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Many will probably know Edmund McMillen from his work on Super Meat Boy or The Binding of Isaac, but the versatile indie developer has created a couple of other games in the last few years. One of those is The Legend of Bum-bo, a prequel to Isaac that came out last November to pretty solid reception. While the aesthetic and mechanics were all sound, many users were faced with a laundry list of technical issues that prevented them from playing it....

Early in Elden Ring, players are handed (or can purchase) the Spirit Calling Bell, which lets them summon computer-controlled Spirit Ash allies. This mechanic opens up entirely new strategies, as it allows players to eventually collect and upgrade an army of minions to fulfill different roles in battles. Initially, players can only summon a pack of Lone Wolves (and a duo of imps if they picked the Fanged Imp Keepsake), but as you progress, you will find plenty more ashes that allow you to summon far more powerful ghostly minions....

There’s nothing like putting a little cash on the line to really raise the stakes of a game. Esports organizers know this, that’s why tournaments like EVO and the Overwatch League have millions of dollars up for grabs. Even just among friends, risking a couple of bucks on your next round of Mortal Kombat 11 can make the fight infinitely more exciting. There’s a new app called Elia designed for this exact purpose, and its already breathing new life into the way we play games....

Frontier has unveiled a brand new developer diary called “One Giant Leap” that showcases some of the things you can expect in the upcoming Elite Dangerous: Odyssey expansion. This insight into the development process showcases the wonders of the planets you can soon explore on foot for the very first time. As we approach the early 2021 release window for Elite Dangerous: Odyssey, this series of developer diaries will unveil more details about the unique expansion....

To start off 2021, Embracer Group has already announced the acquisition of Gearbox Entertainment in a $1.3 billion purchase. That follows a 2020 in which Embracer Group acquired ten different companies, most of which were video game studios. These included Metro developer 4A Games, World War Z developer Saber Interactive, and many others. But if anyone thought Embracer might slow down going forward, a new wave of investor fundraising is certain to prove them wrong....

Cyberpunk 2077 may be the most anticipated game of 2020 but its long road to release can be measured by numerous controversies that have often attracted the wrong kind of attention. From delays to questionable tweets, Cyberpunk 2077 can easily be considered one of the most controversial games in recent memory, and it hasn’t even been released yet. While time will tell if Cyberpunk 2077 can “usurp” The Last of Us Part 2 and become 2020’s most divisive game, the project is already at the center of several heated debates that are causing fans to take sides....

People always say the journey is more important than the destination, but don’t tell that to Game of Thrones fans. After a historic, zeitgeist-capturing run on HBO, Game of Thrones culminated in a divisive, rushed eighth season that left both fans and critics cold on the whole endeavor. This came after a 2012 poll conducted by Vulture that named Game of Thrones fans as the most devoted fanbase in popular culture....

The Lord of the Rings franchise, by J.R.R. Tolkien, is a world of magic and darkness. The warring sides of good and evil battle over complete domination of the universe in the form of a single ring. The one ring to rule them all was originally crafted by Sauron in order to rule all the species of Middle-Earth. On Smeagol’s birthday, he went fishing with his cousin Deagol in a riverbank, where Deagol finds a beautiful ring....

The 2020 PC Gaming Show showed off a lot of promising games of all genres (and a guinea pig for some reason). But for all the impressive variety, a few titles were bound to steal the show. For many, Persona 4 Golden’s sudden (but not very secret) PC release was the main event. Others marveled at the visuals of Mafia Definitive Edition or novelty of games like Weird West. Fans of tactical RPGs probably noticed Fae Tactics, a colorful grid-based game reminiscent of the GBA Final Fantasy Tactics spinoffs....

In Fallout 4, players can discover a town calls Jamaica Plain. The town had a plan to boost tourism before the Great War, a project that involved a time capsule. Locals could donate items and the time capsule was set to be opened in 2277. Nuclear war changed these plans, but not before the capsule was sealed. In the aftermath of the war, Ghouls became the sole residents. Adventurers came to Jamaica Plain in search of the treasure, either being killed or scared off by the Ghouls....

