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BioWare's past DLCs inspired the direction of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, say devs

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Selecting the criteria for a good picture is a persistent photo mode challenge. What happens when you relinquish critique to the player?

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Advice for 'mature Marylanders' can be good for players too.

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