Want to learn how to create the best build for Sangonomiya Kokomi in Genshin Impact? Kokomi has been present in Genshin Impact since August's V2.0 update as an NPC, but a playable version of the character is now available as part of the Drifting Luminescence event (running from September 21st to October 12th).
Want to learn about all the boss fights in Kena: Bridge Of Spirits? There is a grand total of 16 boss fights (that is, fights with big boss health bars at the top) in Kena: Bridge Of Spirits - and like everything else in Ember Lab's marvellous action-adventure game, each one offers some true spectacle. If you're looking for a list of all the boss fights and some advice on how to beat each one, you've come to the right place.
Keep scrolling to check out all 16 bosses in Kena: Bridge Of Spirits. I've also included footage of myself beating each boss on Master Spirit Guide difficulty.
The US government's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are investigating Activision Blizzard over the company's handling of sexual misconduct and harassment allegations. This comes just two months after the Call Of Duty publishers were sued by a State department for alleged workplace harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. Now, The SEC have subpoenaed a number of high-level executives, reportedly including CEO Bobby Kotick, and have requested internal documents relating to the allegations.
Wondering how to restore the Fishing Shrine in Kena: Bridge Of Spirits? Each of the other Shrines in the Forgotten Forest of Kena: Bridge Of Spirits are guarded by enemies, but the Fishing Shrine is guarded by a puzzle. And at first glance this puzzle may be a confusing one, because you may not even realise that a puzzle needs to be solved.
Follow the steps below to learn how to restore the Fishing Shrine in Kena: Bridge Of Spirits!
As I pass the eroding façade of a fisherman’s hut, a beret-topped goon strides by in the opposite direction, casually swinging a machete. They’d be conspicuous were it not for the fact that there are no fishermen in this village anymore. If anyone were to bother putting up a welcome sign, it’d read ‘Population: Goons’. They like me, though. This thug’s two-tone mask might be impassive, but the voice beneath it betrays starstruck awe. “Julianna,” they say. “It’s an honour, really.”
“Shut the fuck up,” I hiss under my breath. “I’m in disguise. If the player hears you, we’re both mince. And thanks.”
De-Exit is an upcoming voxel puzzle platformer where you play as a skeleton person investigating strange happenings in the afterlife. You died and landed yourself in the in-between part, not quite heaven and not quite hell, but it's clear that something is a bit wrong. You'll need to explore ruins, collect artifacts and figure out why spooky goo is trying to engulf parts of the world. It's a bit Zelda-y and a bit Tomb Raider-y, but if both those games were filled with cubes.
Do you ever see something in a game and think, "Man, I wish that was real"? And I don't mean magic or spaceships because obviously those are great, but a specific item that would just be so cool to have. I want the scarf from Scarf, an upcoming puzzle platformer about a little blue dude trying to get home. This character has a firey red scarf that does dragon things! When you double jump, it turns into little dragon wings! 10/10 winter wear.
Endling is going to break my heart. It's a game about a mama fox trying to look after her pups in an unpleasant future where forests are being destroyed, pollution is rife and these poor animals have been hunted to near-extinction. It's sad, because it really doesn't seem to distant a future from real life, but that's kind of the point. Endling looks gorgeous and poignant, the sort of game that seems important to play, even if it does break my heart.
One of the cool things about the official Xbox Series X/S wireless controllers – if we’re using a dramatically expanded definition of the word “cool” – is that they can pair to both the console and a Bluetooth-enabled PC or laptop, then switch between both sources with a double-tap or hold of the pairing button. In what could be good news for owners of older, Xbox One-era wireless controllers, Microsoft are now rolling out a firmware update that brings this same quick-switch functionality to the more aged pads.
Looking for some top tips on beating the puzzles and quests of Kena: Bridge Of Spirits? Ember Lab's sumptuous-looking action-adventure game, Kena: Bridge Of Spirits, throws you into a bright, beautiful, and bittersweet world where Kena, a Spirit Guide, is trying to reach a sacred mountain shrine. But first she needs to cleanse the lands of corruption and uncover the mystery of how nature came to be so unbalanced in this part of the world.
