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Here’s Elden Ring’s exact release time, how to preload on PC
William Davis
Elden Ring’s exact release time is quickly approaching, so here are the details on how to get ready by preloading on PC. Just days before the official release of Elden Ring, FromSoftware has revealed the timeline for preloading the game on PC. Console players are already able to get the game’s files on their systems, but PC players will have to wait until just 48 hours before release to prepare. …
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Here’s what you need to know about the new Street Fighter 6
Steven Rondina
Street Fighter 6 is officially inbound. Capcom announced that a new installment in the acclaimed fighting game series is coming. The Japanese publisher ran an ominous countdown on its website, ticking towards the announcement of a new game. Speculation on what was to come ran the gamut from downloadable content for Resident Evil 8 to the whole of Capcom being bought out by Microsoft or Sony. When the timer ran …
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How to get Escape From Tarkov Twitch drops
Nicholas James
Hardcore multiplayer shooter Escape From Tarkov’s rewards for watching live streams have been a huge hit. Here’s how to get Escape From Tarkov Twitch drops. Escape From Tarkov Twitch drops aren’t always enabled, but developer Battlestate Games regularly opens up the drops system throughout a year. Here’s how to get Escape From Tarkov Twitch drops by linking your Twitch account to your Battlestate games account. To be rewarded for watching …
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Here’s where to find cultists in Escape From Tarkov and how to beat them
Nicholas James
Escape From Tarkov cultists are some of the rarest enemies in the game, here’s where to find them and how to fight them. The presence of cults in the game’s fictional setting has steadily ramped up throughout the game’s progressive rollout. From mysteriously marked rooms to a secretive implementation in the game, here are all the details on Tarkov’s strangest enemies. Cultists are a type of scav, the AI enemies …
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Everything you need to know about Elden Ring’s multiplayer
Steven Rondina
Elden Ring is set to overhaul the multiplayer system previously seen in the Dark Souls series, but the way it works will be familiar for longtime fans of FromSoftware and its games. Multiplayer has always been a significant part of the Dark Souls experience. Though the game can be played and completed entirely alone, players have been encouraged in different ways to summon allies to help them on the journey. …
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How Kirby mouthful mode is shaking up Forgotten Land gameplay
Olivia Richman
Kirby and the Forgotten Land is a brand-new Nintendo game that has Kirby doing things fans have never seen before. Not only is it a 3D platformer, but Kirby has been given another incredibly strong power. Kirby and the Forgotten Land has introduced fans to mouthful mode. Mouthful mode isn’t the same inhaling Kirby usually does, where he absorbs an enemy and takes their power along with some of their …
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Elden Ring players brace for high specs and requirements for PC
William Davis
Elden Ring on PC looks to be a breathtaking experience if the player’s PC specs are up to the task. Elden Ring’s February 25 release is fast approaching, but many PC players are only now checking if their machine is up to the task of running the new game. From Software has finally released its list of recommended and minimum specs for its brutal open-world adventure. While not as high …
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All five-star character banners coming in Genshin Impact 2.5
William Davis
Genshin Impact’s 2.5 banners are a collection of fan favorites and highly-anticipated new five-stars. Genshin Impact 2.5 has brought a ton of new content to the game. With a new event set in Enkanomiya and two new story quests, there’s plenty of free Primogems to earn. All of that pull material has plenty of great targets, as the banners for 2.5 are shaping up to be very popular. If you’re …
Leaks tease Jett’s Blade Storm knife as the next Valorant melee
Fariha Bhatti
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Judging from a new leak, Riot Games seems to have ripped off another old melee design for an upcoming knife. And players are not happy about it. Valorant cosmetic teasers are always a reason to be cheerful for the game’s players. Riot Games has raised the bar with its fun skin bundles, and now fans think that the recent skin sets aren’t on par with Riot’s design potential. Another teaser has …
Why Elden Ring’s Premium Collector’s Edition price is insane
William Davis
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Elden Ring fans have a ton of choices to make, and the first one is which edition they want to splurge for. The long-awaited release of Elden Ring is just around the corner. As with any AAA video game release, there are multiple editions of Elden Ring each with its own price point. The most expensive of all is the Premium Collector’s Edition, which clocks in at an astonishing $259. …
Is PMC permadeath being added to Escape From Tarkov?
