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Side Quests

Because everyone needs a break from the main quest sometimes. Side Quests is MMORPG's new general gaming column. While we love MMOs here, we do sometimes need a break from the grind and try other things. Side Quests is our place to talk about those things. Join us on a little side quest, won't you?

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Side Quests: Dynasty Warriors: Origins Review

After sixty hours, Dynasty Warriors: Origins makes a lasting impression. From its epic battles to great RPG progression, it feels like a massive step forward for the franchise. Here's our review.


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Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Review

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is sure to bring the nostalgia for many, but how does Machine Games's latest fare overall? Here is our review.


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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Review

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 recently released, bringing its campy, gory action to PC and console players everywhere. Nick is here with our review.


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Side Quests: Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster Review

Jason took Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster for a spin to see if the zombie-killing series holds up in Capcom's latest re-release spree.


Exclusive: Five New Cards From Magic: The Gathering's Duskmourn Expansion

Magic: The Gathering's Duskmourn: House of Horror set is coming in fast, and we've got five new cards to reveal of the upcoming haunted house-themed addition to the Magic Multiverse.


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Side Quests: College Football 25 Review - Returning To Glory

College Football is back with EA Sports' first entry in over a decade with College Football 25. How does it stack up, and is the title's triumphant return something to celebrate?


GDC 2024: MechWarrior 5: Clans Aims To Tell A More Focused, Cinematic Clan Invasion Story

Piranha Games is channeling its heritage as it sets up MechWarrior 5: Clans, the first time in 29 years the franchise has focused on a Clan Invasion story. We had the chance to check it out during GDC 2024 in a hands-off demo, ahead of its 2024 release.


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Alone in the Dark Review

Alone in the Dark is back after 30 years with a new vision for the legendary thriller. But how does this remake hold up? Here is our review.


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Side Quests: Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown Review

Ubisoft's latest platformer, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, aims to put players right back into the center of the legendary franchise. Yet how does it hold up, and does it make for a fitting return for the series?


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Achilles: Legends Untold Review

It has been a month since Dark Point Games took action RPG Achilles: Legends Untold out of Steam Early Access and into full release. How does the ARPG stack up? Here is our review.


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Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Review - Swinging For The Fences - Side Quests

Insomniac had its work cut out for it with Spider-Man 2. To say expectations were high going into this sequel is an understatement, buffered by both the first game's major success and the bridge between console generations that was Miles Morales. So how does it stack up?


Side Quests: Dave The Diver - Fishing For A Good Time

Dave the Diver is a fun indie RPG where you take the role of Dave, the eponymous diver, saddled with running his own sushi shop. Yet, as Mike BC details, it's so much more than what it appears to be on the surface.


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The Lord Of The Rings: Return To Moria Review

In the shadowy depths of Middle-earth, the Dwarves have begun to delve, maybe too greedily, again. They've returned to Moria, and Emily has you covered. How does the survival game hold up? Here is our review.


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Endless Dungeon Review - Side Quests

Endless Dungeon attempts to marry the concepts of roguelike progression, isometric twin-stick shooters, tower defense, and run-of-the-mill escort missions into one appealing package. Josh takes you through the two experiences he had running Endless Dungeon in our review.


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Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon Review

Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon is everything you should want in a mech game. Nick explains why in his review.