Kena is a tough game at times, filled with dangerous combat segments, tricky platforming areas, and numerous puzzles you must complete with the help of your spirit friends, the Rot. This beginner's guide to Kena: Bridge Of Spirits will walk you through some top tips which will help you conquer (and enjoy) every aspect of Kena's journey.
Looking for a full list of all Kena: Bridge Of Spirits achievements? There is a grand total of 41 achievements to collect in Ember Lab's beautiful and incredibly enjoyable action-adventure title, and they run the gamut in challenge. Some require you to simply play through the story, so you'll unlock them either way eventually. Others require you to go out of your way collecting or setting up particular combat encounters to complete them.
In the below trophy guide you'll find a full list of all 41 achievements you can earn in Kena: Bridge Of Spirits, along with a few bits of advice on how to unlock some of the more challenging ones.
Looking for all the Spirit Mail in Kena: Bridge Of Spirits? One of several different types of collectible in Ember Lab's story-focused action-adventure game, Spirit Mail can be collected and delivered back to certain houses in the central Village in order to unlock new areas and gain rewards. But finding them is often far easier said than done, and these puzzles don't get easier just by changing the difficulty level.
Below we'll walk you through where to find all 10 Spirit Mail locations in Kena: Bridge Of Spirits, so you can get to work purifying the land of the corruption which has spread across it before you arrived. After you've collected each Spirit Mail you can then see on the map the house in the Village to which it must be delivered.
Wondering how to unlock the bow in Kena: Bridge Of Spirits? The bow is an extremely useful part of Kena's toolkit, not only as a powerful weapon but also as a traversal tool, as it can be used as a grappling hook when fired at particular blue flowers dotted about the landscape of Kena: Bridge Of Spirits. Read on to find out where, when, and how to unlock the bow so you can get it as quickly as possible.
Wondering how long it'll take you to complete Kena: Bridge Of Spirits? It's a question that's preyed on the minds of many a prospective player since Ember Lab, the developers of this outrageously gorgeous new action-adventure game, previously stated in a tweet that "you should be able to finish the game over a weekend".
But a weekend of gaming means different things to different people. Does it mean you can blitz through Kena: Bridge Of Spirits in only a few hours, or will it take a solid 20 hours to complete? And does this take into account the many side activities and collectibles, or were Ember Lab simply talking about how quickly you can rush through the main story? Find out exactly how long it takes to complete Kena: Bridge Of Spirits below.
Looking for a list of all the Hats in Kena: Bridge Of Spirits? Yes, you can find Hats for your bouncy little spirit friends in Kena: Bridge Of Spirits, and you can purchase these hats at Hat Carts in order to dress your Rot army up exactly how you'd like. Have you ever heard of anything so sickeningly adorable? I sure haven't.
Below you'll be able to take a look at every single Rot Hat in the game, along with their cost in Gems and some information on how these cosmetic items can be procured at a Hat Cart.
Looking for a map of Kena: Bridge Of Spirits which shows the locations of all collectibles and hidden areas? Well, you're in luck, because I've spent a painstaking number of hours hundred-percenting Ember Lab's marvellous story-driven action-adventure game, and during my travels I jotted down the exact locations of every single Rot, Hat, Flower Shrine, Meditation Spot, Cursed Chest, and Spirit Mail in the game.
Below you'll find ten maps of various areas in Kena: Bridge Of Spirits, annotated with the locations of every single collectible and hidden area in the game, so you can have a far easier time hunting down those pesky remaining achievements. Take a look!
Want to know about the four difficulty levels in Kena: Bridge Of Spirits? Or perhaps you simply want to figure out which difficulty is right for you before you get stuck into playing? Kena: Bridge Of Spirits offers a choice of four different difficulty levels which change the game up in various ways to make Kena's journey safer or more perilous, depending on which you choose. Keep reading to find out how to change the difficulty level before and during a playthrough, and what each of the difficulty levels change about the game.
Want to learn more about Kena's abilities and upgrades in Kena: Bridge Of Spirits? Early on in Ember Lab's story-driven action-adventure game, you'll learn more about how you can use Karma to upgrade your abilities. Each of these abilities are well worth getting, but some are definitely worth prioritising over others, because they'll help you make quick work of nearly any enemy with some practice.
