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Enotria: The Last Song Is A More Dynamic Souls-likes That Gives You Freedom From Character Builds
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/enotria-the-last-song-is-a-more-dynamic-souls-likes-that-gives-you-freedom-from-character-builds/1100-6524299/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f
There are a lot of games out there taking inspiration from and riffing on the formula that From Software popularized with its Souls games, but Enotria: The Last Song (https://www.gamespot.com/games/enotria-the-last-song/) is the first one I've encountered that is explicitly angled at opening it up to more people.I played Enotria at Summer Game Fest's Play Days event (https://www.gamespot.com/summer-game-fest-2024/), where developer Jyamma Games had a demo that featured a boss rush of three fights from the game, ramping up in difficulty. The first featured a battle with a miniboss, a jester-like guy with a spear; the second was a wispy magic-user; and the third, a giant puppet monster. All three were tough, but I took them all down well within the hour appointment time I had.I have a lot of Souls-like experience, but part of my success in such a limited window of time was due to the coaching from Jyamma producer Eduoardo Basile on how Enotria's signature systems work. While Enotria felt immediately familiar as a Souls-like--Jyamma says it falls somewhere between Bloodborne and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice in terms of a focus on aggressive fighting and parrying--it's also attempting to ease up on some of the harder-to-understand elements of From Software's games. That's, namely, the idea of being committed to a certain type of character or a certain type of build, which can put you at an advantage in some situations and a disadvantage in others.Continue Reading at GameSpot (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/enotria-the-last-song-is-a-more-dynamic-souls-likes-that-gives-you-freedom-from-character-builds/1100-6524299/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
Slitterhead Day 1 Preorders Live Now: Get A Free Art Book And Physical Soundtrack
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How To Get New Exotic Armor In Destiny 2: The Final Shape
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A lot has changed in Destiny 2 (https://www.gamespot.com/games/destiny-2/) with the release of The Final Shape (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/destiny-2-the-final-shape-guides-hub/1100-6523936/). Among some of the changes that will affect your game as you grind toward high-level content is how Exotic armors are divvied out going forward. The old way of unlocking new Exotics, by playing through Lost Sectors, is over. Instead, you'll need to earn reputation with Rahool, the Tower Cryptarch, if you want access to those spiffy new armor pieces.Here's a quick rundown of how Exotic armor works now, how things have changed, and what it'll take to rank up with Rahool enough to get access to his new wares.Table of Contents [hide (https://www.gamespot.com/)]Out With The Lost Sectors (https://www.gamespot.com/)Out With The Lost SectorsDestiny 2 has added a lot of new Exotic armors over the last few years, and The Final Shape has two new armor pieces for each character class. You can earn one of them by completing The Final Shape's Legend campaign (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/destiny-2-the-final-shape-campaign-missions-list-and-how-long-to-beat/1100-6524012/), but the other will remain locked until you either complete the campaign again, or gain access to a new brand of Exotic focusing: Tier 3 focusing.Continue Reading at GameSpot (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/how-to-get-new-exotic-armor-in-destiny-2-the-final-shape/1100-6524296/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
The Original Shovel Knight Is Getting an Enhanced Edition in Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope DX
https://www.ign.com/articles/the-original-shovel-knight-is-getting-an-enhanced-edition-in-shovel-knight-shovel-of-hope-dx
Today’s Yacht Club Games Presents has come to an end, revealing Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope DX, a brand-new entry in the Shovel Knight series, and more.
Madden NFL 25 Reveals Key Bonuses and Editions!
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Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree Launch Times Revealed
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/elden-ring-shadow-of-the-erdtree-launch-times-revealed/1100-6524289/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f
The official launch times of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree (https://www.gamespot.com/games/elden-ring/) have been announced, revealing that console players and PC players will be able to jump into the massive expansion at different times.From Software shared the DLC launch times on X (formerly Twitter,) (https://x.com/ELDENRING/status/1801615583705723349) revealing that Shadow of the Erdtree will be available for console players at midnight local time on June 21 in most regions, while the PC version will be available at the same time for everyone, regardless of region. For console players in the United States, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree will launch at 9 PM PT on June 20 / 12 AM ET on June 21. For the rest of the globe, the console version launches at midnight local time on June 21.In time, all shall thread their way through the Realm of Shadow.
