Why Your Favourite Video Game Gun Has A Weird Name - Loadout @gamespot

GameSpot From GoldenEye 007 and Half-Life to Call of Duty and Escape From Tarkov, video games have created quite a bizarre trend when it comes to naming their virtual weaponry. But why exactly do video game weapon names sometimes seem so random? Is it a case of law? Licensing? Or a subject even more difficult to work around?

With the help of Keeper of Firearms & Artillery, Jonathan Ferguson, and a range of video game developers, we unpick the weird world of virtual firearm design and weapon names.

In this episode of Loadout, Dave Jewitt visits the Royal Armouries to talk to Keeper of Firearms & Artillery Jonathan Ferguson to chat about why video game guns tend to have weird names and designs.

You can check out more episodes of Loadout right here. - youtube.com/watch?v=yzSrmGkpWKk&list=PLpg6WLs8kxGMzIemU1gyyLmg5VlKI2UvC

You can check out our Firearms Expert Reacts series here. - youtube.com/watch?v=D3zux8jMtgk&list=PLpg6WLs8kxGMgYb13XjPgOKbm5O-CDq7R

If you're interested in seeing more of Jonathan's work, you can check out more from the Royal Armouries right here. - youtube.com/user/RoyalArmouries

If you would like to support the Royal Armouries, you can make a charitable donation to the museum here. - royalarmouries.org/support-us/donate

updated 8 months ago

Why Your Favourite Video Game Gun Has A Weird Name - Loadout

GameSpot 2024-02-04 | From GoldenEye 007 and Half-Life to Call of Duty and Escape From Tarkov, video games have created quite a bizarre trend when it comes to naming their virtual weaponry. But why exactly do video game weapon names sometimes seem so random? Is it a case of law? Licensing? Or a subject even more difficult to work around?

With the help of Keeper of Firearms & Artillery, Jonathan Ferguson, and a range of video game developers, we unpick the weird world of virtual firearm design and weapon names.

In this episode of Loadout, Dave Jewitt visits the Royal Armouries to talk to Keeper of Firearms & Artillery Jonathan Ferguson to chat about why video game guns tend to have weird names and designs.

You can check out more episodes of Loadout right here. - youtube.com/watch?v=yzSrmGkpWKk&list=PLpg6WLs8kxGMzIemU1gyyLmg5VlKI2UvC

You can check out our Firearms Expert Reacts series here. - youtube.com/watch?v=D3zux8jMtgk&list=PLpg6WLs8kxGMgYb13XjPgOKbm5O-CDq7R

If you're interested in seeing more of Jonathan's work, you can check out more from the Royal Armouries right here. - youtube.com/user/RoyalArmouries

If you would like to support the Royal Armouries, you can make a charitable donation to the museum here. - royalarmouries.org/support-us/donate

DRAGON BALL Sparking! ZERO – Official New Character Teaser Trailer

GameSpot 2024-06-26 | Check out what new characters are announced for DRAGON BALL Sparking! ZERO!

Elden Ring DLC Getting a Difficulty Patch | Game Mess Mornings 06/26/24

GameSpot 2024-06-26 | Jeff Grubb is joined by Lucy James to chat about the Dr Disrepect situation, Elden Ring getting patched for difficulty, Fornite Reload tearing up the charts, Forza Horizon 4 getting delisted, and much more!

#gmm #gamemessmornings #giantbomb

Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster - Official Teaser Trailer

GameSpot 2024-06-26 | Hello? Is this thing on? This is Frank! Frank West! Is anyone out there? Grab your camera and prepare for the big scoop on Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster. Stay tuned for more info soon.

EA Sports College Football 25 | Official Sights And Sounds Deep Dive Trailer

GameSpot 2024-06-26 | In EA SPORTS College Football 25 for PlayStation5 and Xbox Series X|S, experience explosive gameplay variety across 134 FBS schools and immerse yourself in the iconic atmospheres of college football as you chase college greatness.

Introducing the MVP Bundle, including EA SPORTS College Football 25, Madden 25, and bonus rewards to help you make game day every day.

