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Murders at Karlov Manor Commander four-Deck BundleThose who prefer building their decks can scoop up a bunch of cards at once thanks to several bundle and booster box deals. The Murders at Karlov Manor Bundle (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMW6S82Q?tag=gamespot-bfcm-20) is down to $32.49 (was $38) and comes with nine Play Boosters--which include 14 playable cards with at least one guaranteed rare or mythic-rare card each. The bundle also has a foil alternate art card, 30 land cards, a card storage box, and accessories.Continue Reading at GameSpot (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/boost-your-magic-the-gathering-collection-with-these-early-black-friday-discounts/1100-6527839/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
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The Princess with a chain around her neck and in her Prisoner form.The premise is simple enough and explained by both its name and its exposition: "You're on a path in the woods, and at the end of that path, is a cabin. And in the basement of that cabin is a princess. You're here to slay her." Naturally, this raises a lot of questions: Why does she need to die? Why am I the one killing her? What is the motive of the person instructing you to do this? As the protagonist's primary, guiding voice, it is up to you to explore the dozen or so prompts that emerge as each new piece of information is brought to light. Your every response and action--or lack thereof--determines and alters the path laid before the hero, as well as the many other voices that join you in guiding him as successive loops unfold.Continue Reading at GameSpot (https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/slay-the-princess-review-the-pristine-cut-til-death-do-us-part/1900-6418318/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
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Dynasty Warriors: Origins Gets Demo This Week With PS5 Pro Enhancements
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/dynasty-warriors-origins-gets-demo-this-week-with-ps5-pro-enhancements/1100-6527837/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f
Dynasty Warriors: Origins (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/dynasty-warriors-origins-gets-january-release-date/1100-6526677/), which promises combat involving you against a thousand enemies, is getting a demo later this week. Ahead of its release on January 16, PS5 players will get access to a preview slice for free on November 22, right on time for the weekend.The demo, which was previously playable at this year's Tokyo Game Show, has you wielding an array of weapons as the "nameless hero" to survive in the Battle of Sishui Gate. Unlike the playable teaser in the event, there's no time limit for the console demo, and you'll be able to choose the difficulty level. Choosing from four weapon types--sword, guandao, pudao, and wheels--you can mix and match a number of arts, gems, and accessories with them to try different combinations in the demo. Then, you can opt for a strategic approach by acting as a commander for a number of allies, or by jumping into the fray solo against enemy armies.Continue Reading at GameSpot (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/dynasty-warriors-origins-gets-demo-this-week-with-ps5-pro-enhancements/1100-6527837/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
The Game Awards Announces 2024 “Game Of The Year” Contenders
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LR 7.62The LR 7.62 sniper rifle is one of the best options for sniping in Season 1. The recommended attachments will boost the damage range and increase the weapon's mobility. The best Fire Mod for this sniper can vary. Rapid Fire can be a great choice for Resurgence, while having Overpressured rounds is going to give you better bullet velocity for longer-range fights on Urzikstan.Recommended LR 7.62 attachments:Muzzle: SuppressorBarrel: Long BarrelUnderbarrel: Precision HandguardRear Grip: Quickdraw GripFire Mod: Rapid Fire or 7.62 NATO Overpressured
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PP-919The PP-919 submachine gun is a great choice for close-range combat. The recommended attachments will boost the weapon's damage and range while also providing greater movement speeds.Recommended PP-919 attachments:Optic: Kepler MicroflexMuzzle: CompensatorBarrel: Reinforced BarrelRear Grip: Commando GripStock: Balanced Stock
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XMGThe XMG is a heavy-hitting light machine gun with decent mobility, which is great for long-range fights on Urzikstan. The recommended attachments will boost the damage and range, as well as help you manage some of the gun's recoil. The optic is a personal preference, but you'll want some zoom, so the Jason Armory 2x or Willis 3x are solid choices.This is a great gun to take advantage of the Gunfighter Wildcard. For the three extra attachments, include the Fast Mags magazine, Ergonomic Grip rear grip, and the Balanced stock.Recommended XMG attachments:Optic: Jason Armory 2x or Willis 3xMuzzle: CompensatorBarrel: Reinforced BarrelUnderbarrel: Vertical ForegripFire Mod: Recoil Springs
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XM4The XM4 is one of the most versatile and easy-to-handle assault rifles in the game, and this is a great choice for any mode. The recommended attachments will help you boost the ammo count, increase the range, and improve accuracy. The recommended optic will depend on the mode you're playing. The Kepler Microflex is great for small map Resurgence, but the Jason Armory 2x is more suitable for long-range engagements on Urzikstan.Recommended XM4 attachments:Optic: Kepler Microflex/Jason Armory 2xMuzzle: SuppressorBarrel: Reinforced BarrelUnderbarrel: Vertical ForegripMagazine: Extended Mag II
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GPR 91One of the most powerful and popular choices for Warzone is the GPR 91 assault rifle. This weapon boasts a fast time-to-kill with very little recoil, and the recommended attachments will further improve the accuracy, damage, and bullet velocity. The Kepler Microflex is great for small map Resurgence, but the Willis 3x is better for longer-range engagements on Urzikstan.Recommended GPR 91 attachments:Optic: Kepler Microflex//Willis 3xMuzzle: SuppressorBarrel: Reinforced BarrelUnderbarrel: Vertical ForegripMagazine: Extended Mag II
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Call Of Duty: Warzone Best Weapon Loadouts For BO6 Season 1
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Earning approval from Lucanis is easy if you know what to say.
