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GamersHeroes Monday, December 13, 2021 3:43 PM
    

The definitive edition of the game, Thunder Lotus Games' Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition is now available.

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Kotaku Monday, December 13, 2021 8:30 PM
    

I wrote in January that Assassin's Creed Valhalla was too damn long, and that was before two whole expansions were released for it over the course of this year. Now the game is getting another one, as well as some missions for its predecessor Assassin's Creed Odyssey as well.

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Kotaku Monday, December 13, 2021 7:15 PM
    

So, Battlefield 2042, huh. People sure have opinions about Battlefield 2042. In fact you could drive a main battle tank through the divide between a lot of the critical and popular reaction to DICE's latest, the first modern (or in this case near-modern) Battlefield since 2013's Battlefield 4.

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Kotaku Monday, December 13, 2021 6:30 PM
    

Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon is one of those games where all of the obvious ways to describe its constituent parts don't do them, or it, justice. It's a falling-block match game in which you score more gems by chaining together more and more of the same enemy . It's a roguelite in which you unlock different weapons…

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Kotaku Monday, December 13, 2021 5:19 PM
    

December 13, 2021 may go down in history as the day the PlayStation 4 finally got blown wide open, as a trio of console hackers just released a new, ready-to-run kernel exploit for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 Pro that works on firmware version 9.00 and earlier. In other words, running homebrew apps and…

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Kotaku Monday, December 13, 2021 4:50 PM
    

It looks like Netflix, flush off their success adapting Cowboy Bebop, have cast their eyes towards another beloved Japanese character: Mega Man.

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Kotaku Monday, December 13, 2021 4:20 PM
    

Xbox's 20th birthday was all about killing the Xbox.

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Kotaku Monday, December 13, 2021 4:00 PM
    

The launch of the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S provided companies with an opportunity to charge more for their console games and many jumped at the chance. With Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade and Forspoken, that new $70 price tag is making a controversial appearance on PC, a platform that's traditionally seen at…

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PCGamesN Monday, December 13, 2021 6:58 PM
     Hand-drawn Metroidvania Aeterna Noctis hits Steam this week

While we've sadly missed out on an actual new Metroid as PC gamers this year, the indie scene continues to provide intriguing new entries in the world's greatest videogame genre slash level design ethos. Metroidvania Aeterna Noctis has made a strong impression in trailers and screenshots thanks to its striking hand drawn art, and it's finally set to launch this week.

Aeterna Noctis launches across Steam, the Epic Games Store, and PlayStation 5 on December 15 at a price of $29.99 / €29.99. If you've missed our previous highlight of Aeterna Noctis, it's a side-scrolling action game where you take control of the King of Darkness, who must explore a world made up of 16 interconnected areas in an effort to take on the Queen of Light.

The game's difficulty level scales as you progress to keep you on your toes, and the action footage in the trailers suggests that the combat is fast, fluid, and snappy. The hand-drawn art looks gorgeous in motion, too.


PCGamesN Monday, December 13, 2021 6:54 PM
     Epic confirms the Fortnite Winterfest 2021 details

Fortnite Winterfest 2021 has been confirmed, as Epic has sent out some early details alongside a package for content creators. Winterfest will return on December 16 after a minor game update on December 14.

"The festivities kick off on December 16 with Sgt Winters barreling around the island in his custom big rig, bringing 14 days of presents, frosty fresh items, special challenges, tons of new Creative experiences, and lots more," as Epic says in a Christamas card received by YouTuber Tabor Hill.

The 19.01 update on December 14 at 12am PST / 3am EST / 8am GMT will prepare the way for Winterfest, and it's likely that event challenges will leak after downtime wraps up. But some leaks have already arrived. iFireMonkey reports some details about Winterfest 2021 Cabin in Creative, which will link to at least seven Creative maps during the event, including zone wars, gun game, free-for-all, prop hunt, and deathrun modes.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 13, 2021 5:25 PM
     Project Zomboid just added multiplayer servers

Project Zomboid is secretly one of the best zombie games ever made, and it's been in Early Access since 2013. That doesn't mean it's lacked attention: developer The Indie Stone has continuously put out updates that have filled out the game immensely over the years. Today, however, the small studio announced a particularly big one: the latest test build includes Project Zomboid's long-awaited multiplayer servers.

