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GamingBolt - Valheim Xbox Series X Early Access Review
Added 64 Views / 0 LikesIf you didn’t like Valheim on PC, the Xbox console port is unlikely to change your mind. However, if you’ve never experienced the game and you have access to an Xbox but not a PC, this version of Valheim is definitely worth checking out. It has feature and content parity with the PC version, crossplay support, and the unparalleled sense of adventure and discovery that the original game has. Both versions are also still in Early Access, so they will be
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GamingBolt - Ravenbound - 10 Things YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BUY
Added 68 Views / 0 LikesAmidst a string of AAA megatons, there's also plenty of relatively smaller-scale games coming out over the coming weeks and months that have caught our eye, and one in particular that has piqued our interest is Ravenbound. Systemic Reaction's roguelite title has looked promising in what's been shown of it so far, and at the end of this month, it will become available to players with its launch. Ahead of its release, then, here, we're going to take a l
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GamingBolt - 14 Things Resident Evil 4 Remake Doesn't Tell You
Added 67 Views / 0 LikesResident Evil 4 Remake is out now and it's got a lot going on. On more than a few occasions, it can be quite a challenging experience. Don't worry though, because we've got you covered- here, we'll be going over a few tips and tricks that you should keep in mind while playing the game to make the experience a bit smoother for you.
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08:56
GamingBolt - Deliver Us Mars - 8 Things You Need To Know Before You Buy
Added 82 Views / 0 LikesThere's no shortage of major AAA games set to launch in 2023 (right from the very first month, in fact), but if you veer off that path and look deeper into the indie and so-called AA space, you'll find yet more promising games that may very well end up surprising people. One game that's caught the eye is KeokeN Interactive's sci-fi adventure title Deliver Us Mars, the sequel to Deliver Us the Moon, which is promising to make some interesting improveme
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09:29
GamingBolt - Forspoken - 15 Things You Need To Know Before You Buy
Added 70 Views / 0 LikesForspoken has certainly caught the attention of gamers with its enchanting premise and promising magic-based exploration. It’s set to release next month, and the recently released demo has showered us with a ton of new information. We now know a lot about what to expect from the game and how things actually work. To that end, here are 15 things that you need to know before purchasing Forspoken.
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GamingBolt - DEAD SPACE LORE - How Did the Necromorph Infection Start? - Before You Play Dead Space 1 Remake
Added 80 Views / 0 LikesAmongst the most hotly anticipated titles to land early next year is Dead Space, a faithful reproduction by EA’s Motive Studio of the seminal 2008 survival horror classic. New technologies provide Motive’s creative team with tools to reimagine the beleaguered mining ship USG Ishimura as an expansive, labyrinthine space-dungeon, with the solitary quiet of dimly lit corridors and secret passageways pierced by Necromorph jump scares. Strategic dismemberm
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08:01
GamingBolt - 15 WORST PS5 Games of All Time
Added 61 Views / 0 LikesThe PS5 has been out for more than two years at this point, and while there has been no shortage of games that have touched remarkable heights - there have been plenty of disappointments to go along with them too. To that end, we present 15 of the worst PS5 games of all time.
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07:05
GamingBolt - Why Wanted Dead May One of the BIGGEST SURPRISES of the Year
Added 72 Views / 0 LikesMany of you might have heard about Wanted: Dead, the latest game from developer Soleil. And this upcoming game certainly looks like it could be a great time, and if things go right - it just might be one of the biggest surprises of the next year, and there are a few reasons as to why this is the case. Soleil contains developers with credits on Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive - and those influences are pretty evident in this upcoming release. Wanted: De
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09:23
GamingBolt - 8 Video Game Plot Twists You Didn't See Coming
Added 62 Views / 0 LikesPlot twists are an important narrative device that’s used to retain a reader’s interest in a story, and naturally - many modern games utilize this to great effect. You see, games are no longer just about plumbers jumping on bricks to save a princess; they tell stories with complex characters and plots with multiple layers that keep on unraveling until the very end. And in such cases, a good plot twist can have great effect. To that end, here are 8 of
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08:06
GamingBolt - New Killzone For PS5 - 5 Ways Sony Can Revive The Franchise
Added 65 Views / 0 LikesBefore Guerilla Games released Horizon Zero Dawn and captured the attention of millions of fans, the developer was best known for its work on the Killzone franchise. Killzone was supposed to be Sony’s answer to Microsoft’s tremendously successful Halo, and while those goals were never quite reached - the franchise did certainly morph into a respectable first-person shooter - one that Sony was willing to count as one of its tentpole releases for the PS
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08:45
GamingBolt - Hogwarts Legacy - 17 Things You NEED TO KNOW Before You Buy
Added 68 Views / 0 LikesAfter years in development, Hogwarts Legacy from Portkey Games and Avalanche Software launches on February 10th, 2023, for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC, having recently gone gold. The Xbox One and PS4 versions arrive in April, while the Switch version is out in July, but what can current-gen players expect with the magical action RPG? Let's look at 17 things you should know before jumping in.
