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What Makes A Pokémon The Strongest?

With over a thousand Pokémon in the series, there exists some debate over which is the strongest. Some fans may turn to competitive statistics, and others may look to the series' lore for answers. The truth is that there really is no straight answer, seeing as the question can be addressed by many categories. These include which Pokémon has the highest base stat total, which one has the highest score in each individual stat, or which Pokémon has the single most powerful move, for example. One...
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Slay The Princess Has One of the Best and Most Heartwarming Love Stories in Video Games

Slay the Princess, released on October 23 of this year, is a visual novel and psychological horror game that turns the damsel in distress trope on its head. Created by Black Tabby Games, the game sees the player faced with the task of slaying a princess, voiced by Nichole Goodnight. The player is guided by the voice of someone titled "The Narrator", whose voice is provided by Johnathan Sims. The Narrator provides the player, also known as The Hero, with one goal: slay The Princess. This prove...
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Dungeons & Dragons: Where to Start as a New DM

Being a Dungeon Master in Dungeons & Dragons is both challenging and rewarding. Taking on the role requires real effort and dedication, but seeing the look on players' faces after revealing that plot twist or surprise encounter makes it all worth it in the end. Telling a story with friends is what the game is all about, and the DM is an essential part of this task. Starting out as Dungeon Master can be intimidating. After all, the DM controls the entire narrative. This can be daunting for tho...
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Do Humans Actually Eat Pokemon?

Since the early days of Pokemon, there has been a question lingering in the back of almost every player's mind. Are humans eating Pokemon? This is a viable question, considering there are no ordinary animals anywhere in the world seen in the series. However, characters are seen eating steaks and meaty sandwiches with no explanation as to where the mystery meat came from. These leads to the safe assumption that humans living in the world of Pokemon actually do consume the creatures. It appears...
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Dungeons and Dragons: The Basics of Player Comfort

Dungeons and Dragons has become extremely popular in recent years with player content like Critical Role and Dimension 20 inspiring people of all walks of life to give the game a try. With hundreds of new players and new dungeon masters, there are many guides and tips online for how to properly begin playing. What new and experienced players alike should consider, however, is what goes into a good playing environment before the dice even hit the table. At the start of a campaign, and even at...
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How Nintendo's 3DS and WIIU Online Play Shut Down Will Affect Consoles and Software

Over the years, Nintendo has released hundreds of games and software that connect to the internet, allowing players to connect with each other and play together online. Some of these releases revolved around online play entirely, such as the Splatoon series and later entries in the Super Smash Brothers series. Online play can be essential when it comes to enjoying certain Nintendo titles, so it comes as quite a shock that the company will be removing online play from the Wii U and 3DS in 2024....
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Skyrim: What Happened to the Dwemer in Elder Scrolls Lore?

The Elder Scrolls franchise contains a world full of fantastical creatures and incredible magic. Among these creatures are the world's inhabitants, the most common of which range from men to mer. The mer, or the elves, are a diverse species of humanoids that can be found in every game. Some even serve as playable races. Though, what about the elves that aren't playable? What about the Dwemer? The Dwemer were an intelligent race of elves that lived underground. They are also referred to as Dee...
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A Full Guide to Skyrim's Dark Brotherhood Quests

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is a larger-than-life game with hundreds of quests and a healthy array of factions to choose from. The most mysterious among these is the Dark Brotherhood. Seen before in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, this motley crew of assassins makes for a spooky, and sometimes charming, addition to any playthrough. Joining the elusive assassin's guild takes time, though, and a lot of dedication. Whether a player first discovers them through a random encounter or a run-in with...
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How To Become A Vampire In Skyrim (& How To Stop)

Whether through the extended lore or within the games proper, vampires have always been a part of the Elder Scrolls' expansive lore. As with their usual depictions, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim's vampires stalk the living at night, drink their blood and, in some cases, render their victims a member of the vampire's ranks. In Skyrim, the Dragonborn can become a vampire and experience all the benefits such a status brings, should they also be willing to deal with its detrimental side effects. Co...
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Why It's So Important For D&D To Steer Clear Of AI Art

The Dungeons and Dragons community is filled to the brim with creative talent. Artists, writers, and strategists come together to tell incredible stories, using the systems and tools released by Wizards of the Coast. This creativity is championed within the community and is one of the many reasons that players love the game. That's why the most recent WotC controversy has players everywhere, especially artists, disappointed. WotC recieved serious backlash from all corners of its fanbase regar...
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Is Magikarp Really The Weakest Pokémon?

The Pokémon franchise is home to over 1,000 Pokémon, all with their own unique abilities and fighting styles. Some, like Mewtwo and Kyrogre, are incredibly strong, earning their places on competitive teams all over the world, and some are so weak that players forget about their existence altogether. That begs the question; What is the weakest Pokémon? Pokémon like Magikarp are the most obvious answer. While this may be true, the question is more complicated than it appears at first glance. Ev...
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How To Multiclass Your D&D Character

In Dungeons and Dragons, players have a lot of options when it comes to selecting a character class. Whether they choose the crafty and skilled artificer, the rough and tough barbarian, or the nature-tuned druid, players will have fun discovering what they can do with their class. But the fun doesn't have to stop with just one. Players can also choose to multiclass by taking levels in other classes to gain their abilities as well. Multiclassing allows players to mix and match classes and find...
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Pokémon: What Can Players Expect From The Scarlet and Violet DLC?

The Indigo Disk continues the story after The Teal Mask, taking players to the Blueberry Academy and its terrarium under the sea. They will explore different biomes and encounter returning Pokémon, including the legendary Terapagos. Competitive players will also have more options with the return of older Pokémon. In February, Nintendo announced the future of the Pokémon franchise; Particularly the downloadable content that fans can expect for the latest installments, Pokémon: Scarlet and Viol...
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Dungeons and Dragons: Which Circle Is Best For Your Druid?

Dungeons and Dragons players have a whole handbook's worth of classes to choose from. DnD features a variety of both physical and magical classes, one of the latter being the esteemed druid. Where other classes excel in tanking damage or inflicting it, the druid is primarily a support class that aids their party exponentially, both in and out of combat. A druid is a spell caster who focuses on and channeling their abilities through nature and the world around them. Druids can speak with plant...

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