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Nothing against TwistedVoxel, I could have posted this anywhere on N4G’s articles about VoH. But do you remember when Diablo 4 released?, same scores on all these sites. I bought it day one. It was more Open Access than a finished game. Rebalancing of skills and so on until now actually. Original D4 was 5/10 tops, so I take these scores with a keg of salt. I think and hope VoH might fix many things that D4 failed hard on, but I rather play it on release and find myself out before trusting many of these reviews that quite a few seems sponsored by Blizzard to be frank. Even hardcore D4 YouTubers put this at about 7/10 so we will see I guess. 3 days left.

Helldivers 2 is one of the most popular games right now. Its stunning visuals, exciting co-op gameplay, and captivating Major Orders have garnered a huge fanbase. However, the game has been facing some issues regarding bugs and glitches and a controversy regarding linking the PSN account.

This third-person shooter’s closest rival has to be the recently launched Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2. Both these titles are plotted in an intergalactic setting. But there is one aspect that the Focus Entertainment title has but not the Arrowhead Game Studios title.

Sniper is an essential part of any shooting title. It gives immense satisfaction when the bullet from your bolt-action rifle pierces through the helmet and skull of your enemy. However, Helldivers 2 doesn’t have that luxury. Although, in Space Marine 2, there are satisfactory amounts of sniper plays. Now, what is the reason for the co-op multiplayer shooter lacking this important aspect?

I wish there was more opportunity for sniper plays.
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It’s not like the game doesn’t feature sniper rifles, but to execute ideal sniper plays, you need to set up the enemy, switch different angles, and scope the threats. But in this game, there’s not much time window to pull off these steps. For example, if an enemy is rushing towards you, you have to eventually switch from your long-range weapons to mid or close-range guns.

On the other hand, in Space Marine 2, you get ample opportunities for sniper plays as the gameplay is built like that, and also the game features a whole sniper class based on long-range tactics. So, with the current gameplay, it’s impossible to have feasible and typical sniper plays in Helldivers 2, unless Arrowhead Game Studios wants to make a change in it.

Despite being set on the intergalactic battlefield, both games have substantial differences. Helldivers 2 is a live-service title that features only multiplayer co-op game modes. Major words are given by the Super Earth after a certain time period, which players have to complete.

On the other hand, Space Marine 2 is a story-driven single-player game based on the highly popular Warhammer 40K franchise. Along with a single-player campaign, the game features PvP and PvE modes as well. 

Talking about other differences, Space Marine 2 features several progression systems and customization options that give players incentives to keep alive the spark in repetitive gameplay loops. However, as a live-service title, Helldivers 2 doesn’t need it.

What Helldivers 2 needs is the implementation of proper sniper plays in the game, like buffing the bolt-action rifles or reducing screen shakes due to explosions. The best bet is to add a dedicated sniper mode to replenish the desire of millions of fans.

What’s your opinion on this? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section.

A requirement to access the new area and content within Elden Ring’s DLC is defeating another one of the base game’s optional bosses. This particular boss is Starscourge Radahn.

While Starscourge Radahn is relatively simple to reach, you should be at a very high level when facing him, as his attacks are extremely powerful, capable of killing even veteran players in one hit.

To access everything Shadow of the Erdtree has to offer, you must defeat this enemy, as well as Mohg, Lord of Blood, the two optional bosses. This is a guide on how to defeat Starscourge Radahn.

Unlike Mohg, Lord of Blood who you must also defeat in order to access Shadow of the Erdtree, Starscourge Radahn is much easier to find, but that doesn’t make him any less difficult to defeat.

Like any typical boss part of the FromSoftware titles, this boss is extremely challenging, and one of his strengths is that he has several attacks that can instantly kill you. He’s a big boss who wields two deadly colossal swords with an enormous range, making him difficult to manage.

Many veteran and expert players consider him to be one of the hardest and most complex bosses in the base version of Elden Ring.

Not only does defeat this boss unlock access to the expansion, but it also unlocks a specific game ending for players who enjoy these variations and a more content-rich experience. It’s highly recommended to be at least level 70, or higher, to defeat Starscourge Radahn.

To find this character, players must head to the Caelid area south of Sellia, then travel east of the Cathedral of Dragon Communion.

