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Elden Ringis an RPG built on limitations. Melee combat is limited by stamina, sorcery is limited by mana, and even flasks of health potion have limited uses before they must be replenished at Sites of Grace. The limitations are built intoElden Ringby design, not just to increase difficulty but to encourage creativity. In some areas, however, it’s hard not to wonder whatElden Ringwould be like without its limitations. One mod seeks to do just that, removingElden Ring’s multiplayer barriers to create a seamless co-op world....

While observing the model of the boss Godrick the Grafted, anElden Ringplayer discovered an interesting detail about the Stormveil Castle ruler. Much like FromSoftware’s previous titles, a lot of the story inElden Ringisn’t told to the player directly. Instead, players can infer from the words of others, as well as the tried-and-true method ofFromSoftware’s famous environmental storytelling that can be found inElden Ring. There are already countless videos and posts of people finding small details that add more depth to the already heavy story, and it seems another detail has been found again, this time on Godrick’s body....

Companions take the solo adventure thatElder Scrollsgames bring to the table and make it more cooperative. InElder Scrolls Online,they are the second line of attack to help players fight through the landscape of enemies. Companions not only provide backup but help create more opportunities to trap the enemy and make big challenges a little more manageable. RELATED:The Elder Scrolls Online: Rare Encounter Most Players Have Never Found Mirri Elendis is one of only two companions available inBlackwood, making the player’s choice of skills even more important....

TheApex Legendscommunity is rather passionate and creative. The most recent example of this involves a real-life replica of one of the most beloved weapons in the game. Respawn Entertainment is known for is weapon design–andApex Legendsmay be the best example of this–and now fans are getting in on the action as well. Apex Legendshas a bevy of powerful weapons, and one of the favorites is the Wingman pistol. Although it takes a steady hand, the heavy ammo sidearm does deadly damage....

Fortniteis rolling out its quests for Week 12, giving players a fresh set of challenges to complete in exchange for large amounts of XP. One of these quests requires players to tackle a multi-step endeavor: collect three alien devices, then activate the countermeasure device underneath Corny Complex. Epic Games' enduringly popular free-to-play battle royale title is now in its final weeks of Season 7. The alien invasion-themed season has introduced many changes and additions to the game, including an array of high-tech alien weaponry, the loot-filled mothership, and more....

Summary Sekiro: Shadows Die Twicehas become somewhat of an overshadowed FromSoftware entry withElden Ring’s grand scale taking over much of the discussion surrounding the developer in the last few years. But whileSekiromay not have a gigantic open world to exploreor hundreds of weapons to unlock, it’s still more than worthy of a playthrough. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twicefeatures some of FromSoftware’s most innovative systems and designs, many of which unfortunately didn’t make their way over toElden Ring....

Many generations ofNintendoand other video game consoles have been released over the decades resulting in some players discovering incredible retro items in hidden spots, including one that has located two such devices while cleaning out a childhood drawer. Although some shops and sites are dedicated to retro andNintendogames, the aforementioned consoles continue to occasionally disappear over time, and discoveries like this are made so many years later. As gamers get older and move out of their childhood homes or do big spring cleanings, sometimes things that have been lost through the years pop up where they least expect them....

Launching in as little over a month is the PlayStation 5 and for this generation, Sony is looking to hit the ground running with a strong launch lineup. In addition to anticipated first party titles includingSpider-Man: Miles Morales, the PlayStation 5 also has afew third party console exclusiveslike the third person action gameGodfall. Combining third person melee combat with loot,Godfallalso allows players to team up and play together through online co-op....

Warner Bros. Games Montreal’s new gameGotham Knightsmade a big splash at DC FanDome today, but since the game’s reveal, fans have been speculating whether the co-op action title is meant to be a sequel or spinoff to theBatman: Arkhamseries, sharing those games' setting in Gotham City and focusing on Batman’s allies Batgirl, Robin, Nightwing and Red Hood as the lead characters. In a comment to Kotaku, WB Games clarified thatGotham Knightsis set in its own continuity, and is in a separate universe entirely from theArkhamgames....

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreasis one of the most critically-acclaimed and best-selling games of all time. Considered a benchmark in the open world space, many fans are excited for the opportunity to return toGrand Theft Auto: San Andreaswhen it re-releases in a couple of weeks as part of theGrand Theft Auto Trilogycollection. However, that won’t be the only new way that fans will get to experienceGrand Theft Auto: San Andreas....

One of Konami’s finest and longest standing creations,Castlevaniahas successfully wielded the formula of castle climbing and vampire slaying across nearly five decades. The blend ofgothic horror and action-adventure proved a hitin the pixel art original on the NES in the 1980s and remains appealing today with anniversary collections and Netflix series debuting in the 2020s. Starting with action platforms of a linear variety, the franchise would go on to spawn an entire genre beyond it with the groundbreakingSymphony of the Night....

Slytherin is undoubtedly the most harshly judged house out of the four at Hogwarts. That’s not to say that they are not always correctly judged that way, but there are a lot more to Slytherins than just being slightly racist, slightly Voldemort lovers, slightly cunning, and generally… slightly evil. Related:Harry Potter: Sirius Black’s Tragic Arc, Explained InHarry Potter, Slytherin isalmost synonymous with Voldemortand the Death Eaters, but the fans who love the general lore and are able to see past their (admittedly many) wrongs can find themselves loving Slytherin more than all the others due to their (also admittedly many) good things that it offers....

Over the last two decades, anime has firmly established itself on a global scale. Gone are the days when Japanese animated movies or series were limited to obscure VHS releases and short TV blocks; nowadays, the most popular anime films tend to get theatrical releases out of Japan, and fans from all across the world can follow theseasonal shows. RELATED:Winter 2021: Best Anime Characters Of The Season, Ranked This shift towards mainstream acceptance has, naturally, resulted in improved box office performance, but which is thehighest-grossing anime movieof all time?...