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Michael Rougeau

Michael Rougeau

Former Contributor
Author/Co-Author of 286 articles

Mike Rougeau is a journalist and writer who lives in Los Angeles with his girlfriend and two dogs. He specializes in video games, technology and entertainment. He once got third place in a Destiny tournament.

The best horses in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is one of the most equestrian-friendly game in the franchise. Here's how to tame horses and where to find the best.
Gaming Guides
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‘Assassin’s Creed Origins’: Our First Take

Although there's plenty new and different in Assassin's Creed Origins, Ubisoft's latest, some old problems remain.
Gaming Reviews
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‘Gravity Rush 2’ review

'Gravity Rush 2' feels so massive it often threatens to topple under its own weight, but it ultimately stands as tall as the World Pillar that holds its floating cities aloft.
Gaming Reviews
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‘Dead Rising 4’ review

'Dead Rising 4' offers more raw zombie carnage, but fails to make the rest of the game worth playing.
Gaming Reviews
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Titmouse’s ‘Smash Party’ proves that smashing stuff still feels good in VR

Animation house Titmouse has brought its real-life LA Smash Party to virtual reality, and it works.
Computing Features
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‘Pokémon Sun and Moon’ review

Pokémon Sun and Moon may be the best game in the series for competitive trainers and hardcore collectors.
Gaming Reviews
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Bait and Switch: Nintendo’s new console is everything wrong with gaming hype

The Switch’s short teaser trailer grabbed everyone’s attention, promising a mobile system with impressive capabilities and a surprising selection of games. But it glosses over details that might be the console’s downfall.
Gaming Features
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Dying Light review

Dying Light is light years better than the Dead Island series, but it suffers from many of the same flaws. It doesn't understand its own strengths, but when it gives players control it can be great.
Gaming Reviews
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Lords of the Fallen review

The most surprising thing about Lords of the Fallen is not how blatantly it borrows element after element from Dark Souls, but that it took so long for this to happen.
Gaming Reviews
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Dark Souls II: Crown of the Ivory King review

The third and final expansion to Dark Souls II, Crown of the Ivory King caps things off perfectly with a beautiful and complex new area to play, explore and die in.
Gaming Reviews
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‘The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’ survival guide: Tips for getting by in Hyrule

'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild' can be difficult and downright unforgiving at times. These tips will help you survive the wild.
Gaming Guides
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A Dark Souls II starter guide — trust us, you’ll need the help

Dark Souls II is extremely tough, but luckily, we've got a hefty amount of beginner's tips that will help you succeed when you first start your playthrough.
Gaming Guides

What to Do When You Feel Lost in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the most open-ended game in the Zelda franchise. In this guide, we'll go through what to do when you feel lost.
Gaming Guides
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Where to find the rarest Pokémon in Pokémon Sun and Moon

No Pokémon master's journey is complete without some rare finds. Here are some of the rarest Pokémon in Pokemon Sun and Moon and where you can find them.
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Resident Evil 7 Madhouse guide: Try to survive the game’s hardest mode

The hardest difficulty level in Resident Evil 7 is punishing. Here's your guide to all the changes, along with a few tips for getting through in one piece.
Gaming Guides
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How to use Pokémon Bank to transfer old Pokémon to ‘Sun’ and ‘Moon’

Pokémon Bank has been updated to let you transfer old favs to 'Sun' and 'Moon.' The process isn't easy, but we have all the details here.
Gaming Guides
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How to cook food and elixirs in 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild'

Cooking in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is more than just fun -- it's required to survive. Here's how to do it best.
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‘Gears of War 4’ review

'Gears of War 4', the first new Gears game from Microsoft’s new studio The Coalition, freshens up some modes while playing it safe in others.
Gaming Reviews
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How the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con can help make art on a Surface Pro

YouTuber Brad Colbow has used Bluetooth to connect the Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons to a Microsoft Surface Pro.
Computing News
Nioh