The mode is currently available only in a test branch - The Indie Stone says it still needs a lot of polish, and it's been an incredibly complex project for such a small team to undertake. However, the studio says wider player testing will help tighten up the latest version of the game, and it's invited everyone to give the new build a try.

Multiplayer Zomboid supports up to 16 players, dedicated servers, and co-op play. The new build also includes a huge update to the map, which originally was set in and around Westpoint and Valley Station, Kentucky, but now includes parts of Louisville to the north. The developers describe the new map as "like silly huge", which will help support the additional players.


PCGamesN Monday, December 13, 2021 3:40 PM
     Rainbow Six Siege kicks off a new holiday-themed CTF snowball fight mode

Pull out those tactical ugly Christmas sweaters, because Rainbow Six Siege is kicking off another snowball fight. This year, the multiplayer game is throwing a new twist on the holiday limited time event by making it an intensely icy capture the flag mode.

The Snow Brawl is a fairly traditional capture the flag mode with respawn enabled. You'll be armed with unlimited snowballs as your primary weapon, but you'll have a punchy Snowblast Launcher ready in the secondary slot. Three hits downs a player, and they'll have to head back to respawn. There are boosts scattered around the map, which - appropriately - is a heavily modified spin on Chalet.

Standard CTF rules apply: the object is to snatch the flag from the opposing team's base and return it to your own home without being downed. Your team earns a point each time they successfully steal the opposing flag, and the team with the most points when time runs out is the winner. In the case of a tie, there's a sudden-death overtime round.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 13, 2021 2:35 PM
     Icarus review – survival stories

When I went to space, I learned that yeast comes from thistles. I also learned that if you stand still for five seconds, bears will show up and attack you. I preferred the first lesson.

Fortunately, your employer, the United Development Agency, has furnished you with a protective spacesuit for your arrival on Icarus, a terraformed celestial body that's rich with natural resources. Unfortunately, it can only stand up to a couple of swipes from a bear before you're left unconscious and bleeding out like a stuck pig.

Criminal negligence, exploitation, and faceless corporations are par for the course in space games, but the UDA isn't interested in anything nefarious aside from harvesting as many exotic materials from Icarus as it possibly can. The company just wants you to survive on the planet for long enough to realise its goals, and if you can't, then its losses ought to be minimal. Your first few tasks will be familiar if you've played a few survival games before: craft some rudimentary tools, harvest some basic food, dig up some shiny rocks, and dream of the day when you can build a hovel to call your own. There's not much in the way of gimmicks on Icarus; it's just you and the planet, and the planet wants you dead.


PCGamesN Monday, December 13, 2021 6:54 PM
     Kassandra and Eivor meet in free Assassin's Creed DLC for both Odyssey and Valhalla

Dawn of Ragnarok was officially announced today, but that's not the only bit of news Ubisoft has of Assassin's Creed fans. This week, a bit of free DLC will hit both Odyssey and Valhalla, introducing a two-part story in which Kassandra and Eivor meet. Ubisoft is billing this under the title 'Assassin's Creed Crossover Stories', hinting that there are more such stories to come.

Those Who Are Treasured will be the new story in Odyssey, and it will have Kassandra (or Alexios, if you chose the apparently non-canon gender) traveling to the island of Korfu. This takes place in the aftermath of the Odyssey story, though you only have to complete the game's first chapter to play the content - so fair warning if you're just starting out and are mindful of spoilers. (There's a free weekend for Odyssey running December 16-19, by the way.)

Then, A Fated Encounter picks up the story in Valhalla, and features Eivor coming face-to-face with Kassandra (but not Alexios). Here, Eivor heads to the Isle of Skye in Scotland. You'll be able to get in as long as you've completed the 'A Wise Friend' quest which establishes Valka in your camp.

RELATED LINKS: Assassin's Creed Valhalla review, How long is Assassin's Creed Valhalla?, Buy Assassin's Creed Valhalla

PCGamesN Monday, December 13, 2021 6:55 PM
     Dawn of Ragnarok is the

Assassin's Creed Valhalla's next big DLC has been announced, after numerous leaks over the past few months. But now, it's official: Dawn of Ragnarok launches in March 2022, and Ubisoft is calling this the "most ambitious expansion in franchise history". Given the price, which hearkens back to the full expansion pack pricing of old games, it probably should be.

Dawn of Ragnarok launches on March 10, 2022 for $39.99 / £34.99. You will play as Odin, equipped with a range of divine powers to defend the dwarven kingdom of Svartalfheim. Baldr - Odin's son - has been imprisoned by the fire giant Surtr, so you'll have some personal stakes to push you through the story, too.