Youre Not BAD at Elden Ring, Just IMPATIENT

GameSpot 2024-06-25 | It is time to take “bad” out of your vocabulary. Chances are, you aren’t bad at Souls games, you’re just impatient. Practicing patience is easier said than done, I know, but I promise you that it's the foundation to being better at games like Elden Ring.

Nintendo Switch Nitro Deck+ UPGRADES Explained

GameSpot 2024-06-25 | Do you own a Nitro Deck for your Nintendo Switch?

Shadow Of The Erdtree - Get A WHOPPING 5 Scadutree Fragments At Once

GameSpot 2024-06-25 | How many Scadutree Fragments have you found in the Elden Ring DLC?

Luigis Mansion 2 HD Review

GameSpot 2024-06-25 | Luigi's Mansion 2 HD isn't as essential as some other recent Switch remasters, but it's a charming look at how the ghostly adventure series found its footing.

#gaming #luigismansion2 #gamespot

Every Revered Spirit Ash Location Guide | Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

GameSpot 2024-06-25 | Revered Spirit Ashes serve as your way to level up your Spirit Ashes in the Elden Ring DLC: Shadow of the Erdtree, as well as your way to level up Torrent. Here's a guide on how to find all 24, organized by region:

1-8: Gravesite Plain
9-14: Scadu Altus
15-16: Abyss
17-20: Rauh Ruins
21-24: Enir-Ilim

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:26 - 1: Near the Church of Consolation
00:42 - 2: Cliffroad Terminus
1:07 - 3: Abandoned Ailing Village
1:21 - 4: Ellac River Cave
1:53 - 5, 6: Belurat, Tower Settlement Entrance
2:12 - 7: Belurat, On the way to Stagefront
2:36 - 8: Belurat, Theatre of the Divine Beast
2:54 - 9: Moorth Ruins
3:08 - 10: Bonny Village
3:54 - 11: Storehouse, First Floor
4:33 - 12: Storehouse, Seventh Floor
4:55 - 13: Ruins of Unte
5:52 - 14: Village of Flies
6:17 - 15: Midra's Manse, Inquisitor
7:06 - 16: Midra's Manse, Second Floor Chamber
7:20 - 17: Temple Town Ruins
7:33 - 18: Upper Ruins North
7:52 - 19: Rauh Ancient Ruins, East
8:28 - 20: Rauh Ancient Ruins, West
8:45 - 21: Enir-Ilim, First Rise Inquisitor
9:12 - 22, 23: Enir-Ilim, First Rise Tree Roots
9:30 - 24: Enir-Ilim, Spiral Rise

#gaming #eldenring #gamespot

How To Be Good At Elden Ring (If Youre Bad At Souls Games)

GameSpot 2024-06-24 | Souls and Souls-likes can be intimidating. This subgenre of harsh role-playing games has a reputation of having steep learning curves and a lack of difficulty options or assists; pushing many players away due to a fear of not having fun. DeVante felt this fear. accompanied by a growing FOMO as the gaming community discussed and raved over titles in this genre.

In this video, DeVante walks through his experience learning to play Elden Ring to give hope to those struggling with diving into the genre.

Shadow of the Erdtree has Mixed Steam Ratings | Game Mess Mornings 06/24/24

GameSpot 2024-06-24 | Jeff Grubb is joined by Tom Caswell today to chat about how good Destiny 2 has gotten again, the woes of Shadow of the Erdtree's mixed reviews, Nintendo being odd about hiding developers, and a whole lot more of video game news!

0:00:00 Intro
0:08:30 Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree falls to ‘mixed’ Steam rating
0:25:59 Nintendo won’t reveal Mario & Luigi’s new developer, but says ‘original staff’ are involved
0:42:06 Leaker 'Pyoro' Locks Account After Claiming Their Source Works For Nintendo
0:54:23 Sony has reportedly made cuts to VR development, with only 2 titles currently planned
0:58:34 Rumor: Sony May Be Working on Native PS3 Backwards Compatibility
1:03:23 Polls & outro

#gmm #gamemessmornings #giantbomb

Monét X Change was the QUEEN of Smash Bros in College | Star Players

GameSpot 2024-06-24 | We chat with Monet X Change about her favorite games from Crash Bandicoot to Super Smash Bros. in the debut episode of Star Players.

