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Summary By their very nature, Soulslikes all wear their FromSoftware inspirations on their sleeve, but some wear them much more openly than others.Flintlock: The Siege of Dawnis one such game, choosing to display itsFromSoftware influencesproudly, with its fantasy settings, boss designs, and various mechanics all sharing a portion of their DNA withDark Souls,Bloodborne, andElden Ring, albeit with some unique twists that make them feel fresh. Some of the most obvious examples ofFlintlock: The Siege of Dawn’s FromSoftware inspirations can be found in the game’s combat systems....

Game Rant is back with another episode ofGame Rant Arcade, the official podcast for the site. As revealed last episode, host Cameron Corliss will be stepping away from his duties on the podcast, so Anthony Taormina has taken over for the time being. More importantly, Game Rant Arcade can welcome back its only guest for a repeat appearance – Christian Spicer has returned! On Game Rant Arcade Episode 65, Anthony and Christian mix up the format and dig into some of the games, movies, and TV shows that they have been playing/watching over the last month or so....

A lot of buzz was created by the announcement of WB Games Montreal’s newGotham Knightsgameat a virtual event in August 2020. Since then, details have been fairly sparse, but a recent teaser revealed more of the game and, more importantly, what gamers can expect to come up against. The Official Court of Owls story trailer confirmed that the secretive mythical society will be a primary antagonist inGotham Knights, but there are also other significant factions that players will be tackling to make Gotham safe....

PopularGrand Theft AutoRP Twitch streamer Penta is leaving the NoPixel server and accusing administrators of overlooking abuse on the way out. Following a short ban for unrelated reasons this past week, Penta has been at the heart of escalating controversies tied to the NoPixelGrand Theft AutoRP community. Dislike between Penta, certain NoPixel players, and the server owner Koil came to a head, and it’s unlikely that rifts will be mended between them all any time soon....

Toy company Hasbro andEpic Gamesare longtime collaborators, creating a variety ofFortnite-inspired action figures and other toys since they first agreed to work together in 2018. As reported by Game Informer, the two companies revealed today that their partnership would continue for another five years, promising that the extended deal would bring with it an assortment of new in-game additions and more merchandise for fans. “Hasbro’s expertise in the realm of collectible figure and role play segments has yielded incredibly positive results,” said Hasbro SVP GM Adam Biehl, promising that the deal withEpic Gameswould extend the range ofFortnitetoys coming to stores....

Deep Rock Galactic, like any other successful game, has a loyal community that is constantly sharing memorable moments from their gameplay sessions. One fan of theCoffee Stain Studiosand Ghost Ship Games title recently posted a particularly entertaining clip, and it sees them being sent to the med bay unexpectedly. There is plenty that players can do to keep themselves entertained when on the Space Rig,Deep Rock Galactic’s memorable hub area. Alongside loadout customization and dressing up miners, players can visit the Abyss Bar to buy some drinks....

While manyOverwatchplayers are currently enjoying the Summer Games event, it seems that other players are busy being furniture. As shared by one gamer, there is a visual glitch in the game that is turning characters into doors. The result is confusing, hilarious, and reallyadds a new twist to the summer event. WhileOverwatchstill has plenty of life left in it before its sequel releases, some wear is starting to show. There has been more talk about reworking some favorite heroes, with many fans unsure if those reworks would take effect in this game or the next....

Summary Weapons, especiallyfirearms, can seem few and far between when playingDying Light 2.The game focuses so much onparkour, 3Dplatform-stylepuzzles, and map navigation, that combat becomes something of a secondary consideration. However, with patience, it is possible to find some decent weapons scattered throughout the game world. Alongside the standard lineup of ranged, blunt, and bladed weapons, areseveral hidden Easter Egg weapons and items.None of them are overpowered, instead they are all something of a joke, but they are fun to collect and keep, even though some of them have very limited use....

In choice-based games, there are several segments of gameplay — sometimes hours long — that are easily missed due to incorrect or misguided choices. While this formula is more common in video games featuring the butterfly effect mechanism, it isn’t unheard of for any story-driven game to implement hidden scenes, secret dialogue, or alternate endings. RELATED:Great Games Where Your Decisions Truly Matter As the chaos theory prophesies, one minor change in a deterministic, non-linear system can have larger, sometimes disastrous consequences later on....

Based on the comic book series by Brian K. Vaughan and Cliff Chiang,Paper Girlsfollows four young girls who venture into the world of time travel while delivering papers on the morning after Halloween in 1988. They are given the mission to save the world by navigating the past, the present, and the future. 15-year-old actor Camryn Jones plays Tiffany Quilkin in the Prime Video series, a smart and sweet young girl who instantly befriends the gang of paper girls....

Summary Warning: The following contains spoilers forI’m in Love With the Villainess, Episode 5, “The Knight Exam Is Packed with Drama,” now streaming onCrunchyroll. After a dramatic invasion of the academy,I’m in Love With the Villainess’narrative has simmered down as the show is back to its lighthearted comedic antics. However, the stakes are still high for Rae Taylor as she partakes in the Knights Exams, a test that serves as an entrance exam forthe academy’s student body....

Jennifer Connelly is set to star in the Apple TV Plus series based on Blake Crouch’s 2016 sci-fi thriller novelDark Matter.A widely acclaimed actress on both the large and small screen, Connelly joins a cast that includes Joel Edgerton in the lead role. Greatly anticipated by fans of the book, the 9-episode series was ordered byApple TV Plusin March.Dark Matterwill be adapted for television by Crouch himself, who has previously adapted his work for the small screen, including the recent Fox dramaWayward Pinesand the TNT seriesGood Behavior....

Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic which has led to all manner of delays and cancellations of video games, movies, and other forms of entertainment,CD Projekt Red says it’s still planning a September releaseforCyberpunk 2077. With that it only makes sense for marketing and tie-in products to continue coming out of the woodwork, and Amazon has just revealed a limited edition Xbox One controller that will be available on June 02, 2025....