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The immensely packed open-world inElden Ringis one of the high points in FromSoftware’s latest release. Moving away from the more linear progression of previous Soulsborne entries, the ability to explore at one’s pace,piecing together map fragmentshas been a real draw for fans of the series and newcomers alike. One fan-favorite element that was reintroduced this time around, however, is the messaging system, first introduced inDemon’s Souls, that allows players to communicate with others outside their game....

The Crafting System isElden Ringis quite a tragic situation. On one hand, it’s one of the most fleshed-out systems in the game, as From Software obviously put a lot of work into realisticallyplacing all the materials players can farm to Craft Items around the map. On the other hand, it’s by far the most ignored system by the player base as a whole.RELATED:Elden Ring: Good Weapons That Are Not Worth UpgradingSo, to hopefully rectify this to a certain degree, let’s go over some of the best Crafted Items to use inElden Ring, and some ways to use them that a lot of players likely don’t know about....

While theEpic Games Storehas successfully eked out a niche for itself over the past couple of years, many of its features are still rather new and unrefined. The way EGS has handled achievements, for example, was pretty rudimentary, and the application’s latest update is revamping the entire interface from the ground up. Namely,Epic Games Storehas just been updated with a new and improved “My Achievements” area that has been designed to better show off a user’s in-game progress, as well as to make it easier for visitors to access a more granular set of data....

Fire Emblem Engageis a tactical JRPG from Intelligent Systems and Nintendo. This game can be quite challenging, and players heading into thisTactics-like series for the first time might stumble over some of the fights. Not to worry, though, even with the difficulty ramping up in Chapter 4, Alear and their team will be able to take on the enemy units without much trouble. Thankfully, players will get to unlock another Emblem, a fan-favoriteFire Emblemhero named Celica....

Summary Life is big and complicated. Attempting to simulate it in all its facets is challenging, but attempting to do so in one video game is nearly impossible. That’s why the creatives behindThe Simspursued a piecemeal approach to building a world of virtual people in a virtual utopia via expansion packs. Some expansion packs practically sold themselves; for example,NightlifeandCity Livingallow urban dwellers to drop into the big city. Meanwhile,Makin' Magic, Werewolves,andVampiresgave supernatural fanssomething to sink their teeth into....

Summary Genshin Impactis adding alternate outfits for Kirara and Nilou in Version 4.8, according to leaks, and players can now get an early look at what the models of both characters look like. While fans have long hoped that HoYoverse would release new skins forGenshin Impactcharacters at a faster pace, the developer has consistently provided alternate outfits during every Summer Event and Lantern Rite, roughly six months apart. Shenhe, Ganyu, and Xingqiu received new skins during Version 4....

Summary Amazonis rolling out some hefty discounts on its Fire tablets, offering savings that can go up to $60 off the original price. This is a superb opportunity for anyone looking to snag a fast and fluid tablet device at a budget-friendly cost. Whether it’s for streaming, reading, orcasual gamingon the couch or on the go, these discounts make the Fire tablets an even more enticing option. The deals cover a range of models, including the latest releases of the Amazon Fire HD 10 and Fire Max 11 tablets, in various different configurations....

[UPDATE: During the PS5 event,God of War 2was teased with a 2021 release window and the phrase “Ragnarok is Coming.” Nothing more concrete was revealed. Original story follows.] Ragnarok is the well-known end of times associated with Norse mythology and a recurring theme in Kratos and Atreus' epic quest for 2018’sGod of War. With the game’s ending foreshadowing the event playing a major role inGod of War 2,it seems clear that it will play a big role in the game, but what does Ragnarok truly mean for theGod of Waruniverse?...

Summary Grand Theft Auto 5is approaching a big milestone, but that achievement may not be completely good news for the game long-term.Grand Theft Auto 5has generated a lot of achievements for Rockstar over the years, which is a big part of whyGrand Theft Auto 6will have some big shoes to fill hen it comes out. However, the next achievement onGTA 5’s checklist is ironically related to one of the biggest challenges facing the game at the moment....

The Spartans of theHalouniverse are among fiction’s favorite super soldiers. Decked out in iconic armor and wielding well-designed weapons, the Spartans' polished visor is the face of theHalofranchise. The Spartans underwent several iterations, though the second attempt is the most notable. The latter half of theHaloshow’s second season depicts the gradual introduction of the Spartan-III program. The series outlines the third iteration’s ups and downs. TheHaloshow has an unusual relationshipwith the source material....

Thanks to the global pandemic leading to worldwide current-gen console shortages since their launch, exclusives for both the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S are relatively hard to come by.Senua’s Saga:Hellblade 2,the follow-up to 2017’sHellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, is confirmed to be an Xbox exclusive, which immediately makes it a rather rare commodity. The game is set to continue the journey of the protagonist Senua, as she navigates a mythological Norse setting not too dissimilar toGod of War Ragnarok’s....

AHogwarts Legacyplayer has recently shared a meme that showcases how much the game’s user base loathes Ignatia Wildsmith. ThisHogwarts Legacyjoke was so popular that it could be considered evidence that the community really doesn’t stand her at all. InHarry Potterlore, Ignatia Wildsmith was a witch that lived between 1227 and 1320. She’s mainly known as the inventor of the helpful Floo powder, which is used for fast travel inHogwarts Legacy. In the game, players can only use this helpful mechanic when they reach a certain place, the Floo Flames....

One of the biggest highlights of theCivilizationfranchise since its very debut back in 1991 has been its varied victory conditions. In the very firstCivilizationgame, players had a total of three ways to win: Space Race, Conquest, and Time. The latter of these simply required players to outlast their opponents. Over time,Civilization’s victory conditions have gotten increasingly more complex, with the first game’s parameters receiving continual updates and refreshes over the years, and a total of three new victory conditions being added from scratch....