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nervous shipwrecks | Elden Ring DLC: What FromSoft could – and should – do next
With Dark Souls, Bloodborne and more in mind, we're looking ahead to the DLC that could come to FromSoft’s latest.
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Dragon Slayer | Elden Ring Dragon Locations - What are Dragon Hearts used for?
Map locations for dragons in Elden Ring, plus info on what they are and what they are used for.
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restart your engines | I’m pumped for Witcher 4 and CDPR’s engine change, but I really hope it doesn’t kill Cyberpunk and REDengine
Unreal Engine 5 is great, but pour one out for a dedicated, RPG-focused engine blamed for Cyberpunk 2077's failings.
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A KIND OF MAGIC | As a melee stalwart, Elden Ring really hits different switching to magic
On my third Elden Ring play-through, I’m mixing things up – and it’s giving the game yet another lease of new life, hundreds of hours in.
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is this tamriel life | Will The Elder Scrolls 6 look better than modded Skyrim?
Skyrim with mods is beautiful – more beautiful than you'd think possible from modern games. Can Bethesda ever hope to equal it?
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a show of hands | Ghostwire: Tokyo review – Possessed of spirit and enchanted by that Shinji Mikami magic
Tango Gameworks’ departure from survival horror into a more action-orientated setup is pretty and weird – and undermined by its writing and story.
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Block out some time | Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is TT Games' biggest – and probably best – licensed game to date
It’s been a long time coming, but the collected saga rethinks the Lego formula in a more fun, engaging, and interesting way.
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Oblivin la vida loca | The Elder Scrolls 6 should have the charm of Oblivion, not just the scale of Skyrim
Bethesda’s long-running fantasy RPG series should allow itself to be sillier – and more colourful! – moving forward.
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How do you "seek three wise beasts" at Oridys's Rise and in Liurnia in Elden Ring?
Not so wise anymore!
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out of this world | Starfield: 14 things we know so far about the Xbox exclusive Bethesda RPG
Bethesda and Microsoft are releasing Starfield later this year, and whilst information is still thin on the ground, we do know a little about this interstellar adventure.
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Elden Ring ‘Rainbow Stones lead the way to riches’: How do you use Rainbow Stones?
Could Patches be up to no good again?
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initial judicial | I hate how the stupid bosses in Elden Ring are all named after GRRM's initials
George R.R. Martin and Hidetaka Miyazaki are goddamn nerds.
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goodbye friend | Elden Ring players mimic tears over the big Mimic Tear summon nerf
Elden Ring players mourn the loss of one of the best summons in the game.
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summon time sadness | Elden Ring update adds NPC map markers, nerfs your favourite summon
A new Elden Ring patch has introduced some fairly big changes to the game, but it's the humble map marker that might be the be biggest addition.
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INTO THE STARFIELD | New Starfield developer diary covers companions, factions, dialogue system, and more
This Starfield developer diary delves into how Bethesda is striving to create a rich, immersive, and compelling RPG experience.
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work your asset off | Elden Ring is a masterclass in content reuse
FromSoft turns an artisanal eye to how – and when – to reuse content for maximum impact in The Lands Between.
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Elden Bling | With 12 million copies sold, From Software is now eying up more Elden Ring projects
Amazing sales are just the start of the story for Elden Ring, one of the biggest gaming IP launches of the last few generations.
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Cain and unable | As good as Elden Ring is, it can’t save how awful FromSoft’s first, experimental Ring game was
Between the cult King's Field trilogy, the sci-fi weirdness of Armored Core, and the iconic Demon's Souls, there was Eternal Ring. Unfortunately.
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too tool for school | The most useless summon in Elden Ring is a nobleman who quit after learning the most basic spell
One of Elden Ring's best accomplishments is how its subtle commentary can throw shade.
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Assassin's Creed Valhalla Hugr-Rip: Where to find all Powers, Fragments and Silica in Dawn of Ragnarok
Suck the juice out of giants everywhere
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Assassin's Creed Valhalla Shelters: Where to find the Dwarven Shelters in Dawn of Ragnarok
Hunt down the hidey holes
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patch made in heaven | Cyberpunk 2077’s patches are far more than just small fixes – they’re an increasingly impressive overhaul
CD Projekt RED's is doing something remarkable with Cyberpunk 2077, and it's a real surprise more people aren't talking about it.
