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Hollow Knight Fans Are Ready to Have Their Hearts Broken Again by Tuesday's Nintendo Direct

A pair of back-to-back Nintendo Directs have been announced for tomorrow, one focused on indie games and another focused on larger, third-party partners. Which means that Hollow Knight fans are once again preparing for inevitable heartbreak if Hollow Knight: Silksong doesn't appear. If you've somehow missed this entire saga, Hollow Knight: Silksong is the eagerly-awaited sequel to 2017 Metroidvania Hollow Knight. Hollow Knight was adored by critics and fans alike (we gave it a 9.4/10), so in 2019 when developer Team Cherry revealed a sequel, it was met with enthusiasm. When Silksong was revealed, it didn't come alongside a release window. But ever since its 2019 unveiling, fans have been foaming at the mouth waiting for it to...

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Will Ospreay's AEW All In Entrance Was Infused With Assassin's Creed Shadows And Narrated by Ezio

It's no secret that today's wrestlers, whether from AEW or WWE, are massive gamers. Nevertheless, that doesn't stop the phenomenon of witnessing superstars like AEW's Will Ospreay displaying his affinity for Assassin's Creed with a thematic entrance at yesterday's All In pay-per-view any less remarkable. August 25 was AEW's All In pay-per-view in Wembley Stadium, one of the biggest pay-per-view events in wrestling. One of the matches at the stacked four-hour event was Ospreay competing against Maxwell Jacob Friedman for the newly minted American championship. Ospreay, the babyface, and out-and-proud Assassin's Creed fan, made a statement before entering the ring with an Assassin's Creed Shadow's inspired entrance. The entrance also...

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Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake Gets Wealth of New Screenshots From Konami

Konami has released a wealth of new screenshots from Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, the remake of Metal Gear Solid 3 officially called Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater. The screenshots, below, show the remake isn't changing either the serious tactical espionage action of the original or the ridiculous, almost cartoonish elements. Protagonist Snake can be seen creeping around enemies in the forest and shooting at a rubber duck. Snake can also be seen in various states of battle worn, from feeling fresh in new camouflage to going topless covered in blood. It also shows a handful of enemies, a revamped UI, and the first person mode players can jump into when looking for some extra precision. Announced in May 2023 after a series...

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UK Deals: Upgrade Your Gaming Setup With These Discounted Monitors

Looking to level up your gaming setup? The Amazon Gaming sale has all kinds of monitors available right now, from cutting-edge screens to budget-friendly power houses Our UK deals picks deliver everything from stunning visuals to lightning-fast response times. The right monitor can make all the difference in your gaming experience, so here are our top UK Deals picks to help you find the best monitor for you at a score: TL;DR: UK Gaming Monitor Deals For Today MSI MAG 341CQP QD-OLED 34 Inch UWQHD Curved Gaming Monitor MSI QD-OLED delivers on every kind of game with its 34" curved display and 1800R curvature. Ultra-wide visuals are epic, but MSI QD-OLED ups the game with its 175 Hz refresh rate and ultra-fast 0.03 ms response time...

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Star Wars Outlaws Review

As far as Star Wars video games go, we’ve taken countless turns at twirling lightsabers and unleashing flashy Force powers, but Star Wars Outlaws swaggers into the cantina, slinks down into a booth with its holster clip unbuttoned, and argues that those are no match for a good blaster at your side. This open-world – or rather, open-worlds – action game features a level of gunbattles and broken promises befitting the legend that is Chewbacca’s best mate. However, Star Wars Outlaws essentially delivers a Han Solo-like experience in both good and bad ways; it has some handsome looks and a strong sense of adventure, but it’s also somewhat scruffy around the edges and is liable to let you down from time to time. Of course, given that its...

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Sony Live Service Shooter Concord Debuts to a Tragic 697 Concurrent Players on Steam

Sony's live service shooter Concord, available on PlayStation 5 and PC, has debuted to a tragic 697 peak concurrent players on Steam. Data from player tracking website SteamDB reveals Concord, which debuted on August 20, 2024 through the $59.99 Digital Deluxe Edition or August 23 through the $39.99 Standard Edition, had a peak player count of 697 on August 23. Helldivers 2, another live service game from Sony which launched in February 2024, hit a peak concurrent player count of 155,926 during its opening weekend, The Finals hit 242,619, and even Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leage, which was dubbed a disappointment by Warner Bros. Discovery boss David Zaslav and caused a $200 million hit to revenue, debuted with 12,786 peak...

