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About Dave LeClair

Dave LeClair is a former MUO writer who previously worked on news and video content.

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Trillian Is Still One Of The Best Chat Clients Around, Even On The iPad

Do you love using your iPad as a communication device? Apple's tablet is great for chatting because it's small enough to carry around and big enough to type with comfortably. If you are looking for a handy way to chat with friends on your iPad, you should give Trillian a try. It's been one of the most prevalent chat clients for years, and its creators consistently add new features and improvements that make it a serious contender for one of the best IM clients on iOS, or any platform for that matter.

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Licensed Video Games That Were Actually Good [MUO Gaming]

If there is one thing licensed games are not typically known for, it's quality. More often than not, licensed games are rushed to market to coincide with a movie or other major media release. It's not the developers fault, but sometimes the business side of gaming gets ahead of actually delivering quality games. However, there are some licensed games that actually break the mold and bring a shocking level of quality.

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9 Active And Knowledgeable Dota 2 Streamers All Players Should Be Watching

About a month ago I got hooked on a little game known as Dota 2 , and I’ve been playing it nonstop ever since. I tried League of Legends initially, and for some reason, it did not click with me. A friend convinced me to give Dota 2 a shot, but I was reluctant after not liking LoL , but after about a week of wearing me down, I gave in and decided to try it out. It grabbed me instantly, and I am incredibly happy that I tried it.

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Bad Piggies Finally Puts the Bad Guys in the Spotlight [iOS]

When people talk about iOS games, and how much their popularity has grown, Angry Birds is generally one of the first examples cited. Those crazy birds with their various gimmicks have become something of a sensation, with shirts, plush toys, and all kinds of other merchandise available. In the background are the pigs, the bad guys of the Angry Birds world who just don't get the same attention as their bird counterparts. That is until Rovio gave them their own game called Bad Piggies.

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4 New Fighting Games To Keep An Eye On In 2013 [MUO Gaming]

Ever since the release of Street Fighter IV, the fighting genre has seen something of a rebirth. For a long time, the genre had grown stagnant, with only the hardcore fans keeping things afloat. Since then, Capcom has saved the day, and given way to some incredible games from itself and other popular developers. With the rising popularity of the e-sports scene, fighting games have been placed in the forefront more than ever.

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4 Must-Have iPhone Apps For Cyclists [iOS]

Are you the kind of person who prefers to ride on two wheels instead of four? Do you prefer those wheels be powered by your own strength and not a motor? If so, you just might be a cyclist. Riding a bike is great for exercise, and it helps the environment because you are not using a car with all the emissions and fuel cost that accompany it. We've found four of the best applications for cyclists of all kinds, whether street, mountain, or beyond.

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365Scores Notifier - A Great Way to Keep Up With Your Favorite Teams [Firefox]

Are you an absolute sports junkie who needs to keep up with everything happening with your favorite team? There's no shame in that, as plenty of people love their favorite sports. There are plenty of websites out there that help you keep up with your favorite players and teams, but what if having to go to a website is not enough for you? What if you need your sports scores in your face at all moments of the day?

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The Most Rare & Valuable Sega Genesis/Mega Drive Games [MUO Gaming]

I've come to realize that I tend to write about Nintendo too much. While I absolutely love all of the old-school Mario, Zelda, Metroid and other classic games available from Nintendo, we must remember, "Genesis does what Nintendon't." So with that in mind, I realized that I would do well to drop some serious knowledge about the good old Sega Genesis (also called the Mega Drive in some regions, but I will refer to it as the Genesis for the rest of this article).

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Hyperkin SupaBoy Review & Giveaway

The SupaBoy is a $80 handheld version of Nintendo's console made by a company called Hyperkin. For any classic game collector, the ability to play their games on the go is an incredible proposition, and the SupaBoy delivers that and more. So should you buy one? Read on to find out! Oh, and did I mention that we are giving one away to a lucky reader as part of Gaming Month?

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Middle Manager Of Justice Is Time Management Gaming Is At Its Finest [iOS]

One of the more popular genres of iOS games is known as time management. Most people think of Farmville when they think of these types of games, and it's certainly one of the more popular titles in the genre. However, many gamers would not exactly describe Farmville as "good". If you are looking for a time management game that actually brings something exciting to the table, check out Middle Manager of Justice.

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Use Skyscanner To Get The Best Deals On Flights

Skyscanner is an iOS application designed to help you maximize your savings so you can have as much money as possible to spend while on your vacation. If you only have a certain amount of money to spend on your trip, saving money on the flight can leave you with more spending money. Before you book your next flight, download Skyscanner, and you just might find the best travel deal you've ever seen.

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