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Four players looking out over the Lands Between in the Elden Ring Seamless Co-op mod
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Elden Ring Seamless Co-op Mod Updated for Shadow of the Erdtree

An Elden Ring seamless co-op mod has been updated to add Shadow of the Erdtree support, which means it's now theoretically possible to play through the entire DLC in a single co-op session. The…

July 1, 2024 | 11:09 EDT

An NPC with the Land of Shadow in the background in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Sales Top 5 Million in Under a Week

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree sales have hit a major milestone less than a week after the long-awaited DLC's release, publisher Bandai Namco has revealed. Per a post on X (formerly known as…

June 27, 2024 | 10:58 EDT

A knight rearing up on a horse in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Update Makes the DLC Easier

Bandai Namco and From Software have released an Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree update, and if you've been struggling with the DLC's difficulty, this one's for you. The update is a small one; it…

June 26, 2024 | 10:53 EDT

A skeletal figure wielding a scythe in Shadow of the Erdtree, the DLC for which Elden Ring patch 1.12 is preparing
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Elden Ring Patch 1.12 Arrives Ahead of Hugely Anticipated DLC

Bandai Namco and From Software have released Elden Ring patch 1.12, and while the update is paving the way for tomorrow's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, that's far from all it's doing. As well as adding…

June 20, 2024 | 10:31 EDT

Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree key art showing a character dressed in red sitting on an ashy throne
Review

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Review - Best of the Bosses

Our Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree review is here and it’s been one hell of an undertaking. Read on to discover our thoughts on what must be the most highly-anticipated DLC release of this year…

June 18, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

A character in very Bloodborne-esque clothing in Lords of the Fallen
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Lords of the Fallen 2 Coming in 2026 as an Epic Exclusive

CI Games has revealed that Lords of the Fallen 2 is due sometime in 2026, and not only that - it'll be an Epic Games Store exclusive when it launches on PC. According to a binding term sheet signed…

June 17, 2024 | 10:55 EDT

A soldier enemy with golden vine-like tentacles growing out of his back in Elden Ring
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Elden Ring Sales Hit 25 Million Ahead of DLC's Release

Bandai Namco and From Software have announced that Elden Ring sales have reached another impressive milestone just over a week before a major DLC expansion arrives. In a message posted on X (…

June 12, 2024 | 10:58 EDT

The player character leaps at an enemy in Enotria: The Last Song
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Enotria: The Last Song Preview – Put It on Repeat

Last time I checked out Enotria: The Last Song at PAX West, the preview demo showed off verdant, lush fields and bright, carnival colors reminiscent of Italy. There was a simple pleasure in exploring…

June 11, 2024 | 09:00 EDT

A figure in armor and a sword over their right shoulder. Their back is to us and looking over their left shoulder.
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Enotria: The Last Song

Enotria: The Last Song is a soulslike set in an unusually sunny locale for the genre based on Italian folklore. The land has been cursed, keeping all inhabitants in an eternal play. Everyone has a…

May 21, 2024 | 12:49 EDT

A group of Tarnished kneeling in front of a rune-like symbol in the Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC trailer
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New Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Trailer Tells an Oblique, Beautiful Story

From Software and Bandai Namco have released a new Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree story trailer that sets up the narrative for the upcoming DLC expansion. As the trailer begins, a voiceover…

May 21, 2024 | 11:31 EDT

The CI Games logo next to a shot of the Umbral Realm in Lords of the Fallen
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Lords of the Fallen Publisher CI Games Lays Off 30 More Employees

Lords of the Fallen publisher CI Games has announced another round of layoffs, with 30 more employees being let go from the company as part of a restructuring effort that started in January.…

May 10, 2024 | 12:20 EDT

Kril holding a healing heart in Another Crab's Treasure
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Another Crab's Treasure Sales Top 150k as Devs Promise to Fix Bugs

Developer and publisher Aggro Crab has announced that Another Crab's Treasure sales have hit a major milestone, and the studio has also shared its plans for the game going forward. In a post on…

May 3, 2024 | 09:01 EDT

No Rest for the Wicked header image for preview.
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No Rest for the Wicked has the Bones of a Great Game

