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Here are the secret achievements and trophies in Elden Ring
Steven Rondina
Despite a load of secret achievements and hidden trophies, Elden Ring is one of the easiest FromSoftware games to 100%. Games like Dark Souls 3 and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice previously required players to do an enormous amount of grinding in order to get every trophy or achievement. On top of this were trophies that required players to complete NPCs’ questlines, which were finicky and could be irreparably failed for …
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Has Metroid Prime 4 been canceled? Here’s what we know
Steven Rondina
Metroid Prime 4 is one of the most hotly anticipated games for the Nintendo Switch, but many think it’s been canceled. Why is that? Metroid Prime 4 was first announced in 2017, with development stemming from a partnership between Nintendo and Bandai Namco. News was scarce for years after, with minimal information coming out until 18 months later. In a surprise announcement in January 2019, Nintendo executive Shinya Takahashi revealed …
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is best-selling Nintendo Switch game ever
Olivia Richman
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the best-selling Nintendo Switch game of all time, and it’s only widening the gap between it and other Switch games. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe came out in the spring of 2017 and has been consistently selling copies ever since. The best-selling Nintendo Switch game currently has over 45 million copies sold. A Nintendo earnings statement revealed that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has sold around 10 …
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Can old Nintendo games be played on the Switch?
William Davis
The Nintendo Switch has grown from an experimental console to a global sensation for Nintendo with excellent sales worldwide. Nintendo blended the best aspects of its console and handheld to deliver a hybrid with thousands of games from Nintendo and third-parties. Some popular titles like Mario Odyssey and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild have greatly influenced the current generation of video games. Despite the quality of games …
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Here’s what you get in the WWE 2K22 Most Wanted DLC Pack
Steven Rondina
The WWE 2K22 Most Wanted Pack DLC bundle is almost here, but what do players get with it? Just a few weeks removed from the release of the Banzai Pack, the Most Wanted Pack is inbound. As with all other DLC bundles for WWE 2K22, this one includes a handful of new wrestlers to play as alongside MyFaction cards for each one. But which wrestlers are included in the WWE …
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Will the best Sims expansion packs return for The Sims 5?
William Davis
Expansion packs will almost certainly return for The Sims 5 alongside other DLC, but will Maxis bring back the series’ greatest hits? Now that The Sims 5 is likely in development over at Electronic Arts, fans are already wondering what kind of content to expect. From built-in multiplayer to open-world neighborhoods, players are hungry to learn more about the upcoming life simulator. Expansion packs have been a staple of The …
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Want to race as Gold Mario in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe? Here’s how
Olivia Richman
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe comes with a massive roster of classic Nintendo characters and a great selection of karts and wheels, creating endless combinations. But there are actually unlockables in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, including characters like Gold Mario. One of the most sought-after unlockables is Gold Mario. Gold Mario has all the same stats as Metal Mario except he now has a shiny new color that looks much more …
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Here’s the fastest and easiest way to find Melina in Elden Ring
Steven Rondina
Elden Ring doesn’t really start until the player partners with Melina, but where can you actually find her? Melina is a key figure both in the lore and the gameplay of Elden Ring. The faux Finger Maiden is deeply invested in upending the Golden Order, is possibly a sister or alter ego of Ranni the Witch, and allows the player to access the final bosses of the game. More importantly, …
The Sims 5 may be in full production, but when’s it coming out?