Nicholas James
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In a recent Escape From Tarkov community podcast, the concept of PMC permadeath was brought up as a possibility for Tarkov’s future. Should Tarkov fans have to worry about losing all of their character progress for walking in the wrong section of the map? Is PMC permadeath really a possibility in Escape From Tarkov? In a recent episode of the Escape From Tarkov community podcast, BattleState Games founder Nikita Buyanov …
Cyberpunk 2077 1.5 patch notes reveal better cars and enemy AI
William Davis
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After months of complaints and anticipation, Polish developer CD Projekt Red has revealed the full patch notes for Cyberpunk 2077 update 1.5. The most important updates in this patch are aimed at NPC behavior and vehicle handling. All the patch notes from today’s Cyberpunk 2077 live stream are already active on all platforms including last-gen consoles, current-gen consoles, and PC. In addition to the listed changes, a free demo for …
Fishing in Kirby and the Forgotten Land is a game-changer
Olivia Richman
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When the first Kirby and the Forgotten Land trailer premiered in September 2021, fans caught a glimpse of an entirely new Kirby game unlike anything seen before. The open-world levels and Waddle Dee village are all-new additions to the Kirby franchise. But what really blew everyone’s mind was seeing Kirby and Bandana Waddle Dee fishing. Yes, Kirby can and will fish in his new game. But what does this mean? …
What is Baki Hanma and how does it fit in the Baki series?
Steven Rondina
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The Baki the Grappler franchise is one of the hidden gems of manga and anime, but the Baki Hanma series on Netflix is thrusting it into the limelight. The first season of the new series, known in Japan as Baki Hanma: Son of Ogre, tracked the titular character’s journey through the Arizona State Prison. This put him at odds with America’s strongest fighter, Biscuit Oliva, ultimately leading to a dramatic …
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is getting a sequel in 2022
Olivia Richman
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Call of Duty releases a new title every year and 2022 will be no different. Ever since the underwhelming launch of Call of Duty: Vanguard, players have been speculating what the next Call of Duty game would be like. Now, Infinity Ward has given some major information about 2022’s Call of Duty title. In an official blog post outlining the future of Call of Duty: Warzone, developers also dropped some …
Call of Duty: Warzone Vanguard Season 2 brings armor and movement buffs
William Davis
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Season 2 of Call of Duty: Vanguard’s battle royale mode promises a ton of exciting changes for PC and console players alike. Call of Duty: Vanguard is now heading into its second competitive season, and that means a big shakeup. Infinity Ward has already announced a handful of more than 30 planned changes on its official website. The biggest standouts are planned buffs to movement and a few teasers for …
Undertale and Deltrarune are still smash hits in 2022
William Davis
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Even in 2022, Undertale and its spiritual sequel Deltarune have some of the most dedicated fan bases of any video game series. Toby Fox went from an underground developer to one of the biggest names in modern gaming. Undertale quickly became a major hit when it was released in 2015, earning hundreds of thousands of adoring fans and revolutionizing the indie gaming world. The somewhat-sequel Deltrarune pushed things even further …
3 ways to get free Primogems in Genshin Impact
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Free Primogems are a godsend in Genshin Impact, but players don’t have to sit around waiting for them. Most gacha games try to lure players in with constant free pulls and freebies, but Genshin Impact is a notable exception. Instead of free wishes, Genshin Impact draws new players in with fantastic open-world gameplay and charming characters. For free-to-play and budget players, free Primogems are extremely valuable. For those saving up …
Everything we know about new Harry Potter game Hogwarts Legacy
Nicholas James
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Harry Potter-themed games don’t have a great reputation, but a new one has fans hopeful for an epic game immersed in the world of Harry Potter. So what is Hogwarts Legacy? Hogwarts Legacy is a single-player, story-focused, action RPG set in the wizarding world of the wildly successful Harry Potter series. Adaptations of the massive book and movie property have been mixed to mediocre (or worse) in the past. Could …
What is God of War Ragnarok? Here’s what you need to know
Nicholas James
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The recently revived God of War series is getting a sequel, God of War Ragnarok. After the success of the original God of War, gamers are curious to learn more about the upcoming game, including what is God of War Ragnarok going to be about. The first God of War game followed Kratos, a former Greek god of war, and his son Atreus on their journey to bury Kratos’ wife. …
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