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  Elex 2 was Just Released

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 03-01-2022, 03:28 PM
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  Elex 2 was Just Released

  Another vast open world RPG was just released.
  
  It's now time to become the hero of Magalan. The sci-fi RPG Elex II was just released today for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and the Xbox Series X|S.
  
  Just like a couple other action-RPGs released these past couple of weeks, Elex II offers players an open world to explore at their leisure. The game features five major factions that have their own story arcs that you can work your way through. The lands of Magalan...

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  Civilization Creator Sid Meier Says Games Shouldn't Focus on Monetization

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 02-28-2022, 07:19 PM
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  Civilization Creator Sid Meier Says Games Shouldn't Focus on Monetization

  The Civilization creator isn't a fan of NFTs and other monetization.
  
  Sid Meier, the creator behind the popular strategy series Civilization, says that gaming companies run the real risk of losing their audiences if they focus heavily on different forms of monetization tactics. Meier seems to single out monetization tactics like microtransactions and NFTs.
  
  Meier says that games should be fun first and foremost. In an interview with the BBC, Meier says, "People can...

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  Elden Ring Becomes Seventh Most Played Game on Steam

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 02-28-2022, 06:56 PM
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  Elden Ring Becomes Seventh Most Played Game on Steam

  Elden Ring's popularity continues to grow.
  
  Despite the best efforts of the PC performance woes and stutters, the Steam release of Elden Ring just continues to grow in popularity. According to the stats tracked by SteamDB, Elden Ring has surpassed its peak concurrent play count every day since its release.
  
  On release day (February 25), over 764,000 people were on Steam playing Elden Ring at once. The following day there were over 861,000 people playing. The next day on...

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  Online Maintenance Planned for Elden Ring

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 02-28-2022, 06:13 PM
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  Online Maintenance Planned for Elden Ring

  Planned maintenance will be carried out for all platforms.
  
  Developer FromSoftware announced that they will be carrying out some online maintenance for all versions of Elden Ring. This includes the PlayStation, Xbox, and PC releases.
  
  The Elden Ring Twitter account says that maintenance will be carried out starting later today. The exact timings will depend on which platform you are playing on.
  
  Starting February 28 at 8PM (PT), the PC maintenance will begin....

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  Valve Launches the Steam Deck

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 02-25-2022, 07:05 PM
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  Valve Launches the Steam Deck

  The first batch of shipments are starting to go out today.
  
  Valve has officially launched the Steam Deck today. This portable gaming PC has started to ship out to those that got their reservations in and who then paid for the device once notified about their availability.
  
  Valve says that the Steam Deck is the "first handheld device designed to play Steam games, with a custom processor developed in cooperation with AMD that makes it comparable to a gaming laptop."...

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  Elden Ring Came Out Today

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 02-25-2022, 04:21 PM
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  Elden Ring Came Out Today

  I hear it's pretty good.
  
  If you haven't already heard, Elden Ring is now available for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The game was developed by FromSoftware, the studio behind the Souls games, Bloodborne, and Sekiro. The world of Elden Ring was brought to life from creator Hidetaka Miyazaki and author of A Song of Ice and Fire, George R. R. Martin.
  
  I wrote a review for Elden Ring that went up a couple of days ago. Aside from...

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  GRID Legends is Now Available

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 02-25-2022, 03:48 PM
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  GRID Legends is Now Available

  Start your engines.
  
  That hot new game that everyone is raving about is finally here. That's right, Codemasters and EA just released GRID Legends to the eager public. This game promises to deliver "an all-action, edge-of-your-seat driving experience."
  
  Today's release offers cross-platform multiplayer, a story mode, a deep career, and a faster route to connect with friends. A new "hop-in gameplay mechanic" allows players to jump into a race without waiting...

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  New Combat Trailer for Babylon's Fall

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 02-24-2022, 07:37 PM
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  New Combat Trailer for Babylon's Fall

  Plus, details about the first season of content revealed.
  
