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4 days ago | 
gamedeveloper.com | Diego Nicolás Arguello |Diego Nicolás Arguello
The news comes a year after WOTC and Larian Studios parted ways after a successful stint with Baldur's Gate 3, and comes as Wizards continues to expand on the success of Larian's RPG and the TTRPG space as a whole. Wizards of the Coast (WOTC) has announced an exclusive partnership deal for an upcoming Dungeons & Dragons game, this time with developer Giant Skull, a studio founded in 2024 by Respawn veteran Stig Asmussen.
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4 days ago | 
gamedeveloper.com | Diego Nicolás Arguello |Diego Nicolás Arguello
The Video Game History Foundation (VGHF) has preserved never-before-seen footage and developer interviews detailing the history of Myst developer Cyan. The Cyan collection includes over 100 hours of video, charting the development of the original Myst in 1993 all the way through to Myst V: End of Ages in 2005.
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1 week ago | 
gamespot.com | Diego Nicolás Arguello |Diego Nicolás Arguello
Every story needs a heroic figure, and Elden Ring Nightreign's might be the Guardian class. The Pinionfolk knight is one of the first faces you'll see at the Roundtable Hold, and for good reason. The character can not only be a damage powerhouse, but also an excellent frontrunner in terms of defense and abilities to help his teammates. There are multiple characters to pick, and it can't be hard to decide on one in the heat of matchmaking, especially if somebody else calls dibs on your favorite.
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1 week ago | 
gamespot.com | Diego Nicolás Arguello |Diego Nicolás Arguello
Elden Ring Nightreign is a complex multiplayer game, but the Wylder class provides some comfort as the ideal starting character. A jack-of-all-trades nature meets a fairly straightforward set of abilities to master, which is great, since you'll have plenty to learn during the first few dozen expeditions to Limveld. There are multiple characters to pick, and it can't be hard to decide on one in the heat of matchmaking, especially if somebody else calls dibs on your favorite.
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1 week ago | 
gamespot.com | Diego Nicolás Arguello |Diego Nicolás Arguello
Shifting Earth events are a crucial feature in Elden Ring Nightreign, as the conditions imposed, as well as your party's drive to get close to them, can make or break a match if you're not careful. If you're confused by the ominous messages on screen when you boot up the game and enter the Roundtable Hold--or the sudden environmental changes on a map--don't worry. This guide covers how Shifting Earth events work and what to expect from their presence.
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1 week ago | 
gamespot.com | Diego Nicolás Arguello |Diego Nicolás Arguello
In Elden Ring Nightreign, the Night's Tide is a daunting, looming danger in Limveld. While From Software's latest might not be a battle royale, it does take a cue from the genre with a circle that gradually closes in on a specific map area. If you're wondering about the inner workings of the Night's Tide and how it dictates the flow of every expedition, this guide covers how the Night's Tide works in Elden Ring Nightreign, as well as some tips to get around it.
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1 week ago | 
gamespot.com | Diego Nicolás Arguello |Diego Nicolás Arguello
Elden Ring Nightreign matchmaking isn't as simple as pressing a button and letting the game take care of everything. That's especially true if you're looking to tackle specific fights against the Night Lords, or want to play with people from other regions. In addition to how to play solo and multiplayer, there are a few matchmaking rules that aren't explained in too much detail. If you're only getting your bearings around the game, the process might lead to some frustrations.
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1 week ago | 
gamespot.com | Diego Nicolás Arguello |Diego Nicolás Arguello
Even if you attempt to anticipate every possible fatal outcome, Elden Ring Nightreign is tough as nails. Once you've mastered the Nightreign matchmaking process, reviving your teammates and vice versa is a common scenario, and death shouldn't discourage you--this is a From Software game after all. That being said, there are situations in which the party would benefit from swiftness, to say the least.
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1 week ago | 
gamespot.com | Diego Nicolás Arguello |Diego Nicolás Arguello
Elden Ring Nightreign is full of mysteries, including a number of statues that seem to contain loot within. Attacking them with your weapons or magic has no effect, however, and there's no indication of what exactly they're hiding. Classic FromSoftware move. There are dozens of different places to explore during expeditions, and not enough time to see everything before the Night's Tide engulfs the map. That being said, you shouldn't ignore these structures.
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1 week ago | 
gamedeveloper.com | Diego Nicolás Arguello |Diego Nicolás Arguello |Bryant Francis |Chris Kerr |Justin Carter
PAX East felt like a warning: explosively successful games by solo devs and small teams are great, but it could lead to a dearth of vital specialists.
