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How to beat Loretta, Royal Knight of Caria Manor in Elden Ring
Nicholas James
A powerful mounted boss blocks the way through Caria Manor. Here’s how to beat Loretta, Royal Knight in Elden Ring. To the northwest of Raya Lucaria Academy sits an unusual manor filled with animated hands and magical traps. Loretta, Royal Knight is the boss here and she blocks the way to an important area to which you’ll need access to progress the story. The best way to beat Loretta, Royal …
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Malenia in Elden Ring is the ultimate bait-and-switch character
William Davis
Malenia, Blade of Miquella was expected to be a hero in Elden Ring, but she’s actually one of the game’s most sinister villains. Malenia, Blade of Miquella is the most controversial character in all of Elden Ring. While portrayed as a valiant hero in trailers and art, players are now discovering that Malenia is one of the most despicable characters in the entire game. FromSoftware took a massive risk with …
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How to get the Golden Scarab in Elden Ring and get more runes
Nicholas James
The Golden Scarab is a great item in Elden Ring, passively increasing how many runes you receive. Accessories that increase “experience gain” has been a staple of FromSoftware titles, with the best example being the Covetous Silver Serpent Ring from Dark Souls titles. In Elden Ring, the Golden Scarab increases the number of runes dropped by enemies. Given that runes function both as money and experience points, this item makes …
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All tracks and characters in Chocobo GP, the new FF kart game
Olivia Richman
Chocobo GP is out and it’s a quick-moving kart-racing take on Final Fantasy characters and locations that FF series fans know and love. Chocobo GP is a kart racing game that’s colorful and entertaining. Racers can opt to play the game solo or partake in multiplayer modes with cups and custom races. There is local split-screen and also an online mode with 64 players competing to be the best in …
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Can you sell cars in Gran Turismo 7? Here’s what to know
Nicholas James
In a game that lets you own multiple copies of the same car, fans might be able to sell the extras, but can you sell cars in Gran Turismo 7? Previous versions of the Gran Turismo series allowed players to offload extra or unwanted cars for more in-game credits to spend where they like. Gran Turismo 7 has brought some large changes to that area of the game, and this …
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Elden Ring is harder than Dark Souls, and this is why
William Davis
It’s easy to compare Dark Souls and Elden Ring, but the debate on which one is harder rages on. FromSoftware is primarily famous for two things. The first is crafting beautiful fantasy worlds filled with rich lore and breathtaking scenery. The second is filling them with disgusting monsters and bloodthirsty warriors that frustrate even the most seasoned gamers. Elden Ring is the latest in a long line of difficult action …
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Should you give Nepheli Loux the potion in Elden Ring?
Nicholas James
Nepheli Loux is an NPC in Elden Ring that introduces players to summoning allies in Stormveil Castle, but her questline ultimately revolves around whether to give her a potion. Nepheli can be found in Stormveil Castle, near the final Site of Grace before the area boss fight with Godrick the Grafted. Once you’ve met her here, she’ll open up one of many questlines in Elden Ring helping NPCs out. Nepheli …
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Evo 2022 lineup includes SFV, Guilty Gear, no Super Smash Bros.
Steven Rondina
The game lineup for Evo 2022 has been confirmed and it features a mix of old favorites and newcomers. Evo hosted its announcement show for Evo 2022 and revealed the X games set to get main stage treatment at Evo 2022. It was also confirmed that the current plan is to have Evo 2022 hosted live in Las Vegas once again, rather than hosting an online event. Alongside this, the …
Did Jake Paul use crypto & NFTs to scam $2.2 million from fans?
