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In the February 23 newsletter:
Welcome to video game Week at The Ringer! This week, you can vote in our video game Character Bracket, which will award one beloved icon with the title of Best video game Character.

The Best video game Character Bracket: Round 2
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This week on The Ringer, we’re hosting the Best video game Character Bracket—an expansive competition between the greatest heroes, sidekicks, and villains of the gaming world. And along with delving into some of those iconic figures, we’ll also explore and celebrate the gaming industry as a whole. Welcome to  video game Week.

[Join Andrew Gruttadaro as he takes a look at the Round 2 matchups of The Ringer's video game Bracket.]

The Broncos and Panthers Have Entered the Mix for Deshaun Watson
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Denver and Carolina have emerged as potential Watson suitors. Is there a real chance of a trade, or is this all just offseason speculation?

[Kaelen Jones investigates a couple potential destinations for Deshaun Watson.]
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Until the Very End, Daft Punk Never Took Off the Helmets
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On Monday, Daft Punk exploded themselves in the desert and announced their dissolution. But if this is really the end, the electronic duo’s myth and legacy remains unvarnished.

[Justin Sayles ruminates on the supposed end of Daft Punk.]
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Which Mortal Kombat 2 Character Has the Best Fatality? A Group Session.
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This is exactly what you think it is.

[Join Shea Serrano for a group session between the characters of Mortal Kombat 2.]
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How Key & Peele’s “East/West Bowl” and “Hingle McCringleberry” Were Made | 10 Questions
Keegan-Michael Key breaks down some of the most popular sketches from Key & Peele and explains the inspirations behind the triple-pump celebration and unforgettable names.
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The Great video game IP Rush Has Finally Arrived
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With Mortal Kombat, Uncharted, Halo, and The Last of Us leading an adaptation deluge, video game IP has finally leveled up.

[Ben Lindbergh on the state of video game adaptations in Hollywood.]
“Here we go!”
—Mario, Super Mario 64
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