Tomb Raider: Angel of Darkness Remastered review — This is what happens when you restore an unfinished disaster

However, its not perfect. As a massive Tomb Raider fan, I was hyped for this game. Behind closed doors however, the game was in crisis. The new visuals are higher quality and cleaner. It simply wasnt ready and required significantly more time in the oven to finish it. The game was basically held together with duct tape and prayers, and it showed. This review was conducted on an Xbox Series X with a review code supplied by Aspyr....

February 14, 2025 · 6 min · 1118 words · Hannah Burnett

"I don't do Google searches anymore": Sam Altman touts ChatGPT Search as an "oracular system" as it opens to the public

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Like I don’t do Google searches anymore, unless it’s a very specific thing." Market analysts and experts predict that the service could give Google and Bing a run for their money. For context, the AI-powered search engine was previously buried behindOpenAI’s ChatGPT Plusor Team $20 subscription plan. Is AI progression stunted by scaling laws?...

February 13, 2025 · 1 min · 86 words · Erin Gardner

"Microsoft might legit publish more games on PS5 this year than Sony does." Gamers react to PlayStation State of Play, and the strange times Xbox finds itself in.

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Right now, costs are outstripping growth for players in the console space. Things have progressed even more quickly on the Xbox side. Microsoft might legit publish more games on PS5 this year than Sony does. We’ve heard that even more games are slated for PlayStation in the near and long term future too....

February 13, 2025 · 1 min · 145 words · Rachel Wilcox

Avowed already supports NVIDIA DLSS 4 features at launch, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle adding support next week

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Obsidian Entertainment’s latest role-playing gameAvowedsupports DLSS 4 features at launch, NVIDIA confirmed on Thursday. Another Xbox first-party game will be joining in the fun soon. Avowed is ready for DLSS 4 at launch. Like all Xbox first-party games, it’s included day one inXbox Game Pass Ultimateand PC Game Pass.

February 13, 2025 · 1 min · 66 words · George Ferguson

Avowed Dawntreader guide — Should I put the Splinter of Eothas relic in Sargamis the Oracle's statue?

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. TheAvowedDawntreader quest is filled with some tough decisions surrounding the Oracle, Sargamis, and his large statue. If you don’t want anything spoiled, don’t read any further. Sargamis has a quest for you, but how you complete it is up to you. Here, you will find a distraught man named Ofryc. Ofryc tasks you with checking on the team and learning what became of Caedmon....

February 13, 2025 · 7 min · 1483 words · Sherry Padilla

Avowed guide: Should you free Ilora from the prison?

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. From the moment you finish creating your character, Obsidian Entertainment’sAvowedasks you to make tough choices. I’ll walk you through the possible repercussions of this introductory choice. You’ll find Ilora locked away in a cell. On the way, you end up crash-landed at Fort Northreach on an island just before reaching Paradis. There, you’ll meet a survivor of all the carnage in the form of a woman named Ilora....

February 13, 2025 · 1 min · 185 words · Stacey Hanson

Avowed guide: Should you make a deal with the mysterious voice?

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. As you make your way through Obsidian Entertainment’sAvowed, you’ll encounter a mysterious voice. What kind of deal though? Adra dominates the environments in the Living Lands of Avowed. During the quest Message from Afar, you’ll be pursuing the Aedryan ambassador and the Claviger. This journey leads you into the northwest of Dawnshore, past numerous Xaurips and angry bears....

February 13, 2025 · 1 min · 146 words · Kara Hunter

Avowed Memory of the Deep choices — Should I give the Meteorite to Josep or the Giftbearer?

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. If you don’t want to learn about specific outcomes, then stop reading now. He tasks you with finding out what draws the revenants there. You can give Josep or the Giftbearer the Meteorite. Head toward the marked area on your map, which is northwest of Fior mes Iverno. You might even want to stop in Fior mes Iverno to buy new gear before exploring further....

February 13, 2025 · 4 min · 719 words · Bryan Parks

Avowed PSA: Keep your pre-completion save files in case Obsidian's Xbox RPG gets DLC or expansions

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. You also can’t keep playing after finishing the main story. Will Avowed have DLC or expansions? My Envoy takes in the sights with Marius and Kai. Until we know for sure, it’s better to be safe rather than sorry. That means keeping your save files around, at least if you want to play with the same character....

February 13, 2025 · 1 min · 106 words · Catherine Campbell

Avowed review and Metacritic roundup — Here's what critics are saying about the new Xbox RPG

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Reviews are pouring in for publisher Xbox Game Studios and developer Obsidian Entertainment’s latest role-playing game,Avowed. At the moment I’m writing this, Avowed is sitting at an 80 onMetacriticacross 58 reviews. The Living Lands are waiting to be explored. It’s worth noting it’s also at an 81 onOpencriticfrom 93 reviews. It’s largely scoring 8s and 9s, with a handful of lower outliers bringing the average down....

February 13, 2025 · 1 min · 115 words · Amanda Freeman

Avowed review: Not quite Obsidian's take on Skyrim, but it still captures the same magic

This review was made possible thanks to a review sample provided by Xbox Game Studios. Obsidian Entertainment and Xbox Game Studios had no input nor saw the contents of this review prior to publication. Avowed review: What is it? A goddess fell in love with one of Eora’s moons, and in her desperation pulled it to earth. One of those pieces rested in this lake. Premium Edition and Premium Upgrade owners can play up to five days early on Feb....

February 13, 2025 · 5 min · 875 words · Brandon Thomas

Avowed Treasure Maps guide: Where to find and solve every clue

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Avowed is finally here, and The Living Lands are brimming with secrets and treasures waiting to be uncovered. If you’re struggling with Avowed treasure map solutions, don’t fret! Could there be an Avowed treasure map hiding in this room? I’ve scoured every nook and cranny to track down these elusive treasures so you don’t have to....

February 13, 2025 · 7 min · 1396 words · Spencer Valdez

Avowed: 7 things I wish I knew before I started playing

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Avowed is Obsidian Entertainment’s latest and potentially greatest RPG to date (Sorry, New Vegas fans). Travel the Living Lands to uncover the mystery behind a deadly plague. A total bait screenshot. With heart-pounding combat, open-world areas to explore, and dashing heroics to perform, you should go prepared. I picked up quite a few things throughout my adventures....

February 13, 2025 · 3 min · 586 words · Randy Chang