Star Players kicks off today with a sit-down with Monet X Change, the multi-talented, classically trained singer and winner of Rupaul's DragRace All Stars who put out a new album, Grey Rainbow Vol. 1, back in May. Monet X Change discusses her favorite video games, how she got started playing, her favorite gaming memories, and more. She even goes head-to-head with host Lucy James in Smash.

#gaming #supersmashbros #crashbandicoot #gamespot

Shadow Of The Erdtree - How To Get ST. TRINA To Talk

GameSpot 2024-06-24 | Have you been playing the Elden Ring DLC?

Every Scadutree Fragment Location Guide | Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

GameSpot 2024-06-24 | Scadute Fragments are absolutely essential in Elden Ring's DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, as they are essentially your way to level up your stats, so you can deal more damage to foes and negate more damage from them.

Here's where to find every Scadutree Fragment in Shadow of the Erdtree:

Location Order:
1-10: Gravesite Plain
11-15: Southern Shore
16-38: Scadu Altus
39-41: Abyss
42-46: Rauh Ruins
47-50: Enir-Ilim

Timstamps
00:00 - Intro
00:23 - 1, 2: Church of Consolation
00:42 - 3: Scorched Ruins
1:09 - 4: Three-Path Cross
1:30 - 5: Main Gate
1:50 - 6: Cliffroad Terminus
2:20 - 7: Castlefront
2:43 - 8: Pillar Path Cross
3:02 - 9: Belurat, Tower Settlement
3:45 - 10: Castle Ensis
4:06 - 11: Cerulean Coast Cross
4:50 - 12: Cerulean Coast West Cave
5:12 - 13: Fissure Cross
5:42 - 14: Charo's Hidden Grave Hippo
6:53 - 15: Jagged Peak
7:25 - 16: Highroad Cross
7:48 - 17, 18: Church of the Crusade
8:08 - 19: Shadow Keep Encampment
8:33 - 20: Moorth Ruins
8:53 - 21: Moorth Ruins Pot Carrier
9:13 - 22: Moorth Ruins Encampment
9:34 - 23: Cave North of Moorth Ruins
9:57 - 24: Scaduview Cross
10:33 - 25, 26: Golden Hippopotamus
10:52 - 27: Shadow Keep, Fourth Floor
11:28 - 28: Shadow Keep, Dark Chamber
12:17 - 29: Shadow Keep, Church District
14:03 - 30: Shadow Keep, Back Gate
15:29 - 31, 32, 33, 34, 35: Scadutree Chalice
16:13 - 36, 37: Recluses' River Hippos
17:42 - 38: Recluses' River Waterfall Base
18:31 - 39, 40: Abandoned Church
19:40 - 41: Abyssal Woods
19:54 - 42: Temple Town Ruins
20:56 - 43: Ancient Ruins of Rauh, Hippo
21:47 - 44: Ancient Ruins of Rauh, Pot Bearer
22:52 - 45: Rauh Ancient Ruins, East
23:18 - 46: Rauh Ancient Ruins, West
23:44 - 47: Enir-Ilim Belarut Secret
24:56 - 48: Enir-Ilim, Spiral Rise
25:16 - 49: Enir-Ilim, Outer Tower
25:49 - 50: Enir-Ilim, Cleansing Chamber Anteroom
26:10 - Outro

#eldenring #shadowoftheerdtree #scadutreefragments

12 Things You Didn’t Know in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC

GameSpot 2024-06-23 | From illusory walls, hidden bridges, and using gestures - there is plenty to find in Elden Ring's DLC.

