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Dead As Disco is a stylish Batman Arkham beat 'em to the beat 'em up
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Dead As Disco is a stylish Batman Arkham beat ’em to the beat ’em up

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We might rightly judge Batman Arkham-style combat by how cool the counters make you feel, what with the core of it melting into second-nature rhythmic meditation that renders you basically unkillable after a few minutes of practice. You will win the fight. This is guaranteed. The combat is designed to make you win. Usually the second tutorial prompt is “here’s the button that makes you win. Don’t worry if you don’t know when to press it. We’ll tell you”.

Likewise, you will win the fights in Dead As Disco’s Steam demo. Maybe the action after the demo gets harder. I dare not predict the future. But this is not the important part. The important part is that you will feel very cool as you easily win. You can hold down a button to beat your enemies with a glowstick that hits about three times to every beat in the music. It feels like doing violence with a turbo maraca made of steel and also filled with steel balls. You can also import your own music, so maybe this doesn’t exactly line up with, say, Meshuggah’s Bleed. But it certainly lines up with Michael Sembello’s She’s A Maniac. Here’s a trailer.

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There are two types of finishers. Two. One you can do just before an attack to counter, and another you can do just after a dodge. Each one displays more physical activity than I have performed this year, combined. But you can just keep doing them. Such is the power of disco. Also, your enemies dance when the stage starts. Also also, one of the stages has dangerous trains. Does hearing about dangerous trains make you hungry? Understandable. Here’s a menu of features.

Fight to music: attack, dodge, and take-down enemies in perfect sync with the music. Master the musical path of each Idol to unlock new talents, moves, and dances. The groove isn’t just for the show: it’s your ultimate Beat Kune Do.

Rockstar Customization: Collect over-the-top fashion from all the stars in the world of Disco. No matter what look you choose, you’ll always leave an impression.

Customize your home away from home, the Dive Bar, by collecting memorabilia from past and present, and in the process unlock the true story of what really happened to the band.

Jam Together: Team up in Co-op, or compete on the leaderboards to be king of the dancefloor.

Upload, Mods, And Ugc: Upload your own music, edit music videos, and craft your own music-synced gameplay spectacle! Dead as Disco is a UGC mosh pit ready for modding.

Your character is named ‘Charlie Disco’. I can’t believe our little Charlie Disco grew up to love disco music. That’s such a lovely coincidence. Dead As Disco’s release is still TBA.



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Elden Ring - Margit the Fell
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How to replay Elden Ring Nightreign’s tutorial to beat Margit and get a unique relic

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In grand FromSoftware tradition, Elden Ring Nightreign begins with a fight you’re supposed to lose. As is also tradition, it’s perfectly possible to gut it out and beat him anyway if you’re enough of a toxic Souls tryhard cool guy.

Nightreign’s tutorial fight even furnishes you with a one-of-a-kind relic for your troubles. It’s nothing to write home about on its own, but could be handy before you’re able to build up your collection. And before you feel like you missed out, there’s an option to replay the tutorial that’s buried in a menu in perfectly obtuse Nightreign fashion.

How to replay Elden Ring Nightreign’s tutorial

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You can run back Nightreign’s tutorial at any time from the Visual Codex in the Roundtable Hold. That’s the book on the desk just to the north of the jar merchant in the western hall of the fort. You can also just pull it up and warp there by pressing the select button. Here’s the step-by-step:


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  • Hit Select, go to Visual Codex, select Guide.
  • You want the first option under the first heading, and it should be what is highlighted first by default: Basic Rules: Play Tutorial.
  • Just press the X button (Square on a PlayStation pad) to start.

How to beat Margit in Elden Ring Nightreign’s tutorial

You’ll always be a low-level Wylder for this fight, but I was surprised at how many tools FromSoft gives you. I just blew through the tutorial my first time, but if you kill all the enemies and open both chests on the fairly linear path, you’ll be able to hit level six, have a pretty decent build, and two guaranteed uses of Wylder’s ultimate. Here’s a breakdown of all the tips and notes I have:

  • The best weapons in the tutorial (they’re guaranteed drops) are the Cold Katar and Rogier’s Rapier.
  • The rapier does good damage and automatically summons Glintblades (those floating magic daggers that auto-target enemies) every few seconds.
  • Use the katar to inflict Frostbite on Margit, then swap to the rapier.
  • The NPC Duchess you fight with actually does good damage, in addition to serving as a tank.
  • You should be close to ulting at the start of the fight, and you get a guaranteed extra use as part of the tutorial partway through the battle.
  • Ult Margit once right at the start, but save the second use to revive Duchess if she goes down.
  • You can revive once before the tutorial ends, and your souls are outside the boss room⁠—you can run back to the grace and level back up before fighting again.
  • Margit will have the amount of HP you left him with, but Duchess will not be there to help you anymore.