My thoughts and feelings for No Rest for the Wicked are complicated, and I'm most certainly conflicted by it all. By all means, this is a game made for me: Dark fantasy? Check. Soulslike? Check.…

April 26, 2024 | 02:20 EDT

The Pieta boss in Lords of the Fallen
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Lords of the Fallen Update 1.5 Brings "Genre-Defining" Modifiers and More

Hexworks and CI Games have released what appears to be the final major Lords of the Fallen update, bringing a feature that the developers are calling "genre-defining" in the form of Modifiers. This…

April 24, 2024 | 11:17 EDT

The key art for Another Crab's Treasure, which shows protagonist Kril holding his fork
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Another Crab's Treasure Review - Crab Battle

I'd like to start this Another Crab's Treasure review with an admission: I didn't know things were so brutal under the sea. Did you know crabs are literally killing each other down there with…

April 24, 2024 | 12:00 EDT

Image from the underwater adventure another crab's treasure
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Another Crab's Treasure

Set deep under the sea, Another Crab's Treasure is an all-new soulslike game from the team at Aggro Crab. With mechanics familiar to the genre, Another Crab's Treasure has the twist that you'll be…

April 6, 2024 | 12:09 EDT

A red-haired character wearing a serpent-adorned helmet in the Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC release date trailer
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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Release Date and Gameplay Revealed

Bandai Namco has revealed the Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC release date, along with the first gameplay footage of your next excursion into the Lands Between (or not, as the case may be).…

February 21, 2024 | 10:26 EST

P in Lies of P wearing the new Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty crossover gear
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Lies of P Gets New Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Crossover Gear Next Week

Neowiz has confirmed that the Lies of P Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty crossover will continue with some new Wo Long-inspired gear for Lies of P next week. Starting from February 14th, as part of a free…

February 7, 2024 | 09:29 EST

A moody-looking anime-style character with long silver hair in the new Phantom Blade Zero trailer
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PS5 Console Exclusive Phantom Blade Zero Gets Stylish New Trailer, Demo Coming "Soon"

Developer S-GAME has released a brand new Phantom Blade Zero trailer, and it comes with an assurance that a demo will be along "soon" as well. The martial arts-inspired Soulslike was originally…

February 2, 2024 | 08:39 EST

Steam Deck with Elden Ring and Persona 5 Royale Startup Movies
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Steam Deck Gets New Startup Movies Inspired by Elden Ring, Persona 5, and More Games

Valve just released a batch of startup movies for its Steam Deck handheld PC inspired by five popular games.  The platform already had a variety of startup movies to choose from, but they were based…

November 29, 2023 | 03:13 EST

Looking up at the Ethereal Manor.
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Remnant 2 Ethereal Manor Guide

Our Remnant 2 Ethereal Manor Guide will go over how to escape the repeating nightmare, and the reward you'll get for doing so. The Ethereal Manor is part of the Awakened King DLC for Remnant 2,…

November 15, 2023 | 06:46 EST

P aiming a ranged weapon at the camera in Lies of P
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Lies Of P Update Adds Snazzy New Styles For Killing Puppets, Plus Lots Of Balance Tweaks

Neowiz has released a new Lies of P update, and it's adding some snazzy new ways to dress while you rid the streets of Krat of the puppet infestation. New costumes have been added in the form of the…

November 15, 2023 | 08:58 EST

An imposing-looking woman with a halo over her head in Remnant 2
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New Remnant 2 Ritualist Archetype Looks Positively Spooky In First Trailer

Gunfire Games has released a brand new Remnant 2 trailer that gives us our first look at the Ritualist archetype. The new archetype will be included as part of The Awakened King, which will serve as…

November 9, 2023 | 09:28 EST

The player lunging to attack the valkyrie boss Pieta with a sword and shield in Lords of the Fallen
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Lords Of The Fallen 2023 Roadmap Promises New Questlines, Gear, And More

Hexworks and CI Games have announced the Lords of the Fallen roadmap for the remainder of 2023. The Soulslike, which topped one million sales just a few days after its release last month, will…

November 7, 2023 | 09:58 EST

P looking at the camera while his arm glows in Lies of P
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Lies Of P DLC Teased As Developer Confirms Sequel Is In The Works

