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The Best Board Games for Teens in 2024

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While it can occasionally be difficult to get teenagers engaged or even torn away from their screens, board games often offer opportunities to connect or, at the very least, serve as a break from all the devices and social media apps. Whether it's family game night or simply an evening in with friends, it’s important to have games that teens actually want to play. The best board games don’t just pass the time, they transport players with fantastic themes and engaging mechanics. Teens who are into Marvel, Star Wars, zombies, or dragons can find something in the space to try out. Not to mention, various addictive party games also offer an alternative to simply watching a movie. TL;DR: The Best Board Games For Teens * Heat: Pedal to the Metal * Clank! Catacombs * Scout * Marvel Dice Throne * Disney Villainous * Star Wars: The Clone Wars * One Night Ultimate Werewolf * Decrypto * Sushi Go Party * King of Tokyo * Splendor: Marvel * Zombicide: Black Plague ...

Classic PC game emulation is back on the iPhone with iDOS 3 release

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Apple amended its App Store rules to allow PC emulators, not just console ones. http://dlvr.it/TBtKh6

Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster's 'Classic Controls' Let's You Play the Game on the Original Control Scheme

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Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster will give players the option to use a "Classic Control" scheme, which mimics the controls found in the 2006 original. http://dlvr.it/TBt3vK

Boss Team Games Announces Two 16-Bit Platformers Based on the Halloween and Evil Dead Franchises

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Evil Dead: The Game developer Boss Team Games has announced RetroRealms, two new 16-bit platformers based on John Carpenter's Halloween and the Star original series Ash vs Evil Dead. http://dlvr.it/TBskLv

Pokémon TCG: Twilight Masquerade Sets Are Discounted at Amazon Today

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There are some brand new discounts on Pokémon cards at Amazon today, including discounts on Twilight Masquerade Elite Trainer box sets. http://dlvr.it/TBsLM1

Deadlock, Valve's New Hero Shooter, Is Quietly Amassing Thousands of Playtesters

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We've known since earlier this year that Valve was quietly working on a new game called Deadlock. Now, it looks like thousands of people are already playing the game in some sort of early play test, with the game reaching over 18,000 concurrent players earlier today. http://dlvr.it/TBrPDb

The 10 Best-Selling Video Games of All Time

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Contemporary classics Minecraft and GTA V have dominated the last decade, but where do they rank among the all-time best-selling games? http://dlvr.it/TBqjlG

EXCLUSIVE: Halloween Is Getting Its Own Unreal Engine 5 Game With John Carpenter 'Intimately Involved'

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IGN can exclusively reveal that Boss Team Games is making two new games based on Halloween, one of which will be in Unreal Engine 5 and will include the "intimate" involvement of John Carpenter. http://dlvr.it/TBqNWr

Best Board Game Storage in 2024: Shelves, Cabinets, and Tables

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How are you storing your board games? http://dlvr.it/TBqNHm

The Witcher 4 Stars Geralt of Rivia, But Not as the Main Character

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Geralt of Rivia voice actor Doug Cockle has revealed the White Wolf will star in the next mainline Witcher game, codenamed Polaris, but not as the main character. http://dlvr.it/TBq1Cc

Hi-Fi Rush IP and Tango Gameworks Acquired by Krafton From Xbox, Studio Will No Longer Be Shut Down

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PUBG publisher Krafton has acquired Tango Gameworks and the Hi-Fi Rush IP from Xbox, meaning the studio will no longer be shut down. http://dlvr.it/TBp6DT

Daily Deals: Apple iPad, Lenovo Legion Go, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1, and More

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The weekend is officially here, and we've rounded up the best deals you can find! Discover the best deals for Sunday, August 11, below: Nintendo Switch Lite with Animal Crossing: New Horizons for $159 Walmart has the Timmy & Tommy's Aloha Edition Nintendo Switch Lite available for $159. This bundle includes a turquoise Nintendo Switch Lite and a free digital copy of Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Together, that has a $260 value, which means you can save $100 by purchasing this bundle. If you have not purchased a Nintendo Switch yet, this is an excellent option. Elgato Wave:3 Mic for $119.99 The Elgato Wave:3 Microphone is a fantastic choice for anyone looking to enter the worlds of streaming, gaming, or voice recording. The custom Wave Link App allows you to control the Wave:3 and all connected audio sources on your device. While this doesn't quite hit the all-time low of $104.99, this is the lowest price we've seen on the Wave:3 in a good bit. Shin ...