---SPOILERS BELOW---

0:00 - Intro
0:26 - A Hornsent Gift
1:42 - Fog Rift Catacombs
2:33 - Dry Leaf Dane
3:03 - Ash of War: Carian Sovereignty
3:52 - Shadow Keep Illusory Walls
5:14 - Armored Furnace Golems
6:34 - Entering the Ruins of Unte
7:21 - Stone-Sheathed Sword
8:14 - Sword of Light & Darkness
9:10 - Miquella's Great Rune
12:03 - St. Trina's Dialogue
13:19 - Spirit Ash of Jolan and Anna
15:00 - Outro

#eldenring #shadowoftheerdtree #gamespot

Firearms Expert Reacts to Bloodborne’s Guns

GameSpot 2024-06-22 | Jonathan Ferguson, a weapons expert and Keeper of Firearms & Artillery at the Royal Armouries, breaks down the guns from Bloodborne, including the classic Evelyn pistol, the Boom Hammer, and a handheld Cannon!

00:00 - Opening
00:40 - Evelyn Pistol
02:49 - Reiterpallasch
04:29 - Gatling Gun
06:31 - Stake Driver
07:24 - Cannon
10:05 - Boom Hammer
12:00 - Piercing Rifle
13:05 - Ludwig’s Rifle
14:40 - Flamesprayer
15:29 - Hunter Blunderbuss
16:31 - Hunter Pistol
17:43 - Repeating Pistol

In the latest video in the Firearm Expert Reacts series, Jonathan Ferguson--a weapons expert and Keeper of Firearms & Artillery at the Royal Armouries--breaks down the guns from Bloodborne and compares them to their real-life counterparts.

Firearms Expert Reacts playlist - youtube.com/watch?v=y4T78VQoWUs&list=PLpg6WLs8kxGMgYb13XjPgOKbm5O-CDq7R

If you're interested in seeing more of Jonathan's work, you can check out more from the Royal Armouries right here. - youtube.com/user/RoyalArmouries

If you would like to support the Royal Armouries, you can make a charitable donation to the museum here. - royalarmouries.org/support-us/donations

And if you would like to become a member of the Royal Armouries, you can get a membership here. - royalarmouries.org/support-us/membership

You can either purchase Jonathan's book here. - headstamppublishing.com/bullpup-rifle-book

Or at the Royal Armouries shop here. - shop.royalarmouries.org/collections/thorneycroft-to-sa80-british-bullpup-firearms-1901-2020

You can subscribe to the Armax Journal that Jonathan Associate Edited here: armaxjournal.org

Every Major Boss Fight - Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree | No Spirit Ashes, No HUD - SPOILERS

GameSpot 2024-06-21 | Here is every major boss fight in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. GameSpot's Dave Klein (DaveControl), took on the bosses with a heavy great-sword build. Strength was at 80 (except for the final fight, bumped to 99 with a respec), and Vigor was at 60.

SPOILERS BELOW:

0:00 - Divine Beast Dancing Lion
2:08 - Rellana, Twin Moon Knight
4:13 - Putrescent Knight
7:48 - Commander Gaius
10:47 - Mesmer the Impaler
12:16 - Base Serpent Messmer
15:13 - Scadutree Avatar
21:29 - Metyr, Mother of Fingers
23:52 - Midra, Lord of Frenzied Flame
26:15 - Romina, Saint of the Bud
28:50- Bayle the Dread
34:16 - Promised Consort Radahn
35:42 - Radahn, Consort of Miquella

#gaming #eldenring #gamespot

Star Players Series Coming Soon!

GameSpot 2024-06-21 | Here’s a sneak peek at some of the special guests we’ve got lined up for our new show Star Players. Coming Monday 👀

Shadow Of The Erdtree - You MUST Find This Hidden Area In Elden Ring DLC

GameSpot 2024-06-21 | Are you jumping into the Shadow of the Erdtree? #EldenRing #ShadowOfTheErdtree

Destiny 2: The Final Shape Review

GameSpot 2024-06-21 | Through its campaign, its new destination, its new activities, and its post-campaign story continuation, The Final Shape is as close as Destiny has ever gotten to the original promise of the game when Bungie first described a shared-world sci-fi fantasy shooter set in a far-flung future. This isn't just Destiny 2 as the best it's ever been--this is Destiny 2 as it always should have been.