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pause and effect | It turns out Elden Ring isn't as un-pausable as everyone thought
A secret button, tucked away deep in the menus, allows players to actually pause Elden Ring.
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criminal at large | GTA 5 PS5 file size isn’t too much larger than the PS4 version
If you're looking forward to downloading Grand Theft Auto 5 for PlayStation 5, you may need to make some room on your system storage.
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rings a bell | Elden Ring DLC rumors rampant as hidden arenas spark speculation
Is Elden Ring getting PvP DLC? It looks like an arena-based multiplayer mode could be on the cards.
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elden out for a hero | The curse of Horizon has struck again with Forbidden West
First, it was Breath of the Wild. Now, it's Elden Ring. Will Guerrilla Games ever catch a break?
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dog days are over | Dog trouble in Elden Ring? Just use the Beast-Repellent Torch
If you're eager to learn how to deal with Elden Ring's dog problem, you may want to use an unsuspecting item...
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no spain, no gain | Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: The coolest, funniest and weirdest stuff Spanish Trainers have spotted so far
A deep dive into Game Freak’s next Pokemon instalment as the studio (sort of) heads to Spain.
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you what? | Elden Ring: 14 hidden mechanics you didn't know you could do
Elden Ring is simultaneously the most obscure FromSoftware game, and the most straightforward.
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Flail mail | Elden Ring player cheeses NPC invaders with this genius tactic
Fed up of dealing with those glowing red NPC trolls in your game? Fret not, one player has taught us how to beat Elden Ring NPC invaders.
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How to turn into a tree, statue, and other objects with the Mimic's Veil in Elden Ring
Nice to tree-t you!
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hard science | Starfield might not be ‘Skyrim In Space’ – removed from fantasy, we could get a new style RPG
With Starfield, Bethesda has the opportunity to change the tune and deliver an experience different to The Elder Scrolls and Fallout.
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breaking the lore | Elden Ring has turned me into a Souls lore goblin
I never thought I'd fall for the acute storytelling of a FromSoft game quite as hard as I've fallen for it in Elden Ring.
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hug life | You may want to be careful about getting hugs from that lady in Elden Ring
It may be reassuring to get a hug from Fia the Deathbed Companion after a brutal fight, but she also confers a curse upon you...
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ship for brains | Walking the Gank: Examining Sea of Thieves' on-going identity crisis
2022 will be a big year for Rare's pirate simulator, Sea of Thieves – but how does the game look, from a long-time player's perspective, after 4 years at sea?
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See that mountain? | This Elden Ring map is an interactive companion to your adventures in The Lands Between
Elden Ring's map could really use an interactive option with (almost) everything marked down on it. Good thing one already exists.
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horsing around | Elden Ring horse: How to get a horse and how to summon it
Torrent the horse will become your best in Elden Ring, but how do you get him?
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write off | Elden Ring pranksters are abusing the messages system
Whether it's a mislabelled dog, try fingers but hole, or a dare to jump where you shouldn't, Elden Ring messages are getting out of hand.
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the phantom spain | Pokemon Violet and Scarlet releasing late 2022 and fans already love the starters
After Pokemon Legends Arceus and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl in the last 12 months, Nintendo has announced yet another set of Pokemon games.
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steam rocks it | Want to play Elden Ring on the go? Get a Steam Deck
You may not be able to play From Software's latest on Nintendo Switch, but playing handheld Elden Ring is at least possible with a Steam Deck.
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Fashion-ring | Elden Ring change appearance: Where do you find the Tailoring Tools and Sewing Needle for customisation?
If you want to take a little break from fighting in Elden Ring, why not change up your look a little?
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sword and board | Elden Ring Shields: Where to find a 100% shield early
It is important to remember that not every shield in Elden Ring is created equal.
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for the lord | Elden Ring has huge Steam success despite anger over stuttering on PC
Elden Ring has been a long time coming, and now it's here From Software's latest masterpiece has all but taken over the gaming world.
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lord me this | Elden Ring: Can you pause? How do you save? How do you level up? and all your other questions, answered
Elden Ring doesn't really explain the majority of its mechanics, but we're here to help.
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return to pain | 6 Elden Ring tips and tricks Soulsborne veterans need to know
Welcome back to your next FromSoftware game. Let us show you around this Elden Ring.
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quite crafty | Elden Ring Crafting: How do you get the Crafting Kit, and what to do with it?
You may go most of Elden Ring without getting the very important Crafting Kit. This guide will ensure you won't have to.