Fortnite to Get Disney Villains, Incredibles Characters, and a Season With Doctor Doom | D23 2024

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Epic Games is working with Disney to bring some of its iconic villains, as well as a host of Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel characters, to Fortnite. http://dlvr.it/TBmfkm

Daily Deals: Nintendo Switch Lite, Elgato Wave:3, Apple iPad, and More

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The weekend is officially here, and we've rounded up the best deals you can find! Discover the best deals for Saturday, August 10, below: Nintendo Switch Lite with Animal Crossing: New Horizons for $159 Walmart has the Timmy & Tommy's Aloha Edition Nintendo Switch Lite available for $159. This bundle includes a turquoise Nintendo Switch Lite and a free digital copy of Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Together, that has a $260 value, which means you can save $100 by purchasing this bundle. If you have not purchased a Nintendo Switch yet, this is an excellent option. Elgato Wave:3 Mic for $119.99 The Elgato Wave:3 Microphone is a fantastic choice for anyone looking to enter the worlds of streaming, gaming, or voice recording. The custom Wave Link App allows you to control the Wave:3 and all connected audio sources on your device. While this doesn't quite hit the all-time low of $104.99, this is the lowest price we've seen on the Wave:3 in a good bit. Shi...

Russian Chess Player Accused of Poisoning Rival's Board With Toxic Mercury

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Police in Russia have launched a criminal investigation after a chess champion was caught on camera allegedly poisoning her rival’s board with toxic mercury during a regional competition in the Russian Republic of Dagestan. http://dlvr.it/TBkPPc

Anime Defenders Codes (August 2024)

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All the working and active codes for Anime Defenders that you can use for free rewards, such as Gems. http://dlvr.it/TBkPBx

Sakura Stand Codes (August 2024)

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Get free rewards such as Tokens using these working Sakura Stand codes. http://dlvr.it/TBkP6N

Doom + Doom II is a great excuse to jump back into Hell, for free or for $10

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Just how you remember it, but through a 4K, 120 fps accessible lens. http://dlvr.it/TBjqbK

DOOM Eternal Finally Adds Official Mod Support on Steam, With Microsoft Store Support Coming 'Soon'

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Doom Eternal has finally added official mod support to Steam, enabling players to add their own levels, weapons, and more. Microsoft Store support is expected "soon." http://dlvr.it/TBhGtV

Take-Two CEO Says a Long-Term Video Game Actor Strike 'Wouldn't Be Good for Anyone'

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Video game voice actors continue to strike in an effort to push gaming companies toward a deal on AI protections for all actors. But while CEOs at major publishers like EA and Take-Two don't think the strike will have a short-term business impact, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick acknowledges that a "long-term strike wouldn't be good for anyone." http://dlvr.it/TBh4fs

Final Fantasy I-VI Collection Anniversary Edition Is Up for Preorder

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Everything you need to know to buy the physical versions of Final Fantasy I-VI Collection Anniversary Edition for PS4 and Nintendo Switch. http://dlvr.it/TBh4Z1

Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster Deep Dive Confirms You Can Turn Off the Revamped HUD, Confirms Item Durability Bar, and More

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Capcom has uploaded a new gameplay deep dive for Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, revealing that players can turn off the HUD, confirmation of an item durability bar, and even the voice of Otis Washington. http://dlvr.it/TBh4Js

College Football 25's First Major Update Adds Expanded Playbook Options, New Uniform Pieces, and More

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College Football 25's first major update post-launch is finally here. http://dlvr.it/TBgShB

WB Discovery Wants to License Franchises, Which Include Batman to Harry Potter and More, to Other Studios

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If you're thinking WB Discovery's been a little slow to leverage its massive IP library for video games, it sounds like the company's leadership agrees. It's looking not just to make more of its own games, but to license out some of its biggest franchises to other game studios in the future. http://dlvr.it/TBdqx1

Save Over 50% Off This Convenient Portable Nintendo Switch Dock Charger

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A portable alternative to lugging around your Switch dock http://dlvr.it/TBdNxl

Larian Reveals Key Baldur's Gate 3 Romance Stats, Including Who Chose Halsin's Human Form and Who Picked the Bear

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It’s been one year since Baldur’s Gate 3 launched, and now, developer Larian Studios has revealed how players chose to navigate their journey through its Dungeons & Dragons video game. http://dlvr.it/TBdNjj

Ultimate Football Codes (August 2024)

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This list of Roblox Ultimate Football codes contains all the currently active ones to earn more coins and cosmetics. http://dlvr.it/TBdNMx

Arkane Co-Founder Says Dishonored and Prey Fans 'Will Be Happy' With His Next Game

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WolfEye Studios president and co-founder of Arkane Studios Raphaël Colantonio has said Dishonored and Prey fans “will be happy” with his new studio's next game. http://dlvr.it/TBcgN3

Best VR Headsets for PC

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Want to get in on the VR revolution on PC? Check out these headsets. http://dlvr.it/TBbMvG

Silent Hill 2 Remake Producer Wants Fans to Give Bloober Team 'a Chance'

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Silent Hill 2 Remake developer Bloober Team wants fans to give its version of the beloved survival horror game a chance. http://dlvr.it/TBZZzt

