Note:Spoilers ahead regarding some of the characters, locations, enemies, and events of Dark Souls. * Note:Read Part 1 of this 2-part featurehere. Thirty-two. It’s not a particularly large number, is it. It’s no thirty-three, for instance. Or four-billion-and-seven. But thirty-two can be plenty, depending on the circumstances. “Ornstein and Smough. Soul Level 1. 32 attempts. FUCKING DONE. HAVE THAT, YOU PAIR OF GOLDEN BASTARDS.” The above was a text message I sent early on a Sunday morning to a friend and fellow Dark Souls player after finally defeating the boss duo of Dragon Slayer Ornstein and Executioner Smough – on my thirty-second attempt....

MyGarmin watchrarely leaves my wrist, as is evidenced by the bright white patch of skin where the watch lives. Naturally, I wear my Garmin when I’m traveling. While thebattery lifeof my go-to device (theepix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire) is quite good, it does require charging roughly every week or less, depending on how I’m using it. On longer trips, then, or if I go into a trip without a full charge (which is typical), I’ll need to be able to charge my watch....

Amazon Echo Lineup Expands With Next-Gen Buds, Pop, And Show 5 Amazon doesn’t seem to be in a rush to join the generative AI train, despite Alexa being one of the most popular voice assistants of its ilk on the market. Asharp internal pullbackfrom those efforts may have something to do with that. AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Google Bard, and Microsoft’s Bing are lapping the earliest voice assistants in capability. However, Echo devices are still so plentiful in homes that smart home hardware makers still proudly advertise Alexa compatibility....

Amazon hasannounceda Kindle software update that should offer Kindle users a smoother reading experience. Customers were notified of the upcoming changes today, September 10. The software update applies to the Kindle (8th generation and newer), Kindle Paperwhite (7th generation and newer), and Kindle Oasis devices. This may be the last update that some older devices receive before theygo offlinein December. If you’re unsure which device you have, Amazon has a page to helpidentify your Kindle e-reader, complete with photos....

Apple 10.5.6 Update Gets Official, 9G21 Available Now Guess what just popped in? the long awaited 10.5.6 Mac OSX update didn’t arrive last week but it’s still well within its rumored time frame.Available now, the 9G21 update is recommended for all MAC OSX 10.5.x Leopard users. it is said to include general fixes to enhance system stability, compatibility and security. Edited by Vincent – For some reason the MacBook Air’s update is 377MB in size....

Scott Guthrie, executive vice president of cloud and enterprise at MicrosoftMicrosoft The window (the UI element, not just the operating system) was a revelation when it first appeared. Before it, programs generally ran full-screen, and most did nothing when they weren’t in use. A computer could do many things – but only one thing at a time. After the invention of the window, the computer became a master of multi-tasking....

Digital Eclipse will be releasing an updated and expanded version of its 2022 collection of Atari games and history. This new edition, called “Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Expanded Edition,” brings a total of 39 new games to the compilation across two new timelines. What’s more, this new version will be getting both digital and physical releases. The digital release for PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch will hit on October 25 and sometime this winter for the Atari VCS....

The Earth’s biodiversity is a source of endless wonder, with every environment featuring an incredible number of creatures who have figured out how to live there. There are more bacteria than we’ll ever be able to classify, insects start super-tiny and grow to disturbingly huge, lizards and mammals and birds come in endless species and sub-species, and fish fill the seas, rivers, and lakes. It’s easy to take it all for granted, but step foot onto other planets and all of a sudden diversity of live on Earth springs into focus....

Shiny Legendaries are nothing new toPokemon GOor the franchise as a whole, but GO has a special way of implementing the rare color variations. Finding a shiny Registeel is already hard enough for most Trainers, and adding a shadow variation to the mix makes the catch even more enticing. Not every addition in Pokemon GO has a shiny variation, though. Niantic saves many of them for events to bring Trainers back to the game and give the incentive to search the wild in depth....

Quick Links Hello, Arisen! The Magick Archer in Dragon’s Dogma 2 offers a compelling blend of long-range precision and magickal versatility, making it a standout choice for players who enjoy a strategic approach to combat. With its homing arrows and elemental versatility, this vocation allows for dynamic engagement with enemies while contributing valuable support to allies. Mastery of the Magick Archer requires careful positioning and judicious use of its most powerful abilities, rewarding players with a rich and satisfying combat experience....

InElden Ring, invasions are a unique way to engage with the PVP community, as they are completely random, unlike the Colosseum. You may encounter solo players or up to groups of three, and it is up to you to prepare for any and all environments and matchups you find yourself in. Sometimes enemies will use unfair tactics to get the edge on you, like spawn camping or ledge trapping, so be ready to counter these strategies....

If you want to know about the Myseria Castle Segment in Chapter 7 of Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, follow this guide. Previously in Chapter 7 of Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, we saw Carla lifting the Cog of Time into the sky, Skelegon gaining the ability to speak, revealing that he is Growler, and talking about the fate of the world. In addition to that, we also learned about Rem’s big secret during our time in the Capital....

Square Enix today announced the long-awaited PC release of Final Fantasy XVI and when it’ll launch. Final Fantasy XVIlands on PC on September 17 via Steam and Epic Game Store. Originally released as a console exclusive on PS5 in 2023, the PC version comes more than a year since its initial release. Over that time, Square Enix has updated that game with new free content and game modes that will be available on day one....