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Stephanie Judge
71 days ago
Is it October 7th yet?!? Can't wait to watch this live! I wonder if it will just be the voice actors making an appearance, or if they will configure a moment where their animated counterparts are there as well? Either way, it's going to be great!

    Michelle Holstine
    71 days ago
    It's gritty. It's dark. It's the Frankenstein we've needed. What do you think?
    Iain McParland
    72 days ago
    I don't know about you, but I'm not paying $360 a year to play Call of Duty each year. Sure, if I cared about Doom or Forza or Flight Sim, it'd be worth it but... WOOF
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    Thomas Richards
    3 days ago
    Cancer sucks, and games are awesome; so why not use games to raise money to beat cancer! Game On Cancer is currently in the middle of its Holiday Spectacular, raising money to support Cure Cancer. Streamers have been going live since the 1st of November in support of this great cause, and you can join […]
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    Our first look at the Character posters for Stranger Things Volume 2. Are you ready? I am... Well... Not emotionally prepared. Let's go!
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    The Pokémon GO City Safari is heading to Australia for the first time ever this weekend! If you're in Sydney on the 13th or 14th of December, be sure to check it out. You can find all the details at pokemongo.com
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