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Astria Ascending review - A confusing slog that's also pretty

Artisan Studio is a French and Canadian developer that specializes in 2D RPG games. The studio’s first project was Super Neptunia RPG, a 2D entry in the Neptunia franchise. Now it's back with a new adventure, Astria Ascending. On the surface, Astria Ascending intrigued me with its wonderful hand drawn artstyle. In an age where more and more games, especially Japanese RPGs are going full 3D, having a different look can help a game stand out amongst a crowd.

360 Avatars playable in Guitar Hero 5

Xbox 360 Avatars will be available as playable characters in Guitar Hero 5, Activision just confirmed. That's it, really. It's got 85 tracks, yada yada. IGN just posted a video of it all working: get it, and a press release, after the break. XBOX AVATARS TO ROCK GUITAR HERO® 5 AS PLAYABLE CHARACTERS Guitar Hero® fans will soon be able to take center stage and become the rockstar of the show by playing in-game as their own Xbox Avatars in Guitar Hero 5.

Uncharted 4 reviews - all the scores

Nathan Drake always scores big on his treasure hunts. Can he do the same with critics? Surviving more than a few delays and even losing a few copies to theft, Uncharted 4 is finally ready for public consumption. But before that, reviews must first set the stage for next week's launch. Uncharted 4 is directed by The Last of Us directors Neil Druckmann and Bruce Straley, having took the reins following the departure of Amy Hennig, the series' former creative lead.

Dark Souls 3: how to one hit KO Pontiff Sulyvahn

It's not easy, but it can be done. Dark Souls 3 has several difficulty spikes and the Pontiff Sulyvahn boss fight is definitely one of them. Not everyone will struggle with this dual-wielding asshole, but those who do will bash themselves against him again and again. My own strategy is "summon someone who knows what the heck they're doing", but YouTuber neptunusequester had a better plan, tackling the boss as a one hit knock out (1HKO) challenge.

All Tribes games are available to download for free

Hi-Rez studios has made all Tribes games available only for anyone to download freely. Hi-Rez, developers of Tribes Ascend and the current owner of the brand, are celebrating 20 years of the Tribes series by making all games in the available to download, for free. The list includes Earthsiege, all the way up to Tribes Ascend. Curiously, it also includes the PlayStation 2 game Tribes: Aerial Assault. Some of the games include single-player modes, but they've always been known for their fast-paced multiplayer.

Bloodborne guide: how to access the Abandoned Old Workshop

Bloodborne is full of secrets, and this one is an absolute doozy you won't want to miss. Bloodborne has a number of hidden area, but one, the Abandoned Old Workshop, is really worth a visit. It invites all sorts of speculation about the story and characters as well as providing treasure you can't find anywhere else. I don't want to spoil it, so let's just talk about how to get there.

These are the costumes you can wear in The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes

Here's another video for The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes you can give a watch. This one shows the various costumes which players can wear in-game. Each costume donned will provide the player's version of Link with various attributes. There's the classic Hero's Tunic, Kokiri Clothes, Goron Garb - which allows the player to swim in lava - the Fire Blazer, Hammerwear, a Sword Suit, Cheetah Costume, Ninja Gi, Spin Attack Attire, and Big Bomb Outfit.

A complete overview of The Order: 1886's science weapons

There are some outlandish weapons in The Order: 1886. Let's take a look at them in detail. If you bought The Order: 1886 today you'll probably want to watch this video from Arekkz Gaming - he drops some good advice about the right weapon to use if you want to snag a particular PlayStation Trophy. Take a look at the Arc Induction Lance, Thermite Rifle, Detonator, and the Cannon. Nice.

How to easily beat Sir Gideon Ofnir, the All-Knowing in Elden Ring

Elden Ring puts you through a tough and varied boss gauntlet towards the climax of its main story, which you must get through in order to see it to its conclusion. Before you get to the actual major bosses in that gauntlet, however, one small hurdle stands in your way in the Capital of Ash. Sir Gideon Ofnir, the All-Knowing is technically the first boss of the gauntlet. If you’ve been paying attention to his dialogue throughout the game, you’ll know that Ofnir always gave off bad vibes, and it likely won’t surprise you that he’s going to turn on you just as you’re getting closer to your goal.

Battlefield 5 PC minimum, recommended and ray tracing specs revealed

The traditional Battlefield 5 minimum, and recommended PC specs have been announced, and they're joined for the first time by ray tracing-specific specs. DICE has revealed the official PC specs for Battlefield 5 on Reddit this week. We have three sets of specs for the first time, seeing as Battlefield 5 is one of the poster games for ray tracing. Outside of that, the minimum and recommended specs are very similar to those of Battlefield 1, which isn't completely shocking.