Digital Extremes is hosting its 10th TennoCon this weekend to celebrate 12 years of Warframe and the beginnings of its new IP, Soulframe. Ahead of the celebration, we saw a new gameplay demo of Soulframe presented by Digital Extremes CEO Steve Sinclair, Soulframe creative director Geoff Crookes, and senior community manager Sarah Asselin, and spoke with two members of the Soulframe dev team.

Soulframe narrative designer Sydney Hills and lead designer Scott McGregor answered our questions about the game's new skill system; its French-speaking witch, Verminia; the singing bear, Bromius; and more.

Soulframe is a free-to-play, open-world multiplayer RPG with a fantasy setting that sits in contrast to Warframe's sci-fi world. It’s much more rooted in a connection to nature, encouraging exploration of Midrath’s mystical wilderness. Instead of guns and lasers, think bows and magic.

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The real test of Shadow Labyrinth lies in getting through the Great Tree, also known as the Sky-High Tree. This is one of the first objectives that involves a substantial amount of traversal. If you're used to playing Metroidvanias, you might know what to expect. There are plenty of paths that lead to secondary rooms, and even optional areas. While they're useful to gather resources, it can be easy to get lost. Moreover, the game's map can be quite obtuse, and you might miss doors and ledges that pertain to the main objective.

If you're finding it difficult to get through the Sky-high Tree areas, don't fret. Below is a step-by-step walkthrough detailing how to get through the Great Tree in Shadow Labyrinth, which culminates in a boss fight that rewards you with a key ability to continue moving forward.

How to get through the Great Tree in Shadow Labyrinth

You'll get access to the Great Tree area after defeating Orange G-HOST: Garbage Talos and obtaining the GAIA form thanks to the G-Phase Shift. Confusing nouns aside, the starting segments of the area are fairly linear. The key here is learning enemy patterns, as you'll encounter quite a few new foes while heading east.

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Shadow Labyrinth can be tough, and your HP Tank is an invaluable tool. On paper, it's similar to the Flask of Crimson Tears in Elden Ring, with the big difference being that using it restores the entirety of your health bar. It's great--the problem, however, is that for a long while, you only have access to one HP Tank.

As you traverse through the second main area of the game, which tasks you with reaching the top of the Sky-high Tree, you can come across an additional HP Tank. This, however, can be easily missed if you're rushing through things. If you're wondering how to get a second HP tank in Shadow Labyrinth, make sure to read the steps below promptly so you don't have to waste time backtracking later on.

How to get a second HP Tank in Shadow Labyrinth

The location of the second HP tank in Shadow Labyrinth is in the forest area as you're making your way through the Great Tree (also referred to as Sky-High Tree). We have a dedicated guide with a Great Tree walkthrough in case you need some guidance, as it's easy to get lost.

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RDS Game Traveler Deluxe Switch Pro Controller Case (Zelda)

$20 | Compatible with Switch 2 Pro Controller

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RDS Game Traveler Deluxe Switch Pro Controller Case (Black)

$20

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If you dropped $85 on the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller and would like to keep it looking fresh, you may want to pick up a dedicated travel case. There's actually an officially licensed controller case made by RDS Industries that popped up on Amazon shortly before the Switch 2's launch. Available in a Zelda-themed edition or standard black, the RDS Game Traveler Deluxe Controller Case is up for grabs for $20 at Amazon.

The hardshell carrying case is compatible with both generations of the Switch Pro Controller and Joy-Con with grip attachments. You can also use it with a bunch of different third-party controllers; we highlighted some notable gamepads we've tested with the case at the bottom of this story.

RDS Game Traveler Deluxe Switch Pro Controller Case (Zelda) $20 | Compatible with Switch 2 Pro Controller

The Zelda branding on this case is subtle enough that Switch users who don't even like the series would probably be fine with it. A round metal emblem with the game's logo is affixed on the center of the top cover. It also has a gold zipper pull with the Tears of the Kingdom logo. The promotional images don't do a great job of displaying the colors. After receiving the case recently, I can confirm that it's forest green, similar to Link's iconic tunic.

The case was designed for the original Switch Pro Controller and Joy-Cons with a grip attached. That said, the recessed bottom mold also fits the Switch 2 Pro Controller just about perfectly, and the Joy-Con 2 Controllers with the standard or Charging Grip attached are supported, too. The elastic band that secures the controller in place opens the door for a wide array of third-party controllers.

The case also has slots for two Joy-Con below the Pro Controller. This slot only supports original Switch Joy-Con, as the Switch 2 Joy-Con are too large.

An open mesh compartment can be used to store small accessories such as charging cables and Joy-Con straps.

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If you aren't a Zelda fan, the case is also available in black/gray. This version trades the Zelda emblem and zipper for the red Nintendo Switch logo.