The release schedule of #ELDENRING (https://twitter.com/hashtag/ELDENRING?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Shadow of the Erdtree is now available. pic.twitter.com/vEAK5IUru1 (https://t.co/vEAK5IUru1) — ELDEN RING (@ELDENRING) June 14, 2024 (https://twitter.com/ELDENRING/status/1801615583705723349?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) For PC Players, the launch will happen at the same time across the globe; see below for your timezone.Continue Reading at GameSpot (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/elden-ring-shadow-of-the-erdtree-launch-times-revealed/1100-6524289/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
Diablo 4 Mid-Season 4 Patch Will Make The Pit Easier, Nerf The Season's Most Overpowered Elixir
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/diablo-4-mid-season-4-patch-will-make-the-pit-easier-nerf-the-seasons-most-overpowered-elixir/1100-6524287/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f
Diablo 4's (https://www.gamespot.com/games/diablo-iv/) upcoming mid-Season 4 patch on June 17 will make some major adjustments to the Pit in addition to buffing a number of classes and builds that Blizzard says are "not performing as well as their counterparts."Update 1.4.3 (https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/diablo4/23964909/diablo-iv-patch-notes) will see enemy health and damage in the Pit reduced to ensure that "most builds" are able to conquer the Tier 60 version of the endgame dungeon added during Season 4 (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/diablo-4-massive-loot-reborn-update-is-live-now-read-the-full-season-4-patch-notes/1100-6523441/). The Pit is the only place to obtain various materials needed for Masterworking, a gear upgrade system added in Season 4 that is the final step of Diablo 4's reworked item progression (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/how-diablo-4-loot-reborn-update-will-make-its-items-and-players-more-powerful-than-ever/1100-6523061/). Making it so most players can reach Tier 60 means they will be able to earn the necessary materials for the final tier of Masterworking, making for "smoother" endgame progression, according to Blizzard.In another big change, Holy Bolts Elixir is getting a major power reduction, thanks to the seasonal elixir "scaling unintentionally high when it was triggered from pets such as Necromancer's minions." The elixir, which sends bolts of holy energy in all directions upon killing an enemy, will soon deal a percentage of weapon damage instead of a percentage of an enemy's health. The change is intended to "reduce its effectiveness against the toughest enemies in higher tiers of the Pit," but Blizzard notes the elixir "will still be really valuable for players throughout the whole game."Continue Reading at GameSpot (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/diablo-4-mid-season-4-patch-will-make-the-pit-easier-nerf-the-seasons-most-overpowered-elixir/1100-6524287/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
Dragon Age Co-Creator Says Baldur's Gate 3's Influence Won't Be Felt For Years
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/dragon-age-co-creator-says-baldurs-gate-3s-influence-wont-be-felt-for-years/1100-6524283/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f
Last year, Larian Studios' Baldur's Gate 3 (https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/baldurs-gate-3-review-let-freedom-reign/1900-6418131/) took gamers by storm on its way to winning several game of the year awards. Fans loved it so much that they were openly hoping that the next installment in the Dragon Age series, Dragon Age: The Veilguard (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-dragon-age-the-veilguard-trailer-shows-off-stylish-combat-hard-choices-and-unique-art-direction/1100-6524161/), would incorporate some aspects of Baldur's Gate 3's gameplay. That's why one of Dragon Age's co-creators, David Gaider, explained why that's not feasible.Via GamesRadar (https://www.gamesradar.com/games/rpg/dragon-age-co-creator-david-gaider-responds-to-the-veilguard-getting-baldurs-gate-3-comparisons-says-larians-true-impact-on-rpgs-wont-be-felt-for-a-few-more-years/), Gaider responded to a question on X before noting that AAA development cycles take around five years or more. For that reason alone, The Veilguard was too far along for any sweeping changes to make it more like Baldur's Gate 3. Gaider also shared his belief that Baldur's Gate 3's influence won't be felt for years.Yeah, considering that the dev cycle of a triple-A game is upwards of 5 years or more (and pivoting mid-way isn't really a thing), you're not going to see any direct influence from BG3 for a few more years yet. — David Gaider (@davidgaider) June 13, 2024 (https://twitter.com/davidgaider/status/1801058157193482509?