How to complete Kenneth Haight's quest in Elden Ring

The characterKenneth Haight in Elden Ringis an NPC who claims to be the next ruler ofLimgrave. Well, a knight commander from Stormveil Castle has taken his fortress with his soldiers, he says. There shouldn’t be anything too taxing in here. Just watch out for the Godrick Knight that Kenneth mentioned. Once defeated, it will drop theAsh of War: Bloody Slash. Talk to him until he asks you if you would like to join his service....

May 15, 2024 · 1 min · 160 words · Joanna Pacheco

Microsoft using AI to tackle community safety in voice chats, but there's still a long way to go

Reports improved behaviour in last year. There are two specific ways in which AI is being used: auto labelling and image pattern matching. The latter similarly uses image matching techniques to rapidly identify and remove harmful and toxic imagery. Xbox says it has captured 138k voice records since the launch of the feature. Last yearXbox introduced an enforcement strike system, matching bad behaviour with a strike of appropriate severity. Since launch, 88 percent of players receiving a strike did not receive further enforcement....

May 15, 2024 · 2 min · 225 words · Willie Evans

Sony reportedly shipped five times more PS5 consoles last quarter than Microsoft did with Xbox

But console sales dropping across the board. Sony shipped five times more PlayStation 5 consoles than Microsoft managed with Xbox Series X/S in the last quarter. This is roughly equivalent to PS4 at the same point in its lifecycle. That’s matched by Sony’s seeming inability to sell more consoles than the previous generation. The PlayStation 5 shipped 4.5 million units in the last quarter. It’s why Sony is pushing PC sales, withHelldivers 2 now the fastest-selling PlayStation game of all time....

May 15, 2024 · 1 min · 154 words · Justin Miller

Starfield's new Xbox performance modes are thoughtful and comprehensive

30, 40 or 60fps options available - but VRR works best. Bethesda’sStarfieldwas generallya well-regarded RPG, but the game’s 30fps target on consoles was the subject of some controversy. Players can now independently select performance and visuals modes at arbitrary frame-rates. Starfield presents players with a pretty dazzling array of options at first glance. Let’s start by untangling the visuals and performance modes. Other basic visual controls appear to be more or less matched between the two modes....

May 15, 2024 · 2 min · 303 words · Thomas Gutierrez

Dead by Daylight adding Dungeons & Dragons and Castlevania chapters this year

Everything from the Behaviour anniversary stream. The nextDead by Daylightchapter will be based on Dungeons & Dragons, with Vecna as the new Killer. News of thenew chapter was teased last week, but in its anniversary stream today Behaviour unveiled further details. Here’s everything shown at the Dead by Daylight eighth anniversary stream. As usual, the chapter will include a new Killer, a new Survivor, and a new map. Vecna will have four spells for players to use....

May 14, 2024 · 2 min · 261 words · Patricia Hart

Elden Ring All Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone locations

Here’s where to find all 13 of Elden Ring’s most valuable smithing stones. TheAncient Dragon Smithing Stones in Elden Ringare enhancement materials, and some of the rarest in the game. You need them to upgrade regularElden Ring weaponsand armaments to level +25. You canfind 13 Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones per playthroughand thus also upgrade 13 standard weapons to the highest level. Here areall of the Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone locations in Elden Ring....

May 14, 2024 · 1 min · 186 words · Patricia Perez

From superheroes to soap operas: XCOM's Jake Solomon unveils first details of his new studio and next-gen life sim

Announcing Midsummer Studios, from the belly of Firaxis' old offices. The games industry is in a worrying state of flux right now. But XCOM and Marvel’s Midnight Suns designer Jake Solomon is used to dealing with chance and probabilities. “This building we’re in, these are actually the old Firaxis offices,” he says. And his first hire? The son of his former mentor, Sid Meier. We’re just telling ourselves what to do as we work on this prototype....

May 14, 2024 · 3 min · 508 words · Susan Thompson

How to beat Mohg, Lord of Blood in Elden Ring

Here are our tips for beating this demigod. Mohg, Lord of Blood in Elden Ring, is the boss in the mausoleum of theMohgwyn Palace. He’s also one of the demigods in the game. Another useful tip isobtaining Mohg’s Shackle, which you could find in the Subterranean Shunning Grounds. Use it to briefly tie Mohg to the ground twice. He is then defenceless and at your mercy for a few seconds....

May 14, 2024 · 1 min · 149 words · Jon Beltran

One Minute to Close is a stealthy twist on a familiar retail nightmare

The real trolley problem. Customer service jobs in supermarkets feel like a rite of passage in the UK. They offer an instructive and character-shaping congregation of work-placed nightmares. It’s a common cruelty no matter which slice of the industry you work in. Well, consider this payback, I guess. Grab a trolley and begin your late-night shopping: for those sixty seconds you might explore with total freedom. But when that time’s up, the lights go out....

May 14, 2024 · 1 min · 156 words · Robin Benitez

Pokémon Go Masterwork Research Catching Wonders quest steps and rewards for getting a Master Ball

How to get a Master Ball from the Catching Wonders research quest. Masterwork Research: Catching Wondersis giving everyPokemon Goplayer the chance to get aMaster Ball! Masterwork Research quests can take a while to complete to say the least. TheMaster Ballis worth the work though, because it’s guaranteed to catch whichever Pokemon you toss it at. Thankfully, Masterwork Research: Catching Wonders doesnotexpire. This means you could complete it at your own pace even if it takes years....

May 14, 2024 · 2 min · 231 words · Michael Marquez

Sony announces two PlayStation CEOs to replace Jim Ryan

Hermen Hulst and Hideaki Nishino step up to new leadership roles. Sony has announced who will replace Jim Ryan as the company’s CEO. Nishino will meanwhile be appointed CEO of the company’s Platform Business Group. Hulst has served as head of PlayStation Studios, and previously led developer Guerrilla Games. Guerilla wasacquired by Sony in 2005. Since then, the studio has become best known for its work on the Horizon series....

May 14, 2024 · 1 min · 201 words · Amanda Jones

Elden Ring Gelmir Hero's Grave walkthrough

Plus, how to defeat the Red Wolf of the Champion. TheGelmir Hero’s Grave in Elden Ringis a place in Gelmir. Here’s ourElden Ring Germir Hero’s Grave walkthrough, includinghow to beat the Red Wolf of the Champion. You will see a rope ladder that you could follow upwards. The grave is up on the plateau. It will roll towards you, so seek shelter in one of the alcoves at the side....

May 13, 2024 · 2 min · 251 words · Jennifer Martinez

FromSoftware reveals new Elden Ring enemy with Bloodborne-esque design

Who will be their “new master”? FromSoftware has revealed a new enemy jot down fromElden Ring DLCShadow of the Erdtree. It’s been speculated this may link to Miquella’s Unalloyed Gold. Does this mean this enemy is infected with the same corruption as the Erdtree? Does gold relate to a new faction or religious order? They - infuriatingly - cause frenzy build-up just by being near them. Could this newElden Ringenemy have a similar impact?...

May 13, 2024 · 1 min · 162 words · Samuel Mccoy