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Techland Removing Dying Light 2 Ultimate Edition From Sale After Saying Dying Light: The Beast Comes Free With It

Techland is removing the Dying Light 2: Stay Human Ultimate Edition from sale in September 2024 after promising anyone who owns it will gain access to Dying Light: The Beast for free. In a post on X/Twitter, Techland revealed the Ultimate Edition will be removed from sale on September 30, 2024. Anyone who owns it already or buys or upgrades to it before this date will retain all features and benefits, including a free version of The Beast. This is an upcoming four player cooperative entry that acts more as a first person shooter than a survival horror game and was originally developed as the long awaited "Story DLC 2" from Dying Light 2 before becoming a standalone project. The $99.99 Ultimate Edition of Dying Light 2 was set to...

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Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater - The First Preview

Few games truly deserve the remake treatment as much as Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. Arguably the best stealth-action game of its generation, back in 2004 it pushed the PlayStation 2 to its very limits – so much so that the hardware occasionally weighed down its ambitions. Twenty years later, a complete remake from Konami using the power of modern consoles has the potential to unlock the full, uncompromised vision of the game’s original creators. Instead, this new, Kojima-less Metal Gear Solid Delta seems more like a very shiny HD remaster than the elegant remake it could have been. It’s an admittedly beautiful nostalgia trip, but almost faithful to a fault. In a recent hands-on demonstration I was able to play through Metal Gear...

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Daily Deals: Apple iPad, Octopath Traveler II, Razer Wolverine V2, and More

The weekend is officially here, and we've rounded up the best deals you can find! Discover the best deals for Sunday, August 25, below: 2021 9th Gen Apple iPad 10.2" 64GB for $199 Amazon is offering the 9th gen (2021) Apple iPad 10.2" Wi-Fi 64GB tablet for only $199. This is the best price we've ever seen for this particular model, and right now, it's $100 cheaper than the newest 10th gen model. This is the most affordable iPad model you can get brand new with a warranty. LEGO Star Wars Luke Skywalker's Landspeeder UCS Set for $150.49 LEGO fans, this deal is one you do not want to miss. You can save $90 off the Ultimate Collector's Series set of Luke's Landspeeder. This iconic vehicle from A New Hope is recreated with brimming...

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Daily Deals: Apple iPad, SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P, Monster Hunter Stories Collection, and More

The weekend is officially here, and we've rounded up the best deals you can find! Discover the best deals for Sunday, August 24, below: 2021 9th Gen Apple iPad 10.2" 64GB for $199 Amazon is offering the 9th gen (2021) Apple iPad 10.2" Wi-Fi 64GB tablet for only $199. This is the best price we've ever seen for this particular model, and right now, it's $100 cheaper than the newest 10th gen model. This is the most affordable iPad model you can get brand new with a warranty. Monster Hunter Stories Collection for $39.99 The recently released Monster Hunter Stories Collection includes both Monster Hunter Stories and Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin. This marks the first time that players can experience the first game with the...

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World of Warcraft: The War Within Review in Progress

At the time I'm writing this, I've put about seven hours into World of Warcraft: The War Within – basically every moment between when it unlocked and when I could no longer keep my eyes open. And that's very early to say anything definitive. But… I have a very good feeling about this one, you guys. From the story, to the environments, to the new features, this is World of Warcraft firing on all cylinders. I'm not utterly blown away or anything that hyperbolic, but compared to the last three expansions' launches, the warm glow of new adventure is hitting different this time. I've been taking my sweet time – relatively speaking – so while some bedlamites had already hit 80 inside of a couple hours, I logged off for the night at level...

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Dress Up, Jump Up: Developer Kentaro Tominaga Shares Gameplay Design of Infinity Nikki

With over 100 million players, the Nikki series is a beloved dress-up RPG developed by Infold Games, the overseas label of China’s Papergames. An action game with a focus on dressing up may sound like a game for casual players. However, Infinity Nikki – the series’ newest installment, coming to PC, PlayStation 5 and mobile – is an open-world game in which platforming action is a key feature. The debut trailer in which main character Nikki traverses a vast open world in a myriad of different outfits surprised fans of the series and newcomers alike. In May, IGN published our impressions after playing a three-hour demo. We were impressed by how fun and unique Infinity Nikki’s open world is. From its approachable controls and satisfying...