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) While Baldur's Gate 3 placed a large emphasis on giving players the freedom to make their own choices in the story, BioWare recently revealed that The Veilguard will be a mission-based linear game instead of featuring an open world. According to The Veilguard director Corinne Busche (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/bioware-explains-why-dragon-age-the-veilguard-is-not-open-world/1100-6524197/), this choice was made to "get the best narrative experience, the best moment-to-moment experience." Continue Reading at GameSpot (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/dragon-age-co-creator-says-baldurs-gate-3s-influence-wont-be-felt-for-years/1100-6524283/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
Elden Ring Shadow Of The Erdtree Day-One Patch Will Add New Features To The Base Game
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/elden-ring-shadow-of-the-erdtree-day-one-patch-will-add-new-features-to-the-base-game/1100-6524284/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f
A day-one patch for Elden Ring's (https://www.gamespot.com/games/elden-ring/) Shadow of the Erdtree expansion will add new features to the base game ahead of the DLC's launch.Coming on June 20 prior to the arrival of Shadow of the Erdtree's release on June 21 (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/elden-ring-shadow-of-the-erdtree-preorders-are-live/1100-6521254/), the update will include bug fixes, balance adjustments, and a few new features alongside any preperations the game needs for the expansion. The game's servers will be down for maintenance from 7-10 UTC as the update is applied.An update to the #ELDENRING (https://twitter.com/hashtag/ELDENRING?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) base game & a day 1 patch for Shadow of the Erdtree will be distributed on 6/20.
The update includes bug fixes, balance adjustements & some new features.
A server maintenance to apply the update will be conducted on 6/20 from 07:00 to 10:00 UTC.
(1/4) — ELDEN RING (@ELDENRING) June 14, 2024 (https://twitter.com/ELDENRING/status/1801616168299499599?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) In a series of posts on X (https://x.com/ELDENRING/status/1801616170098819312), From Software broke down what players can expect in the update. There will be five new hairstyles added to the character creator, which can be accessed either at the start of the game, using the Clouded Mirror Stand, or using Rennala's Rebirth feature. The game's inventory is getting some improvements as well, with a new "Recent Items" tab set to be added that should make keeping track of new items found in the game's DLC easier. Newly obtained items will also be displayed with an exclamation point in the inventory screen. Summoning Pools will receive some new features, with active summoning pools carrying over to NG+ following the update and the ability to enable or disable individual summoning pools using a new Map Function menu.Continue Reading at GameSpot (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/elden-ring-shadow-of-the-erdtree-day-one-patch-will-add-new-features-to-the-base-game/1100-6524284/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
Where Is Xur Today? (June 14-18) Destiny 2 Exotic Items And Xur Location Guide
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/where-is-xur-today-june-14-18-destiny-2-exotic-items-and-xur-location-guide/1100-6524271/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f
A nomad no more, things have changed for Xur in Destiny 2: The Final Shape (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/destiny-2-the-final-shape-release-date-new-exotics-and-everything-we-know/1100-6517377/) as the wandering arms dealer has finally set up shop in a permanent location in the game. With a slice of prime real estate dedicated to him, Xur has also undergone a revamp and he now offers a more exciting selection of Exotic gear for players to browse through. In case you're looking to get a potentially good roll of a specific armor piece or you're looking to see if he has a specific catalyst, here's where you can find Xur this weekend and what he has for sale.This week Xur is offering the weapon catalysts for Bad Juju and Arbalest. Hunters can pick up Lucky Raspberry; Titans can grab Heart of Inmost Light; and Warlocks can buy Nezarec's Sin.Xur Location
Star Citizen Exploit Crackdown Leads to Over 600 Account Bans
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Star Citizen developer Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) has announced that it has suspended more than 600 in-game accounts following widespread complaints of cheating.
