Tag: Video Games
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Concord: the Biggest Flop in Gaming History
Well, that was quick. I think Sony just set a new record! A few months ago, during PlayStation’s ‘State of Play‘ May event, we got our first look at Sony’s new IP: ‘Concord‘. First through a cinematic teaser giving us a glimpse of the characters and universe. Then through a preview showing off its hero-shooter…
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Playing ‘Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine’ as a Newcomer to the Franchise
In the grim darkness of the distant future, there is only war. I’ve wanted to get into the Warhammer franchise for a while now. But between the expensive tabletop game, mountain of novels, mountain of games, and extensive lore, taking that plunge always seemed an extremely daunting task. So I put it under the ‘Maybe…
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Best Boss Battles: Bayle the Dread
Bayle! Vile Bayle! O terror incarnate! There is life in me yet! I will soon feast upon your heart! Mark my words! You too shall know fear! You know what? I’m tired of demigods. Radahn, Malenia, Messmer, Radahn again, I’m over ’em! ‘Elden Ring‘ is a fantasy game, god damn it, and you know what…
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Best Boss Battles: Promised Consort Radahn
Miquella awaits thee, o promised consort. Y’know, when I wrote my article on the original Radahn fight, I wasn’t expecting to write a sequel so soon. Or at all. Nor did I ever want to. Thanks, Miyazaki. As you travel through the Land of Shadow, many powerful foes will bar your path. Renalla the Twin…
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Best Boss Battles: Messmer the Impaler
When the first trailer for ‘Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree‘ was released, the hype train shot out of the station immediately. Standing at the front of that excitement, spear in hand, serpent coiled around his shoulders, stood Messmer the Impaler. From Software put him front and center of all the marketing, collector’s edition statue…
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