Fell Omen Fetish stats and use

Your reward for all that is… fine. Honestly, the Fell Omen Fetish is more interesting than genuinely useful, but it’s a pretty good option until you unlock some of the really strong relics by beating Nightlords and Remembrances. It gives you:

  • Damage bonus after switching weapons.
  • Improved throwing knife damage [utterly useless].
  • Vigor +1.

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The only one of those that really stands out to me for potential buildcrafting is the weapon swap damage bonus: It’s pretty quick and easy to swap the weapon in one of your hands for a quick boost every few seconds. I’m also curious if Executor’s character skill where he pulls out the deflect katana counts as a swap for the relic’s purposes⁠—that would make it quite good on him, since he’s always switching between the cursed blade and his normal weapons.

Really though, I just like this as another sneaky surprise from Nightreign. It’s a nice encapsulation of the entire experience of being Nightreigned, in fact: Obtuse frustration, followed by a delightful surprise that just puts a smile on your face.



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Elden Ring Nightreign: 7 Tips to Beat the First Boss, the Nightlord Gladius

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Elden Ring Nightreign, the newest multiplayer action RPG from FromSoftware, tosses you into the thick of battle and sets you up to die to a familiar face in its tutorial (it’s Margit, and he still takes ages to bring his hammer down on your head).

But the real proving ground is the Tricephalos expedition that ends with the triple-headed dog boss, Gladius. It’s the first journey you’ll embark on in the game, putting your skills to the test as you learn the flow of the day and night cycle. Speed is key, and you can’t spend a second lollygagging around in this version of The Lands Between.

There are key features locked behind the first boss: Most of the game’s other expeditions unlock after you beat the first one, new items unlock in the Small Jar Bazaar to advance your meta-progression and beating the first Nightlord aspect is a surefire way to unlock the first secret Nightfarer class.

If you’re having trouble overcoming the game’s first expedition, it’s probably because Nightreign is much faster-paced than other Souls games. But there are ways you can level the playing field and better prepare yourself for the fight against Gladius.

Keep an eye out for sites of grace, as you’ll have to quickly spend your runes before jumping into another prolonged battle.

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Shoot for level 12 as you farm runes

The level cap for a Nightfarer on an expedition is 15 — but you’ll hardly ever reach that as you dash around the world farming runes and powers before the third night approaches. A much easier goal to shoot for is level 12 — which you can attain if you move quickly and prioritize clearing out camps and bosses.

Crucially, you usually don’t want to waste any precious runes on merchants you find during day one and two. If you purchase items, you might find yourself several thousand runes shy of eking out another level before the final boss. There’s a merchant available before the Nightlord fight in night three, so pack in as many levels as you can and then spend your leftover runes in that shop at the end.

Keep an eye out for the elemental icons next to each enemy camp.

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Find a holy weapon before the final night

Each Nightlord aspect in Elden Ring Nightreign has an elemental weakness you can exploit — you can view these weaknesses from the expedition screen before you embark on your mission. 

Gladius, the fiery dog awaiting you at the end of the Tricephalos expedition, is weak to holy damage. Hitting him with holy-imbued attacks creates additional stagger windows, giving the team more time to whale on the boss while one person strikes the critical hit.

You can consistently find weapons with elemental infusions by beating certain enemy camps and fortresses around the map. If the location has an icon for the elemental type next to it, you’ll be rewarded with a weapon that deals that type of elemental damage once you slay the final boss there.

Keep in mind that Nightreign has inherited Elden Ring’s icons for weapon affinities, and the elemental signifiers can be confusingly similar. The lightning affinity icon is a pale yellow blade stuck in the ground with crackling bolts around it, while the similar-looking sacred (holy) affinity icon is a golden blade stuck in the ground with a circle.

Every inventory slot is useful — you need not worry about “fat rolling” in Nightreign.

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Grab other weapons that you won’t use

While you’ll probably want to wield a holy weapon when you’re face-to-face with Gladius, it’s well worth it to stock up on other weapons, too. There’s no equipment load in Nightreign, so it’s purely beneficial to fill up all of your inventory slots during an expedition.