Fallout 76 Skyline Vally Expansion Patch Notes
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Check out these patch notes.
Madden NFL 25's Franchise Mode Is Bringing Back Team Builder and Revamping the NFL Draft
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EA has revealed new details for Madden NFL 25, including the return of Team Builder, in addition to a rebuilt NFL Draft for Franchise Mode.
Path of Exile 2 Gets Better Every Time I Play It
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I’ve had the opportunity to play Path of Exile 2 several times throughout its development cycle, and there’s one thought I had after my latest session: this action-RPG keeps getting better every time I play it.The first session I had the opportunity to join was a demo at Gamescom 2023. Grinding Gear’s Jonathan Rogers took me through the Warrior and Druid class, and I also had the opportunity to wait in line and try out the Monk for the first time. As expected, I got my butt kicked. But that’s par for the course. In early 2024 I had the chance to try out the Ranger, whose incredibly fun gameplay loop has you shooting lightning arrows and propagating lightning storms of death across the screen. And more recently I got to try out the Monk again and get some hands-on time with the Warrior, Sorceress, and Witch – all for the first time. Each of them feels unique, powerful, and interesting to play as. The Monk, once you get past the early leveling portions that have you whacking away at enemies with slow and methodical staff strikes, becomes a force to be reckoned with. You can dash in to weaken your enemies, get a few charges, and then annihilate the playing field with an incredibly powerful staff strike to the ground that sends ripples of energy that rip into the earth itself. And once I got the hang of this class's gameplay loop, I felt like I may have found another new favorite.But the majority of my time I found myself playing as the Witch, who was one of the first classes I enjoyed in the original Path of Exile. In the sequel, the Witch starts out as a corpse-reviving menace who chooses what abilities the minions will wield, and can even command them to do unique attacks to great effect.The Unearth skill gem, for instance, will create spikes of bone that travel from the earth in front of you doing a bit of damage, but will also raise the bones of corpses as short-lived construct minions. You’ll then start unlocking Skill Gems like Skeletal Warrior, Skeletal Sniper, and Skeletal Arsonist. Because you’ll only have a set amount of spirit, early on you’ll only be able to choose one of these to get started. The Skeletal Arsonist is the option I picked as it has the unique ability to explode any low-life minion in your pack. And not only is that very cool, but it also does a ton of damage to packs of enemies or bosses that weaken your minions to explosion status.Later, when I unlocked Bone Cage and Contagion, I was able to further expand my tool kit to create a trap for enemies, hit them with Contagion, and then watch it propagate across enemies – killing everything it touched. Even at early levels, these builds feel very fun to use and execute, and I found myself grinning from ear to ear the entire time I played as the Witch. In addition, Grinding Gear Games gave us a sneak peek at some later-game builds, and while they are interesting, I just wanted to briefly say that the gigantic skeleton that is erected by a sorcerer looks so freaking cool. Path of Exile 2 continues to surprise me with designs that are either creepy or look like they jumped straight off the cover of a heavy metal album and into the game. I’m at the point where I don’t need to see anymore. The power progression is feeling particularly great at this moment in time.The other class that I spent a significant amount of time with for the first time was the Monk. The build-up to your more powerful attacks takes a bit of time, but somehow the Monk really surprised me. You start out with a methodical smack to the enemies you’ll face, but once you start getting your Skill Gem combat kit together, the class gets really fun – and powerful – very fast. Near the end of my demo, I had the Tempest Bell Skill Gem that would drop a massive Bell onto the battlefield. When struck with any elemental Ailments, including my Frozen Locus AOE damage, it
Preorder Slitterhead Day 1 Edition (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D6XGQMQ9?tag=gamespot-preorders-20) $60 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D6XGQMQ9?tag=gamespot-preorders-20) Preorder at Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D6XGQMQ9?tag=gamespot-preorders-20) It's been a long time coming, but Slitterhead finally has a release date. The survival horror game will launch on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on November 8 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D6XGQMQ9?tag=gamespot-preorders-20)--and for those eager to secure their copy early, preorders are available now. At the moment, you can only preorder the game for PS5 at Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D6XGQMQ9?tag=gamespot-preorders-20), but you will get several physical collectibles with your preorder. Plus, unlike many current-gen games, Slitterhead is only $60. We'll update this article with