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GamingBolt - 10 Beginners Tips And Tricks Redfall DOESN'T TELL YOU
Added 62 Views / 0 LikesAfter establishing itself as the top dog in the immersive sim genre, with Redfall, Arkane trying its hand at open world looter shooter games, and though the result isn't as successful as the studio's past outings, there's some fun to be had here nonetheless. It is, of course, also a game that's got plenty going on that players will want to keep track of while playing, so if you're planning on diving into its offerings, here, we've compiled a few begin
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GamingBolt - EVERYTHING WRONG With Redfall
Added 63 Views / 0 LikesRedfall feels like Arkane's Anthem moment. Here's a studio that has made a name of itself as one of the best developers in a specific genre, but has, for some reason, decided to veer completely off track to chase a few trends. Arkane's new open world looter shooter loses so much of what the developer's best games have always been known for, an issue that is exacerbated by the fact that the new things it does attempt, it doesn't really succeed at. Red
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08:39
GamingBolt - 15 Last-Gen Games Can Still Rival Current-Gen Games Graphically
Added 59 Views / 0 LikesWhile performance issues are nothing new in today's games, it's interesting seeing the jump in visual quality. Titles like Returnal, Horizon Forbidden West and Forza Horizon 5, all showcase the sheer power of current-gen hardware. But looking back at previous-gen games, especially some which never received upgrades for the newer hardware, it's crazy how some could easily rival the current crop. Let's look at 15 last-gen titles that fall into that cate
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07:17
GamingBolt - Why Final Fantasy 16 Will be One of the Biggest Games of the Year
Added 70 Views / 0 LikesBy the time Final Fantasy 16 launches, it will have been nearly seven years since the launch of the series' last new numbered entry, though honestly, given how Final Fantasy 15 went, it feels like it's been a lot longer since we last got a new mainline instalment in the franchise. If, however, FF16 can make good on all of the lofty promises it has made so far – and it sure looks like it may do just that – then surely it's going to be worth the long wa
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07:08
GamingBolt - Why Street Fighter 6 May Be One of the BIGGEST Games of the Year
Added 61 Views / 0 LikesWe've talked about a fighting game renaissance, but Street Fighter 6 feels like a reinvigoration for the franchise. It simultaneously pushes new combat mechanics and features while retaining the classic feel and values that appeal to long-time fans. The characters all look incredible, and the sheer depth of their kits, to say nothing of the production values behind their visuals and animations, is something to behold.
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08:16
GamingBolt - 5 PS5 Trophies That Are Crushingly DIFFICULT
Added 63 Views / 0 LikesTrophies are mementos of the many feats of skill a gamer has showcased to date, and it also doubles as a checklist of things to do should you want to achieve 100% completion of any game. Some trophies are pretty easy to obtain, but some can require extraneous amounts of pure skill, luck, or time to get. Today we are presenting 5 more additions as a follow up to that video.
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07:06
GamingBolt - LEGO 2K Drive - 13 Things You NEED TO KNOW Before You Buy
Added 59 Views / 0 LikesFor about two decades now, LEGO games have stuck to a very particular formula, and though that formula has obviously seen some changes and evolutions over the years, usually, you know exactly what you're in for when it comes to a LEGO game. That, however, looks like it's going to change in the future- starting with LEGO 2K Drive. Developed by Visual Concepts of NBA 2K and WWE 2K fame, LEGO 2K Drive will see the developer combining the beloved license
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08:01
GamingBolt - 10 Things Games RARELY DO
Added 56 Views / 0 LikesTrends come and go in gaming, which can also apply to gameplay mechanics. Some things that were dominant years ago may not be as popular today. That's not always bad, though – it also means that certain shady practices are less common now, if not extinct. Let's look at ten things that games rarely do nowadays, and why.
