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Star Trek: Discovery - What Happened To Prime Gabriel Lorca?

In the heart of Star Trek's multiverse lies a perplexing riddle: where is the real Gabriel Lorca?

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How The Elder Scrolls' Hermaeus Mora Changed Over the Years

The Elder Scrolls' Hermaeus Mora constantly interferes in Tamriel's affairs, with his influence over its heroes changing throughout different eras.

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Interview: Evil Empire COO Talks Dead Cells, Crossovers, and the Future

Game Rant sits down with Evil Empire COO Benjamin Laulan to reflect on Dead Cells' history and what's next for the roguelike sensation.

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Stardew Valley's Strange Capsule Mystery Explained

Many years later, Stardew Valley's Strange Capsule remains one of the most mysterious elements of the farming simulator game.

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Black Mirror: Demon 79 Ending, Explained

Demon 79 closed out season 6 with a literal bang, but what exactly was Black Mirror trying to say by ending this episode so violently?

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Star Trek: Who Is Mirror Spock?

In the Mirror Universe of Star Trek, Mirror Spock is so much more than his iconic goatee.

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Alan Wake 2's Northlight Engine Explained

Remedy Entertainment's Northlight game engine has a history with Alan Wake 2 that arguably makes the two the perfect pair for the sequel.

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Jujutsu Kaisen: Reverse Cursed Technique, Explained

The Reverse Cursed Technique is a powerful ability that only a few Jujutsu Sorcerers can make great use of.

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Illusion Island Interview: Creative Director Talks Writing New Stories for Classic Characters, Unique Game Mechanics, and More

Game Rant spoke with Disney's Illusion Island creative director about working with beloved characters, designing cool abilities, and more.

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Every Peter Parker Ability Shown Off in Marvel's Spider-Man 2 So Far

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is just a few months out now, and Insomniac has already confirmed a handful of Peter Parker's Spider-Man abilities and powers.

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Dead Cells Dev Reflects on Past Success, Talks Future Plans

Game Rant sits down with Evil Empire's COO to talk about Dead Cells' progress over the years along with some exciting plans for the future.

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Every Witcher Game Confirmed To Be In Development

After saving Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt Red is returning to The Witcher in full force, with three games currently confirmed to be in development.

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The Sims 4's 'Honeymoon of Horror' Explained

The Sims 4 has a number of unsolved mysteries, and one of them is the Von Haunt Estate's 'Honeymoon of Horror' in Windenburg.

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One Piece: Kaido's Purple Hybrid Form, Explained

Kaido showcases his powerful purple hybrid form - here's what you need to know about it.

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One Piece: Oda Reveals The Reason Behind The Creation Of The Vinsmoke Siblings

Oda sheds light on why he added Sanji's siblings to the story.

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Final Fantasy 14's FanFest Event Was a Huge Win for Xbox

The recent FanFest and 10th Anniversary of Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn came with the surprise announcement of the title finally coming to Xbox.

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One Piece: The First Nika, Explained

Here's everything One Piece fans need to know about the first Nika.

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Why So Many PlayStation Games Struggle When Ported to PC

Despite being some of the most critically-acclaimed console games of all time, some PlayStation exclusives just aren't a hit when they come to PC.

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The Controversy with xQc and Reaction Content Explained

xQc has found himself making headlines once again for his reaction content as some say that it isn't transformative enough for YouTube and Twitch.

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Red Dead Redemption 2: The Abandoned Town of Pleasance Explained

One of Red Dead Redemption 2's biggest mysteries involves the abandoned town of Pleasance and the grim and unfortunate fate of its residents.

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