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Both theDead IslandandDying Lightfranchises are two behemoths of the popular zombie open-world survival genre, with both franchises long holding a mutual respect for one another given their similar levels of success and times of release. While this rivalry began almost a decade ago around the flagship launches of both IPs, the two franchises will now release long-anticipated sequels at roughly the same time, pushing this rivalry to even greater heights....

Dragonlord Placidusax is one of the most difficult bosses to find inElden Ring. Finding this boss requires first reaching the Crumbling Farum Azula, laying down in a particularly difficult to reach spot, and then appearing inDragonlord Placidusax’s arena. At its center is the sleeping boss. For most bosses inElden Ring, the player will be provided with a Site of Grace or a Stake of Marika close to the boss arena, so that returning to the boss repeatedly after dying doesn’t take too much time....

Elden Ring’s story takes place in its own fantasy world of The Lands Between, but this land is heavily inspired by real-world European medieval history in the design of its characters, weapons, architecture, and social hierarchies. However, it is implied through certainElden Ringcharacters and item descriptions that the world ofElden Ringextends far beyond The Lands Between and that these different lands contain unique kingdoms which are based on different real-world cultures and mythologies in the same way that The Lands Between is based heavily on those of Norse and Celtic countries....

The Tree Sentinel is one of the first enemies the Tarnished will encounter inElden Ring, and the Draconic version is his more intimidating cousin. Without any preparation, the player will likely be crushed immediately. The odds are certainly more in the player’s favor after acquiring Torrent, allowing them to dart in and out of the Tree Sentinel’s heavy swings. The Tree Sentinels aresome of the most brutal foesin The Lands Between....

The Elder Scrolls Onlineis one of the most popular MMORPGs out right now, going strong on PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Google Stadia since April 2014. Tamriel, the continent where the entire game takes place, is divided into nine provinces: Black Marsh, Cyrodiil, Elsweyr, Hammerfell, High Rock, Morrowind, Skyrim, the Summerset Isles, and Valenwood. And there are numerous locations and areas scattered throughout the land in between and around these zones, such as Deshaan and Gold Coast....

Summary Falloutwriters have opened up about the challenges they faced while bringing the vast universe of the beloved game to the small screen. The writers also noted how difficult it was for them to condense such a gigantic world into an eight-part TV series. Falloutis one of the highly-anticipated TV shows of this year and fans are really excited to see how the Amazon series would adapt the popular game series for TV....

Final Fantasyis one of the longest-running RPG franchises in the gaming industry, and its unique formula of creative world-building and compelling gameplay has brought several successes to Square Enix through the years. Even a gigantic franchise likeFinal Fantasyhas not been without its struggles, and its tumultuous past from the late 2000s to the mid-2010s is well-documented. However, its next edition,Final Fantasy 16, is set to continue a trend of recovery for Square Enix’s flagship, and the publisher appears to be looking to previous successful releases for inspiration for the new game....

While some expected Nintendo to announce a new title in theFire Emblemfranchise, many did not expectFire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, aWarriorsfranchise spinoff that takes place within analternate timeline ofFire Emblem: Three Houses. Unlike 2017’sFire Emblem Warriors, which was a crossover game, this adventure will be taking place entirely within Fodlan, complete with new events that would affect the fates of the three house leaders Edelgard, Dimitri, and Claude. More surprising was thesecond trailer forFire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopesshown earlier this month, which introduced plenty of returning and new characters....

Paradox Interactiveis a Swedish company that is both game developer and producer, with well-known games likeCrusader Kings 3andPillars of Eternitycoming from its channels. However, it has come to light that, even though the company has made enjoyable games, it seems that the employees in the Quality Assurance (QA) publishing were treated unfairly before the entire department was abruptly closed. In the past, Paradox Interactive has published games for developers such asObsidian Entertainment, but the company has also developed its own games as well....

Summary Genshin Impacthas revealed more information about two artifact sets and a five-star weapon that will arrive in the upcoming Version 4.6. The game has already confirmed that the first part of the update will introduce Arlecchino, the long-awaited Fatui Harbinger. Artifacts and weapons are the two main parts of each character’s build, and they impact their performance on the field. Almost every five-starGenshin Impactcharacter has a signature weapon that appears alongside them on the game’s limited weapon banner....

ManyHarry Potterfans and gamers are all looking forward to the release ofHogwarts Legacy, the long-awaited action RPG set in the universe of the wizarding world ofHarry Potter, but in the 1800s. With multiple trailers, extensive looks at different gameplay elements, and many other reveals over the last few months,Hogwarts Legacyis shaping up to be a potential fan-favorite game for the upcoming year. Even with thecurrent controversies surroundingHogwarts Legacy, many fans are still excited about the game, and each time more information about it is revealed, there is a resurgence of enthusiasm and anticipation....

A chart reveals theHonkai: Star Railcharacters that are used the most in the current version of Memory of Chaos.Honkai: Star Railhas received enthusiastic reviews so far, making the game HoYoverse’s second success after Genshin Impact. InHonkai: Star Rail, players can engage in different events and game modes to win rewards. Players can test their builds and compositions by challenging the Memory of Chaos, a mode accessible throughHonkai Star Rail’s Forgotten Hall....

Summary Honkai: Star Rail’s featured trailer from the 2023 Tokyo Game Show is teasing the two newest five-star characters set to appear in Version 1.4. The HoYoverse RPG has already introduced a wide cast of unique characters to its roster, with more than 30 characters available to acquire. The Version 1.3 update would add two new five-star characters in Imbibitor Lunae andthe recently-released Fu Xuan, as well as a new four-star unit with Lynx....