Melee-attacking Nightfarers could benefit from picking up a bow to revive their allies from afar, and ranged-attacking Nightfarers might be able to use a dagger in a pinch. More importantly, though, are the bonuses that extra weapons confer upon your character.

When you pick up a new weapon, you’ll see a list of passive bonuses underneath the weapon stats and art of war. These bonuses apply to your character even when you’re not wielding that particular weapon (with rare exception), so stocking up on armaments will snowball your power before the final fight.

Fire damage negation might not help you survive the Nightlord’s cataclysmic shrinking circle, but it will help you take down Gladius in a head-to-head fight.

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Invest in fire and physical damage negation

The final boss of the first expedition is a fire-spewing cerberus, and he hits like a truck. Nightfarers who have dodge rolls and other abilities that provide generous invincibility frames will likely be able to avoid the hits in this boss fight, but it won’t be nearly as easy for tank characters to do so.

During the first two days of your run, you’ll still have the option to invest in passive abilities that will help mitigate some of the damage the boss can mete out, selecting dormant powers instead of weapons from certain boss rewards. Night bosses provide especially powerful passive buffs, so if you can snag fire or physical damage negation passives, it’ll help soften some of Gladius’ blows.

These churches will look familiar to Elden Ring veterans.

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Stock up on flasks at churches around the map

Even if you take passives that help you tank Gladius’ attacks, you’ll inevitably end up taking a few hits. That damage adds up, and you’ll need to heal through it. You start with three flasks and get two more by beating the bosses during the first two nights, but managing a Nightlord with only five flasks can still be a bit tricky.

That’s why churches are so important to find during day one and two of a Nightreign expedition. They appear as golden, glowing structures on the minimap, so you won’t have a hard time plotting a course to these locations — they look just like the churches that you can get flask healing upgrades from in Elden Ring, too.

Each church will up your flask count by one. Walking into a Nightlord fight with eight flasks instead of five makes a massive difference, especially since that’s effectively nine more opportunities to heal across an entire squad of Nightfarers. Churches aren’t a distraction from rune farming: they’re an investment in your survival.

As you prepare to face your first night three boss, here’s what you need to look out for.

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Watch out for Gladius’ massive chainsword attack

Nightlord Gladius loves fighting in melee distance and spewing fire, which gives ranged Nightfarers ample opportunity to lay into him with holy damage from afar. When the boss charges away from the fight rather than into the party of Nightfarers, you’ll know he’s up to no good.

One of the hardest hitting attacks in this boss fight has Gladius grab the chainsword off of his back with one of his heads, swinging it as the blade extends across the ground. Original Dark Souls players will probably get flashbacks to fighting Great Grey Wolf Sif, but Gladius isn’t a good boy at all.

This sweeping attack covers a massive area of the arena and Gladius can use it multiple times in a row. The good news is that it’s pretty easy to dodge through, if your character has a roll with decent invincibility frames. The hardest part is identifying when this move is about to be unleashed — so keep an eye on how far away from you Gladius is trying to fight.

Once you begin your battle with Gladius, things can quickly get out of control. Stick together as a cohesive team unit.

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When the boss splits up, don’t let your party follow suit

Once you beat Gladius down to half health, he adds a new move to his repertoire. The Nightlord will occasionally split into three fireballs that rocket across the arena — you’ll want to dodge roll through these — before turning around and returning to the party as three separate dogs.

These canines are no less fiery than the cerberus-form, and they’ll usually each target a single member of the party. Just because the dogs are split up doesn’t mean your team has to. Ranged Nightfarers like Ironeye or fragile glass cannons Nightfarers like Duchess and Recluse might have trouble once they’re singled out, so it’s best to group up and repel this phase of Gladius as a team. 

Note that in its separated form, each dog takes damage for the full boss, so big attacks targeting an area like various Nightfarer ultimates (Ironeye and Raider especially) are potent here. 

Once enough time passes, Gladius will fireball around the map once again and return in his cerberus form (unless you manage to defeat him before he switches phases once again). When he takes on his larger base form, you can revert to your original strategy to swiftly take down this very bad dog.

With Gladius defeated, a whole host of new expeditions will become available to you and your squad. Even though you’ve finally bested the real tutorial, you’ll probably benefit from our beginner guide as you set out on some of the more challenging Nightreign adventures. Good luck out there, Nightfarer.



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Elden Ring Nightreign: How Long To Beat
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Elden Ring Nightreign: How Long To Beat

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Elden Ring was a massive open-world game that stretched well beyond what many of us expected back in 2022; and its Shadow of the Erdtree DLC even added dozens more hours of fun. Elden Ring Nightreign, on the other hand, is a multiplayer roguelike game with a smaller scope and more focused, action-packed gameplay loop designed to keep you and some friends trying its limited expeditions again and again (and again).

