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Check out a rotating duo pieces that we believe to be our most enjoyable or relevant content.  In "Red Dead Redemption - Online Shenanigans Abound," Gabe talks about his experiences in the story and the online beta.  In "Call of Duty: WWII and the Historical Injection," Ben discusses what he thinks makes a WWII game worth playing, bringing it all the way back to Call of Duty 2, for some reason.  Dig in and enjoy!
                                                                       

Call of Duty: WWII and the Historical Injection


Call of Duty: WWII brings us the second great war for the first time in nine years.  Is it a gameplay improvement worth playing or a graphical overhaul?...
                                                                               

Red Dead Redemption 2 - Online Shenanigans Abound


Howdy partners. I recently finished Red Dead Redemption 2 and with Ben going back to test the waters with the original game, I figured I come out and share my experience offline and on...
                                                                       

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Call of Duty: WWII and the Historical Injection

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