As always, Ubisoft has some incentives to get you to purchase early. Pre-orders will get you immediate access to the Twilight Pack, which includes a range of appropriately-apocalyptic looking cosmetics, including a fiery look for Synin and what appears to be a flaming wolf mount. (It doesn't look like it's actually Fenrir, though.)

RELATED LINKS: Assassin's Creed Valhalla review, How long is Assassin's Creed Valhalla?, Buy Assassin's Creed Valhalla

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, December 13, 2021 6:22 PM
    

Is this pandering? If it is, I'm okay being pandered to. House Flipper Pets VR is a new spin-off from the fixer-upper floor-scrubbing sim which adds dogs, cats and co-op multiplayer. So you can tidy a house with a friend and then fill it with furniture your pet pal will like.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, December 13, 2021 5:33 PM
    

Back in February, Spiritfarer developers Thunder Lotus announced a roadmap of updates for 2021. Today, the last of those was released with the addition of spirit pals Jackie and Daria to the game. With them came another announcement: this is the cosy management game's final update, and its developers are moving onto new things.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, December 13, 2021 5:04 PM
    

Ubisoft is a leaky boat, so we already knew most of the details about Dawn Of Ragnarok thanks to weekend Reddit posts. Now it's official: Valhalla is getting a new 35-hour DLC in which Eivor gets new magic powers and goes to biff up some ice and lava monsters.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, December 13, 2021 4:41 PM
    

Assassin's Creed Valhalla is getting a second year of updates, and alongside a major new expansion comes two crossover missions in which Valhalla's Eivor will meet Assassin's Creed Odyssey protagonist Kassandra. The missions will be available for free tomorrow, with one available in each game.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, December 13, 2021 4:22 PM
    

Ever wanted to stick your pick deep into the centre of an octopus? How about a bug or a barnacle? If none of that tickles your pick(le)s you could try a keyhole which twists dimensions? Or perhaps one with a steampunk or frost-bitten feel? If literally any of that got your immersion senses tingling then three Skyrim modders have something for you. Creating a cache of realistic looking catches, they have brought the Dragonborn what they've been desperate for; a more riveting lockpicking experience.

While the mods only change the aesthetics and not the function of how Skyrim's lock picking minigame works, the awkward uniformity of Skyrim's lock looks has always been quite odd. Modders under the usernames "Kreis", "wSkeever", and "powerofthree" must have thought the same. Why would a chest you found underwater look the same as one created by the insect-obsessed Falmer? It's preposterous! But now it no longer needs to be.

Thanks to the appropriately titled Security Overhaul SKSE - Lock Variations and Security Overhaul SKSE - Add-ons mods, you will never have to pick the nondescript again. Now you can enjoy the artisanal tastes of up to 11 uniquely designed locks to immerse you in Skyrim's universe.

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Twinfinite Monday, December 13, 2021 7:45 PM
    

Rocket Panda Games announced the release date and launched a new trailer of the upcoming 2D fighting game Phantom Breaker: Omnia.

The post Phantom Breaker: Omnia Release Date Announced & New Trailer Released appeared first on Twinfinite.


Twinfinite Monday, December 13, 2021 7:39 PM
    

Love it or hate it, the Harry Potter spinoff movie series Fantastic Beasts is here to stay. Titled The Secrets of Dumbledore, this is the third installment of the Fantastic Beasts sub-series and Warner Brothers has just released the first official trailer for it. You can check out the trailer down below: We see some […]

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Twinfinite Monday, December 13, 2021 5:33 PM
    

Today Microids and Pendulo Studios released a new trailer of the upcoming film-inspired narrative adventure game Alfred Hitchcock – Vertigo.

The post Alfred Hitchcock – Vertigo for PS5, Xbox, PS4, Switch, & PC Introduces Ed in New Trailer appeared first on Twinfinite.


Twinfinite Monday, December 13, 2021 4:09 PM
    

Following the reveal of the DLC character Avatar Belial for Granblue Fantasy Versus, Cygames has followed up with more assets.

The post Granblue Fantasy Versus DLC Character Avatar Belial Shows His Moves With Screenshots & Videos appeared first on Twinfinite.


