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When players think of FromSoftware and its signature game design philosophy, Hidetaka Miyazaki andDark Soulsare likely the first two things that come to mind. But another name that’s been just as integral to the Soulsborne lineage of FromSoftware titles is game designer Junya Ishizaki. Ishizaki’s resume reads like a “Greatest Hits” out of FromSoftware’s catalog thanks to credits onDark Souls,Bloodborne,Dark Souls 3, andElden Ring. Following the success ofElden Ringand the gargantuan effort that went into making it and its exemplary open world, The Lands Between, Ishizaki pitched the general concept forElden Ring Nightreignto Miyazaki and received both the green light for the project and the advice to “not hold back”....

Summary FromSoftware has revealed that theSet of Artorias, a fan-favorite armor fromDark Souls, will appear inElden Ring Nightreign. As anticipation builds for the studio’s upcoming Soulslike multiplayer title, FromSoftware has begun sharing more details, offering a closer look atElden Ring Nightreign’s mechanics and equipment. Dark Souls, first released in 2011, remains one of themost highly regardedSoulsgames. A standout aspect of the game, both in the original and the remaster, has been the gear players acquire throughout their journey....

Quick Links Fatal Fury: City of the Wolveshasmany trophies/achievements to be on the lookout for. A lot of these trophies will come naturally over time, such as getting your first perfect game or playing secret levels in the EOST game mode. Some trophies/achievements are also easy to obtain but require players to explore specific elements of the game, such as creating their own music playlist or using a character that has custom colors....

Summary Nintendo Switch 2’s first-party games will not be utilizing the controversial Game Key-Card feature that has drawn criticism from fans who prefer to possess physical copies of games. That means game cartridges starring classic characters like Mario and Link onNintendo Switch 2will still contain the full version of their games even if plenty of third-party games don’t. After months of rumors, the Nintendo Direct presentation in early April confirmed a lot of features andspecs for the Switch 2....

Summary An artist is going up on stage inFortnitesoon, and leaks have revealed how long the set will last and the number of songs that will play during the event. Epic Games has invited musicians to join the show inFortnitesince Chapter 1, and these collabs have always been well-received by the community, as it’s a fun way to break from the routine. When Fortnite Festival, aGuitar Hero-like game mode, launched inFortnite, players were excited to play their favorite jam tracks, but that wasn’t the only perk that came with its release; it also meant that collaboration with music artists would also happen more regularly....

Summary Thanks to a recent leak,Genshin Impactplayers can examine a detailed gameplay overview of Dahlia, the upcoming 4-Star Hydro Sword character from Mondstadt. While Dahlia will feature in Version 5.6 during the Archon Quest, the deacon of the Church of Favonius is set to become playable in the subsequent update.Genshin Impactfans are familiar with Dahlia through Rosaria and Barbara, fellow members of the clergy in the City of Freedom. However, they have also known of Dahlia as a playable character since the initial flood of Fontaine leaks in 2023....

By definition, open-world games should offer nearly unbounded creative freedom to players, allowing almost every kind of action that comes to mind. However, as much as developers try to cater to these expectations, there are still hurdles that hinder the truly varied experience the open-world premise offers. Sucker Punch, the creator of the highly reveredGhost of Tsushima, is no different. Despite the remarkable success of the feudal era Japanese gameplay, one of the consistent areas of complaint thatGhost of Tsushima’s reviewshoned in on was its repetitive nature....

A few days after Rockstar Games announced the delay ofGrand Theft Auto 6from late 2025 to May 14, 2025, the publisher released a second trailer, screenshots, and other information about the highly anticipated action-adventure game. Captured entirely in-game from a PlayStation 5, featuring both gameplay and cutscene clips, the newGrand Theft Auto 6trailer follows protagonists Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos as the two strive to find a new life in the extravagant, crime-filled Vice City in the state of Leonida....

Quick Links After saving your Bone Dragon inFantasy Life iby giving it a Dragonut, the game will teach you all aboutpersonal requests. These are side errands you can take on by speaking to the townspeople with dialogue bubbles over their heads. Some of these NPC quests can be only be started if youhave ranked up in a particular Life. So, if you want to complete as many tasks as possible, it’s best to learn about as many Lives as possible to earn Licenses....

It is becoming increasingly common for fantasy RPGs to experiment with rewriting history, and Limiar Studios’BlackThorne Keepis one of the upcoming titles aiming to do just that. Set in a reimagined world where medieval traditions are entrenched in South American heritage,BlackThorne Keepexplores a reality that never was but perhaps could have been. Instead of leaning on the usual castles-and-knights aesthetic,BlackThorne Keeptakes players into an alternate Brazil — one whereindigenous culturesand architectural innovation serve as the main ingredients for a world that is as steeped in history as it is imaginative....

AfterMonster Huntertook years to finally transition into its sixth generation,Monster Hunter Wildsfinally launched in early 2025, and quickly proved worth the wait. On the back of the successes ofMonster Hunter WorldandMonster Hunter Rise, Capcom’s classic action-RPG franchise continued its streak of producing some of the company’s highest-selling games.Monster Hunter Wilds’ action took place over proportionally giant maps, bringing its gameplay a partial open-world flair that meshed well with its most realistic world and monsters yet, as well as inspiring some of the most gameplay shake-upsMonster Hunterhas seen in a while....

Quick Links InPath of Exile 2, Expedition Logbooks are a part of the Expedition endgame mechanic and are used to access the pinnacle boss, Olroth, Origin of the Fall. Players hoping to earn Expedition Atlas points or to farmOlroth for some of his valuable Unique dropswill want to know how to get their hands on some useful Logbooks. Just like the keys needed to access other pinnacle boss fights, Logbooks are exceedingly rare and naturally expensive on the trade site....

Quick Links Regarding side quests inThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, sometimes they are chained together, and unlocking one quest depends on completing another. This is also the case with Sins of the Father, a fairly easy quest with valuable rewards that are not available right off the bat. Before you can unlock Sins of the Father, there are two other side quests to complete. And regarding how they activate access to Sins of the Father, many players might not even notice how things are intertwined with each other....