1 week ago Elden Ring Nightreign review – FromSoftware brings multiplayer mayhem to the Lands Between

FromSoftware/Bandai Namco; PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC Fortnite meets Elden Ring in a matchup where a three-person team faces so many high-speed challenges you may feel distinctly short-handedA standalone spin-off from FromSoftware’s incredibly successful yet mostly single-player dark role-playing game Elden Ring, the multiplayer-oriented Elden Ring Nightreign is a curious beast, often feeling like an amalgamation of several different experiences all at once.Each session begins with players, either solo or in teams of three, dropping into a small but dense world, working to urgently gain as much strength as possible as a rapidly closing ring tightens around them – a very Fortnite experience. Rather than other players, they fight a variety of monsters and explore locations lifted directly from the Elden Ring universe. After each match, they also gain upgrade materials to modify future runs and advance the game’s story, similar to a rogue-like game so it’s a Fortnite/Elden Ring...

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2 w. ago I’m smitten, but does my boyfriend’s dysfunctional family bode ill for our future? | Annalisa Barbieri

How we’re parented deeply affects us but it doesn’t determine how we are as parents ourselves. It sounds as if your boyfriend understands thisEvery week Annalisa Barbieri addresses a problem sent in by a readerI have been dating my boyfriend (we are both in our 20s) for almost a year. I’m absolutely smitten. He makes me feel a better person, and I believe we are really good together.Sadly, he doesn’t have a very good relationship with his family. I haven’t really seen this play out because I’ve not seen them together that often, but he’s told me about his childhood and that he discusses his family in his regular therapy sessions. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago I’m smitten, but does my boyfriend’s dysfunctional family bode ill for our future? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

How we’re parented deeply affects us but it doesn’t determine how we are as parents ourselves. It sounds as if your boyfriend understands thisEvery week Annalisa Barbieri addresses a problem sent in by a readerI have been dating my boyfriend (we are both in our 20s) for almost a year. I’m absolutely smitten. He makes me feel a better person, and I believe we are really good together.Sadly, he doesn’t have a very good relationship with his family. I haven’t really seen this play out because I’ve not seen them together that often, but he’s told me about his childhood and that he discusses his family in his regular therapy sessions. Continue reading...

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Are you tired of fad diets and fitness routines that feel like punishment? Forsyth Fitness Personal Training is bringing a fresh perspective to health and wellness in Meadowbank — one that helps you get results without giving up the things you love. Founded by experienced personal trainer Sandy Forsyth, Forsyth Fitness is proving that you can enjoy your favourite foods, maintain an active social life, and still make incredible progress.

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