Once you arrive, you’ll need to speak with Jerren, who will teleport you from a Site of Grace and allow you to access an elevator that will take you to face Starscourge Radahn. Movement and keeping distance from the boss’s attacks are essential to surviving this fight.

This boss has a total of three phases that you’ll need to overcome to defeat this imposing Elden Ring enemy.

There are several strategies for taking on this powerful boss, and thanks to the large space provided by his battle arena, many options give you a significant advantage during the fight.

Starscourge Radahn is eager to face any powerful opponent before succumbing fully to the madness of the Scarlet Rot.

During this phase, the boss will continuously fire two specific attacks at you that cover a large range and are long-distance strikes.

The first attack, which he will use most frequently until transitioning to the second phase, consists of purple arrows. To dodge them, roll in the attack direction, taking advantage of the invulnerability frame rolling provides.

As this attack repeats various times, you must carefully time your dodge to avoid taking damage.

This phase gives you plenty of opportunities to summon allies scattered across the arena, which can help you defeat Radahn more easily.

When he switches to his second type of attack, which consists of continuous barrages, you’ll need to summon your horse and move to the left to dodge these strikes while continuing to summon more characters in the battle arena. The key strategy is to keep summoning allies to defeat this boss.

In this phase, more attacks are coming, but you’ll need to watch out for different movements because any direct hit will kill you almost instantly.

One of his attacks even alters gravity due to how hard he strikes the ground. Dodge into his moves and stay under his feet. If you can dodge his powerful combos, you’ll have enough time to deal a significant amount of damage to him. Another crucial factor to prevent a single swift strike from killing you is distance.

In the second phase, things become more difficult, as nearly any hit from this boss can kill you instantly.

This attack will become harder to avoid over a short distance. The best strategy is to hit him as soon as possible, summon allies who will repeatedly die, and continue this strategy until you can force him into his third phase.

The summoning is the most effective strategy for consistently dealing massive damage to Radahn.

If you want to use Elden Ring‘s assistance with ranged magic attacks, you can use spells. However, exercise caution and avoid locking the boss, as this could complicate your escape.

If he turns toward you, he’ll likely try to deliver a final blow unexpectedly. Always cast your spells while moving, and be ready to cancel and retreat quickly. Once again, it’s crucial to remember that one hit from Radahn can kill you instantly.

One of the attacks to watch closely is when he strikes the ground and creates an electrical shockwave.

He’ll likely catch you if you don’t double jump. He also has a slightly less dangerous attack that deals minimal damage but is nearly impossible to avoid.

You’ll either need to move far away or take the hit and continue attacking. You must be mindful of the direct strikes he intends to deliver, as they have the potential to kill you in a single blow.

When the boss appears to be about to defeat you in the final phase, he unleashes a new, extremely annoying ability.

While you’re dodging it, Radahn might land a single blow and finish you off. This attack involves four giant meteors appearing behind the boss’s head, taking an absurd amount of time to fall. The best course of action is to run and get as far away from the meteors as possible.

Naturally, you’ll want to approach the boss and deliver the final blows, but it’s advisable to take a more cautious approach, as any of Radahn’s strikes could kill you without warning.

Your best option is to keep running and continue summoning allies throughout the map, allowing them to eventually kill the boss while you dodge the giant meteors. This strategy may be a bit boring, but it ensures victory.

Starscourge Radahn is one of the toughest bosses in the game, but defeating him has now become practically mandatory to experience the Shadow of the Erdtree content.

The fight allows you to use long-distance strategies, and if you’re patient enough, you can exploit his weaknesses and slowly take him down across his phases.

Patience pays off greatly in this case. Upon defeating Starscourge Radahn, you’ll receive 70,000 Runes and the Remembrance of the Starscourge.

What’s your favorite Elden Ring boss? Let us know in the comments!

Classic Nickelodeon animated show, Rugrats, is getting the live action adaptation… sorta. The flick will use CGI to give us the iconic babies.

Deadline reports the flick is being helmed by Pitch Perfect director Jason Moore in the director’s chair under Paramount Pictures. Variety shed more light on what will be CGI, namely the actual babies. It was likened to Paramount’s Sonic the Hedgehog film, which had the titular game character surrounded by live action actors while being made entirely with CGI.

