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All Sword Shard locations in The Blood of Dawnwalker
This guide details the locations of all Sword Shards required to forge the Sword of St. Mihai in The Blood of Dawnwalker. The process involves completing the 'A Saint and a Monk' quest, obtaining the Broken St. Mihai's Sword, collecting three silver shard pieces from caves across Vale Sangora, and having them reforged by the Uriash Hermit.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy review: "As an Uncharted fan, this snappy sword fighting take on treasure hunting hooked me"
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is a thrilling action-adventure game that blends snappy sword combat and puzzle-filled temples, drawing comparisons to Uncharted and Tomb Raider. Developed by Asobo Studio, the game offers a standalone story that expands upon the Plague Tale series lore, featuring protagonist Sophia on a treasure hunt. The review highlights its engaging puzzles, satisfying combat, and impressive production values, though notes some limitations in combat area variety and traversal.
Which GTA protagonist are you?
This article presents a personality quiz to determine which Grand Theft Auto protagonist players most resemble, in anticipation of Grand Theft Auto 6. It highlights the distinct motivations and styles of various protagonists from the series, including Tommy Vercetti and Niko Bellic, and encourages reader participation.
Trying to find a good deal on Saros has made me angrier about PlayStation killing discs – it's anti-consumer and will price gamers out of our hobby
The author expresses frustration over the increasing cost of games and the perceived anti-consumer trend of PlayStation ending physical disc production. This shift, coupled with the decline of physical game deals and the pre-owned market, is seen as pricing gamers out of the hobby and reducing consumer choice.
With PS3 and Vita digital stores closing, I've unearthed the best physical games to add to your collection before…
Sony is closing the digital storefronts for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita on August 9, 2024, impacting the availability of digital-only games and DLC. This closure is expected to increase the value and scarcity of physical game releases for these platforms. The article highlights several key physical titles across PS3, PS Vita, and PS2 that players should consider acquiring before prices potentially rise significantly.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Metacritic score falls short of the original, despite being the fourth highest…
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has received a Metacritic score of 84 on PlayStation 5, making it the fourth highest-rated game in the series, though it falls short of the original's score. GamesRadar+ reviewer Oscar Taylor-Kent awarded it three-and-a-half stars, noting that while it retains strong pirate adventure foundations, it struggles to find a balance between faithfulness and adjustments, marred by bugs.
I asked our hardware experts for the five best Prime Day deals you shouldn't miss
This article highlights five top hardware deals spotted during Prime Day, curated by the publication's hardware experts. The selections include a wireless keyboard, the Scuf Valor Pro controller, a Lego Super Mario set, the handheld Super Pocket, and the GameSir G7 Pro controller, with a focus on significant savings.
My anti-GTA 6 gaming deals will help you combat FOMO this Prime Day if you're not ready to pre-order Rockstar's long-awaited blockbuster
This article offers gaming deals as an alternative to pre-ordering Grand Theft Auto 6, suggesting that not everyone is interested in the year's biggest gaming event. It highlights bargains on games that offer different experiences, such as remakes, RPGs, or titles that focus on playing on the side of the law, to help gamers combat FOMO.
These gaming deals have GTA 6 vibes across Prime Day and beyond, getting me in the mood for my Vice City comeback
This article discusses video game deals available during Prime Day and beyond, drawing parallels to the anticipation for Grand Theft Auto 6. It highlights various open-world and crime-themed games as alternatives to replay while waiting for Rockstar's latest title, mentioning titles like Assassin's Creed and Cyberpunk 2077. The author also touches on the availability of cross-gen upgrades and mentions their own picks for PlayStation 5 RPG deals.
Prime Day is retro heaven, loaded with gaming remakes and remasters that'll keep me busy while I wait for GTA 6
This article highlights the abundance of retro game remakes and remasters available during Prime Day, suggesting them as a worthwhile way to spend time while awaiting the release of Grand Theft Auto 6. It emphasizes the value of revisiting classic titles, with many deals offering significant discounts on both faithful ports and modern rebuilds.