Twinfinite Monday, December 13, 2021 3:56 PM
    

One year ago, I felt like a kid on Christmas. After years of waiting, Cyberpunk 2077 was officially here. I couldn't wait to hop in and play this story-driven epic from one of my favorite developers, CD Projekt Red. Like many, though, I was beyond disappointed. Instead of a choose-your-own-adventure, cyberpunk action title, what I […]

The post One Year Later, Cyberpunk 2077 Is Still a Massive Disappointment appeared first on Twinfinite.


Twinfinite Monday, December 13, 2021 2:59 PM
    

Re:Zero fans, get ready for your brain to tremble, as everyone's favorite, creepy Sin Archbishop of Sloth, Petelgeuse Romanee-Conti is receiving his very own life-sized bust. As you can see below, this 1/1 scale, 88cm figure captures all of the impressive, creepy authority of the character, including his bowl cut and terrifying eyes. You can […]

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Siliconera Monday, December 13, 2021 3:00 PM
    

Director and Producer Fuyuki Hayashi and Writer Ryutaro Ito spoke with Siliconera about creating the new Furyu game Monark.

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Siliconera Monday, December 13, 2021 2:00 PM
    

Zankoku na Puni no Thesis!

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Destructoid Monday, December 13, 2021 7:00 PM
    

The holidays are here a little early for Halo Infinite players 343 Industries won't be waiting until the new year to deck...

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Destructoid Monday, December 13, 2021 6:30 PM
    

It's not a "goodbye," just "see you later" Any video game that can be described as "cozy" is always a...

The post Spiritfarer crosses over a million units sold, gets Farewell Edition appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Monday, December 13, 2021 6:00 PM
    

Cherish the many Xbox 360's that ringed-out There are high points in the history of the Xbox, like Halo and the Scorpio...

The post Microsoft is selling an Xbox Red Ring of Death poster appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Monday, December 13, 2021 5:30 PM
    

A free update for the existing Mash-Up Despite some misgivings with Halo: Infinite multiplayer progression, pretty much every aspect of Infinite seems like a...

The post Minecraft's Master Chief pack got an upgrade for Halo: Infinite appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Monday, December 13, 2021 5:00 PM
    

Plastic Men. Real Agony. Few topics in the history of video games interest me as much as 3DO's Army Men...

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Destructoid Monday, December 13, 2021 4:45 PM
    

Here's a hands-on look If you haven't heard of Analogue before, and are a fan of retro gaming, you definitely...

The post Review: The Analogue Pocket is yet another triumph for game preservation appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Monday, December 13, 2021 4:30 PM
    

Free-to-keep thanks to the GOG Winter Sale Every once in a while, a game can reach out from a niche...

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Destructoid Monday, December 13, 2021 4:00 PM
    

It doesn't end with Arcane Like everyone else in the world, I finished watching Arcane, Netflix and Riot Games' show...

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Destructoid Monday, December 13, 2021 3:30 PM
    

Gather your pals for a few more co-op runs The Anacrusis, the debut game from studio Stray Bombay, is out very...

The post Co-op shooter The Anacrusis will launch in January 2022 appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Monday, December 13, 2021 3:00 PM
    

Including the radio plays The gigantic Fallout 76 December update is here, in the form of "Night of the Mothman."...

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Destructoid Monday, December 13, 2021 2:30 PM
    

Get dungeon crawling from December 17 Following a very lengthy delay, publisher GameSpark has announced that a classic entry in...

The post Wizardry: The Five Ordeals will finally arrive on Steam Early Access this week appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Monday, December 13, 2021 2:00 PM
    

Pokemon papercraft? Happy December "Pokemon papercraft" is not something I assumed I'd be writing about in December, but here we...