Dead by Daylight's Castlevania Chapter Is Coming Later This Month

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Behaviour Interactive has confirmed that the Castlevania chapter is coming to Dead by Daylight on August 27. http://dlvr.it/TBZZpF

Yakuza / Like a Dragon Characters Probably Won't Show Up in Games Like Tekken Anytime Soon

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Yakuza / Like a Dragon characters like Kiryu Kazuma and Ichiban Kasuga probably won't show up as expansion fighters in other games like Mortal Kombat or Tekken anytime soon. http://dlvr.it/TBZBf7

Baldur's Gate 3 Stars Neil Newbon and Samantha Béart Played a Game of D&D as Their Actual Characters

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Dungeons & Dragons celebrated its 50th anniversary at Gen Con, the largest tabletop game convention in North America, by pulling in Baldur's Gate 3 stars Neil Newbon and Samantha Béart for a session role-playing as their actual characters from the game: Astarion and Karlach. http://dlvr.it/TBZBNL

Star Wars Outlaws Season Pass Roadmap Revealed Along With Two Story Packs

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Ubisoft has revealed the post-launch road map for Star Wars Outlaws season pass. This includes two story DLC expansions releasing in Fall 2024 and Spring 2025. http://dlvr.it/TBXS0J

Elden Ring Players Find Wild Exploit to Kill Rellana, The Twin Moon Knight From Outside Her Arena

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Elden Ring players have discovered a risk free way of instantly defeating one of Shadow of the Erdtree’s main bosses, Rellana, the Twin Moon Knight. http://dlvr.it/TBWl3x

Volgarr the Viking 2 Review

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A disappointing sequel that frustrates far more than it delights. http://dlvr.it/TBWkkp

Like a Dragon Fans Buzz as Sega Trademarks Yakuza Wars

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Like a Dragon fans have grown excited after series publisher Sega filed a trademark for something called Yakuza Wars. http://dlvr.it/TBWkMd

Blox Fruits Codes (August 2024)

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The full list of new and working Blox Fruits codes that you can redeem for free rewards. http://dlvr.it/TBWjzN

Daily Deals: Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, SMT V: Vengeance, PSVR2, and More

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The weekend is finally here, and new deals have popped up. Today, while the PSVR 2 deal remains, the majority of Sony's back to school deals have ended. However, plenty of new deals have popped up for Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PS5. The best deals for Sunday, August 4, include Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, PSVR2, Persona 5 Tactica, Final Fantasy XVI, and more. Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door for $44.99 For the first time since launch, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door for Nintendo Switch is available on sale. This classic RPG is perfect for anyone, even if you've never played an RPG before. The Thousand-Year Door features a loveable cast of characters, a fun combat system, and, overall, a refreshing take on the classic Mario formula. Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance for $39.99 Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is back down to its all-time low price! SMT V: Vengeance is an enhanced version of the former Nintendo Switch exclusive SMT V, launched in 2019. Th...

Hunter Era Codes (August 2024)

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Get your hands on free rewards and bonuses with these new and active Hunter Era codes in August 2024. http://dlvr.it/TBSbyt

Every Upcoming Star Wars Game We Know About

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Is there such a thing as too many Star Wars games? http://dlvr.it/TBQpvH

The Best PS5 SSDs You Can Buy in 2024

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Need more storage? http://dlvr.it/TBQpmZ

Legendary ROM hacking site shutting down after almost 20 years

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Disputes about how to keep the site going led founder to archive and close it. http://dlvr.it/TBQpcK

NZXT wants you to pay up to $169/month to rent a gaming PC

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NZXT Flex subscription has "new or like-new" PCs, one-time $50 shipping fee. http://dlvr.it/TBQpSb

Metropolis 1998 lets you design every building in an isometric, pixel-art city

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Devs cite Rollercoaster Tycoon, Dwarf Fortress, and, yes, SimCity as inspiration. http://dlvr.it/TBQpFl

Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition gave me new respect for gaming speedrunners

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Bite-size speed challenges refresh the classics, but require a healthy dose of patience. http://dlvr.it/TBNMgp

Valve runs its massive PC gaming ecosystem with only about 350 employees

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Ars' leak analysis shows a large "Games" department and a very well-paid "Admin" team. http://dlvr.it/TBNMZG

Full dev build of Space Marine 2 leaks, and players are already leveling up

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Developers canceled a beta test—but may have gotten one anyway. http://dlvr.it/TBNMP6

PC emulator comes to iOS, but Apple’s restrictions hamper performance

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UTM SE's lack of JIT compilation means "SE stands for Slow Edition." http://dlvr.it/TBNMDb

Riot’s 2XKO is the Tag Fighter I Didn’t Know I Wanted

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At this year's EVO tournament, we were seriously impressed by Riot's 2XKO – its upcoming tag fighter based on League of Legends – compared to the already excellent build we played at last year's EVO. http://dlvr.it/TBNM1X