more preorder listings when they are available.Slitterhead is the latest game from Keiichiro Toyama, creator of the Silent Hill series, and will be the first title from his new development company, Bokeh Game Studio. Slitterhead was first revealed (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/silent-hill-creator-reveals-slitterhead-a-new-survival-horror-game/1100-6498857/) in 2021, and since then, it has been one of the most-anticipated upcoming horror games (https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/most-anticipated-horror-games-of-2024-and-beyond/2900-5020/) despite knowing very little about it simply because of the pedigree of its development team.Continue Reading at GameSpot (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/slitterhead-preorder-guide-ps5-xbox-series-x-pc/1100-6524038/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
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Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Review
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It doesn't make drastic improvements on original, but its additions are reason enough to revisit an already great RPG.
Enter to Win an Alienware R16 Gaming Desktop, Bundles, Star Trek Ships, and Much More
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Assassin's Creed Shadows Yasuke Helmet Replica Up for Pre-Order at IGN Store
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Shovel Knight Is Getting A New Entry!
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Break out the shovel! We're going digging!
Overwatch 2 Season 11 Reveal Is Happening Soon
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New season is underway.
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Review - Losing My Religion
https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/shin-megami-tensei-v-vengeance-review/1900-6418241/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f
The original Shin Megami Tensei V was great. (https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/shin-megami-tensei-v-review-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it-and-i-feel-fine/1900-6417779/) When I reviewed it back in 2021, I loved the challenging combat, the excellent art design, the menagerie of mythological beings, and the overall dark and oppressive atmosphere wherein humanity hangs by a thread. But there was certainly room for improvement, so I was eager to see how Atlus would handle Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, its revised and expanded multiplatform release. So rather than repeat what was said before--much of my original review still stands--it's more worthwhile to look at Vengeance's most important changes and new additions. There's a lot that's been added and adjusted, so let's focus on what made the biggest impact on the game overall.Perhaps the most noteworthy is its performance. Instead of being constrained on the Switch hardware, Vengeance is now multiplatform, allowing the game to run at a much smoother 60fps. Though the Switch version was known to chug when a lot was going on in its big, open environments or in combat, this is no longer a problem. (Since we've reviewed Vengeance on PS5, we can't say if the Switch version still has these performance hiccups, though we do know it aims to run at 30fps.)Visually, however, Vengeance looks similar to the original; the environments and character models lack the sort of intricate detail you might be used to seeing on current-gen consoles. Still, what Vengeance lacks in ultra-detail it more than makes up for in stunning art design, filling the world with beautiful angels and goddesses, vile demonic hellspawn, and a blend of tarnished wastelands and mysterious, otherworldly constructs.Continue Reading at GameSpot (https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/shin-megami-tensei-v-vengeance-review/1900-6418241/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
The Boys Season 4 Does For The Bloomin' Onion What Season 2 Did For Hughie's Shampoo
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-boys-season-4-does-for-the-bloomin-onion-what-season-2-did-for-hughies-shampoo/1100-6524285/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f
The Boys (https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/the-boys-season-4-review-a-diabolical-slow-burn/1900-6418240/) makes headlines every season for its most ridiculous stunts, whether it's having a superhero run through an unsuspecting girlfriend in the pilot, crashing boats into whales, or graphic octopus murders (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-boys-chace-crawford-breaks-down-eating-a-live-octopus-in-episode-3/1100-6504135/). We're not going to argue with it. The show is absolutely ridiculous. What The Boys doesn't get enough credit for is the superior taste of its writing staff and how the show reminds us of things we should have never forgotten were awesome.Warning: The following contains spoilers for the first two episodes of The Boys Season 4. If you're not caught up, go do that now.The Boys reminded us all that Billy Joel's "We Didn't Start the Fire" is a masterpiece (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-boys-season-2-trailer-has-all-the-bloody-viole/1100-6479471/) (and that Billy Joel in general is an incredible musician and songwriter) and that L'oreal Kids Watermelon Smoothie 2-in-1 shampoo conditioner is not only efficient, but smells delicious (https://www.tvguide.com/news/the-boys-season-2-jack-quaid-hughie-shampoo/). The Prime Video series does it again in Season 4 by giving the greatest restaurant appetizer of all time a featured role in the show: Outback Steakhouse's Bloomin' Onion.Continue Reading at GameSpot (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-boys-season-4-does-for-the-bloomin-onion-what-season-2-did-for-hughies-shampoo/1100-6524285/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
