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Games

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By Patrick Klepek
Games

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By Patrick Klepek
Games

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By Patrick Klepek
Games

The New ‘Need for Speed’ Sees a Future Where Loot Boxes Are in Control

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By Austin Walker
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‘Star Wars Battlefront II’ Is Everything That’s Wrong With Big Budget Games

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By Emanuel Maiberg and Matthew Gault
Games

Being Upset at a Game Developer Doesn’t Give You an Excuse to Harass Them

11.13.17

By Patrick Klepek
Tech

‘Star Wars: Battlefront II’ Gave EA the Most Downvoted Comment in Reddit History

11.13.17

By Matthew Gault

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