Players who want to Romance Lucanis may wish to select the Antivan Crows as their Rook's faction--it'll provide a few faction-exclusive dialogue options, and also works well from a storytelling perspective. Our Rook was a female elf, and like Lucanis, we selected Rogue as her class and the Antivan Crows as her allied faction. That said, players of any race, gender, class, or allied faction can romance Lucanis--being an Antivan Crow Rogue just provides a few extra opportunities for approval.As previously mentioned, keeping Lucanis in your party as much as possible is one of the easiest ways to increase his approval score. To check where you and Lucanis currently stand, see his character screen under the "Companions" tab. It will show a number between 1 and 10, along with a description of your current relationship.Below is a list of actions and dialogue choices that will increase Lucanis' approval rating.Keep him in your party when completing quests, especially quests that see you fighting Antaam in Treviso or fighting major demons in the Necropolis, as performing these actions will increase his bond.Complete all quests in Treviso and all quests for the Antivan Crows.Complete Lucanis' companion quests (must be done to progress his romance).Choose to aid Treviso over Minrathous (again, something you must do if you wish to romance him).Complete the Coffee With The Crows quest after recruiting Lucanis. (Once you've recruited him, speak to him in the lighthouse to get this quest.)Give him a gift. Lucanis' gift is the Antivan Tea Set, which can be bought from a Treviso vendor. The vendor's location will be indicated with a quest marker during the Coffee With The Crows quest. The Antivan Tea Set can be purchased at any time, but Coffee With The Crows makes the vendor easier to find, and allows you to kill two crows with one stone, so to speak.Once you've finished your shopping, meet up with Illario at the cafe for a conversation during which you'll be presented with a variety of dialogue options. Choosing "Like a kiss goodbye, huh?" when prompted counts as flirting.Compliment him when the opportunity presents itself.Return to the Lighthouse after Coffee With The Crows and speak to Lucanis, who will give you a new side quest called Bidding Farewell. When prompted, say, "I'm a Crow. I'll help," if your character is a part of the Antivan Crows faction. Later, say, "I'll help however I can." Both lines each provide an approval boost.At some point during a conversation with Lucanis at the Lighthouse, you'll discover that his deepest, darkest secret has not only bubbled to the surface, but taken control of Lucanis himself. Say, "Spite, enough," when prompted for an approval boost.During the Siege Of Weisshaupt questline, punch the First Warden in the face when the opportunity arises. Lucanis will "greatly approve" of this choice.After Weisshaupt, you'll find Lucanis brooding at the Lighthouse. Speak to him, and select "I'm glad you made it back," which counts as flirting.In another post-Weisshaupt scene at the Lighthouse involving Neve and Lucanis, say "The coffee is questionable," for an approval boost.Lucanis will eventually need to speak to you at the Lighthouse again, which will start the Bloodbath questline. When speaking to Illario during this quest, say "Lucanis said no," for some approval. Later, say, "It's over, Zara," for more approval. Afterwards, select "It doesn't change how I feel," when speaking to Lucanis, which counts as flirting.During yet another Lighthouse cutscene regarding Lucanis and coffee--this time involving Harding--select "First time for everything," for increased approval.When Emmrich is helping Lucanis interrogate a fallen foe at the Lighthouse, select "I'm sorry," for more approval.Speak to Lucanis at the Lighthouse to obtain the Inner Demons quest. When speaking to Teia, select "You think it's a message," for approval.
Commitment
Due to how long it takes to get the ball rolling with Lucanis, having Neve in your party can prove to be problematic.