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GamingBolt - Dead Space Monster Lore - Wheezer, Leviathan, And Slug - Before You Play Dead Space 1 Remake
Added 76 Views / 0 LikesSo, 2023 is just around the corner and arguably the first major release of the new year is the hotly anticipated Dead Space remake. Touted by developer EA Motive Studio as a faithful and imaginative revision of the seminal 2008 sci-fi survival horror, the creative team are harnessing 15 years’ worth of game development technology to craft an ever more labyrinthine USG Ishimura.
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GamingBolt - 10 BIG PS5 And Xbox Series X | S Games You Didn't Know Were In Development
Added 68 Views / 0 LikesDespite the setbacks suffered by the games industry on account of the pandemic, the medium continues to grow at a rapid pace with developers pushing for new experiences left right, and center. Many upcoming experiences remain undiscovered on most gamers’ radars. To that end, here are 10 upcoming games that you probably didn’t know are in development right now.
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08:02
GamingBolt - 15 Great Games With SHOCKINGLY SIMPLE Gameplay Mechanics
Added 65 Views / 0 LikesFor all the games with complex control schemes, economies, balance changes, and loot, it's nice to sit down with something that isn't too complicated. Whether you're looking for something easy to control, or experiences to hop in and out of with minimal fuss, these 15 titles and their shockingly simple mechanics will pull you in. Let's take a closer look at each and explain why.
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GamingBolt - 8 PS5 Demos We Played For An Eternity
Added 61 Views / 0 LikesThose who have been gaming for a while would undoubtedly have fond memories of booting up countless demo discs that came bundled with magazine subscriptions or were given out as a part of some promotion even during the days of PlayStation. Sure, not every demo might have been a blast - but everyone certainly got some pleasant surprises every now and then which had us playing them over and over again. While demo discs have faded away from mainstream po
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GamingBolt - 10 Disappointing BIG GAMES from Recent Years That Taught Us To Never Give In To HYPE
Added 69 Views / 0 LikesThe frequency with which massive new releases have failed to live up to expectations has grown at an alarming rate in recent years. More than a few times, we've had games that have been built up to extreme degrees in the lead-up to their launch, but for some reason or the other, have ended up falling well below expectations- and each of them has been something of a lesson to maybe be a little bit more cautious with our hype levels going forward. Here,
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GamingBolt - 9 Games To Look Forward To In January 2023 [PS5, Xbox Series X | S, PC]
Added 67 Views / 0 LikesIt's a new year, which means new games to look forward to. January is pretty diverse, with different types of adventure games, retro-inspired titles, and action RPGs to check out. Here are nine games that may be worth your while.
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GamingBolt - 10 Best Action-Adventure Games of 2022 You Need To Experience
Added 67 Views / 0 LikesThe action-adventure genre has become the flag-bearer for the category of games that many would consider to be the highest-profile blockbusters every year, and it's easy to see why. It's the perfect intersection of fast-paced combat, ancillary gameplay activities, and narrative drive, and when developers get that balance right, the end result tends to be special. As tends to be the case most years, 2022 saw several such new games- here, we'll be talki
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GamingBolt - 50 SINGLE PLAYER GAMES of 2023 To Look Forward To
Added 72 Views / 0 LikesAnother year comes to a close, but the future has plenty in store, including new single-player games. Whether it's delayed games, games that have been long in development, or eagerly awaited blockbusters and indies, there are a lot of games inbound. Let's look at 50 single-player titles releasing in 2023 and beyond.
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08:15
GamingBolt - 15 MOST DISAPPOINTING BOSS FIGHTS of 2022
Added 60 Views / 0 LikesFor all the incredible boss fights this year, there have been a few that were...lacking. From lame to outright underwhelming, especially given the story and set-up, these enemies were just disappointing overall. Let's look at the 15 most disappointing bosses of 2022.
