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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion struggling and failing to start Goblin Wars among the tribes with staff theft
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Struggling to Start a Goblin War in Oblivion

I have tons of hours in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, but for some reason I continuously fall off its predecessor, The Elder ...
By Jacob LindenJuly 13, 2023
Chasing Master Kohga around the Depths for puzzle-building boss fights in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (TotK) was pure joy fun.
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Chasing Kohga Around the Depths in Tears of the Kingdom Was an Utter Joy

This article contains spoilers for the Master Kohga Side Adventure in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (TotK) but features no ...
By Jacob LindenJune 8, 2023
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild BotW climbing still best most fun part especially at Great Deku Tree
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I Still Play Breath of the Wild Just to Go Climbing

Like many Zelda fans eagerly waiting for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom to drop, I recently booted up my old ...
By Jacob LindenMay 4, 2023
Citizen Sleeper DLC has true role-playing adventure with mistakes and improvisation that are up to a meaningful and exciting dice roll
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Citizen Sleeper Makes Simple Dice Rolls Endlessly Gripping

Pretty much everyone who starts Citizen Sleeper is familiar with the anxiety and dread of the early game, seeing your Sleeper character’s energy ...
By Jacob LindenApril 20, 2023
Tchia freedom of exploration with map and no way markers Awaceb Kepler Interactive
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Getting Lost in the Islands of Tchia Is Delightful and Refreshing

I already loved the movement and physics systems in Tchia from the first time I slid down a hill and catapulted myself from ...
By Jacob LindenApril 6, 2023
Dark Souls Remastered speedrun first try amateur FromSoftware
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Breaking My Favorite Game: A Speedrun Amateur Tries Running Dark Souls

Speedrunning is a fascinating niche within gaming that has only gotten bigger year after year. With its roots in the fandoms of fast-paced ...
By Jacob LindenMarch 23, 2023
Arkane game Prey The Cooks Request sidequest story Luka Golubkin Russian murderer masquerading as Will Mitchell Cook's Request
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Prey Taught Us to Second-Guess Cooks, Freezers, and Obvious Murder Traps

This article contains early-game spoilers for Prey (2017) and for the side story, “The Cook’s Request.” Prey, the 2017 game from Arkane Studios, ...
By Jacob LindenMarch 9, 2023
Instead of completing a simple sidequest, why not turn talking dog NPC Barbas into your traveling best friend in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
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My Journey with Barbas, from Skyrim NPC to Best Friend

Skyrim remains a comfort game for me over a decade since I first played it, and I still find new ways to enjoy ...
By Jacob LindenFebruary 23, 2023
The Joy of Wielding Elden Ring Cosmic Weapons FromSoftware
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The Joy of Wielding Elden Ring’s Cosmic Weapons

We’re starting a new column here called Expedition, where I, your sidequest correspondent Jacob Linden, will be veering off the main story path ...
By Jacob LindenFebruary 9, 2023
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