second preview proved I'm going to love Avowed, but I wonder how many won't feel the same

I was given the opportunity to play Obsidian Entertainment's upcoming Avowed again, this time the opening hours, and came away impressed with what I saw.

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I enjoyed the earliest hours of STALKER 2 a lot more once I learned how to earn money and trade — here's what you should do

Surviving the Zone isn't easy without tickets. Here's how you can make money and trade in STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl.

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STALKER 2 is flying up the Steam charts as Microsoft Flight Simulator nosedives

GSC Game World's STALKER 2 has had quite an explosive launch so far, but this week's other new Xbox exclusive Microsoft Flight Simulator is making headlines for far less desirable reasons.

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You won't survive in STALKER 2 unless you know how to repair weapons — here's what you have to do to with broken guns and armor

If you don't have good equipment, you won't make it in the Zone. Here's how to repair and maintain your gear in STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl.

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The best early game STALKER 2 weapon, armor, and artifact carried me through 30+ hours of playtime — here's where I found them

Looking for the best early game STALKER 2 gear? Don't miss this fantastic weapon, suit of armor, and artifact.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 seems to have a 'war on XP' and it's incredibly frustrating

The level grind in Black Ops 6 takes an eternity for most players, but the developers seem obsessed with ensuring it takes as long as possible.

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After years of waiting, Xbox Cloud Gaming's "Stream Your Own Game" feature is going live today. Here's the list of 50 games available to buy and stream in the initial first wave.

Finally, after years of waiting, you can now play (some of) your Xbox games on Xbox Cloud Gaming.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is an unplayable mess after a disastrous and disgraceful launch on Xbox and PC

Launch day bugs and relentless crashes join the busted cloud-streaming tech intended to improve this beloved series and accidentally tarnish it.

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STALKER 2 reviews and Metacritic score roundup: Does GSC's open-world sequel live up to the hype?

GSC Game World's long-awaited open-world FPS STALKER 2 is here at long last, but is it actually good? Here's what reviewers are saying.

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STALKER 2 is hardly a perfect game, but The Zone still captivates me like no other open world can

At long last, STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl has finally come to Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC. But does it live up to the hype? Here's our review.

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Forget about playing STALKER 2 on Steam Deck (for now), but you can definitely play on ROG Ally and Legion Go gaming handhelds if you use these settings

STALKER 2 is not playable on Steam Deck, but it can run well on ROG Ally or Legion Go if the right settings are in place.

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Razer's most expensive keyboard ever guns straight for enthusiasts with its gasket-mounted, sound-first design, and I think I'm converted

The Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro 75% is Razer's most customizable, expensive, and best-sounding keyboard ever, and it may have made me an enthusiast.

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Microsoft is launching a $349 desktop PC that only runs Windows 11 by streaming it from the cloud — is this the future of desktop computing?

Microsoft has unveiled a $349 desktop PC, designed to exclusively run Windows 11 via the cloud with Windows 365.

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Beeskie is the first native Bluesky app built for Windows 11, and a Microsoft engineer makes it

If you’re using the social network Bluesky more and more, then you’ll want to follow this new app’s real-time development

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Microsoft's "biggest" game has the worst pre-install offering I've seen — gamers won't escape these gigantic day-one downloads

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is available for early installs on PC and Xbox Series X|S consoles before release, but the reported storage size doesn't make any sense.

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Here's when ranked play will be available in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone, and what rewards you can unlock

Black Ops 6 is getting a ranked mode soon for both multiplayer and Warzone, so here's what you need to know about it.

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