Neowiz has given fans a first glimpse of what they can expect from the upcoming Lies of P DLC, and a second game is on the way as well. In a new Director's Letter video, director Ji Won Choi thanks…

November 1, 2023 | 08:52 EDT

A soldier leaping through the air while wielding the Umbral Lamp in Lords of the Fallen
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Lords Of The Fallen Sales Top One Million As Hexworks Promises Further Improvements

Dark fantasy Soulslike Lords of the Fallen has broken a big sales barrier within just ten days on launch. Per a post on the official Lords of the Fallen X account, the game, which launched on…

October 23, 2023 | 10:08 EDT

The massive Congregator of Flesh boss in his pit in Lords of the Fallen
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Lords Of The Fallen Update Makes Life In Mournstead Easier With Leashing And NG+ Improvements

CI Games and Hexworks have released a new Lords of the Fallen update, and it should make your time in Mournstead a bit easier. First up in the dark fantasy Soulslike's latest update, some big…

October 23, 2023 | 09:22 EDT

The King of Puppets boss in Lies of P smashing down onto the ground with its tentacle arms
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Lies Of P Sales Top One Million In First Month On Release

Neowiz has announced that its Belle Epoque puppet Soulslike Lies of P has smashed through a major sales barrier worldwide. Speaking via X earlier today, Neowiz expressed its "sincere gratitude" for…

October 17, 2023 | 09:01 EDT

Talking to Stomund for the first time.
Guide

Lords of the Fallen Faithful Achievement Guide

Our Lords of the Fallen Faithful Achievement Guide will go over the steps you need to follow to complete this optional sidequest. Before taking on some of the later areas required for this sidequest…

October 16, 2023 | 10:08 EDT

Talking to Molhu in the hub area.
Guide

Lords of the Fallen Lamp Guide

Learn how to make the most of the spectral lamp you've been given with our Lords of the Fallen Lamp Guide, including how to fully upgrade it. While the lamp is useful, you'll want to make sure your…

October 15, 2023 | 02:32 EDT

Talking with Sparky and obtaining the ability to upgrade equipment.
Guide

Lords of the Fallen Rune Tablet Guide

Find out how to improve your weapon upgrading abilities with our Lords of the Fallen Rune Tablet Guide, including whether you should choose to free Sparky. While searching for the Rune Tablets, it's…

October 13, 2023 | 10:14 EDT

Key art for the Lords of the Fallen review, depicting a sinister figure with glowing eyes and a massive sword
Review

Lords Of The Fallen (2023) Review - Dark Soul Reaver

Any Lords of the Fallen review should, by rights, begin with its somewhat troubled development cycle. This game has been through a lot; it began life as Lords of the Fallen 2 in what feels like a…

October 12, 2023 | 09:00 EDT

Wolf facing off against an enemy in a snowy village environment in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
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Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Sales Reach 10 Million Worldwide

From Software has announced that Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice sales have crossed a major milestone worldwide. The hack-and-slash adventure, which was released back in 2019, has passed the 10 million…

September 26, 2023 | 08:36 EDT

The player wielding two flaming axes and fighting off a wolf-like monster and his handler while a massive monster roars in the background in Lords of the Fallen
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Lords Of The Fallen Length, Difficulty Level, And More Revealed In New Q&A

A new Lords of the Fallen Q&A has revealed a number of key facts about the game, including how long it should take to finish, whether there will be difficulty options, and more. The FAQ can be…

September 20, 2023 | 09:39 EDT

Handing a Cryptic Vessel over to Venigni in Lies of P.
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Lies of P Cryptic Vessel Guide

Our Lies of P Cryptic Vessel Guide will go over how to find each of these hidden collectables, and where to find the rewards they hint at. What are Cryptic Vessels in Lies of P Cryptic Vessels are…

September 18, 2023 | 11:20 EDT

A Trinity Sanctum Door in a dimly lit ruin.
Guide

Lies of P Trinity Sanctum Guide

Our Lies of P Trinity Sanctum Guide will go over how to find and unlock each of these mysterious rooms and get the End of Riddles achievement. What are Lies of P Trinity Sanctums Trinity Sanctums…

