Dragon's Dogma 2: A Noble Exchange Walkthrough

Quick Links One of the main quests inDragon’s Dogma 2is “The Stolen Throne.” To complete it, you need to visit Vernworth Hall on the palace grounds and attend a masquerade. However, Captain Brant mentions that masquerades take place in the hall nightly, and it turns out there’s more to do there than a single main quest. Players who return to Vernworth Hall can start the side quest “A Noble Exchange.” The quest starts suddenly, however, and since one wrong step can land you in gaol, it helps to know what your options are when you’re playingDragon’s Dogma 2....

June 28, 2025 · 4 min · 714 words · Corey Reyes

Elden Ring Player Turns Their Character Into a Monkey

Not content with creating yet another human character, oneElden Ringfan decided to take inspiration from the animal world for their latest playthrough and tackle the game as a shockingly realistic-looking monkey. While gamers have seen all sorts of uniqueplayer-created characters inElden Ringsince the release of FromSoftware’s hit title, this silly simian is one of the most unusual ones yet. Taking the somber settings, tough-but-fair combat, and memorable NPCs that have become a hallmark of FromSoftware games and transferring them to an open-world setting for the first time,Elden Ringbecame a massive hit with both players and critics when it released in early 2022....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 445 words · Ryan Gilmore

Elden Ring: How to Get Carian Filigreed Crest Talisman

InElden Ring, Ashes of War are skills accompanied by almost all weapons. While weapons offer various movesets, some Ashes of War are simply too powerful to overlook. However, using Ashes of War drains both FP and stamina. Certain weapon skills demand a high FP cost, pushing some players to invest in Mind for extra mana. Thankfully, FromSoft included talismans for different situations. Need to survive a fall? Use theLongtail Cat talisman....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 575 words · Matthew Lloyd

Every Left 4 Dead-Inspired Game Set for Release in 2022

TheLeft 4 Dead-like seems to be a genre that’s quickly become popular over the last few years. In 2021 alone, there were plenty of games that use the co-op horde shooter gameplay to explore every aspect of what makes mechanics like that fun, fromBack 4 BloodtoAliens: Fireteam Elite. Given the popularity of theLeft 4 Deadseries, it makes sense why shooters just like it would be popping up, but it’s a little curious that they’ve waited until now to start releasing....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 619 words · Jacob Robinson

Final Fantasy 14 Ban Wave Hits Real Money Trading and 'Illicit Activities'

The world of Hydaelyn withinFinal Fantasy 14is home to an estimated 24 million players, exploring the rich storyline ofSquare Enix’s late-blooming MMO. As Square Enix continues to reveal upcoming patches and content for players to dive into, expanding further on a dramatic and compelling storyline, a seedier side to the world continues to be a thorn in the developer’s side. Real-money trading (colloquially RMT) has reared its head inFinal Fantasy 14, artificially inflating economies and making tasks more difficult for actual players versus scripted bots....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Derek Michael

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 2 Has Big Boots To Fill

Final Fantasy 7 Remakehas changed the way gamers perceiveFinal Fantasy 7. Released in 2020, the game is a ground-up reimagining of the PlayStation 1 title from 1997. The remake turned static, turn-based combat into real-time, action-RPG battles while retaining the best of the original’s mechanics. This, combined with a beautifully recreated Midgar, warranted a positive reaction from players. As fans eagerly await the next installment of theFinal Fantasy 7 Remakeseries, it remains to be seen if such a title can live up to the hype of its predecessor....

June 28, 2025 · 4 min · 739 words · Sandra Carroll

For The King 2: How to Get a Carnival Ticket

Dark Carnival is a unique place where players can go to place bets and get more experience as a reward. Getting there is not easy, as it requires a Carnival Ticket, which is considered quite a rare item in the game. So that players don’t waste time searching and guessing where to get this item, this guide will explain how to get a Carnival Ticket inFor The King 2. It is worth noting that it is not easy to get the ticket and will require significant effort and, in some cases, even gold, so players need to befully prepared for any challenges....