Script wise, Mikey Day and Streeter Seidell, both with credits from Saturday Night Live, are on board. Beyond that, there isn’t much else we know. We can’t imagine how the film will look with the babies wandering a real environment while the adults in their lives are real people.

Naturally, as this is a very early report of Paramount’s live action hybrid film, we don’t have any clues for casting or a timeline for filming.

Shadow of the Erdtree was one of the most anticipated releases of the year. Fans of Elden Ring and FromSoftware, in general, couldn’t wait to try everything the DLC had to offer.

Prior to its release, a major concern was the prerequisites for accessing the new map and content in the game. Not only do you need to defeat several bosses that were previously optional, but there’s also a recommended level to face everything this content will bring. This is a guide on how to access Shadow of the Erdtree.

One of Elden Ring’s main characteristics is that players have complete freedom to fully enjoy the open world that this game offers.

This means that players have the freedom to choose which bosses to face and which to skip, and even with these choices, they can still successfully complete the game without any issues.

Unfortunately, these choices can affect the ability to access the new Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. There are necessary steps to enter the Land of Shadow.

Another recommended tip before accessing the DLC is to have a sufficient number of weapons and inventory items, as the difficulty, according to players, is even harder than the base game.

The studio went out of its way to make this downloadable content a significant challenge, even for the most hardcore players of any FromSoftware title.

First, players will need to defeat the optional boss, Starscourge Radahn. This will be the first step to accessing the DLC. You can find Starscourge Radahn in the Caelid area, accessible through the portal in Redmane Castle.

He is one of the toughest bosses in the base Elden Ring game. After defeating this formidable final boss, players must proceed to the next objective, which is to enter the Land of Shadow in the Shadow of the Erdtree downloadable content.

To enter the new area and access the DLC, you must defeat Mohg, Lord of Blood. This boss is also optional in the base game, but the studio decided to make him a mandatory requirement for the new content.

To find him, players will need to go to Mohgwyn Palace and look for the elevator near the Dynasty Mausoleum Entrance. Given this boss’s significant health, it’s advisable to equip yourself with powerful weapons and a high level before taking him on.

To enter the new map area and experience everything Shadow of the Erdtree has to offer, you will need to return to Mohgwyn Palace.

To access this new area, you must approach the egg-shaped cacoon with a hand hanging from it. Once you’ve defeated the aforementioned bosses, you’ll see a new character standing next to this spot. This character will be critical to the DLC.

Needle Knight Leday identifies herself as a devoted disciple of Miquella. Talking to this character will teach you how to use the shell arm.

After interacting with the arm hanging from the shell, you will immediately find yourself in the Land of Shadow, ready to explore all the new Elden Ring DLC has to offer.

FromSoftware has truly created a new challenge in every sense when it comes to the enemies in this new content.

Have you already tried Shadow of the Erdtree? Let us know in the comments!

IGN : After the fast-travel extravaganza that was Starfield’s base campaign, I very much approve of the way its Shattered Space DLC course-corrects to make the new Va’ruun homeworld location feel much more like Bethesda’s previous open worlds. This planet is host to a substantial chunk of new quest content revolving around a long-winded but not uninteresting story about a futuristic theocracy that dangerously mingles science and religion despite their obvious conflict.

Here is a guide on where to find the Knight’s Lightning Spear Incantation in the Elden Ring expansion. The game developers included a new incantation for weapons that can be obtained by playing through the campaign; however, there are perks to deviating from the established path that will lead to fruitful rewards.

The gaming community will be interested in acquiring any piece of equipment that can make their lives easier and more convenient. The Knight’s Lightning Spear Incantation is perfect for those with less-ideal aim.

Players can locate the Knight’s Lightning Spear Incantation in the Scorpion River Catacombs which can be accessible once Rellana is defeated. Taking the tunnel northeast will grant players passage to Moorth Ruins and crossing the poison swamp to reach the Ancient Ruins Base Site of Grace.

Once setting foot within the catacombs, you must move into the room ahead to kill the Bigmouth imp and then head to the left stairwell to safely descend and kill the second one.

This is the challenging and tricky part because a Basilisk Statue is stationed there that can track your movements and inflict damage by Deathblight if you linger too long in its sightline. The trick here is to move quickly and do enough quick dashes for faster movement.

