There's no such thing as an Elden Ring cheese

I don’t give Edam. This piece contains spoilers for a few Elden Ring bosses. For the first few hours ofElden Ring, I was miserable. Nothing fancy, just good old-fashioned, no-nonsense melee combat. That’s the way you’re supposed to play a Souls game, right? After repeatedly butting my head against the game’s first few bosses, I began to despair. As a hardened Sekiro player, this felt like some sort of personal failing....

March 9, 2022 · 2 min · 314 words · Hailey Garcia

EA stops selling Russia items in FIFA Ultimate Team

But players keep already-owned items. EA has stopped selling Russia items in FIFA Ultimate Team. However, these items will not be taken from players who already own them. Indeed, players are actively trading these items on the Ultimate Team auction house. Players are also reporting they’re still able to pack Russian players who play abroad. Elsewhere, the Russian national team is still available to play in standard modes acrossFIFA 22, including Kick-Off....

March 8, 2022 · 1 min · 98 words · Deborah Ramos

How to beat Godskin Apostle in Elden Ring

Strategy and tips for defeating the optional Atlus Plateau boss. Godskin Apostleis one of many optionalbossesfound in the world of Elden Ring. The Godskin Apostle’s chief weakness is Bleed damage. The Godskin Apostle also has a little ranged attack it can bring out. The boss will summon a black-ish orb of energy in its hand, and hurl it towards you. Godskin Apostle can also slowly walk towards you while spinning its big scythe around in one ongoing attack....

March 8, 2022 · 1 min · 122 words · Beth Cook

How to beat the Draconic Tree Sentinel boss in Elden Ring

Capital Outskirts optional boss tips and strategy. Draconic Tree Sentinelis just one of many optionalbossesElden Ring puts forth for the player to conquer. Additionally, a strong melee weapon is recommended for the Draconic Tree Sentinel. In terms of armor, you want to strike a balance between physical defence, and lightning defence. Draconic Tree Sentinel’s horse can actually breathe fire, because of course it can. Continue to next boss:Godfrey, The First Elden Lord

March 8, 2022 · 1 min · 72 words · Andrew Rodriguez

The legacy and potential of Nintendo's forgotten rhythm game, Band Brothers

The future of yesterday. However, it is important to our story, so let’s begin there. Yet this wasn’t even Nintendo’s only rhythm game success story on the Nintendo DS. As Elite Beat Agents grew in popularity, Daigasso! Band Brothers similarly gained online notoriety as a Japan-exclusive import gem. Unlike the wildness of Osu, however, this was a far more grounded and complex musical experience. Rather than wacky hijinks, this was all about you and the performance....

March 6, 2022 · 2 min · 279 words · Marie Taylor

Gran Turismo 7: does the PS5 graphics showcase still hold up on PS4 and Pro?

Replays work across consoles, delivering remarkable comparisons. Let’s start with the absolute basics then. PS5 has increased clarity then, but we also noted fewer edge aliasing artefacts too. just enable JavaScript to use our comparison tools. They’re fairly low resolution on PS5 already, but PS4-class machines are pared back still further. In-game motion blur is also implemented on PlayStation 5, adding to the sense of speed and immersion. There’s not much to discuss here....

March 5, 2022 · 1 min · 152 words · James Simpson

Meet the YouTubers turning speedruns into incredible stories

When you watch a speedrun, you’re not really watching a single run. Every speedrun has a story behind it. But these stories aren’t always immediately obvious. The runner, focusing on their own actions, probably won’t be able to explain too much. The goal is for the run to be over as quickly as possible, after all. (And thatBois is a fan of Saltin return.) They’re both experts at finding a story....

March 5, 2022 · 3 min · 428 words · Sharon Riley

Best early armor sets in Elden Ring

How to get good armor, fast. FindingElden Ring armor setscan be a challenge - with many locked behind lengthy questlines and dungeons. From here, head up the path on the left until you reach the village’sSite of Grace. Go east from the Site of Grace and up the hill. There will be an enemy ahead and a shack on the left. There will be a pot along the right wall....

March 4, 2022 · 1 min · 202 words · Kristina Miller

Best Elden Ring early game weapons, including dex and strength weapons

The melee weapons you should track down. Sourcing some of thebest early game weaponinElden Ringwill help improve your chances of survival. We also explain the best choices for stat builds - including dexterity, magic andstrength weapons. To find theTwinblade location, head to the south of Lake Agheel and approach the Dragon-Burnt Ruins. Once within, you’ll find an underground passage. The chest within contains the Twinblade. As such, you might need tofarm Runesso you canlevel statshigh enough to wield it....

March 4, 2022 · 1 min · 129 words · Sean Jacobs

Elden Ring Grand Lift of Dectus location, where to find Dectus Medallion left and right halves

How to reach the Altus Plateau explained. TheGrand Lift of DectusinElden Ringis a location most may find impassable the first time they discover it. The lift itself is one way you access theAltus Plateauto the north of the main map. Be sure to go over and activate it. The Site of Grace is also marked on the above images, as the filled-in yellow circle. Just go around it, as leaving it undisturbed is the safest option for now....

March 4, 2022 · 2 min · 224 words · Ryan Smith

Elden Ring Irina quest, Castle Morne location and how to deliver the letter to father Edgar

How to fully explore Castle Morne. Castle Morneis an optional dungeon inElden Ring. However, you’ll need to defeat the bossLeonine Misbegottento complete the quest. The thing is, there’s a soldier using a heavy stationary crossbow behind the enemy lines. After cleaning the bridge, check the left side of it. There will be threeSmithing Stones1. There’s also aStonesword Keyon a corpse near the barricades behind the crossbow. At the end of the bridge, you’ll have reached Weeping Peninsula....

March 4, 2022 · 6 min · 1152 words · Antonio Patton

Elden Ring Mimic Tear location

How to get one of the game’s best ashes. TheElden Ring Mimic Tearis one of the more unique summons in the game. What’s immediately different is that summoning Mimic Tear doesn’t cost FP but rather your HP. This is because you essentially get a clone of yourself - making this one of thebest summonsyou can get. Once you’re in Nokron, you’ll also have to first fight Mimic Tear as a boss....

March 4, 2022 · 1 min · 121 words · Shawn Mcdowell

Elden Ring Sword of Night and Flame location

Where to find the best magic-based melee weapon in Elden Ring. TheSword of Night and Flameis the best magic-based melee weapon in Elden Ring. The room is locked from the other side, so this is how you reach it. If you look to your left, however, you’ll see the rooftops of buildings below. Drop down to one and then to the next, which will have an opening with a ladder....

March 4, 2022 · 1 min · 119 words · Denise Ross