It’s difficult to know the breadth of the Endless universe through one game alone. The mythology tells of a galaxy conquered by the eponymous space-faring civilization, The Endless, and torn asunder by their subsequent civil war. Endless Legend picks up a small speck of that saga on the planet Auriga centuries after conflict sterilized the world.
That narrative is a fitting analog for Endless Legend: as life returns and new civilizations emerge to strike out on this familiar world, so too does developer Amplitude, returning to its roots in the realm of 4X tactical strategy. And those efforts are beautifully and familiarly realized. Legend toes the edge of unique and alien, and twists small flourishes into hallmark mechanics that set it apart. Yet in that same motion, the thoughtfu…
Fifteen hours into Elden Ring, I defeated Godrick, the first of five Elden Lords. In the time between emerging into the Lands Between and striking him down, I’d discovered decrepit ruins, ventured into twisting caves, stumbled upon enemy encampments, and battled tooth and nail against challenging bosses. From Software’s games have always made you feel small in many ways: They tell you that you’re worthless–a plague-ridden rat or accursed Undead, unfit even to be cinders. They ask you to navigate unflinching brutal worlds and pit you against enemies that systematically dismantle your ego. Elden Ring maintains the nail-biting combat and air of mystery that has distinguished From Software’s Soulsborne games, but it’s elevated to new heights by the studio’s interpretation of what…
Real Madrid face Atletico Madrid in Milan on Saturday for their second Champions League final showdown in the last three seasons.
An entertaining tournament has seen Zinedine Zidane s men defeat Roma, Wolfsburg and Manchester City in the knockout stages, while their city rivals negotiated their way past PSV, Barcelona and Bayern Munich to reach the showpiece.
Ahead of the final, we look at the best statistical performers from the 2015-16 competition so far with the help of data provided by Opta.
GOALS AND ASSISTS: RAMPANT RONALDO
Cristiano Ronaldo was far and away the most productive player in the tournament and will hope to improve on his 16 goals and four assists in Milan.
20 (16 goals + 4 assists) – Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid)
11 (8+3)…
Benevento coach Roberto De Zerbi wants his side to pull off a crazy bid for Serie A survival after winning their first top-flight game at the 19th time of asking.
De Zerbi s men finally ended the worst start to a Serie A season in the competition s history, as Massimo Coda s strike was enough to sink Chievo 1-0.
They still remain 11 points from safety with half a season played, but De Zerbi refuses to accept that relegation is inevitable.
We deserved the win in other games too, so these three points can hopefully be the boost we need, De Zerbi told Rai Sport.
La sblocca Massimo Coda per il ! Giallorossi avanti: 1-0!
— Serie A TIM (@SerieA_TIM)
I know it s crazy saying you believe in safety, but a coach and player has to always bel…
Claudio Ranieri sees no reason why Leicester City should be nervous as their against-all-odds Premier League title bid continues with Sunday s visit of West Ham.
The Foxes are seven points clear of second-placed Tottenham with five games to go, having already secured a Champions League spot following a five-game winning streak.
Though Leicester were rank outsiders to win the league, Ranieri insists there are no nerves as they head down the home straight.
Why be nervous? We are concentrating, the Italian said. We have to fight with a smile as our job is done. We are safe. That s a miracle.
After last weekend s 2-0 win at Sunderland, Ranieri appeared to be crying as he applauded the jubilant travelling fans, but he explained: I m happy when the people…
Ivan Rakitic believes anything is possible for Croatia at the World Cup, but does next expect his Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi to be nervous when Argentina face them in Russia.
Midfielder Rakitic and superstar forward Messi are set to go head to head in the second Group D game on June 21 in Nizhny Novgorod.
Croatia were one of the better teams to watch at Euro 2016 before losing to eventual winners Portugal in the round of 16, and boast a hugely talented squad including Rakitic, Real Madrid s Luka Modric and Inter s Ivan Perisic.
But Rakitic still does not see Messi being worried at the prospect of taking Croatia, jokingly telling Marca: I do not think he gets nervous if I say watch Croatia!
It s the World Cup, you want to play against the best. An…
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois says he is open to the prospect of spending another season on loan at Atletico Madrid.
The 20-year-old signed for the west London side in July 2011, but is yet to make a first-team appearance having spent the last season-and-a-half at the Vicente Calderon.
And with Petr Cech established as the number one shot-stopper at Stamford Bridge, the Belgian is keen to continue playing regularly.
I am Chelsea player, but I am happy here, he told AS. I ll have to see what is best for them but I would be very happy if I stayed here for another year.
I still haven t spoken to Chelsea though. If I can t play for them, then Atletico is the best club I can be at.
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