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Wii and Nintendo DS Favorite MySims Could Soon be Coming to Nintendo Switch - Report

Nintendo Wii and DS favorite MySims is reportedly coming to the Nintendo Switch. Kotaku reported that a "remaster of MySims of sorts" is coming to Nintendo's current hardware sometime in 2024, though couldn't corroborate if an allegedly leaked release date of November 19 is correct. Fans of the franchise on ResetEra first noticed myriad European retailers list a Nintendo Switch version of the game, which first appeared on Nintendo Wii in 2007. It's unclear if this version, if real, is a full remake or remaster or something in-between. MySims is a spin-off to the EA's main life simulation game The Sims and tasks players with rebuilding a dilapidated town, attracting new residents, and decorating it to keep them all happy. It later...

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Even If Black Myth: Wukong Isn't a Soulslike, FromSoftware Has Changed Action Games Forever

It is a well-known trope that whenever a new action game is revealed that gets people excited, there is a tendency to also assume it’s a Soulslike game. It happened with both Stellar Blade and even Armored Core 6 earlier this year. The latest victim is Black Myth: Wukong. Search for the game online and you’ll find dozens of articles, Reddit threads, and game forum topics asking whether or not Black Myth: Wukong is a Soulslike, as well as follow-ups clarifying that, actually, no, Black Myth: Wukong isn’t a Soulslike game after all. I want to go on record and say once and for all that Black Myth: Wukong is not a Soulslike. However, it is a great character action game that draws inspiration from Dark Souls, alongside many other great...

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The Sims Competitor Inzoi Planned for PS5 and Xbox Series X and S Alongside PC

Inzoi, The Sims competitor from PUBG developer Krafton, is expected to release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S eventually. Krafton has captured the attention of The Sims fans with a free Inzoi character creator demo available to download on Steam until August 25 at 9pm Pacific, but many are wondering if, like The Sims, it will ever move beyond PC and come to console too. Fans will be relieved to hear a console release is likely, as a Frequently Asked Questions segment of Inzoi's Discord, operated by Krafton itself, states the game "is currently on PC (Steam) and is later expected to be on consoles like PS5 and Xbox." Krafton announced Inzoi in November 2023 and the release of the character creator indicates development is...

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Dragon Age Getting a Fantasy Podcast Series Starring All the Companions in The Veilguard

Dragon Age fans will be treated to an eight-part narrative podcast series set in BioWare’s fantasy universe starring all the companions set to appear in the upcoming The Veilguard. Dragon Age: Vows & Vengeance, which kicks off August 29, 2024, features podcast-exclusive characters voiced by Mae Whitman, Bridgette Lundy-Paine, and Armen Taylor, as well as appearances from all the companions in Dragon Age: The Veilguard including Harding (Ali Hillis), Davrin (Ike Amadi), Bellara (Jee Young Han), Neve (Jessica Clark), Taash (Jin Maley), Emmrich (Nick Boraine), Manfred (Matt Mercer), and Lucanis (Zach Mendez). BioWare said listeners will learn more about the companions’ backstories (the teaser trailer is below). New episodes will be...

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gamescom 2024 Award Winners Revealed: Monster Hunter Wilds Wins Big

gamescom 2024 has come and gone, and as the annual event ends, now comes the time for awards to games that appeared this year. With categories, such as best visuals and audio to more platform-specific ones (excluding Nintendo this year), like best Xbox games, this list provides every gamescom 2024 award and this year's recipient. Of this year's recipients, Capcom's upcoming project, Monster Hunter Wilds, won the most awards, winning in every single category it was nominated in, such as Most Entertaining and Most Epic. Supermassive Games and Bandai Namco's upcoming project, Little Nightmares 3, also won multiple accolades, winning three out of the four categories it was nominated for, such as Best Visuals and Best Audio. If you want...

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Black Myth: Wukong Sells an Incredible 10 Million Copies in Just 3 Days

Black Myth: Wukong has sold an incredible 10 million copies in just three days, developer Game Science has announced. The action RPG, which is inspired by the classical Chinese novel Journey to the West, went on sale on August 20 across PC and PlayStation 5. Now, as of 9pm Beijing time on August 23, Game Science has announced Black Myth: Wukong has already shot through the 10 million sales barrier, with an eye-watering three million concurrent players across all platforms. “Thanks to all players worldwide for your support and love,” Game Science tweeted. “Have a great gaming weekend!” To put Black Myth: Wukong’s sales success into context, Arrowhead’s Helldivers 2 sold 12 million copies in its first 12 weeks to become the...

