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The “Halo” Resting on Their Horns: Why Microsoft’s Absence Speaks Volumes

With the exception of maybe Poké Mart, corporations in video games have a well-earned reputation for being evil. In Sunset Overdrive, it’s FizzCo’s new energy drink OverCharge Delirium XT that’s […]

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Seven (ish) “Fallout: New Vegas” Locations You Can Visit in Real Life

October 23rd marks an important day for any fan of the Fallout franchise, as it was on this day in 2077 that the US and China launched enough nuclear lethality

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10 Evil AI in Pop Culture that Walked So Grok Could Spew Hateful Nazi Bullsh*t

If artificial intelligence learns from what human users feed it, then nobody has fed any AI system Dale Carnegie’s seminal 1936 work How to Win Friends & Influence People, because

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Diamond’s Flush: The Bad Beat Faced By Small Businesses in the Wake of Diamond’s Bankruptcy

According to trusted financial advisor and shipping merchant who raises fancy dogs Lord Rupert Everton, bankruptcy is nature’s do-over – a fresh start. No debts, no baggage. It’s almost like

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The Big Bad of Fallout Season 2 Might Not Be Who You Think

Fallout fans still have a ways to go until the next mainline entry in the game series, but all things considered, Wastelanders are doing it for themselves. Amidst the rumors

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Grand Grift Auto: How Trump’s Unmitigated Tariff Disaster Is Affecting Gamers

Gamers love a challenge, so when it comes to bosses, we recall the biggest, the meanest, the ugliest, but we celebrate the toughest. Recent offerings have brought us Oggdo Bogdo

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"Part-Time Hero: I'm Broke But I Have to Save The World!"

“Part-Time Hero” – When Sparkly Transformations Don’t Cover the Rent

Throughout the run of Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon, Tsukino Usagi faced off against many malevolent forces. She faced off against Queen Beryl and her generals, ended the show of the

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Drawing the Line: Why Texas SB-20 Gives Anime Fans Cause for Concern

It’s not an easy time to be an American in 2025. After the astonishing rejection of a candidate who brought ideas to continue the rich economy the Biden administration worked

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Anime Obsessed NFL Star Jermaine Eluemunor: My Life Is a Sports and Shonen Saga!!

Players in the National Football League have a bit of a reputation – earned or otherwise – for their lavish lifestyles. Wide receiver Brandon Marshall’s $5 million ranch pales in

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