Olivia Richman
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The Sims 5 is coming and not just in the theoretical sense, with leaks suggesting the game is finally in production. EA has already confirmed that The Sims 5 is in the cards. This was initially confirmed by CEO Andrew Wilson in early 2020. A merger with Maxis made this an inevitability, which was alluded to in a blog post discussing the “future” of the franchise. “As we look towards …
How to get Epilogue true ending in Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe
William Davis
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The epilogue of the original Stanley Parable is nothing compared to the Ultra Deluxe version. Now that players have had time to dig into the mind-bending guts of Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe, some are looking to make their way to the final, true ending. There is a real epilogue, but it takes dozens of runs to access. Here’s how to collect all the Stanley figurines and unlock the true ending …
The rise of the crypto gaming industry
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Every modern user of the internet has heard a thing or two about cryptocurrency. But besides being the vessel for an overnight millionaire fluff piece, there are technologies standing behind cryptocurrency that are already changing many industries, including the gaming one. What is crypto gaming? Crypto games are online games that are either built using blockchain technology or utilize cryptocurrency for transactions. In most cases, crypto games promote the creation …
5 reasons for gamers to register on GamStop
William Davis
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Video games started out as a simple form of entertainment meant to be enjoyed by people in their free time. But as the industry has grown, games are now social activities, competitive competitions, and for some, even a job. While most players can control themselves, a few gamers fall victim to their own hobby. Gaming addiction is a serious problem that can lead to long-term mental and psychical health issues. …
Is Genshin Impact still coming to Switch? Here’s what we know
William Davis
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Genshin Impact is a perfect fit for the Nintendo Switch, but Hoyoverse’s promised port is still a long way away. After years of silence, Hoyoverse has confirmed that it is still working on a Nintendo Switch port for Genshin Impact. No exact release date was given, but the fact that the devs acknowledged fans’ requests means that it could be a priority. Expect to see more details about the port …
Why are Mario Kart 8 Deluxe fans angry about Coconut Mall?
Olivia Richman
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has been applauded for adding 48 tracks to the game thanks to the Booster Course DLC. Getting so many new cups means more varied gameplay with friends and more tracks to master. But fans of the game have noticed that one of the new tracks is not reaching the Mario Kart 8 community’s expectations. Coconut Mall was one of the tracks added to Mario Kart 8 …
Halo Infinite pro fined after blasting developers on Twitter
Olivia Richman
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Professional Halo player Tyler “Spartan” Ganza is being fined by the Halo Championship Series for criticizing the game on social media. Spartan took to Twitter to blast developer 343 Industries over Halo Infinite Season 2, which he felt was “pathetic.” The new season has been largely ridiculed by Halo fans and esports competitors for a lack of content and a prevalence of bugs that have been reported since its release. …
How to get free Genshin Impact Primogems after update 2.7 delay
William Davis
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Genshin Impact fans can look forward to free Primogems during the delay of update 2.7. Here’s how to get them. Genshin Impact fans can grab a steady flow of Primogems, experience books, Fragile Resin, and more during the delay of update 2.7. Hoyoverse announced the extension of update 2.6 last week. The company did not give an expected release date for the new patch, so rewards will be given out …
These are the best upgrades to get early in Wildcat Gun Machine
William Davis
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WIldcat Gun Machine is a fairly simple game, but two players with different sets of upgrades can experience things very differently. There’s more to the recently released indie title than just a simple bullet hell. As the game progresses, Wildcat Gun Machine players can spend their hard-earned cash on upgrades at checkpoint stations. Thre’s 20 to eventually choose from, but players only get access to a small number of upgrades at …
These are the best Elden Ring PVP builds for each stat
Steven Rondina
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There are a limitless number of builds that are viable for beating Elden Ring, but thriving in PVP is another matter entirely. Players can make anything from incantation-only runs to double greatsword builds work in Elden Ring’s story mode. The trouble is that real players aren’t going to sit in place to get melted by Comet Azur or wait for their health to get emptied by Scarlet Rot. This means …
How to unlock every wrestler and character in WWE 2K22
Steven Rondina
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WWE 2K22 has a pretty big roster of wrestlers, but some of them aren’t available from the start and are instead unlockable either by playing the game or purchasing them with in-game currency. Unlockable characters are a tradition in WWE games, and the most recent installment is no different. Dozens of wrestlers are unlockable only by completing matches in different modes or earning in-game currency to purchase them through the …
Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 story, release date news leaked
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Story spoilers and news regarding a potential release date may have leaked for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2, and the way it happened was downright silly. Fan Q&As including voice actors are a staple of gaming, anime, and sci-fi conventions, but not much comes out about them. Occasionally something notable about an actor’s life will be brought up, but upcoming projects are usually not discussed. That …
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