Trials Of Osiris Is Back In Destiny 2 With A New Currency And An Old, Great Weapon
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/trials-of-osiris-is-back-in-destiny-2-with-a-new-currency-and-an-old-great-weapon/1100-6524286/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f
Now that we're done with The Final Shape (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/destiny-2-the-final-shape-guides-hub/1100-6523936/)'s world first raid race for Salvation's Edge in Destiny 2 (https://www.gamespot.com/games/destiny-2/), it's time to get back to normal weekend activities, and that means the return of the Trials of Osiris. The high-stakes competitive mode is back this weekend, allowing you the chance to go Flawless and earn some serious, one-of-a-kind rewards. And like just about everything else in The Final Shape, Trials is seeing some significant changes from the way it used to work.Bungie gave us a few details about those changes in its latest This Week In Destiny blog post (https://www.bungie.net/7/en/News/article/twid_06_13_2024?msID=3e87801c-0c0d-41ea-8015-16858ff2d5f3). The specific new alteration is that Trials is getting a new currency, called Osirian Cipher. What exactly these will get you isn't clear, though: the blog post only says, "This new and very aptly named currency can be exchanged for rewards every weekend." Nothing in the inventory of Saint-14, the Trials vendor, currently requires an Osirian Cipher to purchase it, but Bungie advises you "use them wisely," which suggests you'll be able to use them to grab specific rewards. We'll add more details here as soon as they're available.As the blog post details, Osirian Ciphers are going to be somewhat hard to come by. You can earn one for completing a Passage of Persistence, and if you manage to go Flawless and reach the Lighthouse, you'll get four ciphers. You can keep a total of 10 in your inventory.Continue Reading at GameSpot (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/trials-of-osiris-is-back-in-destiny-2-with-a-new-currency-and-an-old-great-weapon/1100-6524286/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
Xur's location in the Tower's BazaarSpawn in at the Tower and hang a right past Banshee-44. Continue down the stairs, follow the corridor, and once you hit the Bazaar, turn right down the nearby alleyway. You'll find Xur here in his dedicated alcove, ready to sell you his latest wares if you have enough Strange Coins in your pocket. Check out our how to get Strange Coins (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/how-to-earn-strange-coins-in-destiny-2-the-final-shape/1100-6524039/) guide for details on earning this currency, which involves doing ritual activities to earn them.Continue Reading at GameSpot (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/where-is-xur-today-june-14-18-destiny-2-exotic-items-and-xur-location-guide/1100-6524271/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
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Destiny 2 Enigma Protocol Guide - How To Unlock And Complete The Episode Activity
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/destiny-2-enigma-protocol-guide-how-to-unlock-and-complete-the-episode-activity/1100-6524267/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f
Alongside Destiny 2 (https://www.gamespot.com/games/destiny-2/)'s new expansion, The Final Shape (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/destiny-2-the-final-shape-guides-hub/1100-6523936/), comes Echoes (https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/destiny-2-the-final-shape-episode-echo-season-pass-gear-and-exotics/2900-5451/), the first of this year's three Episodes. One of Echoes' new activities is available from the start of the Episode, but the second, Enigma Protocol, requires uncovering some secrets on Nessus to access.Enigma Protocol sends you back into the Vex Network, that strange, ethereal computer world that players first explored during the Season of the Splicer two years ago. It's a tough, high-level activity for three players that has you constantly running against a timer; if the timer runs out, you have to start the activity over.There's a lot to know about Enigma Protocol, starting with how to unlock the mission through the Encoded Log quest. Here are all the details.Continue Reading at GameSpot (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/destiny-2-enigma-protocol-guide-how-to-unlock-and-complete-the-episode-activity/1100-6524267/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
Baldur’s Gate 3: 10 SECRETS To Get You Playing Again
https://gameranx.com/features/id/500408/article/baldurs-gate-3-10-secrets-to-get-you-playing-again/
Time for another playthrough!