#gaming #Destiny2 #TheFinalShape #gamespot

How To Get To Elden Ring DLCs Secret Areas

GameSpot 2024-06-21 | In this video Jake breaks down how to get to some of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree's wildest secret areas.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:15 Charo’s Hidden Grave, Cerulean Coast, and Jagged Peak
01:11 Cerulean Cost Island
01:22 The Abyssal Woods
02:14 Finger Ruins #2 and #3
03:09 Base of Rauh Ruins
03:31 Divine Beast Dancing Lion #2
04:09 Scadutree Avatar

#EldenRing #gamespot

ELDEN RING Shadow Of The Erdtree – Official United In Shadow Live Action Launch Trailer

GameSpot 2024-06-21 | Brave Tarnished, we call upon you now. It’s time to return to the Lands Between, and enter the Realm of Shadow. Walk with us, and prove your worth.

#ELDENRING Shadow of the Erdtree is available now.

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree - First 20 Minutes w/ Commentary

GameSpot 2024-06-20 | Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is finally here! GameSpot's very own Dave Klein (DaveControl) shows off a few of the first areas from the DLC in 20 minutes. From the looming Scadutree, to a few helpful Scadutree Fragments, the Scorched Ruins, the first of many France Golems, and the start of one Shadow of the Erdtree's many legacy dungeons: Belarut, Tower Settlement.

#gaming #eldenring #gamespot

GEX Trilogy | LRG 2024 Gameplay Trailer

GameSpot 2024-06-20 | Gex Trilogy is the definitive edition of the classic platforming series with Gexcessive attitude, complete with Gextras like rewind and save anywhere. Relive Gex’s snark-laced adventures through the warped lens of twentieth-century pop culture and use your Gexterity to survive an onslaught of television-themed challenges.

Gex Trilogy is coming later this year from Limited Run Games.

Beyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition: Official Launch Trailer

GameSpot 2024-06-20 | Rediscover the cult classic in a special edition celebrating its 20th anniversary: Available on June 25, 2024.

Embark on this epic adventure in up to 4K, 60fps with improved graphics, controls and audio. Explore the anniversary gallery, and discover more about Jade's childhood in the new treasure hunt!

Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 - Official Gameplay Overview Trailer

GameSpot 2024-06-20 | Check out this new detailed Gameplay Trailer for Space Marine 2!

Narrated by the game’s Creative Director, Oliver Hollis-Leick, this 6-minute Gameplay Overview Trailer dives deeper into Space Marine 2’s main story campaign, its multiplayer modes, and its progression mechanics.

Pre-order the Gold and Ultra Editions today and play up to 4 days before release.

EA Sports Madden 25 | Official Reveal Trailer

GameSpot 2024-06-20 | Nothing hits like Boom Tech in #Madden25. Available 8.16.24.

Experience the next level of FieldSENSE™ and new BOOM Tech; a new dynamic physics-based tackling system that lets you dominate the gridiron like a bonafide NFL superstar. Shred defenders and stifle offenses with ultimate control across a new era of modes with authentic football experiences

Introducing the MVP Bundle, including EA SPORTS College Football 25, Madden 25, and bonus rewards to help you make game day every day.

ELDEN RING: Shadow of the Erdtree Official Launch Trailer

GameSpot 2024-06-20 | Witness the birth of a God. The coming of a Lord. And follies better left forgotten. In that forsaken place, blood must spill.

Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree launches June 21, 2024!

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Quick Gameplay Breakdown

GameSpot 2024-06-19 | We take a quick look the newest Legend of Zelda title during recent Nintendo Direct, compare some elements to the Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdome series, and breakdown the gameplay implications this new 2D Zelda game could have.

During the Nintendo Direct 2024, The Legend of Zelda Echoes of Wisdom was announced, the biggest mainline playable Zelda game so far. We go over the multiplicative gameplay that this could have, the open world format, and some small notes you might have missed.

#gaming #thelegendofzelda #gamespot

Street Fighter 6 M. Bison Official Character Guide Trailer

GameSpot 2024-06-18 | Capcom gives us a guide for M. Bison who is the latest to join the Street Fighter 6 roster on June 26, 2024. Learn more about how M. Bisons moves, combos, and his mechanics.