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As such, you’re not going to find seemingly endless new encounters or areas to explore within this entry in the franchise. Instead, you’ll find that the game is lengthy in an entirely different way, demanding hours and hours of dedication and an acceptance that failure and repetition are part of the game’s design. Here’s what to know about the amount of gameplay you’ll find in Elden Ring: Nightreign.

How long is Elden Ring Nightreign?

Elden Ring Nightreign is a challenging game that requires a lot of strategy and teamwork, so how long it takes to beat will vary greatly from person to person. Your success in this ultra-challenging multiplayer roguelike depends greatly on learning the best spots on the map for getting what you need, adapting to ever-changing scenarios, and leveraging your chosen character’s unique skillset.

With all of this in mind, it’s difficult to tell you just how long you’ll spend in Elden Ring Nightreign. As you set off on your initial few expeditions, success can seem nearly impossible. And whether or not you begin to find a groove is, again, dependent on your patience, adaptability, and skill.

Some folks may take dozens of hours playing a single expedition, while a really solid group with high skill and a bit of luck may complete it on their first try. Completing every expedition and tackling the true final boss of the game can take anywhere from 25-40 hours for veteran players, and those who struggle with these types of games (or have particularly bad luck) could see their game time stretched to upwards of 60 hours.

Of course, all of this is just to complete each of the expeditions once, which is barely scratching the surface of Elden Ring Nightreign. Completionists will find there are a handful of questlines tied to each of the characters that require you to finish certain expeditions or complete specific things on the world map. And there are enough trophies and achievements to keep diehards busy for many additional hours.

If you think you’ve got what it takes to tackle Elden Ring Nightreign ,you can grab it now on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows PCs.



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Capcom Fighting Collection 2
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Capcom Fighting Collection 2 review: these decades-old fighters haven’t missed a beat

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Capcom has been on a tear with its compilations recently, and now Capcom Fighting Collection 2 has arrived hot on the heels of the also-excellent Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics.

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Platform reviewed: PC
Available on: PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PC
Release date: May 16, 2025

What makes Capcom Fighting Collection 2 extra special is its diversity. The first Capcom Fighting Collection was very Darkstalkers/Vampire Savior flavored. This latest compilation, however, manages to deliver something for everyone, with some games that fans have been pining to have re-released on modern platforms for years now.

The big draw in this collection is, of course, Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001. Fighting game legends and casuals alike largely consider it to be one of the greatest the genre has ever seen – owing to its large crossover roster, exceptional soundtrack, and the innovative Groove system.


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But that’s not to say the rest of the collection is a dud. You absolutely shouldn’t sleep on the original Capcom vs. SNK and its glorious presentation, nor 3D curiosities like Project Justice and Plasma Sword: Nightmare of Bilstein. Both Power Stone games are here, too, and those are among the best party platforming fighters of all time.

The only real stinker in Capcom Fighting Collection 2 is Capcom Fighting Evolution. It’s a bizarre inclusion given its infamous reputation, confusing systems, and roughshod presentation. On the other hand, it’s an interesting one from a curiosity standpoint, and it is still worthy of preservation.

You can also expect the usual smattering of extras, including concept art galleries, achievements, and sound test options. Some games also have fully remixed soundtracks courtesy of the CAP-JAMs team, and there’s plenty of bangers here, especially for Capcom vs. SNK 2.

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Before diving into the review proper, here’s a quick rundown of the eight games you can expect to play in Capcom Fighting Collection 2.

  • Capcom vs. SNK: Millennium Fight 2000 Pro
  • Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001
  • Street Fighter Alpha 3 Upper
  • Project Justice
  • Plasma Sword: Nightmare of Bilstein
  • Power Stone
  • Power Stone 2
  • Capcom Fighting Evolution

I won’t be giving a full review of each game individually, as to be quite honest, I’d need around 5,000 words to do so. But what you should know is that – aside from Capcom Fighting Evolution – each game in this collection is absolutely worth playing, whether you’ve done the rounds with fighting games before or not.

For most players, the first port of call will almost certainly be Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001. What seems like a simple crossover fighter on its surface quickly reveals itself as perhaps one of the deepest fighting games ever made. And it’s all thanks to the Ratio and Groove systems.