June 28, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Justin Casey

Genshin Impact: How To Complete The Luhua Landscape Quest

Quick Links AsGenshin Impactplayers explore the vast expanse of Liyue, they might stumble upon an assortment of ruins across the Qiongji Estuary, especially when they meet Vermeer the Traveling Painter near the majestic and eerily-mysterious Luhua Pool. Interestingly enough, fulfilling Vermeer’s initial request would haveGenshin Impactplayers begin unraveling the mysteries behind the Luhua Landscape, encapsulated within theLuhua Landscape Questline. RELATED:Genshin Impact Leak Shows New Fontaine Characters With the Luhua Landscape Questline being a short part of the rather expansive World Quest series of Liyue, players might have difficulty completing all the puzzles and requests across the questline’s multiple NPCs....

June 28, 2025 · 6 min · 1174 words · Shelly Curtis

Ghost of Tsushima: Hardest Trophies In The Game

Summary WhileGhost of Tsushimahas different difficulties to make the game more accessible for those looking for an easier time, there are still some trophies out there that will take some time to earn, and otherGhost of Tsushimatrophies that will honor players with the true burden of difficulty, creating intense challenges that die-hard fans will want to complete. SinceGhost of Tsushimadelves deep into themes of honor, it’s only right that the game presents some hard achievements to earn that will have players put on apedestal above the restfor completing....

June 28, 2025 · 6 min · 1227 words · Jacob Obrien

God of War: Ragnarok Director Talks About Influences

With its official release stirring up fervor, the director ofGod of War Ragnarokspeaks out about the classic NES titles that influenced the game. Though the game itself has inspired things like aon a train in Bucharest, it’s interesting to see the direct link between it and the gems of gaming generations past. There was never any doubt thatGod of War: Ragnarokwould cause waves in the gaming sphere, especially after its predecessor reinvented the series and its main character in such a monumental way....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 451 words · Jack Romero

Harmonium: The Musical Developers Share How They Created A Brand New Sign Language

As of 2024, the National Geographic Society estimates that there are over 300 variations of sign language around the world. The Odd Gentlemen is “adding” to that list with Harmonium Sign Language, a brand-new manual language created for the upcoming gameHarmonium: The Musical.InHarmonium,protagonist Melody and the player learn Harmonium Sign Language as Melody travels through the titular fantastical world while preparing for her first big performance. Harmonium Sign Language serves as the basis for most of the game’s puzzles as Melody traverses Harmonium and develops her own unique approach to music as a proud Deaf performer....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 585 words · Jeremy James

Helldivers 2: How to Get Mechs

The Patriot Exosuit is a heavily-armed weapons platform that players can pilot inHelldivers 2. It rivals Automaton Hulks in both stature and firepower, carrying around some of the most awesome guns Super Earth can mount on a medium-sized vehicle. After almost a month since the release ofHelldivers 2, these lumbering mechs have finally become available to the playerbase.Unlocking these new weaponsmight take a while for most, however. If you’re excited to pilot one of these exosuits, here are a few things you need to know about it first....

June 28, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Kristine Bradley

Honkai Impact 3rd: Lunar Vow Crimson Love Elysian Realm Guide

Quick Links Honkai Impact 3rd’sfirst Theresa battlesuit in years has finally arrived. As a day one addition to theElysian Realm game mode, players who obtain her will have quite a few new avenues for unlocking some easy crystals. This guide will showcase how to utilize Lunar Vow: Crimson Love in the Elysian Realm mode, including what signets and sigils suit her play-style best. Some important things to keep in mind when playing Lunar Vow Crimson Love in Elysian Realm is that players should utilize her ultimate ability whenever possible and use the held weapon’s active ability to recover her biting mark bar....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 587 words · Casey Martinez