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Summary A dedicatedElden Ringfan has shared an impressive clay model featuring one of the game’s most popular bosses known as Astel, Naturalborn of the Void. Despite being released over 2 years ago, FromSoftware’s 2022 title maintained a sizable player base thanks to a vast, meticulously designed world, unique combat system, deep lore, and many other aspects of the game. One of the key factors behindElden Ring’s popularity is its unique boss designs, which present a challenge to most players, regardless of their levels....

Quick Links NPCs can be found throughout the world ofElden Ringand will have their own unique side quests going alongside the player’s main quest. By helping the NPCs out,their stories will progress, and they will move to new locations often leading to new content to engage with. One of the more recognizable characters in the game is Alexander, the Warrior Jar. This character has their own quest line, but players can also choose between completing the quest line and obtaining theShard of Alexanderor getting the Warrior Jar Shard much earlier....

Summary TheFalloutandThe Elder Scrollsfranchises are considered as the two defining IPs to come from Bethesda, with both series sharing a lot of core gameplay similarities despite the glaring differences in their respective settings. Both franchises thrive thanks to the freedom they afford the player, with their RPG frameworks allowing fans to choose from a variety of playstyles and branching storylines. Despite this, there is one aspect ofFalloutthat significantly lags behind the longstanding experience ofThe Elder Scrolls, and that concerns the customization of a given game’s playable character....

The classic designs of theFinal Fantasyfranchise’s jobs and classes are iconic. White Mage, Black Mage, Dragoon, and so on are recognizable terms for gamers. More than that, just their names conjure visuals of each class’s design. The White Mage is in a white robe with red sleeves and trim, the Black Mage has a face hidden by darkness and a tall spiked cap, and the Dragoon’s long ornate spear and thin armor with a dragon’s head helmet will forever stand out....

The first major PlayStation State of Play presentation concluded with one of last year’s biggest PS4 games,Final Fantasy 7 Remake. Part of the announcement was for a free PS5 upgrade forFinal Fantasy 7 Remake, but the bulk of the trailer revealedFinal Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade. Intergrade is a newFinal Fantasy 7 Remakepremium episode that will launch alongside the PS5 upgrade. The key selling point ofIntergrade, however, is the return ofFinal Fantasy 7party member Yuffie....

What does the wordKonamimean to you? For many gamers it brings up memories of extremely high-quality experiences, polished game mechanics, adventurous (and sometimes misguided) game design, and a back catalog of the most highly praisedvideo gameseries of all time. On the other hand, for just as many players the name also sparks images of brazen gambling, slot machines, poorly made video games, and an allegedly toxic workplace culture. Related:Konami Announces Super Bomberman R Online Service Is Ending Both of these images ofKonamiare true, but they exist in two different periods of time....

The averageanimemale is quite tough and resilient; they can withstand regular beatings from a tsundere or survive traumatic edgelord backstories. Hardy as they are though, they share the samebiological weaknessas their real-world male counterparts: they have testicles. And testicles are two of the most fragile things on Earth. Related:Scariest Moments In Horror Anime Too bad that doesn’t stop certainanime offenders both male and female from targeting this fabled weak spot. Cheap shots vialow blowshave always been a spectacular standard in comedy, even in action anime— especially inaction anime....

Summary A fan ofAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsshowed their appreciation for Tom Nook with a beautiful painting depicting the tanuki NPC taking a step away from working at his shop to enjoy some peace and quiet. Fans frequently shareimpressiveAnimal Crossingfan creations, and this artwork perfectly captures the respite sought after by many hardworking video game characters. The best-selling game of all time in Japan,Animal Crossing: New Horizonsreleased in 2020 to massive global success....

Summary Open-world games are about as varied as the maps, locations, and geometry they feature, but now, as a well-established genre, each game shares a few common mechanics between them. These gameplay features didn’t just come out of nowhere, and just like in game design broadly, the design of one game is built on top of the game innovations of the past. Open-world adventures are not only still highly popular and profitable but alsovery expensive games to make....

Bennett is lauded as one of the best support characters inGenshin Impact. His Elemental Burst is crucial for boosting a team’s attack power but is also useful for characters with low HP. So, despite his 4-Star status, Bennett is among the most sought-after characters in the game. That said, there’s much more to Bennett’s character than his usefulness in battle. Though theGenshin Impactcommunity views him as an excellent support character, his personal life tells a very different story....

Sucker Punch Productions’Ghost of Tsushimawas one of the best games of 2020, and the last true PS4 exclusive to release before the launch of next-gen consoles. Set in feudal Japan,Ghost of Tsushimatold the epic and emotional story of Jin Sakai, a samurai who foregoes his honor in order to save his homeland. Despite having some flaws,Ghost of Tsushimawas received remarkably well by critics and fans, so it’s no wonder Sony and Sucker Punch want to continue to develop the franchise....

The concept of leveling up is a staple in many games andGod of Waris no different in that regard. ButGod of Warhandles leveling a little bit differently than other games. Rather than gaining XP from slain enemies and completing objectives and leveling up at corresponding intervals,Kratos' level is determined by an average level of his equipment. WhileKratos will gain XPfrom kills and completing activities in the game, that XP is instead spent on unlocking new skills and moves in the various skill trees....

Godzillahas a lot of enemies. He fights giant animals, dangerous aliens, robots, fellow dinosaurs, lab-grown monstrosities, and everything in between. With so many monsters trying to come at the king, Godzilla could do with a few more allies. Many of his antagonists join him in a battle against a greater threat, but he doesn’t have a lot of ride-or-die compatriots. Ask anyone to name a friend of Godzilla’s, and they’ll probably come back with Mothra....