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, December 13, 2021 7:45 PM
     Peter Molyneux 1024x800Peter Molyneux made quite the name for himself during the 1990s and 2000s, and not without good reason. He helped develop a number of popular and even influential games, such as Magic Carpet and Dungeon Keeper, and he earned particular praise and respect for the Fable series. Recently though, he has slowed down his output considerably. The most recent projects by his studio, 22cans, never managed to leave Early Access. Some may initially become excited, however, to hear that Molyneux soon plans to put out his first new game since 2017. Unfortunately, this new game, which will come out sometime next year, may not represent "the great Peter Molyneux comeback" that many may have hoped for, as it seems to exist mainly to take advantage of the recent NFT and blockchain phenomenon. Molyneux's new game, titled Legacy, apparently serves as "an opportunity for players to build their very own business, designing their very own products from a huge array of possibilitie...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, December 13, 2021 7:30 PM
     Scorn Game Release Date October 2022Fans of body horror rejoice (I guess?), Scorn has been confirmed for a release window of October 2022. That is, it's confirmed for all those who plan on picking up the game following its developer's recent meltdown. The game was previously scheduled for a December launch. But back in November, Ebb Software announced a delay tinged with, well, scorn. Regardless, the game is still on track, and will appear on PC in less than a year. Scorn has been a very long time coming. First announced with a Kickstarter campaign back in 2014, it failed its initial goals. It did, however, find an investor, and Ebb powered on for quite a few years. At last, everything seemed to line up, and the team revealed a PC launch during an Inside Xbox stream back in May this year. It did get delayed, however, proving that the road of development is long, windy, and full of speed bumps.   But, at last, Scorn got a release window paired with a trailer late last week. To celebrate, Ebb published ...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, December 13, 2021 7:00 PM
     Intel Alder Lake motherboard b660 price leak ddr4It's always a bit of a battle to keep ahead of the curve when it comes to new motherboards and chipsets. The plot has thickened now that Twitter user @momomo_us, who has a history of leaking new tidbits concerning hardware, has dropped a treasure trove of information today regarding over 50 brand new Intel budget B660 and H-series motherboard models that we're hearing about for the first time. They've broken this information up between five of the biggest manufacturers, including ASUS, ASRock, Biostar, Gigabyte, and MSI. Obviously, until we get official notice on these boards, the final specs and prices are uncertain. These boards fall under three types: B660, H610, and H670. These are all budget motherboards that work with Intel's new Alder Lake chipsets. This new line debuted just over a month ago, and makes up Intel's 12th generation Core processors.   On the ASUS side, 22 motherboards are included, with the vast majority being Intel B660 models...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, December 13, 2021 5:30 PM
     Halo Infinite Forerunner Artifact Locations FeatThere are many hidden secrets scattered throughout Zeta Halo. Last week, we went on a hunt to find all the hidden Skulls in and around the great ring. This guide will help with another type of scavenger hunt. Below, I detail how to find all Forerunner Artifact locations in Halo Infinite. Forerunner Artifacts are ancient rings of which you can interact with for more details on the game's lore. Activating them will open up short conversations between the weapon and the Master Chief. They will also unlock recordings made by Zeta Halo's Monitor. Some of these recordings offer hints at what's next for the game, and possibly the direction of the franchise. Halo lore nuts will not want to miss out.   There are seven Forerunner Artifacts in all, and they don't show up on the map in Halo Infinite. You'll have to scour the land, seeking out the rings. Halo Infinite: All Forerunner Artifact locations Artifact I The first Forerunner Artifact can be found on th...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, December 13, 2021 4:00 PM
     Trek to Yomi Trailer bridgeEarlier this year, publisher Devolver Digital revealed its stylish new samurai game, Trek to Yomi, during the company's E3 showcase. The game definitely stood out compared to the publisher's other offerings, as it boasted a distinct art style inspired by the works of renowned film director Akira Kurosawa. It depicted its feudal Japanese setting with a classic black and white filter that basked every scene and character in intense shadows, and its action seemed grounded in a way that perfectly matched its photorealistic models. Needless to say, players who saw the original trailer for Trek to Yomi became incredibly impressed by it,. Fortunately for them, Devolver Digital just published a new trailer with plenty more footage to admire. Those who remember the original trailer may recall that it depicted the gameplay almost entirely from a side scrolling perspective. But, as this new trailer reveals, Trek to Yomi does not function as a strictly side scrolling action game, as...

Gamer Empire Monday, December 13, 2021 5:18 PM
    

The defense mode is one of the special pieces of content that you'll find in some of the worlds in Anime Fighters Simulator. Players can obtain the useful item multi-open token by participating in the defense mode and dealing damage to enemies. The number of multi-open tokens that you get depends on how much damage […]

The post Anime Fighters Simulator – Defense Mode Guide: How to Do, Wiki appeared first on Gamer Empire.


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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, December 13, 2021 4:54 PM
    

Another co-op Game Hits Xbox Game Pass next month.

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, December 13, 2021 2:44 PM
    

A great reason to jump back into both games.

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, December 13, 2021 2:04 PM
    

I am leaning towards Purple and Blue myself.

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