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Lists upon lists Hardcore Gamer sorts out the best of the best. Whether you're looking for the most highly recommended open-world RPGs or an Elden Ring weapons tier list, we've got you covered.
Keeping track of every good game is hard. Remembering what they are is even harder, so here's a handy collection of titles worth going back for.
Live service is becoming more and more of a gamble with each passing year, and these games represent a mere handful of those that lost the bet.
Marathon might be directly connected to the other games sharing its name, but the following bits of lore should help newcomers to enjoy it nonetheles.
From stealthy melee strikes to radiation-fueled snipes, using these game-breaking builds will obliterate the bot infestation, even on Nightmare!
From brutal blizzards to cozy snowscapes, these games capture the magic and danger of winter without the cold!
From customizable dirt finders to a game-changing abseil, these changes make powerwashing feel better than ever before.
Caroline gets a much more extensive inventory this time around, but these ten items are what get her all the way through to the end of her ordeal.
Unleash Hornet's full potential and maker quest a whole lot easier with our game-changing builds for Hollow Knight: Silksong.
Dig into the world of Nightreign to find these hidden details.
A list detailing six games that are similar to Ryukishi's take on Silent Hill.
These game-breaking items have caused rage-quits and controller-throwing tantrums for generations of Smash players.
Whether you want to deal more damage, buff up your defenses or collect items quicker, theres a tool to help you in Hollow Knight: Silksong.
A list ranking all five Silent Hill f Endings from worst to best.
Samus' arsenal grows as the game progresses, but which mysterious new ability will prove to be the most powerful?
From survival-focused perks to damage-heavy boosts, here are the best specializations in Borderlands 4.
Within the wild world of Pandora and beyond, there are plenty of memorable characters that are hilarious and layered in the Borderlands series.
Betrayal, destruction and sometimes mind control; these JRPG villains stop at nothing to get what they want.
One moment youre finding a clever nod to a classic movie, another time youre laughing at a joke only Borderlands could pull off.
Some side characters are so unforgettable they deserve their own game. From villains to heroes, which NPC will steal the show in a spin-off?
Samus Arans battles against Space Pirates, Metroids and Metroid Prime itself would be much shorter without her plethora of powerful weapons.
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