First of all, Ratio determines the power scaling of the character(s) you select. You have four Ratio points with which to build your team, with higher numbers granting your characters more health and attack strength. For example, you can pick a single Ratio 4 character, or one Ratio 2 and two Ratio 1 fighters.

The Groove system is vastly more complex and will fundamentally change how your team operates. There are six grooves: C, A, P, S, N, and K. Each can apply different properties and abilities, but there are unique quirks within each. C-Groove, for example, is the only Groove that grants you access to Level 2 Super moves. P-Groove gives you a Street Fighter 3: Third Strike-style parry, while K-Groove lets you enter a powered-up rage state. You can only select one Groove, and learning which you like best (not to mention which works best with your chosen characters) is an incredibly rewarding process for those willing to put the time in.

The original Capcom vs. SNK may not be as fondly remembered, but skip on it at your peril. It arguably has the stronger presentation of the two, with charming stage intro animations and one of the slickest attract screens to ever grace the arcades. There are some limitations here compared to its sequel, though. Characters have a preset Ratio, for one, and there are just two Grooves to choose from (either Capcom or SNK). It’s still well worth checking out, though, if only for its mesmerizing Y2K-style presentation.

Party on

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If you prefer more casual-friendly 3D fighters, this collection has you covered there, too, in the forms of Project Justice and Plasma Sword. The former is a team-based fighter that pits characters from rivaling high schools against each other, making use of powerful team synergy attacks to quickly turn the tables.

The latter is an interesting one; Plasma Sword (and its predecessor, Star Gladiator) was, allegedly, originally envisioned as a Star Wars fighting game. You’ll be able to see that influence in many of its character designs, too. A four-button fighter not dissimilar to the Soul Calibur games, it’s not the most complex game out there, but it is well worth experiencing for its lighthearted sci-fi charm and bonkers special moves.

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The crown jewel of the package is undoubtedly Capcom vs. SNK 2. It’s a highly technical fighting game, but certainly one of the most rewarding to this day. Fine-tuning your team and matching them with one of six Groove styles is incredibly satisfying, if only to see what kinds of crazy synergies you can come up with. It truly feels like a game of limitless possibilities, and I can only hope Capcom and SNK revisit the concept in the future.

Then you have Power Stone and Power Stone 2, both of which are a real treat and – for those who prefer less technical fighters that flourish in casual multiplayer environments – perhaps the best games in this collection. The Power Stone games combine melee fighting with a range of fun items, including gatling guns, lasers, and hammers. Both are an unbelievably fun time despite their age, with a cast of charming characters, a lovely art style, and stages that evolve over time. Power Stone 2 does bump things up from two players to four and features all-new stages. But you can’t go wrong with either title, really.

Rounding out the package is Street Fighter Alpha 3 Upper, a fantastic arcade version of Alpha 3 with balance changes and extra characters. Then there’s Capcom Fighting Evolution, which – to be polite – is the black sheep of the collection. It’s one you can safely skip due to its frankly horrible presentation, with muddy low-resolution backgrounds and a grossly unbalanced roster.

It’s a curiosity for sure, as a game that chucks in characters from Street Fighter, Darkstalkers, Red Earth, and more, but also one that simply isn’t as fun or rewarding as the other titles in Capcom Fighting Collection 2.

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Accessibility

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 does have a couple of noteworthy accessibility options. One-button supers apply to most games here, letting you input your favorite characters’ flashiest and most damaging moves with little effort – perfect for casual and beginner play. You can also access various CRT filters or disable them entirely based on your preferences.

I played Capcom Fighting Collection 2 for 15 hours on a gaming PC, via Steam. I primarily played with my Razer Wolverine V3 Pro controller, but also switched to the Hori Fighting Stick Alpha for a bit to confirm the game’s compatibility with the best fight sticks.

First reviewed May 2025



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How To Beat The Arch-Tempered Rey Dau
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How To Beat The Arch-Tempered Rey Dau

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Whether you’re a veteran of the series or are just someone grinding out their first hunts, everyone reaches a point of wanting more batt;es and harder challenges in Monster Hunter Wilds. While the Blossomdance Festival has provided plenty of the former, the latter is being answered with the addition of Arch-Tempered Rey Dau.

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The latest version of this foe is a fierce opponent with some devastating new tricks. Unprepared hunters are sure to get carted back to their camp quicker than they think. With the right strategies and knowledge, however, this creature will become just another challenge you can farm for exclusive materials. Here’s what you need to know about the game’s first Arch-Tempered monster.

