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Here are the 5 hardest, toughest bosses in all of Elden Ring
Steven Rondina
Elden Ring has an abundance of very challenging fights for the player, but which boss is the hardest to beat? The answer will vary from player to player, of course. Early gatekeeper Margit, the Fell Omen will be an enormous challenge for newcomers to FromSoftware titles and those who opted away from a magical starting class. Others like the Mad Pumpkin Head duo of the Caelem Ruins can be brutally …
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All we know about Nintendo Switch Sports and its release date
Olivia Richman
Wii Sports was one of the most iconic games on the acclaimed Wii console, with Nintendo fans obsessing over the fun and simple motion-based gameplay and its pleasant music. Nintendo has now prepared a long-awaited sequel, Nintendo Switch Sports. But when is the Nintendo Switch Sports release date, and what will the new game be like? Nintendo Switch Sports was announced in February 2022, promising similar action to the previous …
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For Honor is getting crossplay, and here’s how it works
Olivia Richman
For Honor was released in 207, with knights, vikings, and samurai warriors clashing in intense fights throughout historic battlefields. But while For Honor spans across multiple eras, many players are curious if the realistic action game allows players across multiple platforms to come together and compete. When For Honor came out in 2017, it didn’t support crossplay. It was separately available on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation, but players on these …
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Who is Morpho Knight in Kirby and the Forgotten Land?
Olivia Richman
Kirby and the Forgotten Land is full of interesting allies and enemies that range from adorable to deadly. One of the most mysterious and interesting is Morpho Knight, with Kirby fans old and new wondering about the story behind the masked villain. Morpho Knight is actually not new to Kirby and the Forgotten Land. He first showed up in Kirby Star Allies but also included in other scrapped Kirby games. …
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All about Spartan creator Doctor Halsey in the Halo show
Nicholas James
An iconic figure from the Halo games has made their way into a central role in the live-action adaptation, but who exactly is Doctor Halsey in the Halo show? Catherine Halsey, formally known as Doctor Halsey, is the founder of the Spartan-II program and its chief scientist. She is a figure of considerable moral ambiguity, given that she spearheaded a program that kidnapped children from the outer rim in order …
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Should Fifakill be banned on Twitch? Streamer causes debate
Olivia Richman
Call of Duty: Warzone content creator Ethan “Fifakill” Pink has been banned on Twitch, splitting the CoD community apart. Fifakill is one of the most popular Call of Duty content creators on Twitch, as well as one of the scene’s highest earners. But on April 9, Fifakill was streaming for around 3,000 concurrent viewers when he suddenly went offline. Fifakill tweeted soon after that he had apparently been banned from …
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Splatoon lore explained, the meaning behind the gameplay
William Davis
Splatoon lore may seem like a bundle of cute jokes and silly culture on the surface, but there’s more to learn when you dive deep. With Splatoon 3 on the horizon, fans are diving back into the series to learn everything they can about the lore. The city of Inkopolis is surprisingly dense with history and knowledge, something that can be hard to tell at first glance. The world of …
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Here’s how you can save Melina from dying in Elden Ring
Steven Rondina
Melina meets a sad fate in Elden Ring, but is there any way to save her? The Tarnished’s impromptu finger maiden’s story has a sad ending. After making it to the Mountaintops of the Giants, she’s sacrificed to light the Erdtree on fire and ultimately isn’t able to see the player’s journey through to its end. This stands out as quite unusual for FromSoftware games where characters like the Fire …
Which of these strange theories for The Sims 5 could be true?
Olivia Richman
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The Sims 5 is a highly-anticipated game for fans of the popular simulation series. The Sims 4 has been out since 2014, meaning Sims fans have now been playing the same game for eight years. While more and more content has been released over that time, players are looking eagerly towards The Sims 5 and its endless possibilities. With so much time to think about The Sims 5, it’s no …
Who is UNSC puppet Vinsher Grath in the new Halo show?
