Buying Guide
How to Spot Fake or Inflated Listings for New LEGO and MTG Releases
Practical, 2026-tested tips to spot counterfeit LEGO sets and fake MTG boxes. Verify photos, seller reputation, shrinkwrap, barcodes, and unbox safely.
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Pixel Vault
Curated deals, news, and storefront tools for gamers — discover, compare, and buy top PC and console titles with smart deals and community reviews.
Game Testing
Navigating Closed Beta Weekends: What to Expect and How to Prepare
A definitive guide to participating in closed beta weekends with Spellcasters Chronicles examples for gameplay optimization and feedback.
EEvan Mitchell
Retail
Bundle Ideas: Pair the LEGO Zelda Set with MTG Crossover Packs and Amiibo for a Ultimate Nintendo Collector Box
Turn LEGO Zelda hype into high-margin cross-sells with MTG packs and Amiibo. Bundle templates, pricing, and launch tactics for retailers in 2026.
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Setup Guides
Game Night Essentials: Upgrading Your Setup for Maximum Fun
Elevate your game night with expert tips on comfort, tech, and accessories to create the ultimate fun setup for all players.
AAlex Morgan
Collecting
How Crossover IPs (Spider-Man, TMNT, Zelda) Are Changing Collector Behavior
How Spider-Man, TMNT and Zelda crossovers are reshaping collector behavior—tips to buy smarter, track value and avoid FOMO in 2026.
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Zombie Games
The Future of Zombie Games: What to Expect from No More Room in Hell 2
Explore No More Room in Hell 2's groundbreaking mechanics and multiplayer modes shaping the future of zombie games.
EEvan Garrett
Streaming
Board Game Night Meets Gaming Stream: How to Feature Sanibel or Wingspan on Your Channel
Stream cozy board games like Sanibel and Wingspan with clear overlays, accessibility features, and chat-driven engagement. Get production-ready tips for 2026.
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Board Games
From Wingspan to Sanibel: Designing Accessible Board Games — Lessons for Game Developers
How Elizabeth Hargrave’s Wingspan and Sanibel show accessible, cozy game design—practical steps for tabletop and video game creators in 2026.
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Nightreign
Nightreign Patch Notes Explained: How Executor, Guardian, Revenant and Raider Got Buffed
Digestible Nightreign patch breakdown: Executor, Guardian, Revenant, Raider buffs explained with playstyle shifts and practical builds for 2026 meta.
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Opinion
The Ethics of ‘Games Should Never Die’: Debate After New World’s Closure
After Amazon's New World closure, the debate over whether 'games should never die' exposes publisher duties, player rights, and sustainable paths forward.
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How-to
How to Archive Your New World Progress and Screenshots Before Servers Go Offline
Step-by-step guide to export New World screenshots, videos, logs, and community artifacts before servers shut down. Preserve your Aeternum memories now.
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PC Building
Building vs. Buying: Which Gaming PC Option Delivers the Best Value?
Discover if building or buying a gaming PC offers the best value with detailed comparisons, top hardware insights, and current deals explained.
JJason Carter
MMO
Could a Rust Dev Save New World? Inside Offers, Buyouts and What Happens When Developers Want to Acquire Live Games
Can a Rust exec realistically buy and preserve New World? Explore the legal, technical and community paths to rescuing a live MMO in 2026.
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MMO
New World Shutdown: What the Closure Means for Players, Marketplaces and Virtual Goods
Amazon will take New World offline Jan 31, 2027. What it means for your items, wallets and community — and the checklist to act before shutdown.
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Pokémon
How the Pokémon Community Rebuilt After Adversity
How a Pokémon store robbery became a community rallying point—playbooks for fundraising, healing, security, and lasting resilience.
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DIY
Turn Your Animal Crossing Amiibo Items into Shelf-Ready Dioramas with LEGO and 3D Prints
Combine Zelda-Amiibo, LEGO, and 3D-printed props for modular, shelf-ready Animal Crossing dioramas—2026 guide with templates and parts tips.
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Deals
How to Score Unbelievable Deals on Gaming Accessories: Tips for Smart Shoppers
Insider strategies to hunt gaming deals, stack loyalty offers, use refurbs and pop-ups, and get the best accessories discounts every time.
AAlex Mercer
Preorder Offers
Dinkum's Physical Edition: What Bonus Content Can You Expect?
A deep guide to Dinkum's physical edition, preorder exclusives, retail (GameStop) perks, collector value, and smart buying strategies.
AAlex Mercer
EA
Inside the Union Stand Against EA's Saudi Buyout: What Gamers Need to Know
A deep analysis of EA’s potential Saudi buyout, union stakes, creative freedom risks, and how gamers can act to protect workers and games.
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World of Warcraft
The Rise and Fall of WoW Transmog: What You Need to Know
Deep analysis of WoW's transmog pricing changes, community fallout, and practical steps for players, creators, and guilds.
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