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07:03
GamingBolt - This Upcoming Hack and Slash Will Quench Your Thirst for Metal Gear Rising 2
Added 60 Views / 0 LikesHack and slash games used to be all the rage back in the sixth and seventh console generations, and fans of the genre would obviously have fond memories of expressing themselves through the fluid combat systems found in games like Metal Gear Rising among a slew of other similar titles. While we do get the occasional sequel to popular IPs and surprise releases like Solstice, there's still a huge gap for such games in the modern gaming landscape. Indie
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09:51
GamingBolt - 10 Best Horror Games With Hack and Slash Elements To Satisfy Your Inner Savage
Added 62 Views / 0 LikesHack and slash action is ostensibly melee-orientated, with close combat gameplay invariably utilizing an arsenal of blades, swords, axes, and bludgeoning blunt objects in rapid fire action which generally requires less strategy and more a focus on hyper violence. Due to the close quarter nature of hack and slash, this combat type works really well within the realms of horror; especially gory, bloody, action horror games, where getting up close and per
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09:19
GamingBolt - Street Fighter 6 - 15 Things You ABSOLUTELY NEED TO KNOW Before You Buy
Added 60 Views / 0 LikesIt's been many years since the launch of Street Fighter 5, and we're now at the point where series fans are itching for a completely new entry to dive into. Luckily enough, one is right around the corner. Street Fighter 6 has generated a massive amount of excitement with each passing day pretty much since it was announced, made more intense by how impressive the game has looked in all that the developer has shown of it so far. Heading into its releas
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GamingBolt - 15 Recent Graphically Stunning Unreal Engine 5 Demos YOU NEED TO CHECK OUT
Added 75 Views / 0 LikesUnreal Engine 5 continues to bestow artists Worldwide with the tools to craft massively detailed worlds. It seems, at this stage, the only limit to its capability rests with the artist’s imagination, as UE5’s principal innovations – it’s capability for efficiently rendering huge geometric detail, it’s immersive dynamic lighting, and most recently it’s new framework for animating human emotions – are leading to some jaw dropping demonstrations. Thumbna
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08:14
GamingBolt - 14 GAME-BREAKING GLITCHES You Won't Believe Actually Happened
Added 61 Views / 0 LikesBugs and glitches are an unfortunate reality in video games. You could blame it on QA – when the reality is that most are overworked and outright ignored, even when critical issues are highlighted repeatedly – but even the most polished games can have issues. Let's look at 14 game-breaking glitches you won't believe happened and how they affected one's progress.
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08:03
GamingBolt - 10 Single Player Games That Should NEVER Go Open World
Added 66 Views / 0 LikesWe absolutely love open world games here at GamingBolt, and we're far from being alone in that. From the level of freedom they promise to the amount of content they deliver, there's plenty to love about them- or, well, at least when they're well designed, that is. At the same time though, we're also firm believers that there are certain games and certain types of experiences that absolutely should not be open world. Either because of their pacing, the
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12:06
GamingBolt - The Full Story of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Before You Play Tears of the Kingdom
Added 71 Views / 0 LikesTears of the Kingdom is being positioned as the direct sequel to 2017's The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, starring the same Link and Zelda, and picking up where its predecessor's events left off. As such, here, we're going to take a look at the events of Breath of the Wild and recap its full story in preparation of its sequel's looming launch.
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11:51
GamingBolt - Final Fantasy 16 vs Final Fantasy 15 - 15 BIGGEST DIFFERENCES
Added 61 Views / 0 LikesAs the first mainline title since 2016's Final Fantasy 15, it's generated endless amounts of hype throughout the years, which has reached a fever pitch in recent months. But how does it compare to Final Fantasy 15, which also took liberties with the norms when it launched back in the day? Let's look at 15 of the biggest differences you should know about.
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11:20
GamingBolt - Xbox Has Forgotten What Matters Most...The GAMES
Added 56 Views / 0 LikesIn the coming months and years, Xbox will have to go through a period of self reflection and rebuilding, and I imagine they will have to decide how best to proceed in the market from here on out. I wish them all the luck (because I really do want them to do well), but they need to understand the centrality of games to this whole exercise - games need to be at the center of everything they do, and they need to design what informs and guides their engag
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07:03
GamingBolt - 10 Hardest Platforming Games That Will Test Your Precision and Timing
Added 61 Views / 0 LikesToo much of a challenge in a game can put many people off, but for many, that's something that can elevate an experience to completely new heights. There are, of course, a variety of games from multiple developers and across different genres that cater to that particular audience, and one genre in particular where we get that quite often is platformers. From 2D sidescrollers to 3D experiences, this is a genre where those looking for a game that will p
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GamingBolt - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom vs Breath of the Wild - 16 HUGE Differences
Added 66 Views / 0 LikesAfter first being teased at E3 2019, without an official name, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will release on May 12th for the Switch. As a sequel to the critically and commercially acclaimed Breath of the Wild, which reimagined the modern open-world formula, it introduces several new mechanics to the established formula. Considering how well its predecessor holds up, what are some of the biggest differences fans can look forward to in the
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10:06
GamingBolt - All PlayStation Platforms Ranked from Worst to Best
Added 65 Views / 0 LikesPlayStation is arguably the most consistent brand in video gaming history. It has dominated the market since its entry, and it's earned this domination thanks to a savvy understanding of what the audience in this market wants, a proactive attitude towards securing its dominant position even at the expense of short term profits, and, most importantly, tons of bangers and great games for all its systems. But when you spend 30 years doing anything, you'l
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09:24
GamingBolt - 15 Things Hardcore Gamers Still HATE About Video Games in 2023
Added 68 Views / 0 LikesThere's plenty to love about video games in today's day and age, but nothing is ever perfect. For every excellent new game or exciting new announcement, we get a disappointing release, a broken port, or developers making poor choices. Here, we're going to talk about a few such things that we're hoping to see less of as time goes by.
