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While Elden Ring is undoubtedly full of Game of Thrones Easter eggs that have yet to be discovered, one of the game’s earliest references to George R.R. Martin’s Song of Ice and Fire series takes the form of an incredible greatsword that is as visually satisfying as it is powerful. To find this weapon, you’ll

When you boil down Elden Ring’s premise to its base elements, you have a fairly simple mission: Kill the Shardbearers and claim their Great Runes. Each Great Rune is a powerful artifact that provides substantial buffs, but unlike most equipment, you need to jump through quite a few hoops to use them. After you acquire

It’s not always easy to find proper weapon upgrades in Elden Ring, but if you know where to look, you might be surprised by how many powerful new weapons you can find during even the earlier parts of the game. Like its Soulsborne spiritual predecessors, it’s certainly possible to upgrade just about any weapon in

This article contains light spoilers for the first three episodes of Shenmue the Animation. Adapting video games for television is not something that happens very often. Filmmakers prefer to bring their favorites to the movie theater, sometimes with big name actors and budgets. But games that tell sweeping stories and create immersive worlds deserve a

Elden Ring has finally been released to widespread critical acclaim and what many believe will be record sales for a FromSoftware title, but the PC version of the much-anticipated game has sadly been plagued by various bugs, glitches, and general performance issues that are preventing many players from diving into the open-world RPG epic. While

Microsoft’s purchase of ZeniMax Media last year gave Xbox the keys to one of the game industry’s biggest publishing powerhouses: Bethesda Softworks. A platform that had previously struggled with providing a steady flow of first-party exclusives to its users suddenly had everything Bethesda Game Studios, id Software, Arkane Studios, MachineGames, and Tango Gameworks had to

Soulsborne titles are lauded for their difficulty, and while much of the genre’s joy lies in the challenge, many entries ease the burden with co-op. While FromSoftware’s previous title, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, didn’t include multiplayer, Elden Ring brings it back. As players explore the Lands Between, they can team up to conquer various challenges

Elden Ring may be the biggest video game release of the year and it’s only February. This collaboration between celebrated studio FromSoftware and acclaimed novelist George R. R. Martin brings a whole new fantasy world full of dangers and punishing boss fights for Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and Sekiro fans to explore. This time around, players

Horizon Forbidden West is one of the most highly anticipated games of the year. The game certainly has its flaws but is otherwise a solid and enjoyable experience that has won over many gamers and critics. However, the game is also attracting a notable number of negative reviews that are…weird…to say the least. When you

Even though Horizon Forbidden West follows an open-world formula, the game is dotted with various roadblocks players can’t overcome without special items. One of those Metroidvania-esque obstacles are growths of red, crystalline fungi called Firegleam that plays won’t be able to clear until they’ve progressed through the main story. Odds are you will first discover

Horizon Forbidden West is a massive game filled with a ton of collectibles, side activities, and customization options. The title’s survey drones not only check all three of those boxes but provide a respite from the usual pursuit of destroying robots. As you wander the post-apocalyptic world of Horizon Forbidden West, you’ll find a total

Even though Horizon Forbidden West was seemingly never meant to be a launch title for the PlayStation 5, the advantages you’ll enjoy for deciding to play the game on that platform (from the PS5’s lightning-fast SSD to its controller’s haptic feedback rumble motors and adaptive triggers) have been heavily advertised so far. That approach has

It may seem like a natural transition for Uncharted, one of the most cinematic game franchises in history, to be adapted to the big screen, but the games aren’t just movielike in their presentation; they’re every bit as well-made and entertaining as the Hollywood action movies they pay homage to, if not moreso. Even the

Horizon Forbidden West offers an absolutely massive open-world filled with threats to overcome and secrets to discover, so you’re probably going to want to acquire the game’s various mounts at some point if you’re going to give yourself a fair chance to see it all. Much as it was in Zero Dawn, Forbidden West‘s mounts

Even though the bow is Aloy’s signature weapon in Horizon Forbidden West, she is proficient in a wide variety of ranged weapons that blend futuristic technology and caveman aesthetics. As you’d expect, players can acquire a healthy roster of weapons, some of which are extremely powerful. Unfortunately, since Horizon Forbidden West isn’t a loot shooter,

