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Mortal Kombat: What Happened To Liu Kang?

From being abandoned as an orphan to becoming a fully-fledged god!

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Is Genshin Impact Worth Playing?

Is Genshin Impact worth your time or will it just drain your bank account?

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Is Sora A Disney Character?

Does Disney's involvement in Kingdom Hearts make Sora a Disney character? Let's find out.

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The Legend Of Zelda: The Complete History Of The Master Sword

The Master Sword is one of the most iconic weapons in gaming history. Here's everything you need to know about it.

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Is The Nintendo Switch OLED Worth It?

The Nintendo Switch OLED is a newer model with a variety of improved features, but is it worth the extra cost?

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How Many Disney Movies Are There?

Disney has made a lot of movies.

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The Witcher: What Is Ithlinne's Prophecy?

Dive into the importance of this prophecy.

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The Witcher: What Is Elder Blood?

Ciri's power comes from the Elder Blood in her veins. But what is it?

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Is No Man's Sky Worth It?

Is No Man's Sky worth your time and money? Let's weigh it up.

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How Many Races Are There In The Legend Of Zelda Series?

Are you curious about how many races are in The Legend Of Zelda Series? We have the answer!

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The Witcher: Why Does Nilfgaard Want Ciri?

In the Witcher, Emhyr var Emreis is often sending his people to track down Ciri. This is his reason for doing so.

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The Legend Of Zelda: A Complete History Of The Gerudo

The Gerudo are one of the most interesting races in The Legend of Zelda.

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Honkai Star Rail: The Complete Story of Jarilo-VI, Explained

The story of Honkai: Star Rail truly kicks off as you reach the Jarilo-VI planet, and here's everything you'll learn before you depart from here.

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The Witcher Series: Who Is Leo Bonhart?

"Let the music play!' Leo Bonhart is a central character in the Witcher book series, and he is being teased in the TV show as of the latest season.

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What Is Kick?

Kick is a new livestreaming service that's making waves in the gaming community, but what exactly is it?

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The Dragon Ball Timeline In Chronological Order

From A-Z, get to know everything about one of Shonen Jump's longest-running most influential manga series.

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Why Are Final Fantasy Characters In Kingdom Hearts?

Final Fantasy characters have appeared throughout the Kingdom Hearts games, but why are they a part of the series?

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Final Fantasy 7: The History Of The Buster Sword

The Buster Sword has a legacy that goes beyond Cloud Strife in Final Fantasy 7.

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Are Link And Zelda The Same Characters In Every The Legend Of Zelda Game?

Link and Zelda appear in nearly every game within The Legend of Zelda franchise, but are they the same person each time?

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Mortal Kombat 11 Endings, Explained

A time travelling trip through MK history, here's every ending in Mortal Kombat 11 explained.

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