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Star Wars Outlaws Spoilers Have Leaked Online

Star Wars fans beware: Spoilers for Ubisoft's upcoming open world game Star Wars Outlaws have leaked online. As reported by VGC, a user on live streaming platform Kick has been streaming Star Wars Outlaws a full four days before its release date, though it's unclear how they came to acquire a copy. Footage from the stream has naturally spread far and wide across the internet, potentially spoiling the highly anticipated game for many. Star Wars Outlaws launches August 27, 2024 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC for those willing to spend $109.99 on the Gold Edition, $129.99 on the Ultimate Edition, or $17.99 a month for the Ubisoft Plus subscription service. The $69.99 Standard Edition arrives three days later on August...

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Helldivers 2 PSN Review Bomb Cape MIA as Arrowhead Awaits Clarity on Game Being Sold in More Countries

Whatever happened to Helldivers 2’s review bomb cape? This unique in-game item was inspired by the review bomb campaign Helldivers 2 suffered on Steam after publisher Sony made PlayStation Network accounts mandatory for PC gamers on Valve’s platform. Developer Arrowhead decided to turn the user review history graph into a cape, which is ready for launch but has yet to release. Nearly four months since Sony’s dramatic U-turn on Helldivers 2’s PSN account requirement, the review bomb cape is still M.I.A. So, what’s the problem? As part of an impromptu AMA on the Helldivers 2 Discord, Arrowhead creative chief Johan Pilestedt said the delay has to do with a lack of clarity on Helldivers 2’s sales status in those countries in which PSN is...

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Sega Asks Yakuza/Like a Dragon Fans If They Want Celebs Like Keanu Reeves and Mark Hamill in Next Game

Sega is asking Yakuza/Like a Dragon fans if they want celebrities such as Keanu Reeves, Mark Hamill, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and more in upcoming games. Reddit user JohnConquest shared an email they received from Sega asking their feelings about franchises such as Crazy Taxi and Persona. When it came to Yakuza/Like a Dragon, it also asked how celebrity cameos affect player enjoyment and if they'd be interested in a long list of stars appearing in future games. Alongside video game adjacent stars such as Reeves, Hamill, Jack Black, Rami Malek, and David Hayter came actors who've previously appeared in the franchise including Matthew Mercer (who played Goro Majima in Yakuza: Like a Dragon) and Danny Trejo (who lent his likeness and...

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Avowed Runs at 30fps on Xbox Series X and S, Obsidian Confirms

Avowed will run at a “baseline” of 30 frames per second across Xbox Series X and S, developer Obsidian has confirmed. Speaking on the Iron Lords Podcast, art director Matt Hansen said Obsidian is “targeting a baseline of 30fps” for the first-person fantasy RPG. 60fps sounds unlikely, however, even on the more powerful Xbox Series X. Explaining, Hansen said Obsidian decided to go for 30fps in order to facilitate fancier visuals, and that because Avowed is a first-person, single-player game, “you don’t necessarily need that 60 frames.” It’s a first-person, single-player game, you don’t necessarily need that 60 frames. “We are targeting 30 frames per second, bare minimum," Hansen said. "That’s the expectation. “It’s a first-person...

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In Black Myth: Wukong, You Can Summon One Boss to Beat Another Boss While Basically Doing Nothing

Warning! Black Myth: Wukong spoilers follow. If you’re playing through Black Myth: Wukong right now, you’ll be familiar with the action RPG’s boss fights. The game is packed full of them, and some offer a significant challenge. But what if you could gain a helping hand from one boss as you fight another? That’s exactly what’s possible in Black Myth: Wukong via a super cool secret IGN unearthed while playing this week. It turns out that in Chapter Two, you can summon a hidden boss to defeat a required boss — if you find a bunch of items first. The boss fight in question is the Stone Vanguard, which is found in the Fright Cliff area. You might have encountered this boss already, or even defeated it. But did you notice the large rock...

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IGN UK Podcast 762: The Best of gamescom 2024

After a week full of seeing new and upcoming games in Germany, Cardy, Matt, and Alex are here to report back on everything they've seen. There's Dying Light: The Beast, Avowed, Indiana Jones, Crimson Desert, Atomfall, and much, much more. Remember to send us your thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, and films you're enjoying or looking forward to: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. IGN UK Podcast 762: The Best of gamescom 2024 IGN UK Podcast 761: Space Marine 2 Might Be the Warhammer Game We've Always Wanted IGN UK Podcast 760: Is Thank Goodness You're Here the Funniest Game Ever? IGN UK Podcast 759: If You Like Cameos, You'll Love Deadpool & Wolverine IGN UK Podcast 758: We Build Our Dream Sci-Fi Games IGN UK Podcast 757: Star Wars...

