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Few things prepared me to boot up a new game on my PlayStation 5 and see an Xbox Game Studios logo flash up on the TV. For a couple decades, Microsoft and Sony have been locked in a console arms race, ...

Set within the Living Lands, the adventure immediately stands out through its bold use of colour and striking environmental design. Lush forests, bioluminescent growths, and painterly skies give the ...

It took a year, but PlayStation 5 owners can now enjoy Obsidian Entertainment and Xbox Game Studios’ action role-playing game Avowed. Taking place in the same world as the Pillars of Eternity series, ...

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. Obsidian’s Avowed is one of the better action-RPGs released in 2025.

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Avowed's combat system surpasses The Elder Scrolls with fluidity and engagement. The Elder Scrolls' combat is sometimes criticized for being clunky, repetitive, and lacking dynamic mobility. Avowed ...

In "Avowed," Obsidian's long-awaited RPG in the world of Eora, strong equipment can be the difference-maker. One of the most precious magical objects in the game is the Sigil of the Arcane, a ...

As we wade through Xbox’s “any first party game, any time can come to PS5” approach to this generation, that obviously raises questions about the games that have not yet made it to its rival console.

Picking between Lödwyn or Ryngrim in Avowed's “Shadow of the Past” quest leaves you with no good options. People suffer no matter what you do, and your companions hold a bit of a grudge in one outcome ...

Deciding whether to have the Emerald Stair animancers relocate to Thirdborn or Paradis in Avowed seems like a choice with a major outcome during the “Ancient Soil” quest, but that's only halfway true.

While the world of the Living Lands feels expansive in Avowed, the main quest in Obsidian’s latest RPG is actually somewhat short. If you’re looking for more to do after the credits roll, here’s what ...