EA Sports Details Boom Tech, the One Big Gameplay Feature Debuting in Madden NFL 25.
https://www.ign.com/articles/ea-sports-details-boom-tech-the-one-big-gameplay-feature-debuting-in-madden-nfl-25
EA Sports has revealed new information on Madden NFL 25, this includes Boom Tech, the latest iteration of the Madden NFL FieldSense technology aimed at revamping and increasing immersion on offense, defense, and special teams.
would create an elemental shockwave and deal extra freeze damage to anything in the vicinity. But my favorite combo included Killing Palm and Staggering Palm, which let me zip into battle with a Staggering Palm Strike, drop a Frozen Locus into a group of enemies, attack the bell, and finish off anyone left over with Killing Palm. That Killing Palm final blow would then give me a Power Charge that can stack up to three times. Once powered up, you could execute Falling Thunder to create a ripple of damage that tore across the map and obliterated anything that got in the way. That sounds like a bit of a setup, and it can be, but the reward just makes it so fun to pull off time and time again.This surprisingly fun gameplay loop seems to be present for each class I’ve played so far. While there are still my personal favorites, having taken some time to try out the Sorceress and Warrior at an event the next day, I think that five seconds of fun is going to be there for all the classes. I keep finding myself grinning as I learn how that introductory Skill Gem build synergizes together in a way that’s hard not to love. More generally, Grinding Gear Games confirmed that they’ve tweaked the gameplay of these introductory moments so that they’re more enjoyable for players to learn the game in the beginner areas. And I have to say that the power progression is feeling particularly great at this moment in time.And that adjustment is going to go a long way for Path of Exile 2, because the developers just revealed that couch co-op will be an option for players in the same household. I tried about an hour of this, and it definitely is going to be a big selling point for anyone in the same household who wants to jump into a game and level up together. The only slightly disorienting aspect to this was the inventory menu that takes up a large portion of the screen, so hopefully your teammate isn’t bringing it up during combat too often, but otherwise, it felt pretty seamless.A few classes are still yet to be officially revealed, but Path of Exile 2 continues to impress me every single time I get some hands-on time with it. The Ranger demo got me to roll a Ranger in the new season of Path of Exile on PC. The Monk in Path of Exile 2 surprised me as it became very powerful so early on, and it made me want to try out all the other classes to see if I’d be surprised in the same pleasant way. Path of Exile 2 will likely have a few more pre-release reveals before launch, but I am ready to dive in right now. And based on what I’ve played over the last several months, this is shaping up to be a game you should not miss. We’ll find out for sure when Path of Exile 2 goes into closed beta later this year.
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The Alters: Branching Narrative Explained – IGN First
https://www.ign.com/articles/the-alters-branching-narrative-explained-ign-first
To better understand The Alters and how this unique set-up affects the many branching story paths you’ll encounter as you play, we sat down with game director Tomasz Kisilewicz and lead designer Rafał Włosek.