When discussing punishing or brutal games, many will automatically think of FromSoftware titles likeDark Soulsand immediately overlook the online survival gameDayZ. Not only is the latter difficult, but the fact that it has animpressively large open world map, though not quite on par with the likes ofJust CauseorDeath Stranding, means that players can spend tens, if not hundreds, of hours roaming the land of Chernarus. As a result, Bohemia Interactive has a vested interest in keeping things ticking over, and the game’s newest update has now gone live....

FromSoftware games likeElden Ringare famous for having a mechanic that allows players one chance to collect any items that were dropped upon death, as long as they can return to the location that they were killed. This mechanic was first seen inDemon’s Souls, and has since been incorporated into other non-FromSoftware games likeStar Wars Jedi: Fallen OrderandHollow Knight. InElden Ringthis delicate system for collecting runes, which are required to level up, does add an element of risk vs reward to the game....

OneElden Ringfan made an overpowered build that one-shot Godskin Duo, one of the most brutal boss fights in the game.Elden Ringwas one of the biggest releases of 2022 and received widespread critical acclaim for its expansive open world and interactive storyline. Moreover, fans enjoy the thrilling fights with over 100 bosses scattered throughout the game world, including popular names like Malenia, Fallingstar Beast, Erdtree Avatar, and Astel Naturalborn of The Void....

Elden Ringis one of the most popular games in the world right now. After breaking several records and becoming FromSoftware’s biggest launch,Elden Ringhas the potential for reaching even greater heights. As the number of players increases exponentially, so does the frequency of bizarre happenings in the game. Elden Ringplayers across the globe are witnessing some random occurrences during the game; some of these are self-created, while others aren’t. One particularElden Ringplayer famously created Ross Geller from Friendsusing the character creator....

Elder Scrolls Online: High Isleadded a bunch of new armor sets to the MMO. As is standard for each Chapter ofThe Elder Scrolls Online, there are three Overworld sets, three Craftable sets, and four sets tied toHigh Isle’s main Trial: Dreadsail Reef for a total of ten new options. RELATED:Elder Scrolls Online: Complete Guide To The Armory System Each of these new ESO armor sets provides bonuses unique from other sets in the game, andsome are becoming fan-favoritesthanks to their powerful full-set bonuses....

TheSonic The Hedgehogfranchise holds an odd place in the video game industry. Themascot platformeris one of the most iconic characters in gaming history, yet many people believe the blue hedgehog has an underwhelming collection of games. This opinion of Sonic’s catalog isn’t universal, as although some believethere are no good sonic games, there are otherswho believe the franchise is competitive with Nintendo’sMario. RELATED:Longest Action Games Of 2020 (According To How Long To Beat)...

Like many of its predecessors,Final Fantasy 16is far from a short game, with a main story run taking most players well over thirty hours. In fact,most completionist runs will probably clock in at around double that amount, such is the ridiculous amount of side content that the developers managed to cram into the game. RELATED:Every Final Fantasy 16 Dominant (& Their Game of Thrones Counterparts) With this in mind, it would be fair to assume thatFinal Fantasy 16has a lot of post-game content, but this isn’t actually the case....

A couple of Storm Circles have now been tweaked to try to balance the late-game in competitiveFortnite. Many gamers enjoy booting upFortniteso they can sit back and play a couple of matches to relax, but that’s not the case for everyone. The competitiveFortnitescene is huge, and in the past couple of years, it has really taken off with tournaments with large cash prizes at stake. Competitive players train hard almost every day and have to be on top of all changes made to the game....

The immense popularity of Xbox Game Pass these days has led to many older games getting an influx of new players. For a lot of multiplayer games, this kind of thing can be the shot in the arm they need to keep their online communities thriving, but in the case of one recent addition, 2017’sForza Motorsport 7, not everyone is excited about it. Despite a rocky startmarred by its progression system and use of in-game purchases, the series’ most recent mainline entry has gone down as one of the best racing sims of recent years....

Summary Following the unsuccessful assassination attempt on Daenerys Targaryen’s life, her husband and Khal, Drogo promises to give her the Seven Kingdoms. Knowing full well, his Khaleesi and unborn child have enemies in the Seven Kingdoms, an irate Drogo declares he will give his son “the iron chair that his mother’s father sat upon.” As he makes this promise inGame of Thronesseason 1, episode 7 “You Win or You Die,” Khaleesi’s heart swells with happiness because she thinks she finally gets to go home....

Genshin Impactis seen by many fans as one of the top fantasy RPG games with its lush graphics and environments. And just like any other RPG, there are plenty ofboss fights inGenshin Impactthat can be quite challenging for players. Arguably one of the hardest boss fights in the game, the Miasmic Tumor, is challenging for both its high level and powerful attacks that are hard to dodge. Killing the Miasmic Tumor is the final chapter in a series of quests as part of the Yougou Cleansing Ritual quest inInazuma....

After countless rumors and one big leak by the Pringles brand, Microsoft surprise launched the multiplayer side ofHalo Infiniteduring its 20th Anniversary retrospective event. After the well recieved flight tests by the community, 343 Industries felt the game mode was ready to go and gave players the chance to drop in early. While technically launched,343 has indicated that this is a multiplayer beta, though all modes and maps are available and player progression will remain once the game officially launched on December 8....

Earlier today, Xbox fans were delighted to see thatInjustice: Gods Among Uswas available to download for free from the Xbox Live Marketplace. However, the game is now also available for free on the PlayStation Store, as well as Steam. Injustice: Gods Among Usis a fighting game based in the DC comic book universe developed by NetherRealm Studios. The game was a hit, not only with fighting game players but with casual comic book fans as well....