Nioh beginner’s guide: Everything you need to know that the game won’t tell you

Nioh isn't friendly to new players, even if you've played similar, Soulslike titles before. Thankfully, these pointers should make your journey a bit easier.
Gaming Guides
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A beginner’s guide to competitive breeding in Pokemon Sun and Moon

Pokémon breeding is a complex but rewarding process. Breeding competitively in Pokémon Sun and Moon has never been easier.
Gaming Guides

How to get every weapon in Resident Evil 7

To overcome the horrors of Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, you'll need to get your hands on the best weapons possible. Here, we'll show you where to find them all.
Gaming Guides

Deus Ex: The Fall review

'Deus Ex: The Fall' for iOS systems is not the sequel to 'Deus Ex: Human Revolution' that you may have been hoping for. Instead, it is a new game, with plenty of brand new problems.
Gaming Reviews
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Rise of the Triad (2013) review

Rise of the Triad is an old school shooter with some modern enhancements and some archaic snags. Its rough but fun twitch shooting is marred by unbearable platforming sections. Is it a trip down memory lane worth taking?
Gaming Reviews
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Dark Souls II review

Dark Souls II is more accessible to newcomers early on, but in truth, it's just a refined version of the series' uniquely challenging death march.
Gaming Reviews
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Dark Souls II: Crown of the Sunken King review

The first expansion to From Software's Dark Souls II wastes no time in reminding you of its pedigree. The DLC's new areas, with their menacing dragon and intricate layout, are a callback to the original Dark Souls.
Gaming Reviews
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Metrico review

Digital Dreams' Metrico is a puzzle-platformer that takes full advantage of the PS Vita's unique hardware, but does so without feeling gimmicky. It's short, but its challenge will keep you interested—or turn you off.
Gaming Reviews
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Hohokum review

Hohokum is cut from the same fabric as artsy PlayStation games like Sound Shapes, LocoRoco, and Patapon, and It's hugely enjoyable, despite often feeling directionless.
Gaming Reviews
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Dark Souls II: Crown of the Old Iron King review

Dark Souls 2's second expansion has some of the most difficult boss fights of the entire Souls series, and a complex environment leading up to them. Are you hardcore enough to conquer the Old Iron King in his prime?
Gaming Reviews
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Gauntlet review

Gauntlet fully captures everything that was fun about previous games in the series, including a satisfying progression system and good, old-fashioned co-op. Only a few shortcomings hold it back.
Gaming Reviews
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The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth review

With The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth, developers Edmund McMillen and Nicalis overhaul an already great game, adding seemingly endless new content. It’s a filthy, disgusting experience that you can’t put down.
Gaming Reviews
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Bloodborne review

<em>Bloodborne</em> is much more than simply the next <em>Dark Souls</em>, its gameplay significantly evolved from past titles. But it makes many of the same mistakes and comes with some new problems too.
Gaming Reviews
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‘Nioh’ review

Team Ninja’s Nioh builds on the Dark Souls formula with a historical telling of one of Japan’s greatest civil wars.
Gaming Reviews
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‘Halo Wars 2’ review

'Halo Wars 2' is a second attempt to meld real-times strategy with the comfort of your couch. It's ultimately a winning combination, even if it's not especially clever.
Gaming Reviews
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‘Persona 5’ review

Persona 5 combines traditional Japanese game elements with more style -- and hours -- than ten of any other game. But can it hold up under its own weight?
Gaming Reviews
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‘Outlast 2’ review

When a game only does one thing, it had better do that thing extremely well. When it comes to making you feel helpless and alone, Outlast 2 is that game.
Gaming Reviews
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‘Skull and Bones’: Our first take

Skull and Bones bulks up the naval gameplay of the Assassin's Creed series with some welcome depth that just might be able to support a full game.
Gaming Reviews
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‘Dropmix’ may be a good reason to buy another big plastic accessory

Dropmix combines competitive card battling with a music remixer like DJ Hero, requiring players to buy another big plastic accessory.
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