Olivia Richman
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YouTuber Coffeezilla is known for exposing influencers involved in shady scams and schemes. He has now made a video accusing Jake Paul of tricking his young audience with NFTs and crypto. Jake Paul has now been dabbling in the crypto industry for years and has more recently dipped his toes into the NFT marketplace, which has led him to some questionable situations. Jake Paul was one of the influencers sued …
How to get Mimic Tear Ashes, the best Spirit Ash in Elden Ring
William Davis
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The Mimic Tear Spirit Ash turns every Elden Ring boss into a gank fight in your favor. Spirit Ash is one of the most important mechanics in Elden Ring. The feature allows players to summon ghostly allies for tougher fights and boss battles. Some are best for tanking hits while others dish out massive damage. One particular Spirit Ash does both by using the exact same build as the player. …
Everything you need to know ahead of Chocobo GP’s release date
Olivia Richman
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Kart racing and Final Fantasy fans alike are getting a fresh new game this week. Chocobo GP is coming out March 10, but many video game reviewers have already gotten their hands on the Square Enix racing game and are giving it mostly good reviews. The Final Fantasy-themed game is being called entertaining and adorable. But what exactly is it, and what do you need to know before its upcoming …
Yokozuna and Cactus Jack among leaks in first WWE 2K22 DLC pack
Steven Rondina
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WWE 2K22 hasn’t officially released yet, but that hasn’t stopped the first batch of DLC wrestlers from leaking. 2K Games is pushing players to pick up the special versions of the rebooted wrestling franchise. Though there are a variety of perks available in exchange for picking them up, the DLC season pass is the main attraction for both the Deluxe Edition and nWo 4-Life versions of WWE 2K22. There’s always …
Why do you need a VPN for gaming?
William Davis
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VPN services are not only an excellent cybersecurity tool but can also be used to make gaming more entertaining. People use VPNs for gaming globally due to their countless benefits. A VPN improves your gaming experience since it provides an extra layer of privacy and security by encrypting your online data. It can prevent DDoS attacks, lets you play games safely through public WiFi, and enables access to geo-blocked games, …
The four best mobile RPGs to play on the go
William Davis
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RPGs are ever-popular and mobile game developers have not been shy about bringing them to the platform. In RPGs you take on the role of a character and progress through the story by making decisions, acquiring skills and weapons, fighting monsters, and exploring the world. While you can find RPGs on pretty much every platform, they’re perfectly suited to smartphones. Whether you have five minutes or five hours, mobile RPGs …
These are the 3 best, most OP weapons to make Elden Ring easy
William Davis
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Challenging fights require OP weapons in Elden Ring, and smart players can pick up some of the best early in the game. In traditional FromSoftware fashion, Elden Ring immediately challenges the player with a bunch of tough fights. From the local dungeons to the imposing Tree Sentinel, there are a ton of roadblocks to early progress. These hurdles aren’t unclearable, though. Overpowered weapons are everywhere if you know where to …
Rune Arcs make Elden Ring easier, here’s how to farm them
William Davis
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Elden Ring is tough, but Rune Arcs provide a massive buff to the player to take down any challenge. Elden Ring comes with a ton of new mechanics to make the game easier, and Rune Arcs are one of them. These handy items grant powerful buffs to the player with no downside other than consuming the item. If you’re having trouble in the Lands Between, here’s what Rune Arcs are …
Who is the woman beneath the Witchbane Ruins in Elden Ring?
Nicholas James
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There’s a strange mystery beneath the Witchbane Ruins in Elden Ring, with players left to wonder who the woman is that’s chained up in the cellar. Warning: Spoilers ahead for Elden Ring side-quests. The Witchbane Ruins are found on the Weeping Peninsula, south of the Fourth Church of Marika. There are a couple of items to be picked up and enemies to slay, but the true mystery involves an NPC …
Here are the differences between each version of WWE 2K22
Steven Rondina
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Special game releases are oftentimes meaningless outside of some extra bells and whistles, but WWE 2K22 has some very significant version differences to discuss. Multiple versions of AAA titles appearing at retail is a normal thing at this point. Whether it’s with steelbook cases, season passes, soundtracks, or exclusive merch, major publishers are aggressively looking to upsell players. WWE 2K22 isn’t any different, but the stakes are much higher here …
The best maps for learning Escape From Tarkov locations
Nicholas James
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Learning how to navigate all the locations in Escape From Tarkov is tough, but luckily there are maps to help players better learn all of the game’s important locations. From Customs to Woods to Reserve, Escape From Tarkov’s locations can be huge and labyrinthine. Having the right resources at your disposal can save you tons of time when you’re first starting out or trying to find a specific location on …
Here’s the release date and full roster details for WWE 2K22
Steven Rondina
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The WWE video games have generally been received poorly over recent years, but WWE 2K22 might represent a second wind for the franchise. While the ceiling for WWE titles over the last few years has been decent at best, most of the games have been just plain bad. That changed with WWE 2K20, which saw the franchise become downright abysmal in the eyes of many fans and players. A clumsy …
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