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09:42
GamingBolt - 13 Amazing Video Game Endings of 2022 YOU LIKELY MISSED
Added 64 Views / 0 LikesNailing a good ending, be it in a movie, novel, or video game, is tough. In video games, so much is driven by the player and their efforts, making it even tougher to deliver a compelling conclusion. But when the ending hits right, it provides an incredible summation of the experience, making it even more than the sum of its parts. Let's look at 2022's best endings and what made them so good. Spoilers follow so be warned.
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GamingBolt - 15 Best Games of 2022 YOU DIDN'T PLAY
Added 67 Views / 0 Likes2022 has been a year of massive hype, big names, and more than a few delays. However, it also saw several worthwhile releases by independent developers and smaller studios. They may not have the biggest budget, but their gameplay is too fun to ignore. Here are 15 weird but very good games you probably didn’t play this year and should make time for in 2023.
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GamingBolt - The Best PC Games of 2022
Added 62 Views / 0 LikesThere's a vast contingent of people out there who prefer to play their games on PC, and there's a long, long list of reasons for that. Of course, it helps that the flow of excellent releases on the platform just never, ever stops. 2022 was no different in that regard. From long-awaited new releases to PC ports of beloved older titles, the platform saw a steady stream of great new games over the course of the last 12 months. Here, we're going to recogn
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GamingBolt - 10 Worst Video Game Endings of 2022
Added 65 Views / 0 LikesSometimes, it's about the journey instead of the destination, like how a story can have enjoyable parts even if the ending doesn't quite succeed. But then there are some endings which are downright terrible and make you question your time and commitment. Let's look at ten such horrible video game endings in 2022.
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08:06
GamingBolt - 15 Best VR Games of All Time [2022 Edition]
Added 70 Views / 0 LikesWhile some may have dismissed VR gaming as just a fad that will pass away with time, the platform is actually growing at a rapid pace. Sony’s upcoming PSVR2 will bring new experiences to fans, and we can’t wait to see the likes of Horizon: Call of the Mountain in action. But it’s equally important to look back at the history of VR, and see which games are the absolute cream of the crop when it comes to quality. On that note, we present 15 of the best
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GamingBolt - 11 BIGGEST Video Game Sequels of 2022 You NEED TO PLAY
Added 69 Views / 0 Likes2022 brought a number of new IPs into the limelight, many of which we're hoping will have exciting futures going forward- but of course, there was no shortage of new instalments in established franchises either. Sequels aren't often as exciting as new IPs inherently tend to be, but they do have the advantage of being able to build on existing foundations to deliver increasingly better experiences, and thankfully, there were several such games over the
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GamingBolt - 10 Best Role Playing Games of 2022
Added 67 Views / 0 LikesIf there's one genre that never seems to run out of steam regardless of what situation the industry at large might be in, it's RPGs. Though they've been a pillar of the medium for nearly as long as the medium has been around, the last decade or so has seen role playing games rise to a level of unprecedented prominence, to the extent that mechanics and ideas associated with the genre frequently find their way into other unrelated categories of games. 2
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GamingBolt - Armored Core 6 Fires of Rubicon - 10 COOL DETAILS You May Not Know
Added 85 Views / 0 LikesOne of the standout announcements at this year’s The Game Awards was the revealing of FromSoftware’s next title, and perhaps surprisingly to some it’s a rejuvenation of a series which has lay dormant for the best part of a decade. Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon is the hotly anticipated reboot of FromSoftware’s cult favorite mech battler series, and whilst there’s no gameplay on show in the reveal trailer it’s visage of mysterious, dangerous worlds i
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GamingBolt - 9 BEST Xbox Series X | S Games of 2022
Added 71 Views / 0 LikesMicrosoft has a really good year in 2021, with the Xbox Game Studios putting out a number of great titles (including Forza Horizon 5, which was our Game of the Year last year). The expectation was that the company would keep its momentum going in 2022- but though this year didn't quite live up to expectations for Xbox (thanks in large part to the delays of Redfall and Starfield), there were still plenty of excellent games to play on the platform throu
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GamingBolt - 13 SUPER DUPER FLOPS of 2022
Added 58 Views / 0 LikesEven if sales were down in certain months compared to recent years, 2022 has seen several massive sellers. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, Horizon Forbidden West, FIFA 23, the list goes on. Unfortunately, it also saw a fair number of flops and underwhelming releases from a sales perspective. Let's look at 15 of them here.