#streetfighter6 #sf6 #bison

Metroid Prime 4 IS BACK With A New Name

GameSpot 2024-06-18 | Did you like June's Nintendo Direct? #metroidprime4

Nintendo Direct Full Showcase | June 2024

GameSpot 2024-06-18 | Nintendo brought a ton of HD remakes and a few surprises to their showcase like Marvel vs. Capcom 2 Fighting Collection Arcade Classics, Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.

Mario & Luigi Brothership - 00:00:00
Nintendo World Championships NES Edition - 00:02:45
Fairy Tail 2 - 00:04:14
Fantasian Neo Dimension - 00:05:13
Nintendo Switch Sports Basketball - 00:06:25
Mio Memories In Orbit - 00:07:26:00
Disney Illusion Island Update - 00:08:32
Hello Kitty Island Adventure - 00:09:04
Looney Tunes Wacky World of Sports - 00:09:37
Among Us Update - 00:10:11
Farmagia - 00:10:35
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD - 00:11:53
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake - 00:13:35
Funko Fusion - 00:16:47
Luigi's Masnion 2 HD - 00:17:44
The New Denpa Men - 00:18:22
Metal Slug Attack Reloaded - 00:18:55
Darkest Dungeon 2 - 00:19:30
N64, The legend of Zelda: A link to the Past Fours Swords, Metroid: Zero Mission, Turok: Dinosaur Hunter, Perfect Dark - 00:20:04
Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero - 00:21:19
Marvel vs. Capcom 2 Fighting Collection Arcade Classics - 00:22:34
Super Mario Party Jamboree - 00:23:40
The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom - 00:26:04
Just Dance 2025 Edition - 00:30:55
Lego Horizon Adventures - 00:32:15
Stray - 00:33:24
Tales of the Shire: A Lord of The Rings Game - 00:34:43
Ace Attorney Investigations Collection - 00:35:42
The Hundred Line Last Defense Academy - 00:36:52
Romancing Saga 2 Revenge of the Seven - 00:38:23
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - 00:39:48

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Official Announcement Trailer | Nintendo Direct 2024

GameSpot 2024-06-18 | Samus Aran is back! Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will be released on Nintendo Switch in 2025.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Official Announcement Trailer | Nintendo Direct 2024

GameSpot 2024-06-18 | It's up to Princess Zelda to save Hyrule in a brand-new The Legend of Zelda story.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom launches September 26th on Nintendo Switch!

Super Mario Party Jamboree Offical Announcement Trailer | Nintendo Direct 2024

GameSpot 2024-06-18 | The biggest Mario Party yet, Super Mario Party Jamboree launches on Nintendo Switch October 17th! Take on over 110 minigames, 7 game boards (5 new boards and 2 returning boards), and join up to 20 players head-to-head online in Koopathlon mode!

DRAGON QUEST III HD 2D Remake Official Release Date Trailer | Nintendo Direct

GameSpot 2024-06-18 | Travel through vast worlds and discover where the legendary DRAGON QUEST franchise began with the stunning DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D remake and the newly announced DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake!!

DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake comes to Nintendo Switch on November 14, 2024.
DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake comes to Nintendo Switch in 2025.

#DragonQuest #NintendoSwitch #gaming

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Official Announcement Trailer | Nintendo Direct 2024

GameSpot 2024-06-18 | The king of Kong returns!

Originally released on the Wii system, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is barreling onto Nintendo Switch January 16th!

Enjoy 80 levels, including the additional levels from the Nintendo 3DS version, and join up with a buddy for 2-player local co-op!

Among Us New Roles Official Trailer | Nintendo Direct 2024

GameSpot 2024-06-18 | Prep the airlock and join your Crewmates in a multiplayer game of teamwork and betrayal in Among Us! All new Roles (Noisemaker, Tracker, and Phantom) add another layer of deception - out now on Nintendo Switch!