  Square Enix released a new "Combat 101" trailer for Babylon's Fall that will give fans a little overview of the combat and various mechanics in the game. Players will get a look at some unique gameplay mechanics such as being able to dual wield weapons while also being able to make use of the power within their Gideon Coffin. This allows you to equip two additional spectral weapons.
  
  In addition to this...

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  Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent Hits Mobile in 2022

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 02-24-2022, 05:52 PM
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  Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent Hits Mobile in 2022

  Registrations are open now to join the beta.
  
  Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent is an upcoming mobile RPG from Square Enix. The game is obviously based on the Octopath Traveler series and will launch on iOS and Android devices at some point later this year.
  
  Those who are interested in participating in a closed beta test on Android can register starting today. This beta will run from March 22 at 5PM (PT) through April 4 at 11:59PM (PT). You can find out more...

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  The Brilliance and Faults of Skyrim

  • Created by: Major 0
  • Published: 02-24-2022, 05:35 PM

  The Brilliance and Faults of Skyrim

  
  If there is one game that is known by the majority of the gaming community, there is no doubt it is Skyrim. This video game was the fifth installment of The Elder Scrolls series, and when it dropped in 2011, audiences were blown away after experiencing an RPG experience unlike any other. Even though the game is now over ten years old, it is still played consistently to this day and this is because of the replayability the game contains. RPGs are designed to be massive experiences that people...

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  Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster Out Now

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 02-23-2022, 05:09 PM
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  Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster Out Now

  One of the most loved Final Fantasy games just got a fresh coat of paint.
  
  Final Fantasy VI pixel remaster has just been released on PC via Steam and mobile platforms in North America. Square Enix says that this release includes an "enhanced journey in the timeless classic RPG with completely new graphics and audio."
  
  Players will meet a variety of characters, each with "their own stories, goals, and destinies." Square Enix also reimagined the whole opera...

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  Machine Gun Kelly to Produce WWE 2K22 Soundtrack

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 02-23-2022, 04:08 PM
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  Machine Gun Kelly to Produce WWE 2K22 Soundtrack

  This isn't his first rodeo with the WWE either.
  
  Machine Gun Kelly is the official executive soundtrack producer for WWE 2K22. He is apparently a "longtime WWE fan and multitalented music, film, and fashion sensation." Machine Gun Kelly will also appear as a playable character included in a post-launch DLC pack.
  
  The artist has apparently been involved in WWE events for over a decade. He had a performance at WrestleMania and Tribute to the Troops. He also apparently...

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  Iron Galaxy Studios to Open New Nashville Office

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  • Published: 02-23-2022, 03:35 PM
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  Iron Galaxy Studios to Open New Nashville Office

  The new studio will create over 100 new jobs in the next five years.
  
  Iron Galaxy Studios announced that they will be opening a brand-new development studio located in good ol' Nassville, Tennessee. The studio, with the help of the state of Tennessee, will invest $950,000 into the new Nashville office with a goal of creating more than 100 new tech jobs over the next five years.
  
  This Nashville expansion will be the third office for Iron Galaxy. It will join the existing...

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  Review: Elden Ring (PC)

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 02-23-2022, 10:00 AM
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  Review: Elden Ring (PC)

  FromSoftware's largest and most ambitious title is also its best yet.
  
  Every once in a while, there exists a piece of media that really gets the public excited. You see it all the time with new movie releases. You see it often with new music releases. And, of course, you see it with new video game releases. Given how many message board discussions, social media posts, Reddit posts, and the like I have seen for Elden Ring, I think it's safe to say that hype levels for FromSoftware's...

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  Call of Duty to Skip Major 2023 Release

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 02-22-2022, 06:20 PM
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  Call of Duty to Skip Major 2023 Release

  A year without an annual Call of Duty release is unheard of.
  
  There has been a premium Call of Duty game released every year since Call of Duty 2 back in 2005. Prior to that, the first title in the franchise was released in 2003, meaning that only 2004 went without a new entry. Since 2005, new Call of Duty releases were like clockwork. They were as regular as a yearly Madden release or you when eating a diet high in fiber.
  
  According to an exclusive report from Bloomber...

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