Board games might involve a race to a finish line, as in Sorry! or that ubiquitous first board game for kids, Candyland. Or they might entail a strategic battle for dominance, as in chess or checkers.

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You never know what you’re going to get with a Sonic game and in a way, that unpredictability makes each new game a little bit exciting. I know that a new Mario game is going to be good. It’s expected ...

Cuff from Forspoken adds humor and personality, enhancing the gameplay experience. Kaz and Ocelot in Metal Gear Solid 5 provide guidance, humor, and hints for Snake. Nix in Star Wars Outlaws brings a ...

Co-op chaos = pure dumb fun: fails, trolling, and nonstop laughs with friends. From frantic shooters to cozy platformers, each pick delivers addictive, silly fun. Betrayal, mischief, and epic fails ...

A lot of fun is to be had with friends playing games. Sure, the bigger the rooms, the better, but that is nothing when compared with that good old two-player world. If you want a competitive edge, or ...

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