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Elden Ring is one of the most detailed games in terms of combat. Apart from landing physical blows to an enemy, one can also use some Magic on the battlefield. Sorceries is a type of Magic in this game that lets you use spells to damage opponents. However, Sorceries are not readily available for the players to use. Instead, you need to acquire it by finding some Key Items. An Academy Scroll is one such Key Item in Elden Ring that lets you unlock Sorceries....

Keepsake refers to the starting item you’ll choose at the beginning of Elden Ring. There are a range of Keepsakes to choose from, such as a Golden Seed, which reinforces your Sacred Flask, and Fanged Imp Ashes - one of the many Spirit Ash summons found throughout the game. Keepsakes offer a useful boost, especially in the early stages of the game, so it’s important you pick the right one for your playstyle....

We’ve been exploring the universe in Elite Dangerous for years now, but not all of us have enjoyed the additions provided by the Horizons expansion. The cost of entry might have kept some space explorers at bay for years, while other may have picked up the base game more recently on a heavy discount. Whatever the case, it’s left the playerbase somewhat divided. Therefore, Frontier Developments decided to include Horizons free with the base game of Elite Dangerous....

Saber Interactive’s World War Z has sold over one million units in its first week, according to a press release made available by Gamasutra through a collaboration with PR-related resource GamesPress. The zombie survival game, inspired by the 2013 Paramount Pictures film, was unveiled during E3 2018 and launched last week. Since then, the title has attracted a myriad of positive reviews and Saber has admitted that they’re actually surprised by how well it has done on PC....

As expected, the Epic Games Store is running its daily giveaway for Christmas once again. Reliable Dealabs leaker billbil-kun had previously suggested the giveaway would occur at some point over the festive period, and Epic confirmed this year’s freebies yesterday. Similar to 2021, this year Epic is giving away 15 games for free, and the first can already be claimed! The first game up for grabs is Bloons TD 6, a tower defense strategy game from 2018....

Epic Games is positively besotted with the PlayStation 5, after working with its dev kit to produce the Lumens in the Land of Nanite tech demo (via games radar). “The PlayStation 5 is a masterpiece of systems design,” said Nick Penwarden, vice president of engineering, in an interview with Official PlayStation Magazine. “Not only is it driving a huge leap in computing and graphics performance, but it is also revolutionary in terms of storage and data compression technology, unlocking new kinds of games and experiences for players to enjoy....

Kickstarter is a blessing and a curse. The crowdfunded website is the perfect platform for developers - new and old - to make their dream game a reality. We’ve seen video games too niche for mainstream audiences reach unimaginable levels of success, thanks to the emotional and financial support of gamers. If not for the fond memories of point-and-click adventure games by Tim Schafer, the former LucasArts developer would have never been able to raise over $3....

Twenty years after its initial release, Shenmue still has secrets. Fans have uncovered a secret move in the game, called a ‘Shin ShōryÅ«ken.’ You may recognise the name, and that’s because it’s a clear reference to the Shoryuken, from Street Fighter – Ryu and Ken’s iconic uppercut. Check it out: As you can see, the move looks identical to the Shoryuken, as well. Apparently, the move was taken out of the game at the last minute, for unknown reasons, at the behest of its director, Yu Suzuki....

Clutch Nixon side quests are the hidden gems of Hope County. They’re fun, fast, boast outrageous backstories with most of them offering you awards for finishing them. There are eight of them in total; two in John’s region, three in Faith’s region, and three in Jacob’s region. Each quest comes with a new course to follow and vary in difficulty, dependent of course on how experienced Clutch was when he first completed the stunt....

The Final Fantasy franchise has always had unique worlds with memorable characters, challenging bosses, and outstanding gameplay. As a result, it’s one of the most beloved video game franchises in the world. Final Fantasy X is one of the most popular games in the franchise, and many critics and gamers have called it one of the best video games of all time. It came out in 2001 on the PlayStation 2 and was re-released as Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster for numerous consoles, including the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, PC, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch....