This article contains spoilers for Uncharted. Uncharted isn’t just a somewhat surprisingly fun movie that tries to capture the spirit of classic adventure films gone by, it’s a video game adaptation that generously cites its source material through a variety of easter eggs. Thos movie seriously pays tribute to the blockbuster PlayStation games (as well

Horizon Zero Dawn introduced a novel way to reveal the map by populating the game world with giant, giraffe-like robots called Tallnecks. These peaceful machines with radar dishes for heads return in Horizon Forbidden West, and climbing them is necessary if players want to fully explore the ruined land of San Francisco and its surrounding

Lost Ark includes tried-and-true ARPG like class abilities and loot but plays with the genre formula through the use of creative MMO-style concepts like a collection of songs that allow you to perform a variety of unique spells and actions. Throughout Lost Ark, players can collect a library of melodies that essentially act like extra

After five long years (and one exceptional piece of DLC), Horizon Forbidden West (the sequel to 2017’s Horizon Zero Dawn) is finally here. While many PlayStation fans who have been patiently waiting for this game will find an experience that justifies the wait, the one thing they won’t find is a game that feels substantially

This article contains no spoilers for The Cuphead Show. When independent developer Studio MDHR released Cuphead in 2017, gamers all over the world were astounded by the daring art style and fluid gameplay the title offered. Controlling the titular Cuphead and his brother Mugman, players became entranced in a world where they could control a

When Horizon Zero Dawn was released in 2017, gamers were blown away by the ambitious open-world title and quickly started begging for more. Their prayers were partially answered with the DLC The Frozen Wilds, but many in the new franchise’s ever-growing army of fans still wanted a “proper” sequel. Now, the momentous occasion of Horizon

Simply put, Cyberpunk 2077 was a mess at launch. The game’s various bugs and technical problems left a sour taste in the mouths of many early adopters. Fortunately, CD Projekt RED has been busy patching the game (as well as fending off lawsuits), and Cyberpunk 2077‘s latest update might have finally produced the kind of

Activision Blizzard is currently under investigation following accusations of harassment, discrimination, and fostering a hostile work environment. You can read more about the investigation here. Call of Duty: Warzone‘s Pacific Season 2 update isn’t just one of the biggest updates in the history of the free-to-play battle royale; it’s an update that is guaranteed to shake

As is contemporary MMO tradition, Lost Ark usually tells gamers where to go in order to complete a quest. However, one notable exception is the mission “Dalian Orchard’s Secret,” which forces players to seek out a hidden warehouse with only context clues. Alternatively, you could always turn to a guide much like this one. Before

Before your Lost Ark journey properly begins, you’re going to have to answer the question that is already stumping millions of players: “What is the best class in the game for me?” So far as that goes, Lost Ark is one of those RPGs that benefits from shockingly well-balanced classes that all bring something interesting

Lost Ark is quickly proving to be one of Steam’s biggest hits of 2022, but the game’s complicated release structure has many people wondering what time the red hot title will fully be released and when they’ll be able to join the millions that are already exploring the game that has a lot of people

Dying Light 2: Stay Human is finally here, and the only thing more epic than this open-world RPG that takes hundreds of hours to properly complete has been the discourse over whether or not this game was worth the wait. It’s not exactly surprising to see a major new release prove to be divisive, but

Whenever Nintendo and Game Freak release a new Pokémon game, you usually expect high sales at best and decent sales at worst. However, Pokémon Legends: Arceus has blown past most expectations and seems poised to influence subsequent franchise entries. Of course, that raises an important question: If Pokemon Legends: Arceus truly represents the future of

MMOARPG Lost Ark is quickly grabbing the attention of millions of gamers looking to join what could very well prove to be one of 2022’s biggest PC games, which means that millions of gamers are also wondering what the best class in the game is and what the best way to build that class is.

Soulsborne games all sport an open-ended combat system that lets players tailor their equipment, spells, and stats to their preferred playstyle. However, each title offers audiences some guiding advice in the form of a class’ starting stats and equipment, and Elden Ring is no different. Recently, a small selection of gaming news outlets and content