If players do not romance Neve or Lucanis quickly enough, the two companions will ultimately end up in a romantic relationship of their own, which is why it's a good idea to improve Lucanis' approval score as quickly as possible, and always choose flirty dialogue options (indicated by a heart symbol on the dialogue wheel) when speaking to him.Due to the damage saving Treviso does to Rook's relationship with Neve, players may wish to keep both Lucanis and Neve in their party as much as possible, to increase the approval of both characters. But it's worth noting that due to the nature of Lucanis' romance--which progresses much more slowly than other companion romances--having Neve and Lucanis in the same party will result in the player being subjected to endless flirty banter between the two companions. As long as you continue choosing to flirt with Lucanis at every opportunity, his romance with Neve won't go beyond flirting, but if you don't want to listen to Lucanis and Neve's constant flirting or are tired of feeling like a third wheel, it may be best to bench Neve until after Lucanis has committed to you, or only bring her along when Lucanis isn't in your party.
Lucanis' personal quests
Lucanis appears to be the only character you can unintentionally lock yourself out of romancing.
Before players focus on wooing Lucanis, they'll want to focus on avoiding an early-game mistake that will make him unavailable to romance for the rest of the game. Oddly, this choice occurs after a Davrin-focused quest called A Warden's Best Friend, so it's easy to be caught off guard and make the wrong choice.Prior to embarking on A Warden's Best Friend, it's a very, very good idea to completely all of the currently available sidequests--especially quests located in Minrathous and Treviso. There aren't too many of them this early in the game, and they won't take you too long to finish. Just visit each city, complete any active quests, and scan the map of each city for golden exclamation marks, as these signify the location of a side quest you haven't yet acquired. If you're dead-set on romancing Lucanis, you'll also want to purchase everything you can from the first vendor you meet in Minrathous/Dock Town, as you won't have another opportunity to purchase items there in the future. The three main quests you will absolutely want to finish prior to starting A Warden's Best Friend are:A Slow PoisonA Study of Dock TownCoffee with the CrowsBe sure to stop by the Lighthouse after each of these quests to see if Lucanis or Neve (https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/dragon-age-veilguard-neve-romance-guide/2900-5905/) need to speak with you, as some of the above quests (especially A Slow Poison) lead to follow-up conversations (and sometimes, an additional mini-quest) with Lucanis or Neve.Once you're done tying up loose ends, head out to complete A Warden's Best friend. We recommend bringing Lucanis and Davrin along for this quest, as their in-game abilities complement each other well in combat, and most quests in the game reward you with an approval boost from both of the companions who came along for the ride.At the end of A Warden's Best Friend, you'll be faced with a difficult choice. Both Neve's hometown of Minrathous and the city Lucanis calls home (Treviso) are under attack, and players are faced with a very Mass Effect-style choice: Help Lucanis save Treviso, or help Neve save Minrathous. Players who want to romance Lucanis must choose to save Treviso. Choosing to save Minrathous instead will result in the following dire consequences:Players instantly lose 100 faction approval with the Antivan Crows.Players instantly gain 250 faction approval with the Shadow Dragons.Players instantly lose access to the Antivan Crow vendor and can no longer purchase items from them.Players will have to rediscover any Fast-Travel Beacons they've unlocked in Treviso.Lucanis (temporarily) leaves the party, unwilling to leave his city unprotected.Lucanis becomes "Hardened," meaning he can no longer use certain support abilities (though his other combat abilities do get buffed).Lucanis' romance is permanently locked--even if players manage to earn back his trust, they are never given options to flirt with him.Ultimately, choosing to save Treviso is the best choice even for players who aren't 100% sure they want to romance Lucanis. Saving Treviso will result in the following consequences:Players instantly lose 100 faction approval with the Shadow Dragons.Players instantly gain 250 faction approval with the Antivan Crows.Players instantly lose access to the Shadow Dragon vendor and can no longer purchase items from them.Players will have to rediscover any Fast-Travel Beacons they've unlocked in Minrathous.Neve (temporarily) leaves the party, unwilling to leave her city to face the threat alone.Neve becomes "Hardened," and can no longer use support abilities, though her offensive combat abilities get permanently buffed.Neve's romance is NOT locked. While re-earning Neve's trust is no small task, it can still be done, and she can still be romanced.For the reasons listed above, saving Treviso is the best option for players who are sure they want to romance
Upon recruiting Lucanis, you'll find he takes the term "Antivan Crow" very seriously... and rather literally.