An exploit in Fallout 4 allows players to access one of the game’s most powerful weapons, the Cryolator, at the very beginning of the game by utilizing Dogmeat. At the beginning of Bethesda’s critically-acclaimed Fallout 4, players are able to explore the Overseer’s office in Vault 111. They are meant to stumble upon a powerful weapon called the Cryolator that is locked in a case, to encourage them to return to Vault 111 later on and collect it when they are a high enough level....

The CW’s World Dog Awards nominates Dogmeat from Fallout 4, Chop from Grand Theft Auto 5, and D-Dog from Metal Gear Solid 5 for Top Video Game Dog of 2015. Even though 2015 is now well behind us, many are still looking back at the previous year and handing out awards for the best in their respective categories. There are movie award shows, video game award shows, TV award shows, music award shows, and this year, there’s even an awards show for dogs in the form of The World Dog Awards....

Zion Canyon is present in the Honest Hearts DLC for Fallout New Vegas. Players can experience this scenic area, and it is quite large, with a lot of content to explore, including new locations, enemies, and characters. With such a large new open-world area comes a ton of new content that players will inevitably miss while adventuring inside of Zion Canyon and completing the quest in the DLC. Players missed unique dialogue, secret stories, and some interesting tidbits about this location, which is no surprise since Obsidian handcrafted it so perfectly and added such a rich backstory to the area....

World of Warcraft players all have different favorite characters from the game. Some prefer faction leaders, such as Sylvanas or Anduin. Others love encountering certain bosses, such as Ragnaros or Onyxia. One character that tends to rank near the top on most players’ list is the Lich King, Arthas. One World of Warcraft player even took it upon themselves to recreate the Lich King in their home as a full cosplay outfit....

Casting choices are one of those elements in a film that lead to a significant portion of online discussion. Even after release there can be those lingering “what ifs.” For director Josh Trank, that pondering has turned into regret. Trank served as director for the 2015 reboot of Fantastic Four and continues to regret the decision of not pursuing a more diverse cast. Trank spoke to Geeks of Color and revealed his original intentions for the Storm family....

Destruction AllStars released this month on PlayStation Plus for free to all PS5 subscribers. The game offers a new take on the demolition derby genre. While there are elements that veterans of the medium will know and love, there are plenty of fresh and innovative aspects. One of these aspects is the ability to exit vehicles and combat drivers on foot. One mode that completely embraces the chaos this genre provides is Mayhem, where each player battles for the crown....

Devolver Digital, Fall Guys publisher and all-around cool company, is apologizing after accidentally cancelling a bunch of Steam keys due to scammers. Fall Guys is popular, according to Twitter, Steam, and basically every Twitch streamer on the platform. But as with all things, popularity comes with a price. Scammers have targeted Fall Guys by purchasing cheap Steam keys available on the FallGuys.com website and then reselling them for a profit. They’ve also exploited a regional pricing mistake in Argentina to do basically the same thing and somehow thwarting Steam’s recent update that should have made it harder to purchase games outside of a buyer’s home country....

Releasing on PC in October last year, Second Extinction is a fast-paced, chaotic, multiplayer dinosaur shooter where players have to liberate a post-apocalyptic Earth overrun by mutated, prehistoric foes. Back when it was announced last year, Second Extinction was confirmed to be heading to Xbox, and today, Microsoft gave console players looking forward to the upcoming co-op game a firmer release window. The announcement was made via a brand new trailer showing off more of Second Extinction’s gameplay, confirming that the title will be heading to Xbox Game Preview in Spring this year....

Just a note: Den of Geek may receive a commission from links on this page. Disney+, the House of Mouse’s new streaming service, is finally landing on UK shores next month. And it looks set to get off to a flying start, offering a veritable treasure trove of classic family entertainment, blockbuster movies, awesome National Geographic documentaries and exclusive new series, all available at the touch of a button. With Disney+, you’ll have instant access to classic Disney animations, as well as being able to catch up with celebrated installments from the Marvel and Star Wars universes so far, including The Mandalorian – the latest smash-hit series set in a galaxy far, far away....

Once an undisputed pillar of the burgeoning survival horror genre, Silent Hill hasn’t really been relevant for more than a decade at this point. Konami seems to treat the series the same way Valve treats the number three. That said, recent rumors have suggested that a new entry in the long-dormant franchise may be on the horizon. Though such rumors are disputed and apparently outright denied by Konami itself, speculation continues to run rampant....