How to find Arch-Tempered Rey Dau

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Similar to prior entries, a monster with this classification is restricted to limited-time events. Arch-Tempered Rey Dau can only be hunted during an Event Quest called A Silent Flash and a Free Challenge Quest called The Shining Storm Rages. The first instance of these quests ran from April 29th to May 13th and from May 6th to May 20th, respectively. Here’s hoping they come back around often and not just during seasonal events. At the time of publication, the Arch-Tempered Rey Dau is not actively available. We expect strategies against this monster to be very similar, however, should specific Event Quests return.

Arch-Tempered Rey Dau’s Weaknesses

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While Arch-Tempered Rey Dau is more intense than its weaker variants, the general faults are the same. Come to this hunt ready to take advantage of the following vulnerabilities:

  • Elemental Weaknesses: Ice
  • Weapon Type Weaknesses:Cut, Blunt
  • Breakable Parts: Head, Tail (can also be severed), Wings x2
  • Susceptible Status Ailments – Blastblight, Exhaust, Paralysis (less effective), Poison, Sleep, Stun (less effective)
  • Items and Traps: Flash Pod, Pitfall Trap

How to Beat Arch-Tempered Rey Dau

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Preparing for this fight will be pretty similar to previous Rey Dau hunts. An important distinction is that bringing weapons with an ice element as well as armor with high thunder resistance is more of a requirement than a recommendation this time around. We’ll want to end this as soon as possible, especially with the beast’s abundant health and higher resistance to wounds.

Arch-Tempered Rey Dau is also far more aggressive than its Tempered variant, attacking more frequently and stringing together many of its moves. It’s a common occurrence to be hit by one attack and then by another while trying to get up. Remember to call your Seikret for a quick pick-up before you get sent back to camp! Your Seikret is the perfect asset that shouldn’t be overlooked during intense hunts like these. Taking a break from the action to heal up is a lot better than doing so within Rey Dau’s proximity.

What might be the most notable difference is that many of this monster’s attacks will attract lightning strikes. These increase the likelihood of being stunned and make it more difficult to get some hits in. Hunters who enjoy using weapons with counterattacks will need to keep their guard up a bit longer. A successful Offset Attack works fine, but other counters will usually be interrupted and leave you defenseless for a more damaging attack. Bringing gear with the Evade Extender skill can be a big help for dodging the lightning as well.

If you need a break from these aftershocks, destroying the blue Fulgurite crystals along its wings and tail will disable them for around three minutes. It’s not a permanent solution as the crystals will come back, and you’ll be dealing less damage by not focusing on the head, but this is an ideal tactic if you’re having trouble with these follow-ups.

Not counting the extra lightning, Arch-Tempered Rey Dau does come with a brand-new move. Standing too close can trigger it to shoot lightning directly beneath it. This is an important attack to be mindful of, since Rey Dau’s underside is a safe spot in previous hunts. Being hit by this will leave you open for a potential follow-up charged beam that can faint you. My advice is to dodge out of the way as soon as you notice it charging up and looking down. You’ll likely have a second at most to react.

Destroying tempered wounds is still a fantastic way to knock your target down. Coming at odds with this is Arch-Tempered Rey Dau’s high wound resistance. Besides a weak spot that appears after performing its strongest charged beam, there aren’t many opportunities to land a focus strike and some nice damage. Knocking Rey Dau down will mostly require mounting, traps (pitfall and vine traps specifically), and the occasional Flash Pod when it’s flying in the air.

There isn’t much more to the fight than chasing after it to new locations. The electric wyvern is basically enraged the entire fight, so it’s purely a matter of survival. Always prioritize your health to best avoid any one-hit KOs. If you’ve been carted once or twice already, remember that capturing the monster is an option. No shame in finishing this hunt early.

Arch-Tempered Rey Dau’s Exclusive Rewards

Screenshot: Capcom / Samuel Moreno / Kotaku

Most of the rewards and drops you receive will be the same as the Tempered version. The biggest difference for Arch-Tempered Rey Dau is that instead of receiving Hunter Symbol III, you’ll receive the new Rey Dau Certificate Y material. This is needed to forge the new Rey Dau Gamma armor for your hunter and Palico, as well as upgrade to the new Defense Charm V and Power Charm III talismans. That said, with the Arch-Tempered Rey Dau not presently in the game until possibly a future event, the rewards may differ if/when it returns.

Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows PCs.