September 18, 2023 | 10:44 EDT

The Flamberge Legion Arm.
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Lies of P Legion Arms Guide

Our Lies of P Legion Arms Guide will go over how your mechanical arm works, and how to obtain all of the different available Legion Arms. How Lies of P Legion Arms Work Legion Arms act as an…

September 18, 2023 | 10:14 EDT

Geppetto looking to the side.
Guide

Lies of P Last Story Guide

Our Lies of P Last Story Guide will go over how to unlock each Last Story achievement / trophy available for the main cast of characters. The Last Story achievements / trophies are unlocked by…

September 15, 2023 | 11:17 EDT

Selecting a starter style.
Guide

Lies of P Weapons Guide

Our Lies of P Weapons Guide will go over how weapons work in the game, along with where to find each normal and special weapon. Lies of P Weapon Crafting and Upgrading Normal weapons in Lies of P…

September 15, 2023 | 11:18 EDT

Lies of P screenshot showing a long-haired boy with a giant sword slashing a puppet in the arm with the games logo on the right side
Guide

Lies of P Starter Guide & Guides Hub

Our Lies of P starter guide will not only teach you all the important info you’ll need to get started in Lies of P, as well as links to all of our other relevant guides on the game.  Lies of P…

September 15, 2023 | 11:17 EDT

Lies of P Flamberge Legion Arm
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New Lies of P Gameplay Trailer Is All About the Powerful Legion Arms

Today Neowiz and Round 8 Studio released a new gameplay trailer of Lies of P, focusing on its interesting Legion Arms mechanics. Legion Arms are basically additional weapons that you can affix to…

September 8, 2023 | 01:03 EDT

The player character attacks an enemy in Enotria: The Last Song
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Enotria: The Last Song Preview - The Flavors of Italy

Before PAX West, I got an email that described a game as “a Souls-like ARPG that embraces the Italian flavour.” Despite my last name, I’m not as in touch with my Italian roots, but I had to preview…

September 8, 2023 | 10:00 EDT

Pieta looks into the camera during a cutscene in Lords of the Fallen
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Lords of the Fallen Preview - A Soulslike Surprise

If you remember the couple years after Dark Souls’ success, a flurry of Soulslikes came out, chasing those bloodied coattails in hopes of tasting that same estus-laden success. Lords of the Fallen in…

September 7, 2023 | 10:30 EDT

Lies of P Key Art Cropped Showing Pinocchio
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Lies of P Feels Like the Bloodborne 2 We Never Got in New Gameplay Trailer

Today Neowiz and Round 8 Studio released a new gameplay trailer of Lies of P, focusing on its weapons and the Weapon Assemble system.  Quite obviously, many have seen the similarities between this…

September 6, 2023 | 12:29 EDT

The Lies of P main character in a close up staring into the camera.
Review

Lies Of P Review - Do Puppets Have Souls?

I'd like to begin this Lies of P review by asking the following question: what other classic works of literature would make good Soulslikes? Could you imagine Pride and Prejudice's Elizabeth Bennet…

September 13, 2023 | 11:00 EDT

A giant, terrifying monster with multiple arms facing down a player with a glowing sword in Lords of the Fallen
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New Lords Of The Fallen Gameplay Info Highlights Tutorial, Character Creation, And More

Developer Hexworks has revealed new Lords of the Fallen gameplay details, teasing character creation, the game's tutorial, and more. Over on the PlayStation Blog, Hexworks executive producer Saul…

August 10, 2023 | 09:46 EDT

The player stares up at the Labyrinth Sentinel, a large world boss in Remnant 2.
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Which Platform Has Best Remnant 2 Performance?

If there's one element that defines this generation of gaming, it's performance. Players want to know that their games aren't just going to look good, they want them to perform well. Often that means…

August 8, 2023 | 10:09 EDT

A creepy-looking Remnant 2 boss resembling a demon woman with a half-moon halo
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Remnant 2 Sales Pass One Million In Just One Week

Gunfire Games and Gearbox have announced that Remnant 2 sales have crossed a major milestone. In a press release, the studios reveal that the game has crossed a million sales within its first week…

August 1, 2023 | 08:49 EDT