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Raid Ledger — Boss Breakdowns

Phase-by-phase walkthroughs for the week's hardest encounters, with timers, positioning maps and gear checklists. New guide every Tuesday, 8–12 minute read.

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Pixel Attic — Indie Deep-Dives

Long-form features on the small studios we love, from Kensington Market game jams to hidden Steam gems. Interviews, design notes and a fair verdict — no scores out of ten.

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Hands-on reviews of controllers, headsets and handhelds, tested for at least two weeks on our Spadina bench. Real battery numbers, real thumb fatigue, priced in CAD.

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Mythic raid clear guide
Mythic Vault: our two-tank clear route
Indie studio interview
Inside a Kensington Market game jam
Controller review
Six pro controllers, ranked by drift
Speedrun feature
Speedrun diary: shaving 40 seconds
Cozy indie roundup
Ten cozy games for a Toronto winter
Handheld comparison
Handheld battery test: the real hours
Guild strategy
Building a raid roster that lasts
Narrative games feature
The year in short narrative games

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