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The newly revealed Logitech G522 Lightspeed could become the new mid-range wireless gaming headset to beat

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  • Logitech G has revealed the Logitech G522 Lightspeed
  • This wireless gaming headset boasts an impressive feature set and a great microphone
  • It hits shelves on June 16 for $179 / £139.99 / AU$299.95

Gaming accessory brand Logitech G has announced the Logitech G522 Lightspeed, a new wireless gaming headset intended to supersede the popular Logitech G733 Lightspeed.

The G522 Lightspeed features redesigned earcups, with a wider shape and an added layer of memory foam for enhanced comfort. It has a lightweight, adjustable fabric headband, which now rests flatter than its predecessor and has built-in ridges for better cooling.

The exterior of each ear cup features four eye-catching customizable RGB lighting zones, which can be tweaked to the color of your choice in the Logitech G Hub desktop software. It’s also compatible with the Logitech G mobile app.


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Under the hood, the headset is packing Logitech G’s highest-fidelity 40mm Pro-G drivers with 24-bit / 48kHz signal processing for enhanced audio clarity and detail.

The headset comes bundled with a removable omnidirectional microphone, which offers an impressive 16-bit / 48kHz bandwidth. It’s the same microphone found in the excellent, but much more expensive, Astro A50 X, which impressed with its crystal clear recordings in my hands-on testing.

On the Logitech G522 Lightspeed, the microphone has the added benefit of a built-in red LED indicator that illuminates when it’s muted.

As its name would suggest, the headset can connect to PC or PlayStation 5 via Logitech’s Lightspeed wireless dongle (which is included in the box), but also supports traditional Bluetooth for the aforementioned platforms in addition to Nintendo Switch and mobile. There’s also the option for wired play via its USB Type-C connector.

Logitech claims up to 40 hours of battery life with the default lighting on, or up to 90 hours with it disabled, which is a pretty impressive figure. It’s not quite the up to 200 hours promised by the competing HyperX Cloud III S, but it’s still more than enough juice for a few weeks’ worth of intense gaming sessions.

The Logitech G522 Lightspeed hits shelves on June 16 in white or black colorways. It costs $179 / £139.99 / AU$299.95, putting it in the midrange price bracket.

Its expansive feature set seems very promising, but only time will tell whether it becomes one of the best PC gaming headsets or best PS5 headsets around.

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Minecraft Ender Dragon Boss Guide - Where To Find And How To Beat
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Minecraft Ender Dragon Boss Guide – Where To Find And How To Beat

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Beating the Ender Dragon in Minecraft technically marks the end of the game, as the credits will roll when you leave the area post-fight. However, there are several useful techniques and important mechanics that you need to know before you head into the fight with one of the strongest Minecraft mobs. Here’s how to find the Ender Dragon, how to beat it, and the rewards you’ll get for slaying it.

Items to bring to the fight

Before we get into the mechanics of the Ender Dragon fight, there are several items you should seek out and bring with you on the journey. You’ll want to read our dedicated Minecraft The End guide for information on how to find The End and how to get there, but in terms of items that will be useful, we’ve got you covered.

You’ll need three full stacks of scaffolding in order to reach the tops of the towers. You can bring normal blocks, but scaffolding allows you to go up and down at will, instead of relying on water buckets to break your fall from the top of the tower. If you’re anything like me, you’ve failed at the water bucket trick too many times to count, so scaffolding is the safer option. Having said that, do bring a water bucket to protect yourself from the many Endermen that spawn in the fight arena.

Suggested items to bring to the Ender Dragon fight.

Bring a full stack of golden carrots to restore health if you do get hit quickly. Also, bring three stacks of empty glass bottles with you to collect the Dragon’s Breath that pools on the floor. This is an important ingredient for several Minecraft potions, so it’s well worth collecting while the fight progresses. To collect it, right-click with a glass bottle equipped when it pools on the floor, taking care not to step directly in it.

Bring your best weapons. For the Ender Dragon, this is a Netherite sword with your preferred enchantments, and a bow with the infinity enchantment at a minimum, as this gives you unlimited arrows. You’ll also want full diamond or Netherite armor, with your preferred enchantments. If you’d prefer to avoid the Endermen completely at the sacrifice of limited vision, you can carve a pumpkin and wear it as a helmet. This way, the Endermen won’t attack you no matter how much you look at them.

Bring a bed and a chest with spare armor and weapons. Place the bed and chest next to the End portal, and set your respawn on the bed before jumping into the portal.

Finally, bring some stacks of building blocks, preferably cobblestone or something else similar to obtain, as the spawn into The End is random and you may find yourself on one of the area’s many standalone platforms with no way to reach the Ender Dragon. Should this happen after jumping through the portal, you can create a bridge across to the main area.

