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Ever since theSoulsseries became a mainstay of modern video games, so to have the seemingly impossible challenge runs certain players set themselves within the game. Whether that’s a particularly daring speedrun, beatingDark Souls 3on aGuitar Herocontroller, or usingDonkey Kongabongo drums to conquer the firstDark Souls, it seems the sky’s the limit for theSoulscommunity. Although the remake has only been out for a few weeks, one particularly talentedDemon’s Soulsplayer has already managed to lock in one of these achievements, beating the entire game without taking a single hit....

Now that both Sony and Microsoft have gotten their big PS5 and Xbox Series X showcase events out of the way, fans are wondering what’s next. It’s unclear when Microsoft may unveil more Xbox Series X games, but rumors are swirling that Sony plans on hosting its next big PS5 event at some point in August, where it may reveal a slew of upcoming PS5 games. One of these games is rumored to be a “revival” of a major PlayStation franchise, withPS5 architect Mark Cernyinvolved with its development....

Thunder Lotus Games, the makers of the 2020 feelgood gameSpiritfarerhas released a few updates this year that introduced new Spirits. The indie studio has announced the release date for the lastSpiritfarerupdate of 2021 that will introduce Jackie and Daria. TheSpiritfarer:Jackie and Daria free Autumn update will introduce the new characters along with a trippy new minigame, a new island, new boat buildings, and more information that Mederic Belair at Thunder Lotus says they will reveal closer to the update’s launch....

Summary An artistic fan ofSpyro the Dragonhas created impressive 3D models of the mischievous Egg Thieves found in the games. While manySpyrofans are waiting for a new installment in the nostalgic franchise, some have passed the time by making fan art based on the memorable characters found within the past adventures. Among the recurring enemies found in theSpyro the Dragongames, Thieves offer an exciting challenge for players. Instead of attacking the player, these nimble characters steal dragon eggs and sometimes other items and will flee when approached....

In 2016, game developer ConcernedApe took matters in its own hands and released the simulation role-playing game that it felt Harvest Moon wasn’t fully delivering. The story ofStardew Valley’s success in the time since is well known. As of 2020,Stardew Valleyhad sold more than 10 million copies and was available to play across all major platforms. Now thatStardew Valleyis over five years old, however, it seems ConcernedApe is almost ready to share what comes next....

Resident Evilwasn’t the first horror game by a long shot, but it was undoubtedly the one that started a horror gold rush among publishers. Its mix of scares, combat, puzzle solving and resource management inspired a myriad ofclones and copycats, all trying to put their own spin on the newly-coined “survival horror” genre. RELATED:Resident Evil Village Complete Guide But games aren’t created in a vacuum, and the elements that made up theResident Evilformula were present in many games before it....

Summary Though their exact point of origin is still disputed, Easter eggs have been a common part of the video game industry since its very conception all the way back in the early 1970s. From the developer’s name being hidden in the background of a stage to references to popular movies and TV shows to cameos from other video game IPs,Easter eggs come in countless different forms, and theBorderlandsfranchise is home to some of the very best around....

Nvidia’s RTX 4080 SUPER is apopular choice for gamers, enthusiasts, and prospective upgradersthanks to it offering a small performance gain and a significant price cut compared to its predecessor. Nvidia aims to lock horns with AMD’s RX 7900XTX, which trades in the $900-$1100 range. Its $1000 price tag makes it a particularly appealing option compared to the competition as it offers arguably better performance in ray tracing and leverages Nvidia’s proprietary DLSS tech to provide adequate performance at much higher target resolutions and refresh rates than its predecessors with the help of its tensor cores....

FNTASTIC’sThe Day Beforeis an upcoming zombie survival MMO that has made some big waves since reveal. After all, it’s not every day that a brand new game immediately draws comparisons tosales juggernauts likeThe Last of Usor popular games likeDayZ. It’s uncertain how heavily FNTASTIC intends to lean into this, but there’s another benefit these comparisons have. WithThe Day Beforealready garnering interest across multiple fandoms and the social elements of survival MMO-style games, it seems like a safe bet that the waves have just begun....

Summary Daemon Targaryen, the Rogue Prince and one of the leading stars ofHouse of the Dragon, is a complicated character, to say the least, and it’s always hard to know what he will do next. One thing that is for certain, however, is that he is thoroughly compelling to watch, at least from a safe distance with the knowledge that his actions are merely the work of fiction. In Season 2 ofHouse of the Dragon, the disputed king consort has much more time on his hands than usual, and it’s interesting to think about what video games Daemon Targaryen would play during his downtime at Harrenhal if he was given the chance....

Halloween has come in February, at least for some unsuspectingRed Dead Redemption 2players. Hackers appear to be spawning angry two-headed skeletons intoRed Dead Redemption’s servers, which have been attacking and terrorizing players. These hacks have been shared on social media over the last few days. The skeletons appear out of nowhere and immediately aggro onto players. It seems like the skeletons are immune to bullets and can’t be killed with melee attacks....

Summary AWandaVisionextra recently revealed that Disney scanned background actors to use their likenesses for future projects. TheWandaVisionextra’s story speaks to one of the issues at the heart of the actors' strike. After negotiations between the studios and the writers were unable to reach an agreement, the writers decided to go on strike on May 2nd. Similarly, the actors went on strike on July 14th when they couldn’t achieve an understanding with the studios....

Summary Starfieldwas an ambitious venture for developer, Bethesda, but in other ways, it felt like a retreat into safety. On one hand, giving players hundreds of planets to explore on their own ship was something new instead of theopen-world format ofThe Elder ScrollsandFallout. Still, its gameplay mechanics felt instantly familiar and outdated. This wasn’t a fate thatSkyrimseemed to suffer, as people were constantly satisfied by what that game provided. Multiple major DLC packs were released to help justify all that exploration long after the game first hit shelves, but while that strategy worked in 2011,Starfieldmight need to neglect the idea of several new expansions, instead focusing onShattered Space, the one confirmed piece of DLC content for the new Bethesda title....