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House Flipper 2 Review: A Homely Blend of Relaxation and Frustration

Back with a Bang, or a Whimper? Riding the wave of the original's unexpected success, House Flipper 2 had some big shoes to fill. The first game was a dark horse, thriving despite its glitches and humble assets. Now, with more cash in the bank, the sequel had to step up its game. And oh boy, it did – but not without a few creaky floorboards along the way​​​​.

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Epic Games' Blockchain U-Turn: Hypocrisy or Business Strategy?

Epic Games, a household name in the gaming industry, has made a move that's nothing short of perplexing. Known for its CEO Tim Sweeney's vocal stance against adult content, NFTs, and self-published games, Epic has now rolled out the red carpet for blockchain games rated Adults Only (AO) - but only if their AO status is due to blockchain technology. This decision has left many scratching their heads and questioning Epic's consistency.

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Anthem: The Game That Crashed, Burned, and Still Sold Like Freakin' Hotcakes

Alright, strap in, folks, 'cause we're about to take a rollercoaster ride through the bizarre world of Anthem. Remember that game? The one that came crashing down like a drunk bird out of the sky? Yeah, that one. Now, get this: despite being labeled a bigger flop than a fish out of water, this bad boy somehow, someway, found its way into the hands of a whopping 5 million gamers. Mind = blown.

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The Velvet Glove of Game Development: Bethesda's Latest 'Miracle' Defense

Alright, fellow digital denizens, it's time to roll up our sleeves and dive into the latest from the pixelated trenches of game development, where Bethesda's very own Emil Pagliarulo has donned the velvet glove to give us a gentle slap of reality. In a Twitter thread that's longer than a Skyrim load time, Emil waxes philosophical about how us gamers are so "disconnected from the realities of game development," yet we hold our megaphones to the heavens with gusto.

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Fallout 4's Next-Gen Makeover: The Wait Just Got Longer

Hey, Vault Dwellers and Wasteland Wanderers! Gather 'round the ol' Pip-Boy because I've got some news that might make you feel like you've just chomped on a slightly irradiated piece of newsfruit. That shiny "next-gen update" for Fallout 4 we've been drooling over since 2022? Yeah, it's taking a detour, and it won't be hitting our rigs until 2024.

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Embracer Group Swings the Axe: 3D Realms Hit Hard

Hold on to your joysticks, folks, because I'm about to drop some news that's as heavy as a console without a carry handle. The gaming grapevine's been buzzing, and it's not the good kind of buzz that comes with a new game drop. This time, the static's coming from @ScottApogee, who's just let slip a piece of info that's as sour as a lemon-flavored power-up. The Embracer Group has taken a swing with the layoff axe, and it's Danish studio 3D Realms catching the sharp end.

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Epic Games Store Unleashes Free Games Frenzy: 17 Days of Digital Delirium!

Alright, buckle up, gaming junkies and digital deal hunters! The rumor mill's been working overtime, and it looks like Epic Games Store is gearing up to play Santa Claus, but with a wicked twist. We're not talking about one, two, or even five freebies. Nah, we're talking about a jaw-dropping 17 free games during the EGS Holiday Sale 2023! That's right, folks, you heard it here first. Seventeen! It's like they're trying to make our hard drives groan under the weight of all these games.

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Born of Bread Review: From Dough to Hero

"Bread" usually doesn't evoke a sense of epic adventure, but "Born of Bread" changes that in a yeast-y flash. Our protagonist, Loaf – a magically created dough-boy, leaps out of the oven into a grand quest full of quirky humor and bread puns. The story, while occasionally feeling like it's on a speed run through a toaster, offers charming dialogue and a heartwarming plot that's easy to digest​​​​.

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Kojima's Latest Brain-Twister: OD and Beyond

Hideo Kojima, the mastermind behind some of the most head-scratching, boundary-pushing games (think 'Metal Gear Solid' with its "WTF" moments), is at it again. This time, he's stirring the pot with a bunch of new trademarks that have got the gaming community's tongues wagging and brains buzzing. Let's break down these mysterious trademarks and speculate wildly, because that's half the fun, right?

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Fntastic's Fallacy: The Disarray of "The Day Before"

It's a scene straight out of a gamer's dystopian novel: "The Day Before," touted as a blockbuster hit, crashes into the wall of reality with over 200,000 initial sales and a staggering 90,000 refunds​​. That's nearly half the players asking for their money back, a statistic that screams louder than a banshee in a silent room.

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The Unraveling of Fntastic: A Cautionary Tale of Hype and Disillusionment

When Fntastic studio burst onto the gaming scene, it brought with it the promise of "The Day Before," a game that was to redefine the survival MMO genre. But as quickly as the hype train left the station, it derailed in spectacular fashion. Today, we've been served a cold dish of reality with the studio's closure, and it leaves a bitter taste in our mouths.

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Light No Fire: Sean Murray's Next Leap Beyond the Stars

Following the rocky launch of No Man's Sky, you'd think Sean Murray would tread carefully with Hello Games' next big project. Yet, at The Game Awards 2023, he proved he's not one to shy away from ambitious dreams. Murray unveiled "Light No Fire," a game that's been in the works for the last half-decade and is boldly described as "something very different" and "maybe more ambitious" than their previous work.

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God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla - The Free DLC We Didn't Know We Needed

Alright, brace yourselves, gamers, because the gaming gods have just dropped a bombshell that's set the world ablaze. We're talking about the reveal of the "God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla" free DLC, and boy, it's like Christmas came early! The trailer just rolled out, and it's packing more heat than Kratos' temper. Set to hit the PS5 and PS4 on December 12th

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Drama, Delay, and Defiance: The Rollercoaster Ride to The Day Before's Launch

Alright, folks, strap in because Fntastic's wild ride to their big Early Access debut of "The Day Before" is a story you just can't make up. The devs have finally broken their silence, and boy, do they have a lot to say. After facing accusations of being about as trustworthy as a two-dollar bill, they're laying it all out, begging not to be labeled as con artists. I mean, talk about a plot twist!

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