Final Symphony, a new album of Final Fantasy concert music, is now available to buy globally as a digital download. The album is based on the sell-out Final Symphony concert tour and performed by the world-famous London Symphony Orchestra in the presence of composer Nobuo Uematsu at Abbey Road Studios. Included on the album are new arrangements of some of Uematsu’s most beloved music from Final Fantasy VI, VII and X....

There are a few different types of currencies to keep track of in Fire Emblem Engage, and they all serve different purposes. One of those currencies is Skill Points, or SP, which are used to inherit skills from Emblem characters, bypassing the need to have their Rings equipped. Here’s how to farm SP efficiently in Fire Emblem Engage. How to Farm SP in Fire Emblem Engage First off, SP in Fire Emblem Engage can only be earned by a character when they have an Emblem Ring equipped....

Firewatch is the latest trendy indie game to be getting a lot of attention, and thankfully it seems like it warranted all the pre-release talk. Part first-person walking simulator, part classic adventure game, part conversation tool, Firewatch is an intriguing game that is likely to garner a lot of praise and endless discussion. Is it a simple tale about a man’s life or is it a deep, layered work of art?...

While the developers have posted a note for players that they are going to fix various performance issues (including framerate loss) in upcoming patches, here are a few things you can do to fix stuttering and FPS drop in Elden Ring from your end. How to Fix Stuttering, Lag & FPS Drop in Elden Ring on PC? Stutters and FPS drops are some of the most frustrating issues to have in any game, especially in a brutal one like Elden Ring....

Annapurna Interactive has unveiled Flock – a multiplayer co-op game that sees you collecting herds of adorable flying creatures. Another game debuting at last night’s Annapurna Interactive Showcase, Flock puts you in the boots of flying shepherds. You’ll start off, naturally, with a small group of hover-sheep. You’ll have to guide them across a charming mystical land and discover its many secrets along the way. During your journey, you’ll come across herds of other mysterious creatures, who can all join your herd and become part of your flock....

Dontnod Entertainment has undertaken research and extensive consultation to ensure that the story of Tyler Ronan—Tell Me Why’s trans protagonist—is “carefully crafted” to truthfully represent “people who usually don’t have enough visibility.” (via Gayming Mag). Announced at Xbox London 2019, Tell Me Why is a mystery game following the twins Alyson and Tyler Ronan when they return to their hometown and explore their troubled past. As they walk around their childhood home, the twins will experience their own visions and memories of what happened, and the player will choose which representation of events is the true one, leading to determinant endings....

It’s been a week of revelations from Valve, as they have unveiled numerous Heroes, Alliances, modes, and mechanics coming to Dota Underlords with The Big Update. But today is the final day of reveals, and there’s one last secret to uncover. She’s the second Underlord to be revealed, and her name is Anessix. Titled the Mistress of Secrets, Anessix is a hybrid Underlord who heals her allies and summons demons to fight on her behalf....

Dragon Age Inquisition provided players with the most romances out of the series. Unlike the second game, they also backtracked to the sexuality of Origins, where very character only romanced certain protagonists based on their race and gender. As usual, Bioware made a hit adventure game with great romances. Every player has their favorite. However, have you ever wondered which of the romances are the most intelligent? We have ranked them from least to greatest on the smart-scale and wrote what we thought of them....

Before fighting games dominated the Dragon Ball brand, the series’ video game side was mainly composed of RPGs, always turn-based, often card-based. “Dragon Ball RPGs” mean something so specific for those who grew up playing then, either natively in Japan or emulated during the rom boom of the 1990s. Not all of them are good, though. In fact, one could make a reasonable case that most aren’t. What’s noticeable, however, is how the games generally improved with time....

Bandai Namco Games has announced that it’s rolled out an Xbox One-exclusive Dragon Ball FighterZ open beta ahead of the game’s launch this Friday. The multiplayer teaser has already gone live in the UK and will run until 5.00am GMT on January 25. The new beta is essentially the publisher extending an olive branch to fans after the previous effort failed to offer online matches for Xbox One owners. Fortunately, these issues have now been ironed out, which means you can get a taste of the anime-flavoured scrapper before release day....