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Today’s Wordle answer for Friday, November 29

Whether you’d just like a little Wordle help or you’re eager to devour absolutely everything we can throw at you, you’ll find everything from quick tips, a helpful hint for the November 29 (1259) game, and even today’s answer below. Today’s Wordle turned out to be tough in the best possible way, the sort of…

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Meet weird avians, save a kidnapped goddess, and explore a gorgeous lantern world inspired by Persian art in this very funny new indie adventure game

On the eve of her prophesied awakening, Simurgh, the goddess of Lantern City, has been kidnapped by The Scientist, and it falls to you—a young girl named Zig who spends a lot of time on her phone—to figure out what’s going on. That’s the beginning of the story in 30 Birds, a gorgeous and unexpectedly…

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This new tabletop RPG is basically Monster Hunter meets Delicious in Dungeon, and you can use a giant frying pan as a weapon

Originally kickstarted back in September last year, tabletop RPG Wilderfeast is now available to order in physical and PDF forms. Combining elements of the videogame series Monster Hunter with manga/anime Delicious in Dungeon, it’s a game about tracking giant magical creatures, slaying them in tense battles, and then cooking them into a banquet. I was…

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No one’s making a big-budget immersive sim any time soon, but you can catch up on the best ones ever made for less than the price of a single new game in the Steam Autumn Sale

Despite them being god’s own genre by any objective metric, barely anyone makes immersive sims these days. That is, aside from Raphael Colantonio—the imsim Hiroo Onoda—and the half of Arkane that Microsoft didn’t kill. Even then, the latter is making a game with Blade brand on it rather than something based in the original worlds…

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Dragon Age lead writer shares the heartfelt process of creating Inquisition’s Dorian, says his ‘story is not MY story, but it’s also not far off’

David Gaider, creator of the Dragon Age universe during his time at Bioware (and the lead writer on Origins, Dragon Age 2, and Inquisition) has been on a bit of a tell-all spree lately. Seemingly seized by an unquenchable thirst to show you behind the curtain, Gaider’s been revealing truths about the series’ cast, such…

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It’s been a decade since Endless Legend, the 4X genre’s most inventive weirdo and the closest thing we’ve got to a modern Alpha Centauri, launched—we’re long overdue another one

The mighty 4X genre is my forever obsession. Even while massive RPGs and life-consuming MMOs steal me away, I’m never too far away from conducting another conquest of a fantasy realm or an entire galaxy, rallying my armies or pretending I’m down for diplomacy when I’m really just planning to pinch some new technology. But…

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After an incredible year for Fallout, the Steam Autumn sale is a perfect excuse to make time for all the old and new Fallout games none of us ever have time to play

I’m not sure if this year’s Steam Autumn sale is better than usual or if I’m just desperate to feel something by cashing in on deals. Regardless, I’ve managed to pad out my library with Bethesda’s sales, which should keep me occupied for at least the next few months. Among the many games I have…

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