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

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.

All Crimson Desert Twitch Drops and how to get them
By Rory Norris published
Fresh Fit Free food, equipment, and even horse armour.

Marathon Ranked explained: Rules, scoring, and rewards
By Rory Norris published
Rat Race Loot and extract alive to make it big on Tau Ceti.

Arc Raiders devs wanted to make it an adventure game more than a shooter: 'We saw more potential in allowing players to explore rather than just shoot'
By Rory Norris published
News It's about the friends (or enemies) you made along the way.

Arc Raiders' new update puts the Il Toro in its place (a grave) at long last: 'This is an adjustment many of you requested'
By Rory Norris published
News The cheeky Energy Clip money-making exploit has also been patched up.

Arc Raiders once had jump pads and the Snap Hook made you 'like Spider-Man' before its extraction shooter pivot: 'It was much more heroic'
By Rory Norris published
News Jump pads and unrestrained Snap Hooks didn't stick the landing, but I can't say I don't want to see them return.
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