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What is Revered Spirit Ash in Elden Ring?

As you make your way through the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, you'll want to find Revered Spirit Ashes to improve your steed and spectral summons.
The hand-to-hand combat style in Shadow of the Erdtree.

5 great weapons you should try in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion has plenty of great weapons to use, but these are some top picks we think are really worth the effort to find.
Samus Aran poses in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.

I made 5 predictions for June’s gaming showcases. Here’s what I got right

Last month, we made five big predictions about what we'd see at Summer Game Fest, Nintendo Direct, and more. So, how much did we get right?
One hero passing a sword to the other in Fable.

Fable: release date window, trailers, gameplay, and more

Fable 4 was announced at the 2020 Xbox Games Showcase. Here's what we know about the next installment in the Fable series, now helmed by Playground Games.
Issac stands tall in the Dead Space remake.

Try these 3 Xbox Game Pass horror titles this weekend (June 21-23)

With Still Wakes the Deep out now, why not try some horror games from the Xbox Game Pass library this weekend?
Key art for Valorant on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

I’m finally turning into a Valorant fan thanks to its Xbox port

Valorant's console port is a game-changer for anyone who prefers controllers over mouse and keyboard.
A furnace golem looms in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.

How long is Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree?

Elden Ring's new Shadow of the Erdtree expansion features a lot of content to delve into. Here's how long it's likely to take you to see all of it.
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From horror to cozy: Xbox adds more games to its June Game Pass lineup

Xbox announced the latest slate of games hitting Game Pass this month, including a hew horror game and a cozy adventure.
A screenshot from Harmonium: The Musical.

Harmonium: The Musical embraces the Deaf community to create something special

I played Harmonium: The Musical and spoke to the developers behind this new adventure game that stars a deaf girl and embraces Deaf culture.
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Nit Nerds News: Exciting new Apple TV 4K features, new Xbox consoles

Today on Nit Nerds News: New Apple TVOS features that will freshen up existing Apple TV 4K boxes. Asus has unveiled some eye-popping new PC monitors.
Two men look at an election poster for Guybrush in Sea of Thieves.

Xbox’s multiplatform strategy is already paying off

After just a month, we're already seeing returns on Sea of Thieves leaving Xbox exclusivity for other pastures on PlayStation 5.
Marcus in Gears of War: Ultimate Edition.

After the Xbox Games Showcase, play these Game Pass greats this weekend (June 14-16)

With so many big Xbox games announced last weekend, these Game Pass titles just became must-play refreshers.
Nefertiti in Egypt menu in Ara: History Untold. An upgrade on screen is called Rays of the Aten: Farms and their Upgrades provide an additional +1 food per turn

An Xbox PC Game Pass exclusive just got a release date and no one noticed

Upcoming Xbox strategy game Ara: History Untold got an under the radar release date days after it didn't appear at this past weekend's Xbox Game Showcase.
The two protagonists of Gears of War: E-Day.

Gears of War: E-Day: everything we know so far

The Coalition is taking one of the most beloved shooter franchises back to the beginning with Gears of War: E-Day. Here's everything we know about it so far.
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Perfect Dark: everything we know so far

It's been years, but the classic first--person shooter has finally reappeared in the reboot simply called Perfect Dark. Here is everything we know.
Val and Hinna standing side by side with other characters strewn in the background.

You won’t have to wait that much longer for Visions of Mana

Square Enix announced that players excited for Visions of Mana won't have to wait much longer thanks to a newly anounced August release date.
Key art for Age of Mythology: Retold.

Age of Mythology: Retold will have controller support on PC from day one

The PC version of Age of Mythology: Retold will have controller support from day one, a World's Edge developer tells Digital Trends.
Indiana Jones standing in the jungle.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: release date window, trailers, gameplay, and more

Everyone's favorite part-time archeologist is getting the video game adaptation he deserves with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Here is everything we know.
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Xbox reveals new digital-only consoles and a bigger Xbox Series X

New digital-only Xbox editions are on the way later this year.
One hero passing a sword to the other in Fable.

Fable finally shows off some gameplay at the Xbox Games Showcase

We finally got a new trailer for Fable at Summer Game Fest showing off its gameplay.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 could change the first-person shooter forever

We got a comprehensive look at Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, including its genre-changing new movement system.
A squad stands together in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is bringing back several fan-favorite features

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will bring back several fan-favorite features, including Classic Prestige progression and a round-ending Best Kill clip.
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Starfield Shattered Space expansion looks drastically different than we expected

The Starfield Shattered Space expansion is set for 2024 with a slew of new content on the way.
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State of Decay 3 reemerges with a new trailer, but no release date

Undead Labs revealed a new trailer for State of Decay 3, along with a logo rebrand to mark its first release as a Xbox first party studio.
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Doom: The Dark Ages launches next year, and Xbox is bringing it to PS5

Microsoft has announced Doom: The Dark Ages, and it's going to be released next year. In a surprising move, Xbox is also putting the game on PlayStation.
Indiana jones buried in the sand.

Everything announced at Xbox Games Showcase 2024

Xbox announced Doom: The Dark Ages, Gears of War: E-Day, and more at the 2024 Xbox Game Showcase.
Key art for Valorant on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

Valorant is coming to consoles but won’t have crossplay

Valorant is finally coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X, although some tweaks made to gameplay mean that crossplay isn't possible.
Key art for New World Aeternum.

Amazon’s ambitious MMO New World is finally coming to PS5 and Xbox this October

On October 15, New World: Aeternum will bring Amazon's fantasy MMO to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S with some major reworks.
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3 first-party Xbox Game Pass games to try this weekend (June 7-9)

If you're deciding which Xbox Game Pass games to play ahead of the Xbox Games Showcase, try these 3 from id Software, The Coalition, and Obsidian Entertainment.
Indiana jones buried in the sand.

Xbox Games Showcase 2024 + Black Ops 6 Direct: How to watch and what to expect

Here's everything you should know before watching 2024's Xbox Games Showcase and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct.
The logo for Contraband. It has "Contraband" in physical letters inside a case lined with straw.

Studio behind one of Xbox’s biggest upcoming exclusives hit with layoffs, studio closures

Avalanche Studios, currently working on upcoming Xbox console exclusive Contraband, has been hit with layoffs.
Kena holding rock in Kena: Bridge of Spirits.

A former PlayStation console exclusive is headed to Xbox this summer

Ember Lab's debut action-adventure title Kena: Bridge of Spirits is coming to Xbox consoles later this summer.
Samus Aran stands tall in Metroid Prime Remastered.

5 video game reveals we’re dying to see this summer

From Metroid Prime 4 to mid-gen console refreshes, there are a lot of video game announcements we're praying for this summer.
Tyler's hand is hovering over unusual looking orbs while Alyson looks on in the background.

You can play this story-driven LGBTQ+ game for free during Pride Month

Xbox Game Studios has made Tell Me Why free on Xbox consoles and PC for June to celebrate Pride Month.