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July 14, 2025

Summer Games Done Quick 2025 raised $2.4m

This year's Summer Games Done Quick charity speedrunning event raised ,436,614 for Doctors Without Borders from July 6th to 13th, attracting over 2,600 attendees at the Hilton Minneapolis in Minnesota. The event featured popular games such as Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Balatro, Super Mario Maker 2, Blue Prince, Mario Kart World, and Beat Saber. Although the total raised is slightly below the .5 million raised in 2024, Games Done Quick has raised over million for various charitable organizations since its inception. Founder Mike Uyama stepped down in August 2024, passing leadership to operations head Matt Merkle.

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July 14, 2025

Those shadow giants in the distance in Elden Ring Nightreign are over 2 miles tall⁠—almost as big as the Erdtree⁠—and nobody even mentions them in the game

The giants in Elden Ring Nightreign are measured at 3,450 meters tall, making them the largest entities in a Soulsborne game, surpassing the Dragon God from Demon's Souls and the big rope man from Sekiro. Their size is comparable to the Erdtree, and even the largest monsters from previous titles would barely reach their knees. The RLA Strider measures 4,953 meters in length. The Planetary Enclosure satellite from Armored Core 6 stands at 5.9 kilometers tall and spans over 11 kilometers in width. The narrative surrounding these giants is ambiguous, with no explicit references in the game, but they are suggested to play a significant role in the story.

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July 7, 2025

Summer Games Done Quick 2025 is now live—kicking off a full week of speedruns and goofs to raise money for Doctors Without Borders

Summer Games Done Quick (SGDQ) 2025 is taking place in Minneapolis, showcasing speedruns and raising funds for charity. The event has raised over ,000 for Doctors Without Borders in its early hours. This year features a challenging glitchless run of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, completed in 1 hour and 26 minutes. An upcoming event includes a Titanfall 2 "All Helmets" race on July 10. The r/speedrun community has created a VoD thread for recorded runs, and viewers can watch live on Twitch.

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June 25, 2025

I turn my back for one second and now Assassin’s Creed Shadows has Critical Role in it

Assassin's Creed Shadows has released patch 1.0.6, which addresses player concerns by fixing a bug with the Onryo Mask visibility, resolving issues with missing Mastery Points, and correcting the "Temple Stories" quest progress display. The patch introduces a new Nightmare difficulty level that requires perfect parries to avoid damage, and includes a sponsored one-shot quest that allows players to unlock a new ally, as well as themed weapons and a Critical Role banner for hideouts. The patch goes live today at 2 pm UTC / 10 am EDT / 7 am PT.

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June 7, 2025

Capcom continues its victory lap with killer new Onimusha: Way of the Sword trailer at Summer Game Fest

Capcom has released a new trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword during the Summer Game Fest, reigniting interest in the franchise. The trailer, titled "Formidable Foes Emerge," showcases dynamic swordplay and hints at a robust combat system. The game will introduce new characters, including Sasaki Ganryu, who wields an Oni Gauntlet. Onimusha: Way of the Sword is set to be released in 2026.

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June 3, 2025

Stellar Blade PC Preorders Are Discounted At Fanatical

The PC version of Stellar Blade, a highly anticipated title from the PS5 lineup of 2024, will be released on June 12. Preorders are available at a 10% discount on Fanatical, with the standard edition and Complete Edition priced lower than their regular prices. Preordering the standard edition grants exclusive in-game bonuses, while the Complete Edition includes additional content such as unique suits and in-game currency. The game is set in a future where humanity has retreated to the stars, and players control Eve, the sole survivor of an android expedition. It features a unique combat system and a flexible difficulty option. A sequel is already in development.

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June 2, 2025

Singleplayer Elden Ring Nightreign is no longer hell to play, but it’s still a compromised game of 30-minute boss runbacks

The author, known as Mr. Antisocial Souls, typically prefers solo gaming, especially with FromSoftware titles, but found Elden Ring Nightreign's multiplayer aspect engaging. Initially expecting to play solo, they discovered that the single-player experience highlighted the game's flaws. Recent patches have improved solo gameplay, making it more enjoyable, although challenges remain, such as navigating the interface and dealing with punishing RNG. The game’s boss encounters are designed for teams, making solo play feel more difficult and disheartening. Improvements include balanced self-revivals and enemy health adjustments, enhancing solo playability. However, the author suggests limiting solo play to 15% of total gaming time for optimal enjoyment, as the experience is better with a team.

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May 30, 2025

I can’t believe Elden Ring Nightreign is missing this feature on PC

FromSoftware has released Elden Ring Nightreign, a co-op roguelike spin-off of the Elden Ring universe, now available on Windows PC and Steam, with console versions coming soon. The game features a 60 FPS cap and has received positive feedback for its performance, despite some framerate drops. However, it lacks ultrawide support, which has disappointed some fans. The game is priced at .99, currently available for .99 at Newegg with the promo code XVSAVE.

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May 27, 2025

Parries and timed blocks are the future of action games—and they’ve got a place in turn-based RPGs like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, too

Nine Sols is a standout gaming experience of 2023, noted for its stunning art direction, compelling narrative, and finely tuned combat mechanics. It represents a shift within the "soulslike" genre, leaning towards the intricate design seen in Sekiro, which redefined combat expectations by focusing on breaking an enemy's posture rather than just depleting health. The game emphasizes timing and precision in blocking, enhancing player engagement.

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May 8, 2025

Peak Sekiro-like Nine Sols gets a 40% price cut ahead of its 1-year anniversary, and if you’ve ever liked parrying in a videogame, you need to play this thing

Nine Sols is an indie game developed by Red Candle Games, released in May 2024. It combines metroidvania elements with parry-timing combat inspired by Sekiro. The game is currently available at a 40% discount until May 12. Players are encouraged to experience the gameplay before exploring supplementary materials like the prelude manga.