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Avowed succeeds where Dragon Age: The Veilguard failed: An actionized, beginner-friendly entry point to a long-running series that doesn't sacrifice its identity

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Avowed
Genres · adventure, rpg
Release · Feb 18, 2025
Developer · Obsidian Entertainment
PCXbox Series X|SPS5
458 articles 155 writers 15 reviews
Dragon Age: The Veilguard
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Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Genres · adventure, rpg, strategy
Release · Oct 31, 2024
Developer · BioWare
Xbox Series X|SPCPS5
227 articles 107 writers 17 reviews
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