Ward: Human Interest

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Could Settlers of Catan make you a better strategist?

Christmas is just around the corner, and you might be wondering how to spend those long, lazy afternoons. If you're tired of the same old Monopoly, perhaps it's time to try Settlers of Catan.

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Sony’s First EV Collab With Honda Comes With PS Remote Play in Tow

Sorry, a proper handheld console is too hard. How about a whole car with built-in Remote Play?

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‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ Director Emma Tammi Explains How Abby Anchors the Sequel

Young actor Piper Rubio gets a special focus in the hit horror video game adaptation, which you can now rent or buy on digital platforms.

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The Duodecimal Bulletin, Vol. 55, No. 1, Year 1209 [pdf]

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The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 Gaming Headset Drops Below Black Friday Price

A budget price for premium sound, a comfortable design, and multi-platform support.

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How to pair controllers with the Nintendo Switch 2

The Nintendo Switch 2 supports a wide range of controllers, from Nintendo’s own Pro Controller to many Bluetooth gamepads you might already have. Whether you’re setting up your new console for the first time or adding extra controllers for multiplayer games, pairing them is simple as long as you kno…

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Nintendo has huge discounts on Switch 2 games in its holiday sale

Nintendo is in a giving state of mind this season, offering some holiday deals on games in the eShop, including a few recent Switch 2 titles. For instance, the Switch 2 version of Ball x Pit, which was one of our staff's favorite games of 2025, is 20 percent off at $12. Final Fantasy Tactics: The Iv…

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Call of Duty is back, and it's got a battle on its hands

The annual instalment of the massive series faces new challenges from competitor Battlefield 6.

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Could Settlers of Catan make you a better strategist?

Christmas is just around the corner, and you might be wondering how to spend those long, lazy afternoons. If you're tired of the same old Monopoly, perhaps it's time to try Settlers of Catan.

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Vince Zampella, Co-Creator of Call of Duty Franchise, Killed in Car Crash

Also led the development of Titanfall 2, Apex Legends, and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.
Vince Zampella, Co-Creator of Call of Duty Franchise, Killed in Car Crash
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It’s Game Over for the Steam Deck LCD (RIP 2022-2025)

The best bang-for-buck handheld is no more.

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‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ Director Emma Tammi Explains How Abby Anchors the Sequel

Young actor Piper Rubio gets a special focus in the hit horror video game adaptation, which you can now rent or buy on digital platforms.

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IOI Delays James Bond Video Game 007 First Light to GTA 6's Previous Release Date

007 First light is delayed two months for “further polish,” developer and publisher IO Interactive has announced. It now has the release date previously occupied by GTA 6.

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The Morning After: The best games of 2025

As many of us hunker down for the holidays, you might want to tackle some of the best games we’ve seen this year: the long-time-coming Silksong, the critically acclaimed (and sumptuous) Expedition 33 and the bizarre world of Baby Steps.
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Not to mention the Switch 2, which is slowly building …

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This Modern ‘Game Boy’ Can Play Dreamcast, GameCube, and PS2 Games

It looks pretty solid!

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iBuyPower RDY Slate 9MP R01 Gaming PC Review: Great Value

iBuyPower’s prebuilt gaming desktop tries some new tricks but comes with a few flaws.

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Five Nights at Freddy's 2 Is Out Now on VOD Platforms After Just 3 Weekends in Theaters

Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 is out now on VOD platforms after just three weekends in theaters.

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Switch 2 pub backs off Game Key Cards after leaking lower-cost cartridge options

Inin suggests new low-cost options allowed it to "recalculate production" for full cartridge.

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Sony's first EV with Honda will let you remotely play PS5 in your car

Faraway road trips just got a lot easier, at least for the passengers. Sony Honda Mobility, the joint venture between the two Japanese conglomerates created to produce electric vehicles, announced that its Afeela EV will come with PS Remote Play. While playing video games in a car may be a niche fea…

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Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella dead in car crash

Video game designer Vince Zampella leaves behind a huge legacy, including the Call of Duty series, following his tragic death.