How to destroy the tower crystals and cages

When you spawn into the Ender Dragon fight, you’ll notice several pillars with End Crystals on top of them. Two of these towers will also have cages around the crystals. You’ll need to climb the towers to destroy the cages.

Some towers have cages at the top.

You can use your bow to shoot the crystals at the top of the towers. All of the crystals need to be destroyed, as they will heal the Ender Dragon. You can shoot the crystals from the ground, but if you’re finding it difficult then use your scaffolding to ascend the tower to get a better angle to hit it from.

Destroy the cages around the crystals with a pickaxe.

You will have to use the scaffolding to climb the towers to destroy the caged crystals, as the cages cannot be destroyed using projectiles. When you reach the top, use a pickaxe for the most efficient way to destroy the cage. Remember that there are two towers with cages. When the cage and crystal are destroyed, head down the scaffolding or use the water bucket to create a safe space to jump into.

If you destroy a crystal while the Dragon is tethered to it–signaled by a white beam between the Dragon and the crystal–it will cause the Ender Dragon to take more damage when the attack phase begins.

How to avoid being killed by Endermen

As mentioned above, you can carve a pumpkin and wear it as a helmet to avoid Endermen attacking you. However, the limited visibility this provides often isn’t worth it. Instead, try to avoid looking at them directly.

An Enderman can’t attack if you’re stood in water.

If you accidentally do look at one for too long it will become hostile. Use your water bucket and stand in the middle of where the water was placed. If you stay in this safe area, the Endermen will not get closer and therefore cannot hit you with their melee attacks. However, the Ender Dragon can still use its Dragon’s Breath attack, so keep an eye out for it as it will still do damage over time while you’re standing in water.

How to kill the Ender Dragon

You can now begin to damage the Ender Dragon. Use your bow and aim for it as it circles in the air, keeping an eye out for its Dragon Breath attacks. Remember not to look at the Endermen during this time too, as if you anger one, they’ll all become hostile and can actually prove more deadly than the Dragon itself at times.

The Ender Dragon has several hitboxes on its head, body, wings, and tail. Hitting it in the head causes the most damage.

Shoot the Ender Dragon with arrows when it’s in flight.

When the Ender Dragon lands on the perch made of Bedrock in the center of the arena, it’s time for the next stage of the fight. Again, hitting it on the head will cause the most damage, but be careful of its flapping wings, as they’ll cause damage.

The Ender Dragon dying

It will still be using its Dragon’s Breath attack, so use the glass bottles in your inventory to quickly bottle it up, or move away from it. As the Dragon’s health depletes, it will periodically return to the sky to fly around before landing again on its perch. Keep attacking it with arrows in the air, or melee attacks when it’s on its perch, until it’s killed.

Ender Dragon Drops

For defeating the Ender Dragon, you will receive several items. Firstly, you will get 12,000XP in orbs, so run around and collect them all for a huge amount of level boosts. It’s enough to raise your level to 68 from zero, to put that into context. If you resummon the Ender Dragon and defeat it again, it will only drop 500XP.

Secondly, the Dragon Egg will spawn. To safely get it without destroying it, follow these steps:

  • Hit the egg once so it falls from the portal.
  • Mine underneath the egg and place a torch underneath the block it is sitting on.
  • Break the block it is sitting on, and it’ll fall on the torch.
  • You can now pick up the egg and have it in your inventory.

This also grants The Next Generation achievement. There is only one Dragon Egg in each Minecraft world, and there is no way to get more than one without using Minecraft mods.

How to pick up the Ender Dragon Egg.

Finally, defeating the Ender Dragon opens a portal to the End Islands, which gives access to things such as Elytra and Shulker boxes. The portals appear in random locations, and look like a cluster of blocks. There can be up to 20 portals around the main island, and teleport you large distances to the End Islands.

How to resummon the Ender Dragon

You’ll need four End Crystals to summon the Ender Dragon for a repeat of the fight. Place one End Crystal on each side of the perch where the Ender Dragon usually rests during the fight, on the central block. This will cause four beams to shoot up, one from each crystal, which will take it in turns to point to the top of each obsidian tower to create a new End Crystal, and the Ender Dragon will respawn when all of them have spawned.

Resummoning the Ender Dragon.

Now that you know all about the Ender Dragon, check out our Minecraft guides hub for more tips and tricks. We’ve also got everything you need to know about the Minecraft Warden–while he’s not a boss, he’s certainly a formidable force that you’ll want to be familiar with.



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