Reaching the lower levels with a falling spiked death trap, you must move quickly to avoid being crushed to death and the gaze of the Basilisk Statue. Now head west and on the right side of the wall, there will be a ladder.

You can heal yourself by carrying enough Rejuvenating Boluses when the meter is nearly full. Crossing the bridge on the right side of the ladder will be a tight squeeze before you hide behind a statue. Instead of going to the doorway, you can shimmy on the ledge and go behind a hallway where the eye is stationed and that is where to find the Knight’s Lightning Spear Incantation.

There is another rare item that can be found in the dungeon if you hop on the spiked platform take it up and jump on the north side where the Imp Head Lion helm is located on the platform. There is also a hidden boss that can be fought, and another weapon known as the Dark Knight’s Longshafr Axe that can be obtained.

Once the Knight’s Lightning Spear Incantation is in your possession, you can use the Site of Grace, and it requires 36 Faith to use. This spell will allow you to shoot one lightning bolt followed by a barrage of more bolts. On the bright side, after missing your target, the bolts will automatically find their way to strike the target. It is an electric boomerang of sorts.

The spell can be charged to release massive lightning damage on enemies and has an impressive range. Enemies from a distance will struggle to evade this powerful attack and can help you in your Shadow of the Erdtree playthrough, especially against bosses like Ymir, Mother of Fingers.

FromSoftware has outdone itself with this impressive ability. Hopefully, this guide will help you obtain it with ease and put it to good use.

Have you unlocked the Knight’s Lightning Spear Incantation in the Elden Ring DLC? Let us know in the comments section below!

Digital foundry : A new State of Play quote-unquote drops, giving Rich, Alex and Oliver much to discuss in this latest edition of DF Direct Weekly. Ghost of Yotei, Horizon Zero Dawn Remaster and the new Dragon Age dominate discussion, before the team move on to talk about the latest PS5 Pro title reveals. RTX 50-series specs come into focus – with leaks revealing a huge gap between 5080 and 5090. And there’s much concern and bafflement around Monster Hunter Wilds’ recommended PC specs.

After Ghost of Tsushima‘s huge success, it was evident that we were closing into a sequel. That is why Ghost of Yotei was announced in the recently concluded PlayStation’s State of Play. However, this time fans will be going beyond the story of Jin Sakai and the Tsushima island.

The game will have a new protagonist and a new location as well in feudal Japan of the 17th century. Huge hype surrounding the game is surging day by day. There is another game by FromSoftware that is also based on Japanese history. However, there is a catch that might keep the Sucker Punch title ahead.

In Ghost of Yotei, we are going to see a new samurai warrior, Atsu. This new hero will conceal her face behind the ghost mask as she embarks on her journey in feudal Japan in the year 1603.

This story plots 300 years after the events of Ghost of Tsushima, where we will find ourselves in the vicinity of Yotei Mountain, which is a towering peak in the heart of Ezo (presently Hokkaido).

This area is outside the rule of Japan and far from the organized samurai clans of Tsushima. The game will feature the 17th century’s Ezo as a land full of grassy plains and snow-covered tundra.

Now the whole storyline of the game is based on true events. That is why we might also predict who is going to be the potential villain of Atsu. As the game is based on 17th-century Japan, there will be no more Mongol invasions for sure.

So, portraying the real saga of feudal Japan, that too in the parlance of the Ghost franchise, is going to be exciting for sure. It will also critique Japan’s colonial past in a way only a non-Japanese studio can.

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is another popular game that is based on the feudal Japan of their colonial period. However, there is a twist. The story of Sekiro is actually based on the imaginary world of the director of FromSoftware, Hidetaka Miyazaki.

In this game, players fill in the shoes of Wolf, a shinobi who will battle against Genichiro Ashina, the leading member of the Ashina clan, to rescue his lord. The game takes place in the fictional world of Japan during the Sengoku period, set in the late 1500s.

Despite being set in a fantasy world, the game was well acclaimed by the players, as it drew over 108,000 concurrent players on Steam at the time of its launch, which was the highest for any Japanese game in the platform’s history. Still, it will fall short of Ghost of Yotei, as the game will portray the actual saga of then-feudal Japan.

What’s your opinion on this? Let us know your views in the comment section.