Rory has made the fatal error of playing way too many live service games at once, and somehow still finding time for everything in between. Sure, he’s an expert at Destiny 2, Call of Duty, and more, but at what cost? He’s even sunk 1,000 hours into The Elder Scrolls Online over the years. At least he put all those hours spent grinding challenges to good use over the years as a freelancer and guides editor. In his spare time, he’s also an avid video creator, often breaking down the environmental design of his favourite games. If you can’t track him down, he’s probably lost in a cave with a bunch of dwarves shouting “rock and stone” to no end.
Latest articles by Rory Norris

Someone already beat Marathon's pinnacle three-player Compiler boss solo, just to rub salt in the wound of everyone who didn't even see it
By Rory Norris published
News Some people are just better than me, I guess.

How to solve the Root's End puzzle in Crimson Desert
By Rory Norris published
Parkour! Jump, dodge lasers, and fix the Abyss' power problem.

How to get the Soul Spear in Crimson Desert
By Rory Norris published
Spectral Skewer Brave the cold of the Argent Peaks and sneak into the Antumbra hideout.

How to solve the Trembling Woods puzzle in Crimson Desert
By Rory Norris published
Spin the Wheel Spin the wheel, align the patterns, and solve this challenge.

How to solve the Duskwood Hill Ruins puzzle in Crimson Desert
By Rory Norris published
Perfect Placement Spin the wheel to solve this mysterious energy.

Ex-Blizzard president says gamers need to 'man up' over AI usage in games after Crimson Desert devs issue apology
By Rory Norris published
News "AI, in one form or another, will be in every single video game."

Best Marathon characters tier list: All Runner Shell classes explained
By Rory Norris last updated
Runners All seven characters and what they're capable of.

Best weapons in Marathon
By Rory Norris last updated
Run and Gun All the guns you can find and the best ones to use.

Controversial Space Marine 2 DLC has been made free: 'It's obvious this DLC has failed to meet your expectations'
By Rory Norris published
News Free faces and voice lines for all.

Crimson Desert's bafflingly convoluted controls are already frustrating players: 'I shouldn't need to spend 12 seconds picking up a handful of potatoes'
By Rory Norris published
News Left foot, right foot, left foot, right foot.

Bungie admits Marathon's weekend-heavy endgame means 'there are likely some who cannot participate'
By Rory Norris published
News "We are, of course, always iterating and are open to looking at other options in the future."

Spend your early levels in Crimson Desert getting more health and stamina instead of fun new skills that you can get for free
By Rory Norris published
Out the Gates Use your starting skill points wisely.

How to solve Hidden Treasure Map Piece 7 in Crimson Desert
By Rory Norris published
Treasure Tracker Track down the location of the treasure map outside Hernand.

How to clean the chimney in Crimson Desert
By Rory Norris published
Chimney Sweep Help the distressed villagers in the Actions Speak Louder than Words quest.

How to read the Lost Letter in Crimson Desert
By Rory Norris published
Lost Again What to do with the stranger's mysterious letter.

How to get Azurite in Crimson Desert
By Rory Norris published
Shiny Crystal Use these shiny crystals to craft and refine your jewellery.

How to 'observe this skill in action to learn it' in Crimson Desert
By Sean Martin published
Eyes on the prize Get some free skills just by watching enemies.

The best early skills in Crimson Desert
By Rory Norris published
Skilled Teach Kliff some new moves.

How to use Blinding Flash in Crimson Desert
By Sean Martin published
MY EYEEES Harness the power of the sun to blind enemies and solve puzzles.

How to use Copper Pouches in Crimson Desert
By Rory Norris published
Piggy Bank It's free money.

How to get Bloodstone in Crimson Desert
By Rory Norris published
Blood from a Stone Refine your gear with this red rock.

How to solve the Halssius Conflux statue puzzle in Crimson Desert
By Rory Norris published
Weeping Angels Move the grid, match the symbols.

Marathon's competitive mode is so complicated that Bungie made a literal maths test to figure it out, and it actually helps
By Rory Norris published
Get your practice in now.
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