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Sorcerers make for an interesting type of arcane spellcaster in the world of Dungeons & Dragons; they don’t spend years studying magical theory, nor do they make deals with mysterious entities—sorcerers just are. Descended from a powerful bloodline, sorcerers are born with the innate ability to manipulate the forces of the arcane, even bending the rules of D&D with certain spells…and given all the different ways their magic can manifest, sorcerous bloodlines also provide great roleplaying opportunities....

Dungeons and Dragons is more popular than ever thanks to a resurgence in pop culture (thanks to Stranger Things) and a very popular new edition. In a comprehensive ranking of every Dungeons and Dragons edition, the current edition has a place very near the top of the list thanks to some smart rules revisions and fantastic new products for both beginners and tabletop experts. One great thing about a popular edition is that Wizards of the Coast is likely to keep it around for a long time and continue producing new supplemental materials....

Techland’s final Dying 2 Know broadcast took place last night, giving us another peek at Dying Light 2: Stay Human ahead of its launch next month. The episode offered up a deep dive into the open-world zombie smasher’s co-op gameplay, as previously promised. You and up to three other friends will be able to play the entire game from start to finish in co-op. People who join you will keep their items and character progression, and everyone gets to vote on narrative choices....

Need for Speed: The Run generated a lot of buzz back in April when it was announced that the game will be using the Frostbite 2 engine. The teaser gave us a glimpse into the world of NFS: The Run, and now we have gameplay footage from E3 showing us that players will won’t just have their wheels to rely on when outrunning the opposition. It seems that NFS: The Run will literally have players getting out of their cars and running from police as well as other adversaries....

Back in 2009, Beenox released one of the most intriguing super-hero games of this generation, Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions. The title was far from perfect but the “shattered dimensions” in the game allowed for a versatile experience, albeit a surprisingly flat story, that offered players a chance to step into the shoes of four different Spider-Men - each with their own specific gameplay mechanics. Now, Beenox is web-swinging onto the scene once again with a new Spidey title, Spider-Man: Edge of Time....

Does anyone smell that? We’re getting a whiff of shady business practices and microtransactions which must mean we’re talking EA. All jokes aside (as truthful as they may be) EA used to be a force to be reckoned with and, in terms of sales, they still are today. Regardless of how you feel about the company, there’s no denying EA has almost single-handedly pioneered the sports game genre. From Madden to FIFA to NBA Street to SSX, the list goes on....

EA is adding an additional subscription service to Origin called Origin Access Premier, it was announced at EA Play today, because EA are of the opinion that streaming and subscription services are the future so: why not both? Premier subscribers will get access to the Vault of older EA titles, as with the regular Origin Access subscription, but will also get EA’s PC titles, including Battlefield V, FIFA 19 and Anthem....

Electronic Arts may be one of the more controversial video game publishers in modern times, but the EA Play event held at E3 had an interesting slate of topics. One of the most important among them was the Building Healthy Communities Summit, which will impact the way each and every gamer experiences online play. With wide-ranging audiences in games like Fortnite and Apex Legends, the identity of toxicity and bullying is relatively difficult to spot....

Born June 26, 2000, Adam “ec1s” Eccles has a long history in professional gaming competitions: six years playing CS:GO and two years with Valorant, though he’s since retired from CS:GO. Ec1s has played for several teams such as Vexed Gaming, London Esports, Fnatic Academy, and HEET. For players hoping to emulate his profile, here’s ec1s’s Valorant settings. Ec1s’s Mouse Settings for Valorant Ec1s uses a Vaxee Zygen NP-01 mouse, with a maximum DPI of 3200, but sets it much lower, like so:...

Elden Ring features a plethora of different types of weapons, shields, and sorceries. One of the types of weapons includes the Colossal weapon. Similar to different Colossal swords, these weapons are also heavy weapons that cause massive damage output. These weapons can work wonders during the PVP modes. But several players are unable to find any of this type of weapon. Not to worry, check out our guide to find out all the Colossal weapon locations in Elden Ring....

