Here's what Valve have been playing on Steam Deck

What, then, are some of the very best games to play on the Steam Deck? Here’s what they’ve been playing. I’ve been having a blast withGod of Warlately, said Valve engineer Pierre-Loup Griffais. But also,Vampire Survivors- two polar opposites. I was playingSam & Max Hit the RoadandThe Digrecently, so, yeah. Living giant pixel life with the trackpad. Gabe Newell, meanwhile, has been hitting the MMOs: I’m playingFinal Fantasy XIV! One of my sons was playing a bunch of Final Fantasy and he wanted me to play....

February 25, 2022 · 1 min · 109 words · Martin Black

All Golden Seed locations in Elden Ring

Golden Seeds are found throughout the Lands Between, in main and optional areas. This brings thetotal number of Golden Seeds available per playthrough to 45. So you don’t need to collect every Golden Seed in the game. Not unless you want to, anyway! An extra health potion goes a long way in Elden Ring. Golden Seed: Stormgate The first Golden Seed you’ll find while exploring is just pastStormgate. Stormgate is the soldier encampment within the passage that leads from the Gatefront Ruins towards Stormhill....

February 24, 2022 · 4 min · 714 words · Benjamin Johnson

Best Elden Ring armor sets and where to get them

Carian Knights are enchanted warriors who swore allegiance to the Carian royals inLiurnia. It’s a great armour set to use, no matter your choice ofElden Ring build. Succeed in killing Great Horned Tragoth and you’ll earn the Bull-Goat Armor Set as a reward. To get there, once you reach the main street of Leyndell head north-east. Take the first left, and then take the left path again and head down the lift....

February 24, 2022 · 2 min · 357 words · Zachary Watson

Dear Esther dev 10 years on: "That was strange. That was quite a ride."

I was doing a PhD, weirdly, on first person shooters, Pinchbeck says. I was like, Well, we could just build [something], he says. That felt much more in the spirit of games as a medium anyway. A lot of the call to action feedback loop falls away and youre just kind of left. He wanted to know whether a game could be made entirely from these atmospheric moments. What if it was just that?...

February 24, 2022 · 2 min · 260 words · David Medina

Elden Ring affinities: how to upgrade and customise your weapons using whetstones and whetblades

Depending on an item’s affinity, its scaling value can change. What are affinities in Elden Ring?

February 24, 2022 · 1 min · 16 words · Christopher Lewis

Elden Ring best Keepsake: how to pick your starting gift

Which Keepsake should your character start their journey with? What do Keepsakes do in Elden Ring?

February 24, 2022 · 1 min · 16 words · James Powers

Elden Ring best rune farming locations, how to get runes quickly

Leave the large patrolling knight til last, as he’s the toughest of the lot. Secluded Cell Troll The Secluded Cell inStormveil Castleis noteworthy for two reasons. But it’s also a nice little early-game rune-farming spot thanks to the Troll standing guard behind the cell. First Mt. Gelmir Campsite Site of Grace, up in - you guessed it - Mount Gelmir. Starting from the Site of Grace by the same name, you should proceed up the stairs nearby....

February 24, 2022 · 1 min · 107 words · Joseph Wells

Elden Ring character attributes and stats: what do attributes do?

This is Elden Ring’s version of character classes, and there are 10 options to choose from. Started with a Hero character but wish you’d picked Astrologer? Which attributes are most important? This is true for basically every character, no matter what class or build you’re going for. Like the attributes, starting level varies depending on the origin you choose. So what does all this actually mean? Well, it’s quite simple: your character’s level determines how many attribute points they have....

February 24, 2022 · 1 min · 119 words · Michael Payne

Elden Ring details day-one patch

You know, all those glowing, effusive reviews, who evidently weren’t super-bothered by these issues. But it’s good to know. Still, be nice to have a smattering of fixes, adjustments, and improvements on top. For us on PC in the UK, we’ll actually get it at 11pm today. See theElden Ring launch timeannouncement for a handy map with the rest of the world. It’s 50/60/$60on Steam. Remember that you might preload on Steam right now too....

February 24, 2022 · 1 min · 75 words · Melissa Gould

Elden Ring equip load thresholds: Light, Medium, Heavy, and Overloaded explained

It might be tempting to ignore this stat as long as it doesn’t say you’re overloaded. There are four different weight categories for your character:Light,Medium,Heavy, andOverloaded. The weight category you belong to depends on your current equip load. The more invincibility frames you have, the less likely you are to take damage while rolling. So it’s a bit of a balancing act between weight and effectiveness when it comes to your gear....

February 24, 2022 · 1 min · 102 words · Danielle Hayes

Elden Ring Godrick boss fight walkthrough: How to beat Godrick the Grafted

Elden Ring: Godrick the Grafted boss fight walkthrough Congratulations! But now comes the true test. Through the mist wall beyond the Secluded Cell lies Godrick the Grafted. There you’ll meet the warrior, Nepheli Loux. Exhaust her dialogue, and she’ll pledge to fight Godrick with you. After this, you might summon Nepheli just outside the mist wall to Godrick’s lair. The best thing to do when he does this move is simply to keep your distance....

February 24, 2022 · 1 min · 165 words · Gary Thomas

Elden Ring Memory Stones: where to find Memory Stones in Elden Ring

Speak to Finger Reader Enia to get some new dialogue. When she finishes speaking, she will sell you certain items. One of these is a Memory Stone, which you’re free to purchase for 3000 Runes. This tower is locked with a strange sigil, preventing access to passersby. When you interact with this statue, three ghostly turtles will spawn around the tower. If you need more help finding the turtles, take a look at our Oridyss Rise guide....

February 24, 2022 · 2 min · 254 words · Brian Hall

Elden Ring multiplayer: how to play multiplayer in Elden Ring

To play coop or duel other players, you must interact with summoning signs. This will also give you the Finger Severer, which we mention later on in this guide. To do this, it’s crucial that you use either theSmall Red Effigyor theDuelists Furled Finger. These act in a very similar way to the items above. Thats everything it’s crucial that you know about Elden Ring multiplayer.

February 24, 2022 · 1 min · 66 words · Kristen Cooper