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Music

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Gaming

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By Brent Koepp
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Gaming

Loki or Hela? Marvel Rivals Fans Debate Cryptic Lady Loki Teaser Meaning [UPDATE: Lady Loki Confirmed]

A cryptic new Marvel Rivals teaser featuring a mysterious female voice has fans debating between a Loki Mythic skin and a new Hela variant.

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Music

Wheatus Calls TikTok ‘Bad for Music,’ Says It Creates Competition Among Artists

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By Lauren Boisvert
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Gaming

Pokémon Gen 10 Map Leak Reveals Massive Open-World Region, Bigger Than Paldea

A new Pokémon Gen 10 leak has revealed just how massive the game’s map could be. If true, it might be the series’ biggest region to date.

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By Brent Koepp