Tag: gameplay

  • The Duskbloods: How Its 4-Phase PvPvE Actually Works

    The Duskbloods: How Its 4-Phase PvPvE Actually Works

    The first phase plays like a Souls run with seven strangers wandering through it. Then a ritual site opens and pulls everyone into the same courtyard. FromSoftware’s official guide just landed, so here’s how a Dusk Battle works – and how much of it you actually get to choose.

  • I Put My Faith Into Two Bandit’s Curved Swords

    I Put My Faith Into Two Bandit’s Curved Swords

    I recently set myself a challenge: complete an Elden Ring run with two Bandit’s Curved Swords, but not the usual bloody way. I wanted to see how hard I could push these two little blades by pouring every rune into Faith and setting the whole thing on fire. Turns out: very hard.

  • Shield & Poke: Probably Elden Ring’s Most Reliable Build

    Shield & Poke: Probably Elden Ring’s Most Reliable Build

    Let’s be real for a second, fellow Tarnished – Elden Ring can be absolutely brutal. Whether it’s your first time picking up a FromSoftware title or you’re a seasoned veteran trying to push through the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC on New Game Plus, there are moments where the sheer aggression of bosses feels completely…

  • A Quick Summary of Elden Ring Nightreign Patch 1.03.2

    A Quick Summary of Elden Ring Nightreign Patch 1.03.2

    FromSoftware kicked off 2026 with a substantial balance update for Elden Ring Nightreign, and if you’ve been running the same builds since launch, you’re going to want to pay attention.

  • A New Season Begins: Bingo Brawlers S5 Launches Oct 3rd

    A New Season Begins: Bingo Brawlers S5 Launches Oct 3rd

    The moment competitive Elden Ring fans have been waiting for has finally arrived. After months of anticipation following the successful Exhibition Weekend trial run in May, Bingo Brawlers Season 5 officially kicks off on October 3rd, 2025.

  • Randomania Summer Cup 2025: The Epic Souls Charity Event

    Randomania Summer Cup 2025: The Epic Souls Charity Event

    Get ready, Tarnished! This weekend marks the triumphant return of the Randomania Summer Cup, running from August 29th through 31st, 2025. The event features teams competing in various randomized games to raise money for Games For Love, continuing the tradition established by previous successful Randomania events.

  • Player Messages in Elden Ring That Actually Helped

    Player Messages in Elden Ring That Actually Helped

    Picture this: you’re standing before a massive, ornate door in Elden Ring, clearly meant for something important. Your heart’s racing because you know FromSoftware doesn’t build impressive architecture without hiding something terrifying behind it. Then you see it—a glowing message on the ground that simply reads: “Try finger, but hole.”

  • A Quick Summary of Elden Ring Nightreign Patch 1.01.3

    A Quick Summary of Elden Ring Nightreign Patch 1.01.3

    Fellow Tarnished, grab your flasks because patch 1.01.3 just dropped, and while it might not be the massive content update we’re all thirsting for, it’s packed with some solid quality-of-life improvements that’ll make your co-op nightmare sessions a whole lot smoother.

  • How to Beat the Tutorial Boss in Elden Ring Nightreign

    How to Beat the Tutorial Boss in Elden Ring Nightreign

    Welcome, fellow Tarnished! So you’ve heard whispers in the community that there’s a tutorial boss in Elden Ring Nightreign that you’re “supposed” to lose against, and naturally, your FromSoftware-trained brain is screaming “CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!”.

  • Elden Ring Bingo Brawlers Returns With An Exciting Event

    Elden Ring Bingo Brawlers Returns With An Exciting Event

    The beloved Elden Ring Bingo Brawlers competition is back and bigger than ever, delivering an electrifying fusion of strategy, speed, and spectacular gameplay for FromSoftware enthusiasts. We have put together what we’ve learned so far about this exciting event in this post.