Elden Ring is a surprisingly brilliant "only forward" game

I am by no means a Souls expert. So specific I can almost remember the physical sensation of it. Which, granted, it sometimes did. But nowElden Ringis here and I am giving it another go. And it’s made me remember that I only did the no-neck thingmostof the time in Dark Souls. Real talk: when I properly take on Elden Ring I will hit the guides. The rituals and intricacies....

February 28, 2022 · 3 min · 432 words · Kimberly Pearson

How to get Shaymin and Oak's Letter in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

How to catch the mythical gratitude Pokemon. Since catching Shaymin is a limited time event, you have untilSunday, 27th Marchto download Oak’s Letter. If you don’t download it by then, you’ll miss out on your chance to catch Shaymin! For this reason, we recommend downloading Oak’s Letter even if you’re currently unable to catch Shaymin. Its time to revisit Sinnoh! Our now completeDiamond and Pearl walkthroughto the main story is where to start....

February 28, 2022 · 2 min · 285 words · Tracy Hill

Lost Ark review

It’s a game about flashy action, power fantasies, and stomping on dozens of enemies. Handily, you’re given the option to take these subclasses for a spin before making a final decision. It’s a refreshing approach that allows you to immediately get stuck into the action. To my surprise, I found myself instantly mashing enemies by layering area-of-effect spells from a distance. Each combat ability feels unique, with spectacular visual effects that make your rampages look rather gorgeous....

February 28, 2022 · 1 min · 204 words · Jennifer Edwards

Pokémon Go's Johto Tour was its most demanding day yet

In nearly six years, I don’t think I’ve ever been busier playingPokemon Go. But there were fewer storyline revelations here than I’d hoped for. But what was it, and why did Celebi appear? AsPokemon Go next turns its attention to Alola, it seems a missed oppurtunity for a proper conclusion. Story aside, as an event to haul in as many Pokemon as possible, Johto Tour provided. On my own, this would have taken a lot longer....

February 28, 2022 · 1 min · 133 words · Kimberly Pace

Request 103 'Digging for Tomorrow' in Pokémon Legends Arceus explained

Digging for Tomorrowis one of theRequestsadded toPokemon Legends: Arceuswith the Daybreak patch. Completing this Request will earn you two rewards that will assist you in surveying the Hisui region. OurPokemon Legends Arceus walkthroughwill help you pick astarter Pokemonand win theKleavor boss fight. Theres a host of newevolution methods, including ones for theEevee evolutions. Take the time to completeRequeststoo, such asThe Seas Legend,Wurmples Evolved!and finding theWisp locations. Dont forget to track down everyUnown locationtoo....

February 28, 2022 · 1 min · 158 words · Michael Pollard

Steam Next Fest: Escape to the bureaucratic delights of outer space in Ixion

Games as a civil service. you’re able to view them all in our2022 Next Fest archive. Oh, to economise. Ixion Ixion is a game about managing a big, circular - almost tubular - space station. But really it’s all for the love of the bureaucracy. This is Civil Service in Space. You’ll start by being talked to, at length, by a robo-P.A. In Ixion you manage this curious space-tube’s six sectors, starting out with just one....

February 28, 2022 · 1 min · 180 words · Jennifer Turner

The SNK artist in the director's chair

Eisuke Ogura on bringing his 90s experience to The King of Fighters 15. There’s something truly special about SNK games. “It was basically fighting game mania.” What was it, I ask Ogura, that made SNK’s games stand out? A lot of the SNK characters and their fighting gamespop. Take an example like Terry Bogard - they don’t look like your average fighter. With Capcom at the time, with Street Fighter, these are like traditional fighters right?...

February 28, 2022 · 2 min · 330 words · Katherine Mason

Valve already has big ideas for the next generation of Steam Deck machines

Gabe Newell on taking PC games into the mobile space. Gabe Newell is, I think it’s fair to say, very excited about the Steam Deck. But it is a gaming rig and that’s where it’s got its most compelling applications. What’s really fascinating, though, is where Valve see Steam Deck going next. “What do we want in terms of solutions for mobile gaming, for mobile PC gaming? Does that pop fire up door to new things?...

February 27, 2022 · 1 min · 144 words · Kyle Armstrong

Elden Ring's PC performance simply isn't good enough

Intrusive stuttering problems must be addressed. In fairness, the quality of From Software’s PC ports had been improving over time. Unfortunately, this welcome upward trajectory nose-dives with the release ofElden Ring. Elden Ring is the first title that sees the From Software engine transition to DirectX 12. There’s a noticeable stutter when you first move your character. There’s another when you first thrust your sword. Every time a new particle effect is generated, the game stutters again....

February 26, 2022 · 1 min · 201 words · Robert Shepherd

How to get Raikou, Entei and Suicune in Photo Safari in Pokémon Go

Can you find all three legendary dogs? This quest recreates the experience of hunting down thelegendarydogs in the wilds of Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal. It’s also available for all players, so aGo Tour: Johto ticketis not required. To complete this quest, you should probably take a photo ofRaikou,EnteiandSuicune. They willappear in the wildas a very rare spawn when using incense. Once you find one of thelegendarydogs, immediately take asnapshotof it....

February 26, 2022 · 1 min · 146 words · Jennifer Cooper

Locks, lockpicking, locksport, and an actual locksmith

I get locked out of my house quite a lot. By “I get locked out,” I mean that I contrive to accidentally lock myself out. Which is absolutely enough, thanks. (Maybe five times a year.) The Museum of Mechanics: Lockpicking Hero! The locksmith’s name was Matt, and I am so happy I met him. Maybe six times a year? Bump keys and McDonalds robbers! It was the perfect moment for me to be talking to a locksmith....

February 26, 2022 · 11 min · 2198 words · Anita Mccullough

Pokémon Go Corsola counters, weaknesses and moveset explained

How to catch the coral Pokemon. (If it escapes, you’ll need to battle it again!) you’re able to now catchDynamax PokemonthroughMax Battles. First, however, you oughta visitPower Spots to collect Max Particlesand complete theTo the Max! In Pokemon Go, Corsola is aregionally exclusivePokemon that can be found in tropical areas near the equator. With the release ofGen 8in Pokemon Sword and Shield, Corsola gained both aGalarian variantand an evolution - Cursola....

February 26, 2022 · 1 min · 114 words · Earl Richards

Pokémon Go Evolution Collection Challenge list and rewards

All of the Gen 2 evolution requirements explained. TheEvolution Collection Challengeis one of the Collection Challenges for thePokemon Go Tour: Johto event. Like Go Tour: Kanto’s Evolve Collection Challenge, it can only be completed by evolving specific Pokemon. A task which is made more complicated byGen 2having a number ofitem evolutionsandHitmontop’sspecial evolution requirement. By the same token,confirm you get Espeon before it is night in your region. If you miss the window, you’re able to’t complete the challenge!...

February 26, 2022 · 1 min · 156 words · Lisa Flores