Open-World RPGs That Can Rival Elden Ring

While Elden Ring is undoubtedly one of the greatest games ever made, other open-world RPGs provide comparable experiences, and even excel in certain aspects. If you’re looking for a slightly different adventure, these games are all excellent choices.

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Monster Hunter Outlanders 2nd Closed Beta Test registration is now available

Okay, so registration is open right now on the official website and it’ll stay open until April 21st at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. If I get picked to try it out, my phone needs to be fairly new – either an iPhone XR or newer running iOS 17 or later, or an Android phone with at least a Snapdragon 845 processor and Android 12.0 or newer. You can find the sign-up link on the official website. They haven’t announced when the test will actually happen yet, but I’m keeping my fingers crossed!

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Where Winds Meet’s Hexi Expansion Chapter 2 Detailed Ahead of April 2nd Release

Okay, so chapter 2 is going to drop us in Liangzhou, a brand new zone! You’ll unlock it after finishing the Hexi Campaign – specifically, the Whitecrown Fortress quest. From what I’ve heard, it’s a really cool change of scenery – think snowy landscapes and a city built like a jade cup! Apparently, it feels totally different from Jade Gate Pass, which is awesome because it keeps things fresh. I’m really excited to explore it!

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First Berserker: Khazan Players Are Getting Free Items to Celebrate the Game’s 1 Year Anniversary

Despite not selling as many copies as expected at first, the developers of The First Berserker: Khazan (Neople) and its publisher (Nexon) have continued to update and add content to the game, which players have appreciated. While the Dungeon & Fighter world isn’t well-known in Western markets, Khazan proved there’s interest in the franchise beyond traditional fighting games. The game also stood out from other Soulslike titles with its focus on missions.

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The Relic: First Guardian Combines Elden Ring Combat With The Witcher Lore

I’m really getting lost in the world of The Relic: First Guardian. It’s a lot like Elden Ring – the story isn’t just told to you, you uncover it by exploring this huge, broken world. And it reminds me of The Witcher too, because I’m playing as the last person who can actually save everything. Seriously, the visuals are amazing and it’s a massive fantasy RPG – I can’t put it down!

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Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Drops New Accolades Trailer

This game is the latest in the Stories series, which is part of the larger Monster Hunter franchise. It’s a turn-based RPG and a significant step up from previous Stories titles. We were very impressed with it in our review on the Switch 2, even though we did encounter some minor technical problems.

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Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Translator Laid Off After Studio Seemingly Pivots to AI

A translator named “Max H,” who verified his identity to the moderators of the KingdomCome subreddit, worked on the sequel and its downloadable content starting in July 2022. He translated everything from in-game dialogue and quest details to item names, and occasionally helped with marketing materials, converting it all from Czech to English.

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