Mario & Luigi: Brothership Official Announcement Trailer | Nintendo Direct 2024

GameSpot 2024-06-18 | The bond between brothers has never been stronger! Set sail for an island-hopping adventure with the Mario Bros. in Mario & Luigi: Brothership!

Launching November 7th 2024 on Nintendo Switch.

Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree DLC Review

GameSpot 2024-06-18 | From Software's expansion for Elden Ring offers an entire new game's worth of content, all of which is exceptionally executed.

Shadow of the Erdtree takes players to the Land of Shadow, a place that has been hidden away, where the laws of the venerated Golden Order that governs The Lands Between were written in blood, and that has been forgotten and left to fester. Battling through the Land of Shadow's numerous castles, caves, and crypts delivers exactly what you want from a From Software game and what made Elden Ring an open-world masterpiece when it was released two years ago. It offers the same thrilling sense of player-empowered exploration and rewarding discovery, as well as the satisfaction of triumphing over adversity. These aspects of Elden Ring are all as potent in Shadow of the Erdtree, but it's the game's subversions that are the most striking.

Elden Ring Story Recap & Shadow Of The Erdtree Questions

GameSpot 2024-06-17 | Get ready to enter Mohgwyn Palace, reach into Miquella’s cocoon, and cross the veil into the Land of Shadow in the Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. If you’re confused by most of what I just said, then this is the video for you!

Unless you were taking copious notes and talking to every NPC in the main game, or you have VaatiVidya content constantly playing in the background, you might be a little lost as to what in the fingers is actually going on in the Lands Between.

Here’s a story recap to get you caught up on the main plot beats and characters you should know before tackling Shadow of the Erdtree, as well as what questions you should be asking yourself when you get your hands on the DLC. Get ready for a ton of proper nouns, and spoilers for Elden Ring’s story.

Black Myth: Wukong: A Fun Action RPG filled with Bosses

GameSpot 2024-06-16 | Black Myth: Wukong is an upcoming Action RPG, and while Phil found there to be some Souls-ish elements like recovering health similar to having an Estus Flask, or checkpoints akin to bonfires, in general, he found the gameplay to not be in the Souls-vein, with less deliberate combat.

Playing as Sun Wukong, aka "The Destined One", means players will be frequently dodge-rolling away from enemy attacks, with a deep combat system. Black Myth: Wukong is currently set to release August 20, 2024 to PC and PS5.

#gaming #blackmythwukong #gamespot

Historian & Armor Expert Reacts to Elden Rings Arms & Armor

GameSpot 2024-06-16 | Tobias Capwell is an independent scholar, curator, an expert on arms and armor, as well as a historical advisor for movies and TV.

As we gear up to the release of Shadow of the Erdtree, Toby is joining us to react to the weapons and armour of Elden Ring. How realistic is Miquella's armour? What real world inspirations are behind The Tarnished's equipment? Would a pot really protect the head of Let Me Solo Her..?

Toby Capwell is an American historian who lives and works in London. His principal interest is in European arms and armor of the medieval and Renaissance periods. He has written and spoken extensively on both the historical and the practical aspects of his subject.

00:00 Kaiden Set
03:56 Duelist
05:22 Mausoleum Knight
07:58 Wolf & Maleketh
11:14 Lionel Armor
14:28 Leather Set
16:02 Wolf Set
16:58 Malenia, Blade of Miquella
19:25 Let Me Solo Her

Toby's Instagram: instagram.com/tobiascapwell

Check out Toby's books: olympiaauctions.com/about-us/publications/armour-of-the-english-knight-1400-1450-by-tobias-capwell
olympiaauctions.com/about-us/publications/armour-of-the-english-knight-1450-1500-by-tobias-capwell
olympiaauctions.com/about-us/publications/armour-of-the-english-knight-continental-armour-in-england-1435-1500-by-tobias-capwell

All about Tobias: https://independent.academia.edu/TobiasCapwell

Firearms Expert Reacts to Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’s Guns PART 2

GameSpot 2024-06-15 | Jonathan Ferguson, a weapons expert and Keeper of Firearms & Artillery at the Royal Armouries, breaks down more of the guns from Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, including the G11-inspired CARV 2, the UGR Underwater Rifle, and a particularly cursed M16.

