The existential dread of horror game Soma has been manifested in a plushie

form of a plushie. Normally, we don’t report on merch - why would we? Then again, Frictional Games are not the first to do this sort of thing. For much of the game you believe you’re a human surrounded by robotic lifeforms. But your character, turns out, is a robot himself. But in doing this, you leave a previous copy of yourself stuck. Stranded, alone, and terrified, you have to listen to their (your?...

June 20, 2024 · 1 min · 204 words · David Jackson

The Steam Deck is one of the best ways to play Elden Ring, and now Shadow of the Erdtree too

Update:Whelp, spoke too soon. Elden Ringon theSteam Deckhas long enjoyed a smoothness that desktop play has lacked. That now goes forShadow Of The Erdtreeas well, judging from my portable time in the new expansion. Its like Crowded House once said: everywhere you go, always take Messmer with you. Sometimes even the fifties, in a few of the Realm of Shadows tighter interiors. On the Steam Deck, however, theres been one in place for ages....

June 20, 2024 · 1 min · 121 words · Tyler Soto

Thiollier questline guide

There, speak toMooreif you haven’t already. He’ll give the item -Black Syrup- to you, and ask you to pass it on to Thiollier. Progress along either of these paths far enough, and you’ll hear a great shattering sound. She’ll resolve to start weeding out the unworthy from the group. Don’t worry, this won’t do anything drastic. Apparently they bloom on the southern shore, so he’s heading there to track down St....

June 20, 2024 · 2 min · 409 words · Tiffany Johnson DVM

Where to get the Imbued Sword Key in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree

Here’s where to get the Imbued Sword Key in Castle Ensis, and where to use it! Through the doorway is a chest containing the Imbued Sword Key. Fortunately, this Imbued Sword Key’s portal is found just after Castle Ensis. Honestly though, it’s probably best to just forge ahead through Castle Ensis. The Imbued Sword Key portal sits at the base of this structure. To activate the portal, interact with the imp statue next to it....

June 20, 2024 · 1 min · 150 words · Allen Walker

Where to get the Well Depths Key in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree

However, you’ll need to locate theWell Depths Keyfirst, before exploring this area. Much of the path to getting the Well Depths Key follows the same route as theStoreroom Key. Continue past the fountain and this time head southwest. Here, there will be a well that you’re free to climb down. After defeating the enemies in the sewer, use the Well Depths Key to unlock the door ahead. This area is full of poisonous water, fly enemies and crucially, anUlcerated Tree Spiritfield boss....

June 20, 2024 · 1 min · 154 words · Joseph Tran

Where to get the Wing Stance Ash Of War in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree

Don’t forget to also pick upMiladyfrom another tower in Castle Ensis before you forge ahead too far! The Wing Stance pairs fantastically with Milady. Wing Stance description Wing Stance is a low-FP-costAsh Of Warwhich is only usable on Light Greatswords. To activate Wing Stance, holdLT. Your character will extend their sword out to the right-hand side. The three-slash combo is very useful for inflicting status ailments such asbleed. But for the greatest amount of damage, you should be using the leaping thrust attack instead....

June 20, 2024 · 1 min · 84 words · Katherine Rivera

Where to use Prayer Room Key in Shadow Of The Erdtree

You’ll need to defeat him at both locations to have him drop the Prayer Room Key. This is where Fire Knight Queelign invades you. The other area Queelign invades you is the Church Of The Crusade. Kill Queelign at both invasion locations, and the second time he will drop the Prayer Room Key. The Church District is flooded, so confirm you time your jumps well to avoid instant drowning. From the church rooftop, defeat or bypass the Fire Knight and head to the southern corner....

June 20, 2024 · 1 min · 168 words · Colleen Austin

Wordle hints and answer (#1097): How to solve the Thursday June 20 Wordle

Stuck on the Wordle word for June 20? Read our hint or find the answer below! This guide is for a previous day! Looking for today’s solution? Check out theWordle hint and answer for Tuesday 22nd April! Use ourWordle Solver toolto help you figure out the answer to any Wordle in moments! Just pop your current guesses in the grid and watch the tool instantly give you all the potential answers....

June 20, 2024 · 2 min · 420 words · Stephanie Obrien

Hobbit life sim Tales Of The Shire is so jolly and joyful it creeps the hell out of me

For the love of god, send in the Nazgul Tales Of The Shireunfolds in a world without shadow. Oh god, no. Oh god, get it off me. Will the Ringwraiths come? No, they wont. Will I get to see Bilbo descend into madness? Tales Of The Shire is every bit the extraordinarily happy Hobbit life sim it comes off as. Its Tolkiens Green Hill Zone, a gust of sunshine before the plunge into Moria and Mordor....

June 19, 2024 · 1 min · 202 words · Desiree West

It looks like the original Resident Evil is headed (back) to PC

Not the remastered remake; the 1996 classic The originalResident Evilmight be returning to PC - and soon! if recent signs hold true. (If youre wondering: its a PEGI 18, obviously.) The original Resident Evil (1996) has been rated for PC in Europe.

June 19, 2024 · 1 min · 42 words · John James

Life By You devs spent “a month in purgatory” prior to closure, says laid-off designer, despite their sim-like exceeding Paradox's expectations

We were a strong team on a strong project ready to launch to a strong audience. Paradoxdelayed Life By You indefinitely on 21st May, having previously announced that it would launch on 4th June. “We were only informed of this via a public announcement. The public announcement in question was yesterdays post from Paradox Interactive CEO Fredrik Wester. Paradox, says Delventhal, never really communicated the reasons for suspending Life By You’s release....

June 19, 2024 · 1 min · 125 words · Emily Olsen

Marvel vs Capcom collection brings a fighting game GOAT, plus six more arcade classics, to PC with rollback netcode

That, at least, did make it to PC, albeit back in 1997. That will see its first PC release in this new collection. All of the games will also have a training mode if youre a bit rusty. A very welcome return.

June 19, 2024 · 1 min · 42 words · Joshua Mayo

Nine Sols review: A 2D Sekiro-like so good it converted me to an entire genre

Mouse trap What to compareNine Sols flowingSekiro-like 2D combat and layered metroidvania exploration to? The eternally sequel-lessHollow Knight? The punishing roguelite trappings ofDead Cells? 2D Souls-nuzzlingSalt and Sacrifice? And for a game that murdered me with such relentless frequency, Nine Sols made me feel invincible. Technically, youre a Solarian, one thats made home in the realm of New Kunlun. Its a place that hides dark and painful secrets beneath its apparent beauty....

June 19, 2024 · 2 min · 305 words · Jacob Brandt