The earlier you pick up Lucanis, the better. When players first visit the Crossroads and meet The Caretaker, they'll be faced with the option of heading to either Minrathous or Treviso (https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/dragon-age-veilguard-help-minrathous-or-treviso-guide/2900-5913/). You'll be able to recruit Lucanis in Treviso, and picking him up first will allow you to get a head start on earning his affection.
Avoiding romance lock-out
Dragon Age: The Veilguard - Lucanis Romance Guide
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Boost Your Magic: The Gathering Collection With These Early Black Friday Discounts
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Holiday sales are a great time to beef up your Magic: The Gathering card collection, and over on Amazon, you can take advantage of some early Black Friday deals on numerous pre-made commander decks, bundle sets, and booster boxes.Fans of the Commander format can grab a few pre-made decks at a discount. The Murders at Karlov Manor four-deck bundle (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMR5QLPZ?tag=gamespot-bfcm-20) is $125 (was $139), and includes the Deadly Disguise, Revenant Recon, Deep Clue Sea, and Blame Game decks. If you're looking to buy single decks, the Blame Game commander deck (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMVZCKDH?tag=gamespot-bfcm-20) is available as a standalone release for $41 (was $47.40), while the Outlaws of Thunder Junction: Most Wanted commander deck (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CT41T1RF?tag=gamespot-bfcm-20) is the cheapest of the group at just $34.49 (was $47.30). Unlike Standard format 60-card decks, these Commander decks include 100 cards, none of which are duplicates, and are built around powerful "commander" creatures. So even if you're not a Commander player, these deals are still worth checking out since you're getting 100 unique cards per deck.
Slay The Princess Review: The Pristine Cut - 'Til Death Do Us Part
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Heart. Lungs. Liver. Nerves. As The Nightmare neared, her face covered in chipped porcelain and her presence like shrill static, these four words became a chant. The Paranoid--one of the many personas inhabiting the hero's too-full head--was the one uttering it, a reminder to the other voices in this malformed vessel that it was now up to them to perform what were once autonomous functions. Heart. Lungs. Liver. Nerves. The words were a pulse; the singular thread tethering this body to this plane of existence. But as The Nightmare grew closer, the desperate thrumming faded to silence. And then, the thin thread snapped.In Slay the Princess, however, death is only the beginning: the start of a time loop that nearly always resolves in mutually-assured destruction. But despite the horrors you endure and the promise of death--repeatedly and oftentimes brutally--the game begins with a small, strange note: This is a love story. And as a love story, a horrific visual novel, and a work of narrative-driven psychological fiction, Slay the Princess is remarkable. The Pristine Cut further polishes this gem of a game, adding more depth and replayability to an already-brilliant title that is abundant with introspection, poetic (and often humorous) writing, stellar voice acting, and memorable art and music. Though there are still a few rough spots--namely some of its audio mixing and its UX design on consoles--Slay the Princess is a beautiful experience, brimming with emotion and cleverness.
Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Gets New Poster
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Halo Original Trilogy 8LP Soundtrack Vinyl Box Set Now Available to Pre-Order on IGN Store
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The Halo Original Trilogy Soundtrack 8LP Vinyl is now available, and we've got the details on where you can buy it.
Jackal PDWThe Jackal PDW submachine gun is a solid choice for a sniper support weapon. The recommended attachments will boost the damage, range, and ammo count of the Jackal PDW.Recommended Jackal PDW attachments:Muzzle: CompensatorBarrel: Reinforced BarrelUnderbarrel: Vertical ForegripMagazine: Extended Mag IIFire Mod: Recoil Springs
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DM-10The DM-10 marksman rifle is another long-range option and a solid choice if you like using burst-fire weapons. The recommended attachments will boost the gun's damage and range, as well as help you manage the recoil.Recommended DM-10 attachments:Optic: Jason Armory 2x or Willis 3xMuzzle: Ported CompensatorBarrel: Reinforced BarrelUnderbarrel: Precision HandguardFire Mod: Recoil Springs
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Model LThe Model L assault rifle is another great choice for long-range engagements on either map. The recommended attachments will help you increase the weapon's range, ammo count, and further improve accuracy. The recommended optic will depend on the mode you're playing. The Kepler Microflex is great for small map Resurgence, but having at least a 2x scope on Urzikstan is more suitable for long-range engagements.Recommended Model L attachments:Optic: Kepler Microflex/Jason Armory 2xMuzzle: SuppressorBarrel: Reinforced BarrelUnderbarrel: Vertical ForegripMagazine: Extended Mag II
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WD Black SN850X 2TB PS5 SSD Is on Sale for Black Friday: One of the Fastest SSDs on the Market
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It's also the best SSD for your PlayStation 5 console.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (https://www.gamespot.com/games/call-of-duty-black-ops-6/) has finally integrated with Warzone (https://www.gamespot.com/games/call-of-duty-warzone/) for Season 1 (https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/cod-black-ops-6-and-warzone-season-1-roadmap-shows-mp-maps-7-new-weapons-and-castle-map-for-zombies/2900-5940/), adding the game's full weapon pool and attachments to battle royale, as well as the new omnimovement system. Here we recommend the best weapon loadouts to try across standard and Resurgence matches of Warzone.Make sure to also check out our guide for recommended Black Ops 6 multiplayer loadouts (https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/call-of-duty-black-ops-6-best-mp-weapon-loadouts/2900-5960/) for Season 1.Black Ops 6's integration into Warzone removes the game's dedicated perks, so you'll no longer be able to equip two primary weapons to a single loadout unless you run the Overkill Wildcard on your class.Overkill is a popular Wildcard to run for Warzone loadouts, but Gunfighter is another great choice, as you'll be able to add three more attachments to your Black Ops 6 guns. This can make an already powerful gun feel like an accurate laser beam. (Doesn't apply to MW2 or MW3 weapons in Warzone.)