From Pokemon Legends to Metroid Prime 4, my picks for the best Prime Day Switch game deals offer hours of adventuring
This article highlights the best Prime Day deals for Nintendo Switch games, including titles like Pokemon Legends and Metroid Prime 4, and mentions potential digital upgrades for future Nintendo Switch 2 releases. It also briefly touches on PlayStation 5 RPG deals and features recommendations from Games Editor Oscar Taylor-Kent.
My current controller GOAT is its cheapest price ever this Prime Day, and it works for PC and Xbox
The Scuf Valor Pro controller is recommended as a versatile and durable option for PC and Xbox gamers, currently available at its lowest price during Prime Day. While not the absolute best, it strikes a balance of features, ease of use, and build quality for its price point, making it a strong contender against other premium controllers like the Switch Pro controller and DualSense Edge.
These are the best PS5 RPG deals this Prime Day, picked by someone who has spent thousands of hours questing
This article highlights the best PlayStation 5 Role-Playing Game deals available during Prime Day, curated by an experienced RPG player. It focuses on recent releases and emphasizes the value of RPGs for long-term immersion, especially during sales events like Prime Day.
GTA and Crazy Taxi collide in Steam Next Fest's biggest isekai surprise
Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?! is a unique Steam Next Fest demo that blends Grand Theft Auto-style vehicular chaos with Crazy Taxi-like delivery mechanics. Players use a delivery truck to cause havoc and earn experience points for a resurrected corporate marketer, Carissa, in a fantasy world. Developed by Strange Scaffold, the game features a clash between its dark premise and cutesy anime presentation, with driving action that also draws comparisons to The Simpsons Hit & Run.
One of the best VR games is finally getting a non-VR port with Moss: The Forgotten Relic, and it's some of the most…
Moss: The Forgotten Relic, a non-VR port of the acclaimed VR title Moss, is set to release on PC on July 16. The game collects the first two Moss games and adapts the VR experience for traditional controllers, retaining its charm and puzzle-solving gameplay. A free demo is available now as part of Steam Next Fest.
As an RPG fan, these are the 9 new trailers that have made me run to my wishlist this June
This article highlights nine new RPG trailers revealed in June that have excited the author, a self-proclaimed RPG fan. The showcased games span various subgenres and platforms, including Persona 4 Revival, Clockwork Revolution, Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, Fable, Vampire: The Masquerade – Eternal Whispers, Threads of Time, Exodus, Signet City, and Final Fantasy 7 Revelation.
Bubsy 4D combines Super Mario Odyssey-style platforming with '90s flair for a rare, perfectly sized game
Bubsy 4D, developed by Fabraz, offers a focused and enjoyable platforming experience reminiscent of '90s mascots and Super Mario Odyssey. Despite its shorter length and budget price, the game's tight controls and creative move chaining make it a compelling adventure. It is available on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
The 10 best short RPGs you can finish in a weekend
This guide highlights the best short RPGs that can be completed in under 20 hours, ideal for playing over a weekend. The list includes titles like Costume Quest 2, Atelier Marie Remake, West of Loathing, Arco, Shadowrun Returns, Super Mario RPG, Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, Yakuza Kiwami, Fable 2, and Undertale, with descriptions of their gameplay and vibes.
Darwin's Paradox review: "This octopus adventure feels gleefully XBLA-core, which is both a strength and a weakness"
Darwin's Paradox is a charming puzzle-platformer where players control an octopus to thwart an alien invasion. While it features unique octopus abilities like sticky-jumping and camouflage, the game struggles to innovate within its genre and offers a simplistic experience that lasts only about three hours. The review highlights fun platforming challenges but criticizes the basic stealth mechanics and a particularly dire mech section.
The best games of 2026, so far
This ranked list highlights the best games released so far in 2026, focusing on titles that received a 4-star rating or above. The selection includes a mix of sequels, remakes, and surprising new IPs across various genres, with Resident Evil Requiem topping the list.