Below we'll walk you through every ability and upgrade in Kena: Bridge Of Spirits and what each one does, along with how to unlock abilities, how to gain Karma, and how to increase your Rot Level to make use of these new abilities.
Wondering what to do with Hay Piles in Kena: Bridge Of Spirits? You'll find Hay Piles scattered about various areas of the Kena: Bridge Of Spirits map, and it's very unclear at first glance what you're meant to do about them. And it is important that you do something, because sometimes these Hay Piles must be cleared in order to reveal something valuable inside, such as a Rot to add to your growing army of adorable spirits.
Learn how to destroy Hay Piles in Kena: Bridge Of Spirits below!
Atmosphere can feel almost superfluous in video games at the moment. Despite its very obvious importance, there’s sometimes an assumption that if the more mechanical parts of a game serve their purpose - and do so reliably - then elements like immersion, environment and art style are merely contributors to a solid product. But my view is to the contrary; I think it’s usually those elements that turn a game into a phenomenon. This is very clearly proven by Kena: Bridge Of Spirits.
There's been a Pokémon card game on PC for years now which, I suspect, will come as news to some of us who were always more into the Pokémon RPGs. You TCG fans will want to know that the newly-announced Pokémon Trading Card Game Live will be replacing the current Pokémon Trading Card Game Online. Pokémon TCG Live is coming with upgrades like a ranked ladder, 3D avatars, and battle passes. It will also remove some major features such as in-game chat and—crucially—card trading. You can catch the announcement and the details here in the reveal trailer for Pokémon TCG Live.
Small towns always seem to have secrets afoot and it's no different in The Good Life. This mystery adventure led by Hidetaka 'Swery' Suehiro of Deadly Premonition fame has been publicly kicking about for a while now. It's dug up a date at last, proudly fetching us back an October 15th launch. That's when you'll be headed to the British countryside to photograph your way out of debt and try to learn the secrets of the town where everyone turns into animals.
Unlike the cheeky surprise release of its first free chapter back in 2018, we got a warning about Deltarune Chapter 2. It's out now, also free, because creator Toby Fox says the world has been tough enough lately. The not-a-sequel-or-prequel-but-sort-of-related game to Fox's hit RPG Undertale is still a work in progress, but the newest chunk of story should hopefully keep fans busy chatting and hunting for secrets for a while yet. It may indeed be a while, once again. Fox plans to release chapters three through five as a paid release when they're finished but even he doesn't know when that will be just yet.
The first game from former animation studio Ember Lab heads out on its spirit saving adventure tomorrow. Kena: Bridge Of Spirits definitely looks like it's made by an animation house, complete with excessively adorable little sidekick characters and all. Ahead of tomorrow's launch, Ember Lab have shown off another story trailer to peek a couple more of the big spirit bosses that Kena will be putting to rest along with the photo mode that you'll have to take full advantage of all that big screen-inspired character design.
To distract from the ongoing dire consequences of leaving the European Union with all the grace and finesse of a child uninviting someone from their seventh birthday party, the UK government plan to revive imperial units. You know: 66 gallons to a hogshead, 6 hogsheads to a rod, 22 ounces to a watt, 9 Rodneys to a Del Boy, that sort of nostalgic masturbation. But a lot has changed since the dark days of the British Empire. If the obtuse unit system is to return (lol), we need new units for modern technologies. I have ideas.
Ever since RPS was redesigned at the beginning of the year, our tech team has been hard at work improving our comments system and user ID features. The first of those updates arrives today. Behold, you can now assign an avatar to your Reedpop ID account.
Even if they don’t recall the exact date, plenty of gaming PC owners will remember what they were doing on September 17th 2020. They, and I, were staring at a black-and-green storefront, mashing F5 until a “Notify me” button changed to read “Out of stock”. This was the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 launch, and what initially looked like a one-off failure of Nvidia’s anti-bot measures ended up heralding the worst year in memory to upgrade a graphics card.