Elden Ring is a third-person soulslike that is the toughest of its genre. It is an open-world game with a huge map open for exploration as the game progresses further. While discovering locations, you will come to know their purpose for contributing to in-game progression. Forbidden Lands is one such location that could not be found on the map but needs to be discovered via exploration. Forbidden Lands is a very important location to be unlocked so that the players can reach the Mountaintops of the Giants....

Moonlight Altar is another secret area in Elden Ring. It’s also quite remarkable, as this is the place that likely piqued your curiosity while exploring Liurnia of the Lakes. Here’s our Elden Ring guide to help you with the Moonlight Altar zone and how to use the Dark Moon Ring to acquire the Dark Moon Greatsword. Note: For more information, check out our Elden Ring guides and features hub. Likewise, please be reminded that this guide contains minor spoilers....

What are the bloodstains on the ground and how do they help you in the game? This guide will explain everything you need to know about the Touch Bloodstains feature in Elden Ring and also the reason why they may not be working for you. What does Touching Bloodstains Do in Elden Ring? Table of Contents When you touch a Bloodstain in Elden Ring, you can see the ghost of another player in the event of their death....

Escape from Tarkov, the tactical FPS/RPG/MMO from Russian developers Battlestate Games, has dropped a massive update just before the new year. Popular with Twitch streamers, the game pits players against each other as Private Military Contractors exploring the war-torn Norvinsk region of Russia. After picking a Faction, players experience Escape from Tarkov through Raids, fighting AI and player Scavs as well as other Factions to secure loot and advance quests....

With the arrival of Update 1.40 to Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator, developer SCS Software has formally taken the most dramatic steps yet to modernize its aging pair of sims. In video game terms, both of these titles are rather dusty considering the advancements made in the industry since their initial releases several years ago. That’s why this move from SCS is so commendable, as it shows the team has a strong passion to ensure that its products are well supported....

The goal of any new streaming service worth its salt is consolidation. We’ve got a lot of major entertainment conglomerates now and each one of them needs a streaming home to consolidate its content on. With that in mind, WarnerMedia’s HBO Max is undoubtedly the biggest streaming release since Disney+ last year. When AT&T acquired Time Warner and all its holdings in 2016, the newly-branded WarnerMedia subsidiary needed a place to house thousands of Warner movies, and other series, films, and documentaries from Warner-branded studios like CNN, TNT, TBS, The CW, Adult Swim, and much more....

Crossovers are fun, it’s true. They’re even fun when they don’t make the slightest lick of sense, such as throwing a recognizable team-based action character into a criminal mastermind simulator. And just that is happening today, as Evil Genius 2: World Domination has gotten two new packs, one of which includes the Pyro from Team Fortress 2. You can grab the Pyro Pack for free right now on Steam. It not only includes Pyro henchman, but a related recruitment side story and three loot items to keep you busy....

Pre-order upcoming shooter from creators of Left 4 Dead and receive Monster Expansion Pack for free 2K and Turtle Rock Studios, creators of the cooperative shooter classic Left 4 Dead, today announced that their upcoming multiplayer shooter experience Evolve will be released globally on October 21, 2014 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC. Everyone who pre-orders Evolve from participating retailers will receive the Monster Expansion Pack, which includes the Savage Goliath skin at launch, and a new monster character when available after Evolve is released....

“I had a goal in life to make a lot of different passions my job. And so far, I’ve accomplished it,” says gamer and content creator Kelsey Impicciche when asked about what she does for a living. And boy oh boy, has she accomplished that goal. The 28-year-old BuzzFeed producer and talent, YouTuber, Twitch streamer, and “all-around nerd” keeps pretty busy nowadays. While most people will probably recognize her from her frequently trending YouTube series, “Single Girl Tries the 100 Baby Challenge in The Sims 4,” which streams exclusively on the BuzzFeed Multiplayer channel, she also hosts another show on the BuzzFeed Multiplayer Facebook page, “In Control With Kelsey”, and additionally uploads consistently to her personal YouTube channel....

Following a flurry of recent leaks, EA has officially unveiled Respawn Entertainment’s Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order sequel. It’s called Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and will be out on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC some time next year. While there’s little in the way of specifics to accompany today’s announcement, EA has confirmed the third-person action-adventure will once again follow the story of Fallen Order protagonist Cal Kestis, albeit five years after the events of the first game....