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Lucanis takes time to truly warm up to Rook.
The opportunity to commit to Lucanis doesn't present itself until fairly late in the game. Here are the dialogue choices you'll want to make to lock Lucanis in as a romance option:Eventually, Lucanis' dark secret will make another appearance at the Lighthouse. When speaking to Lucanis after the fact, he'll mention he didn't want you to see something. Select "I don't mind," to express romantic interest in Lucanis. This will not fully commit you to him, and you may continue to flirt with other companions and progress their romances if you wish. Do not select "I'm sorry," as it will permanently cut off all romance options. Later, select "I like messes," to further express your interest. Do not select "Maybe you're right," as that will also cut off the romance immediately.When speaking to Lucanis near the end of Inner Demons, you'll be asked what you're doing there. Tell Lucanis, "I was looking for you," which counts as flirting. Once you're speaking to the other Crows again, select "We're both fine," which also counts as flirting.After Inner Demons, speak to Lucanis and select "You're sweet, you know." This counts as flirtation, but much more importantly, this line commits you to an exclusive romance with Lucanis.
Hero Of The Veilguard
The mage killer's personal quests force players to make some difficult choices.
The full list of Lucanis' questlines can be found below:Sea Of BloodCoffee with the CrowsBidding FarewellOn Deadly WingsBloodbathInner DemonsA Murder of CrowsA Moment's Peace
Approval
Lucanis and players who haven't fully decided who they want to romance yet, as this choice keeps all romance options open to the player.
Lucanis and Neve
Assassin's Creed Syndicate Gets Surprise 60fps Update on Xbox Series X and S, PS5 and PS5 Pro
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Ubisoft has issued a surprise update for Assassin's Creed Syndicate on Xbox Series X and S, PS5, and PS5 Pro that lets you play at 60 frames per second.
If you're into slow burn romance and personal demons, Lucanis is the man for you.
Lucanis Dellamorte is one of Dragon Age: The Veilguard (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/dragon-age-dreadwolf-everything-we-know-about-biowares-upcoming-fantasy-rpg/1100-6503858/)'s seven romanceable companions (https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/meet-the-veilguard-everything-we-know-about-dragon-ages-new-companion-characters/2900-5834/). Allied with the Antivan Crows faction, Lucanis is a reserved, socially withdrawn human rogue with a deep, dark secret--and he's arguably one of the most difficult characters to romance.Whether you're struggling to win Lucanis' heart or are just looking for a few pointers, we've got you covered. Keep reading for a breakdown of Lucanis' various companion quests, his Hero Of The Veilguard rewards, the best ways to earn his affection, and how to avoid an easy-to-make early-game misstep that will lock you out of his romance for the rest of the game. If your heart is reserved for another ally in The Veilguard, be sure to use our Dragon Age: The Veilguard romance options guide (https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/dragon-age-veilguard-romance-companions-guide/2900-5903/), which will walk you through each and every romantic entanglement the game has to offer.
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The Game Awards 2024: The Complete List of GOTY Nominees
https://www.ign.com/articles/the-game-awards-2024-complete-list-of-nominees-goty
The Game Awards 2024 nominations are officially here, with Astro Bot, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and Metaphor: ReFantazio among the games to take home major hardware.