Here's a rumour that's wildly unsupported but so horrible that oh god you can imagine it being true: Quantic Dream are secretly making a Star Wars game. According to two separate Internauts, the French studio behind Heavy Rain and Detroit: Become Human have become pally with Disney and are working on some sort of game set in the galaxy which gave us Baby Yoda and probably some other stories or something too idk. Take this all with the hugest pinch of spacesalt, of course.
A few months ago I brought it to your attention that Microids are making a new video game called Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases, in which Poirot is a young and and hot detective solving his first case. I made a comparison to Sherlock Holmes Chapter One, the also upcoming new entry in Frogwares' long-running detect 'em up series, in which Sherlock Holmes is young and hot and solving his first case. Last week, both developers released new videos for their respective games, and the timing of it all was almost enough to make me believe they were baiting me, specifically.
Last week was Agatha Christie's birthday, you see, so Microids dropped a more in-depth gameplay video and a new dev diary talking about they were making "a unique new moustache", just after they make hot young Poirot wink. Then, the very next day - the next day! The. Next. Day. Frogwares put out a release date trailer that may as well have been called Sherlock Holmes: Eyes Wide Shut. And I'm absolutely here for this escalting sexy war.
Nvidia DLSS is usually worth turning on for an easy frame rate bump, but even after DLSS 2.0 made it easier for developers to implement, the list of games that actually support the AI-powered anti-aliasing tech has never exactly been running off the page. That said, Nvidia can now claimed to have reached the milestone of 100 DLSS-compatible games, thanks in large part to a recent adoption wave from indie games.
Hey, you, you played the Call Of Duty: Vanguard multiplayer open beta this weekend? You like it? You wanna play more? If you do want more, or thought you'd missed your chance to play, good news: the open beta has (probably predictably) been extended. Originally due to end today, it'll now end Wednesday. More time to see CoD's latest return to World War 2.
If you have an ancient PC, you may soon be ejected from Valve's wonderful world of warwizards. They have announced plans to strip Dota 2 of "support for some older systems and configurations", including 32-bit operating systems, saying it's so they can "keep the game and the Source 2 engine fresh". DirectX 9 and OpenGL are on the chopping block too (but Vulkan support will stand, obvs).
Looking for the best SKS loadout to bring into Warzone? It certainly offers a unique role as a Marksman Rifle with its semi-automatic fire rate capability. The SKS performs the odd role of being underpowered compared to Sniper Rifles, and slow to shoot compared to Tactical Rifles, but you may see that as a worthwhile tradeoff for times when Warzone matches require you to play a ranged support role that can consistently land accurate shots. For this reason, we've put together what we consider to be the best SKS loadout to bring into Warzone.
Sundays are for treating yourself to some fancy hand sanitiser that smells like citrus. Before you press the pump, let's read this week's best writing about games.
Every Story Of Seasons game starts the same way, with a young person fleeing the big city for a more relaxing and simple life. Good luck to them, sez I, but personally I find takeaway delivery services much more relaxing and simple than growing my own beets.
Story Of Seasons: Pioneers Of Olive Town repeats the myth, though I admit its pastoral greens and funny hats make a strong argument for country living. It's out on Steam now.
Tharsis is a turn-based spaceship management game where your ability to deal with a Sandra Bullock of disasters is determined by a dice roll. Alec once sung its praises while calling it "cruel as hell" - and it's one of this week's free games from the Epic Games Store.
The latest development diary post for Victoria III talks in detail about how Paradox's empire builder will deal with the topic of slavery. Extremely carefully, is the answer.
Hold tight, it's still summer! Four more days and then you can put on as many jumps as you want and chug pumpkin spice lattes until you hurl but for now please, don't deny me the dregs of summer. I need this. You're probably indoors playing video games anyway, so what does it matter to you? Tell me: what are you playing this weekend?
Beloved puzzle battler Grindstone has received another free content update. "Monsters And Mamas" adds the game's first alternate playable character, letting you choose to ascend the mountain as vetern stonegrinder Jorja, pictured above. There's also a new Boss Blitz mode, new rewards, and a high-contrast accessibility feature for the colourblind.