00:00 - Opening
00:42 - Vargo 52
02:08 - Streetsweeper
03:12 - FARA 83
04:31 - LAPA
05:16 - CARV 2
07:53 - M16
09:54 - M16 (Cursed)
11:13 - Marshal
12:13 - PPSH 41
13:26 - UGR Underwater Rifle
14:59 - Stoner 63
16:22 - ZRG 20mm
17:32 - RPD

In the latest video in the Firearm Expert Reacts series, Jonathan Ferguson--a weapons expert and Keeper of Firearms & Artillery at the Royal Armouries--breaks down more of the guns from Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War and compares them to their real-life counterparts.

Firearms Expert Reacts playlist - youtube.com/watch?v=y4T78VQoWUs&list=PLpg6WLs8kxGMgYb13XjPgOKbm5O-CDq7R

If you're interested in seeing more of Jonathan's work, you can check out more from the Royal Armouries right here. - youtube.com/user/RoyalArmouries

If you would like to support the Royal Armouries, you can make a charitable donation to the museum here. - royalarmouries.org/support-us/donations

And if you would like to become a member of the Royal Armouries, you can get a membership here. - royalarmouries.org/support-us/membership

You can either purchase Jonathan's book here. - headstamppublishing.com/bullpup-rifle-book

Or at the Royal Armouries shop here. - shop.royalarmouries.org/collections/thorneycroft-to-sa80-british-bullpup-firearms-1901-2020

You can subscribe to the Armax Journal that Jonathan Associate Edited here: armaxjournal.org

Stop Dying To Gunship Patrols In Helldivers 2

GameSpot 2024-06-15 | The star of the show in the new Viper Commandos Warbond isn’t one of the new weapons; it’s the patched Spear. Here’s how to survive the new deadly swarms of Gunships and Shriekers in Helldivers 2.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle - Official Xbox Games Showcase Deep Dive

GameSpot 2024-06-14 | On this special episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we uncover even more info about Indiana Jones and the Great Circle while chatting with MachineGames Game Director Jerk Gustafsson and Production Director John Jennings.

00:00 Introduction
00:27 Interview
23:20 Goodbye

8 Minutes of Path of Exile 2 Witch NEW Gameplay | Summer Game Fest 2024

GameSpot 2024-06-14 | Check out 8 more minutes of Witch Gameplay for Path of Exile 2 from Summer Game Fest 2024. There's some new gameplay on top of what was showcased during the first gameplay walkthrough for the character.

#pathofexile2 #poe2 #gaming

FINAL FANTASY 14: DAWNTRAIL - Official Launch Trailer

GameSpot 2024-06-14 | FINAL FANTASY XIV: Dawntrail launches July 2, 2024!

Starship Troopers Game vs Movies

GameSpot 2024-06-13 | Are you picking up Starship Troopers: Extermination?

Life is Strange: Double Exposure – Official Extended Gameplay Reveal

GameSpot 2024-06-13 | Developed by Deck Nine Games, LIFE IS STRANGE: DOUBLE EXPOSURE is an all-new supernatural murder mystery that will excite both new and returning players. LIFE IS STRANGE: DOUBLE EXPOSURE will launch on Xbox Series X|S consoles, PlayStation 5®, and PC on October 29, 2024, and is also coming to Nintendo Switch.

LIFE IS STRANGE: DOUBLE EXPOSURE will be available in three editions; Standard, Deluxe, and Ultimate. Players can pre-order the Ultimate Edition now to gain Advanced Access to Chapters 1 and 2 on October 15 2024, two weeks ahead of the release of the full game.

Max Caulfield, photographer-in-residence at the prestigious Caledon University, discovers her closest new friend, Safi, dead in the snow. Murdered. To save her, Max tries to Rewind time – a power she’s not used in years… instead Max opens the way to a parallel timeline where Safi is still alive, and still in danger! Max realizes the killer will soon strike again – in both versions of reality.

Only Max can Shift between the two parallel timelines to solve and prevent the same murder.