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Civilization 7 Interview: Firaxis Answers All of Our Questions About the Anticipated Sequel - gamescom 2024

We finally got our first glimpse of Civilization VII's gameplay during gamescom 2024, and it's already looking much different than anything we've ever seen from the legendary series. That includes a huge shakeup to the way that Civilization VII progresses thanks to its new "ages" system, which is designed to break its progression into something like chapters. We already checked out Civilization VII in first preview, which left us with a pretty positive outlook on the anticipated sequel. Still, we had plenty of questions for creative director Ed Beach, who sat down with us for an interview at gamescom. Read on for his thoughts on Civilization VII's new structure, whether it will incorporate elements from the previous game's Gathering...

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Bloober Team Reveals How Long It Will Take to Beat Silent Hill 2 Remake

There are less than two months to go until Bloober Team's highly-anticipated remake of Silent Hill 2 drops, and if you are trying to figure out how long it will take you to beat Silent Hill 2 Remake from beginning to end, the game's director finally has some answers for you. In a couple of replies posted on X/Twitter, Silent Hill 2 director Mateusz Lenart responded to two separate posts to explain how long it would take for someone to beat the game. According to Lenart, the first playthrough is expected to take players "around 16-18 hours" on average. If you are the completionist type or an avid trophy hunter itching to get the platinum in Silent Hill 2 Remake, Lenart notes that you will need to put in a few more hours. Explaining...

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Sid Meier’s Civilization 7: Here’s What Comes in Each Edition

It’s official: Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is set to release for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch on February 11, 2025 – or on February 6, if you buy one of the pricier editions. This new installment of the long-running strategy series puts you in charge of a fledgling civilization, with the goal of conquering the world. As always, you have a variety of ways to do that, whether it be by might, scientific discovery, cultural influence, or more. Civ 7 is now available to preorder in a number of editions that range from barebones to extravagant (see it at Amazon). For details about what comes in each one, keep on reading. Civilization VII (Standard Edition) PS5 Get it at Amazon - $69.99 Get it at GameStop -...

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Amazon Games Boss Says Label Will Put Games on Nintendo Switch 2, Praises Switch as a 'Great Device'

Nintendo fans are still anxiously awaiting news on the Nintendo Switch 2, which isn't expected to be out until after April 2025. But Amazon Games CEO Christoph Hartmann says fans should be patient, praising the Switch as a "great device" and saying that the label will support the next-gen Switch whenever it arrives. "Yeah, we obviously plan to develop games for it and I can't wait for it to be out. I mean, honestly, I'd rather have them wait a year and get it perfect than rush it to the market and then we all complain about what doesn't work," Hartmann says. "Switch has been such a fantastic product, I can wait another year if I have to. And from development, I think most non-Nintendo developers are not exclusively doing titles for...

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Exclusive: Amazon Games Boss Says Lord of the Rings MMO 'Still Early,' Calls Tomb Raider a 'Huge, Huge Task'

In recent years, Amazon Games has become known for MMOs like Lost Ark, Throne & Liberty, and Blue Protocol — massively multiplayer games from predominantly Asian publishers built around grinding. But even with several new releases on the horizon, including a Lord of the Rings MMO, there are signs that Amazon Games is ready to move on from one of the genres that has defined it. In an exclusive interview with IGN, Amazon Games boss Christoph Hartmann talked about the label's plans in the wake of revealing King of Meat, a new hack-and-slash co-op game that Hartmann calls Amazon's "first step out of the MMO genre" as it seeks to expand its publishing portfolio. "As you know, we have Tomb Raider and others, so that's obviously happening...

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Crimson Desert is like God of War and Dragon's Dogma Had a Baby | gamescom 2024

The bosses in Crimson Desert are powerful. I mean really powerful. As the formidable Staglord grabbed me by the ankle and hurled me into a wall, the bone-crunching impact reminded me of how The Stranger’s blows catapulted Kratos through tree trunks and mountains in God of War. This intense, deity-like physicality lends Crimson Desert’s battles a sense of genuine spectacle – these are the gladiator battles of myths. During an hour-long hands-on session at gamescom 2024, I was able to go toe-to-toe with three different bosses, each of which showcased a different side of this fantasy action RPG’s approach to battle. The first, the aforementioned Staglord, is perhaps the most simple (although that does the towering, barbarian-like warrior...

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