Nicholas James
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A new rebel figure has been introduced to Halo canon, serving as the UNSC’s puppet leader. But who is Vinsher Grath in the new Halo show? Vinsher Grath, a prominent figure in the outer rim rebellion, has been introduced to the Halo universe through the live-action Halo adaptation on Paramount Plus. The smarmy outer colonies representative played by Burn Gorman is being set up as the United Nations Space Command’s …
Who is Jacob Keyes in the Halo show? Captain Keyes explained
Nicholas James
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Many fans’ favorite captain from the Halo games is making a return in the live-action adaptation on Paramount Plus, but who is Jacob Keyes in the new Halo TV show? In the Halo games, Captain Jacob Keyes first appears in the original Halo: Combat Evolved as the Captain of the Pillar of Autumn, the UNSC battleship fleeing Reach after the Covenant overwhelms the world. Captain Keyes hasn’t yet stepped behind …
How does New Game+ work in Elden Ring? The Elden Ring NG+ guide
William Davis
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Elden Ring NG+ is the perfect way to experience the Lands Between all over again, but it comes with a few caveats. Elden Ring players unlock the ability to go into New Game+ right after completing the main story. After defeating the Elden Beast and witnessing their ascension to the throne, players get teleported to the burning Roundtable Hold. Players can then initiate Elden Ring NG+ at any time by …
The best Kirby and the Forgotten Land upgraded copy abilities
Olivia Richman
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Kirby and the Forgotten Land has introduced an abundance of new features to the Kirby franchise, foremost among them being upgraded copy abilities. Kirby and the Forgotten Land is a 3D platformer that allows Kirby to explore an eery, abandoned mystery world while saving Waddle Dees. The rescued Waddle Dees help build up Waddle Dee Town and unlock a Weapon Shop after defeating the Natural Plains Area. The Weapon Shop …
Who is ONI leader Admiral Parangosky in the Halo show?
Nicholas James
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Admiral Parangosky is a character from the Halo games’ lore that has been readapted for live-action, who is this clandestine character in the Halo show? Admiral Parangosky has been introduced in the Halo show as the strict, no-nonsense commander of the Office of Naval Intelligence, or ONI. Just like in the games, Admiral Margaret Parangosky is the intimidating figurehead of the United Nations Space Command’s most morally dubious wing. Parangosky …
How to do the Skywalker Saga child ladder speedrun tech
William Davis
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Child ladder is the newest technique for speedrunning LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, but it’s not for the faint of heart. LEGO Star Wars has always been a fun game to speedrun. The familiar story retold through the world of LEGO is full of glitches and oddities to exploit, but the newest game may have the weirdest strategy yet. Skywalker Saga speedrunners have discovered a new technique dubbed “child …
Nash Carter likely out of WWE 2K22 after alleged domestic abuse
Steven Rondina
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NXT wrestler and upcoming WWE 2K22 DLC character Nash Carter has been released from the company following a series of controveries. In the first major controversy of NXT’s 2.0 era, one half of the reigning NXT Tag Team Championship team MSK has been booted from WWE. Carter’s tag team partner Wes Lee remains with the company. The news was first reported by Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful, and was then …
What is Eridanus 2 in Halo? Master Chief’s homeworld explained
Nicholas James
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The Master Chief’s homeworld has been revealed as Eridanus 2 in the Halo show, here’s what you need to know about the outer rim planet. Eridanus 2 is an outer colony of the United Earth Government, and the home of at least two famous Spartan super-soldiers. Eridanus 2 was one of many outer colonies that grew disillusioned with the far away ruling body. It was swept up in pro-independence rebellion …
What are Hunters in the Halo show? Lekgolo worms explained
Nicholas James
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One of the Halo games’ most iconic enemies has been brought to live-action with Hunters in the Halo show, but what are these strange aliens? The third episode of the live-action adaptation on Paramount Plus has brought Hunters to the Halo show. These hulking armored brutes might have been hard to recognize for newer fans since they spend most of the episode as a swarm of horrifying worms. When Makee, …
Is Miranda Keyes in the Halo show the same as the games?
Nicholas James
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Miranda Keyes is a familiar figure from the Halo games that has been changed in the live-action show. So who is Miranda Keyes in the Halo show? In the Halo games, Commander Miranda Keyes is the daughter of Captain Jacob Keyes and a UNSC commanding officer. In the Halo show on Paramount Plus, she’s been changed to a scientist, though nonetheless still a Commander. Her parentage also appears to be …
Will Sims 5 have multiplayer? How it could work and crossplay
William Davis
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The Sims has never had multiplayer, but the fifth installment could change that. Multiplayer is one of the most requested features in the history of The Sims. From EA’s first attempt with The Sims Online in 2022 to fan-made mods to make it work, the series has never had true cooperative gameplay built into the base game. That could all change with The Sims 5, which EA has finally confirmed …
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