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AnElden Ringinvader lined up a ridiculously accurate shot to take out a fleeing host mere seconds before they would have been safe. Albeit an open-world role-playing game ostensibly built around melee combat,Elden Ringoffers a variety of ranged alternatives, from a wide array of sorceries and incantations to seldom-seen weaponry. Elden Ring’s available arsenal has a such breadth that it was inevitable some items would fall into obscurity or boast only circumstantial use....

Halo Infinitehas had a rocky journey, and the game hasn’t even released yet. Development delays and criticisms of the upcoming title’s graphics have only made many fans more desperate to get their hands on new information aboutHalo Infinite. Taking players to the Zeta Halo, one of the most important locations in the series' lore, the nextHalogame has a lot riding on its release. Halo Infinitehas had its fair share of leaks and rumors in 2021 alone....

During Gamescom 2020’s Opening Night Live presentation, id Software and Bethesda released a new trailer forDoom Eternal’supcoming major DLC expansion calledThe Ancient Gods Part One. As its name clearly implies, The Ancient Gods will be the first half of a two-part story where the Doom Slayer encounters another ancient evil. As promised, the latest trailer forDoom Eternal’sThe Ancient Gods Part One DLC is filled with many details on what players should expect on the upcoming expansion....

In just a week,Final Fantasy 7 Remake’s first outing will be releasing to players around the world. Some lucky few may already be playing the game, but soon everyone will be introduced to a reimagining of one of the greatest RPGs of all time. PlayStation recently put out the final trailer before the release ofFinal Fantasy 7 Remaketoday. Though it’s chock full of some questionably specific details, here’s what was in the final trailer and how these details may factor into the full game....

Summary Fortnitewill be hosting yet another gigantic collab, as it seems Lady Gaga, one of the biggest artists in the world, will be the face of Fortnite Festival Season 2. Epic Games added three main game modes toFortniteat the end of last year: Rocket Racing, aRocket League-like racing game; LEGO Fortnite, a survival game with LEGO aesthetics; and Fortnite Festival, a rhythm game similar toRock Band. During launch week,LEGO Fortnite hit two million daily players, which was a great feat for a brand-new game....

A skilledFortniteplayer is showing off a video of an impressive game-winning kill using the new Shockwave Hammer weapon. The extremely popular battle royale title is near-constantly tweaking its item and weapons pool, with the occasionalnon-bullet weapon like the Ripsaw Launcherentering the mix from time to time. That time happens to be now, with the Shockwave Hammer making a literal impact in the game. Epic Games' free-to-play third-person shooter just concluded its third chapter a couple of days ago withthe “Fracture” end event....

Summary Fortnite’s Chapter 5 brought major updates to the battle royale title, but some fans think the train landmark could use some more attention to reach its full potential. Through the years,Fortnitehas introduced a variety of new maps with exciting features, but the current iteration of the train feels like a missed opportunity for some fans. Fortnitehas been in a constant state of evolution since its beginnings back in 2017. Whether it’s been through major in-game events or changes to the game’s map,Fortniteseems to always be in a state of transformation that has no signs of stopping....

One of the most engaging elements ofGame of Thronesis its hidden lore and obscure societal details. A fan could watch or read for ages, gradually lulled into a false sense of security by the grounded historical fantasy, only to be shocked by a bizarre new detail. When Arya’s story about a princess escaping the monsters who killed her father suddenly becomes about a cult of assassins worshiping the Many-Faced God, the story reveals another layer of brilliance....

Summary One gamer surprised his wife with an incredibly heartwarming birthday party inspired byStardew Valley. When it comes toStardew Valley, the game’s community is rife with talented and thoughtful fans, and this husband’s surprise party idea has truly raised the bar for gamer couples. AlthoughStardew Valleyis an indie game developed by a single person, the game’s success has made the adorable farming simulator one of the most popular games around. Having sold over 15 million copies,Stardew Valleyspeaks to many different levels of players, catching the attention of both hardcore gamers and those who had never even touched a video game before playing the RPG....

Genshin Impactoffers players a huge cast of adorable anime-inspired characters to recruit and a treasure trove of activities to engage in. One of those activities is the ability to send characters on expeditions to gather materials or mora from all around Teyvat. However, a group of frustratedGenshin Impactfans is calling for miHoYo to add a quality of life change to the expedition system. Expeditions are unlocked when players reach Adventure Rank 14, after which they can be accessed by speaking to Katheryne at the Adventurer’s Guild....

God of Warhas a fairly interesting history as a franchise, with the series expanding intoNorse mythologyin its 2018 reboot, a far cry from the Greek roots theGod of Warfranchise was used to at the time. However, that change led to fans asking what other religions exist in theGod of Warworld, and Game Director Cory Barlog has confirmed a fairly interesting one. Replying to a fan on Twitter, Barlog confirmed that the world ofGod of Warincludes Christianity....

Summary Halo Infinitehas confirmed the details of a huge update coming to the game’s Forge mode on January 30. After a rocky launch back in 2021,Halo Infinitecontinues to make positive steps in winning over the game’s community. Ever since it debuted in 2007’sHalo 3, Forge mode has been a staple of the franchise, allowing players to create their own maps using a robust editor. With each iteration from Bungie and 343 Industries, the complexity of the mode has increased, which only challenges the community further to show what is possible....

TheHalocommunity seems to have a lot of mixed feelings aboutHalo Infinite. On one hand, many fans think that 343 Industries has done right by the franchise with the past two numbered releases, and that theHaloseries by in large is as good as it ever has been thanks to the constant support and updates toHalo: The Master Chief Collection. Others have been less thrilled with 343’s handling of the IP, but are hoping thatHalo Infinitemight be the return to form that the studio has promised....