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08:52
GamingBolt - 15 Things The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Doesn't Tell You
Added 71 Views / 0 LikesAfter years of anticipation, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is out now, and million will be jumping into its vast, majestic world on yet another epic adventure. From its massive open world to the oodles of content it houses to the bevy of interactive systems and mechanics that the game boasts, there's quite a lot going on in Tears of the Kingdom, even more so than Breath of the Wild, so there's always plenty to keep track of. To make that p
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GamingBolt - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom vs Breath of the Wild Graphics Comparison: What's New?
Added 66 Views / 0 LikesThe developer has done a fantastic job with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, a game that has proven instrumental in laying the blueprint for some of the best open worlds of recent memory. The game’s set of mechanics was ripe to be built upon with a sequel, and Tears of The Kingdom is here to do just that. The game not only delivers a huge leap in terms of the systemic gameplay that defined the original, but also makes pretty substantial change
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07:05
GamingBolt - ASUS ROG Ally - 14 Things To Know BEFORE YOU BUY
Added 55 Views / 0 LikesRiding the wave of handheld consoles, Asus plans to enter the market in a big way with their upcoming ROG Ally. Essentially a handheld gaming machine, capable of playing any game playable on PC from any client, whether Steam, EA Play or whatever. There’s been plenty of commentary surrounding the Asus ROG Ally and its similarities to Steam Deck. Whilst both are handheld consoles, Asus are clearly positioning the ROG Ally as a more premium option. It sp
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GamingBolt - 10 HUGE PS5 Announcements That May Happen At The Next PlayStation Showcase
Added 62 Views / 0 LikesWith megatons like Horizon Forbidden West, and Gran Turismo 7 all having launched last year, we've gone through nearly the entire slate of the last batch of PlayStation titles that Sony announced, so it's no surprise that many are of the opinion that it's probably time for the company to announce more major upcoming games for the PS5. Thankfully, if recent leaks are to be believed, it looks like a PlayStation Showcase is very much on the horizon and s
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08:03
GamingBolt - There’s No Cause for Concern for Starfield...
Added 60 Views / 0 LikesWe'll have a much greater sense of how hard the sci-fi RPG is likely to hit when Microsoft and Bethesda show it off next month at the Starfield Direct. It'll be the first time that we'll be seeing it since its gameplay debut last year, and hopefully, it'll make a much stronger impression. Hopefully, it'll also be a significant improvement over BGS' previous games where its technical and visual aspects are concerned. Xbox boss Phil Spencer has said tha
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GamingBolt - 15 Highly Replayable Single Player Games That Will Keep You Coming Back For More
Added 59 Views / 0 LikesGaming can be an expensive hobby, thanks to high prices for both consoles and the games that you enjoy on those systems. As such, there isn’t anything particularly wrong with wanting the most bang for your buck. Most single-player games are designed to be a one-off experience that you can complete once and get on with your life, but others are built to be replayed over and over again to get the full experience. In this feature, we will be looking at s
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GamingBolt - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Things To Know BEFORE YOU PURCHASE
Added 62 Views / 0 LikesYears of anticipation will be coming to an end with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's imminent launch, and excitement surrounding the open world sequel has not hit a fever pitch. And though Nintendo has mostly kept pretty quiet about story and gameplay details, we did learn quite a bit of new information about the game thanks to a recent round of hands-on previews. As we count down the hours to the game's launch, here, we will be talking abo
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GamingBolt - This Next-Gen Open World Game Looks Too Good to Be True
Added 64 Views / 0 LikesThe current generation of consoles, namely the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, is set to usher in a new era for gaming with amazing games that have higher fidelity levels and a scope that dwarfs that of the last generation. We have already seen glimpses of what’s possible with the power of this hardware with the likes of Horizon: Forbidden West, and there’s a slew of upcoming games that look to be pushing boundaries in many significant ways. The upcoming Chr
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GamingBolt - 15 BIG Exclusive Games That Were Complete Disasters
Added 56 Views / 0 LikesConsole exclusives are one of the biggest reasons why fans flock towards one platform over the other. These games need to hit a level of quality that would entice anyone to buy a console and experience them immediately, and we have seen plenty of such compelling system sellers over the years. But every so often, it happens that a highly anticipated exclusive fails to fulfill its lofty promises, and what we get are games that are complete disasters. In