RDS Industries' controller carrying cases are built with the same ballistic nylon material as its popular line of console cases. The manufacturer has already launched five different styles of Switch 2 console travel bags in its Game Traveler Deluxe line, including a Mario Kart World-themed hardshell carrying case:

RDS Game Traveler Deluxe Switch 2 Console Cases:

• Mario Kart World Deluxe Carrying Case -- $25
• Deluxe Carrying Case (Black) -- $20
• Deep Carrying Case (Black) -- $30
• Large Carrying Case (Black) -- $40
• Crossbody Vertical Bag (Black) -- $30
• Crossbody Horizontal Bag (Black) -- $30

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Mini PCs have become increasingly popular over the past few years. And while Apple's Mac Mini continues to be the foremost example of a mainstream desktop computer in a compact case, there are a bunch of impressive Windows-based mini PCs that share the same general form factor (roughly 5 x 5 inches). They can fit on even the most cramped desk, have the added benefit of portability, and perhaps most importantly, many mini PCs are available for bargain prices.

And in the wake of Prime Day, some of Amazon's best-selling mini PCs from popular brands like Kamrui, GMKtec, and Beelink are on sale for even lower prices than usual. We've rounded up our 10 favorite mini PC deals for all shoppers as well as one Prime-exclusive deal. All of the models in this roundup have built-in Wi-Fi, LAN ports, Bluetooth, and support at least two monitors.

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Earlier this week, video game venture capitalist firm Konvoy shared its predictions about Grand Theft Auto 6. Perhaps the most eye-catching part of that projection was the notion that GTA 6 will clear will reach $7.6 billion in revenue in only 60 days. Now, a video game analyst has suggested that those sky-high numbers may not be a realistic prediction of the game's performance.

Daniel Ahmad--the director of research and insights at Niko Partners--shared his assessment of Konvoy's predictions and noted that, "it's an aggressive forecast for the first 60 days." Ahmad added that Konvoy's numbers suggest that just under 65% of users who have either Xbox Series X|S or PlayStation 5 would need to purchase the game in that timeframe.

Ahmad also pointed out that Grand Theft Auto 5 sold 32.5 million copies in its first three months in 2013 when Xbox 360 and PS3 had an install base of around 166 million users. That's just under 20% of players who had either console.

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In case you've been wondering, Ubisoft is indeed working on a new entry in its long-running Ghost Recon series. The news, which had been heavily rumored for a while now, was confirmed by Ubisoft president Yves Guillemot in what sounds like a heated shareholder meeting last week.

First reported by Game File, the confirmation of the the untitled Ghost Recon game came from a question about Ubisoft's history with live-service titles. Touting the company's success with Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege, Guillemot added, "In addition to the flagship game that I just mentioned, our objective is to also make strong progress in the growing market, generally speaking, by continuing to enhance our current experiences that we offer--and capitalizing on upcoming launches, such as The Division and Ghost Recon."

Later on, Ubisoft's CFO Frederick Duguet specifically called out the upcoming Ghost Recon title as one of the company's "first-person-shooter-type games," seemingly also confirming that the next entry will be an FPS. Though multiple titles in the franchise have offered first-person perspectives, the Ghost Recon games have largely been presented as third-person shooters since 2006's Advanced Warfighter, making this a significant shift for the series.

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One of the most important NPC Sims you're likely to encounter during your time in Innisgreen in The Sims 4: Enchanted by Nature is Mother Nature. If you want one of your Sims to become a fairy, they'll have to go through her to do so. Mother Nature is one half of the mythical PlantSim couple that rules over Innisgreen--the other half being Fable questgiver Spruce Almighty, though they're currently not on speaking terms with each other.

While it may be a little bit sad to see these magical beings experiencing marital difficulties, the good news is that it means that Mother Nature is single. And it will come to absolutely no one's surprise that Sims 4 players would like to get a little bit closer to Ms. Nature. Which begs an extremely important question:

Can your Sims romance Mother Nature?Yes, your Sims CAN make out with Mother Nature.

Yes! There are a small handful of significant limits to how you can interact with her, but Mother Nature is available for most romantic interactions with other Sims. Specifically, Mother Nature cannot get married, move into your Sim's household, or get pregnant, unless you use cheats or mods to make them happen. Pretty much anything else is fair game, though you may have to deal with a little bit of UI weirdness along the way. Mother Nature is open to romance with any gender.

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Donkey Kong Bananza is now available, and it appears to be a hit for the Nintendo Switch 2. But longtime fans of other Nintendo platformers like Mario Odyssey may have noticed that something feels ... a little off? Out of place? You can't quite put your finger on it, but something is wrong when you put your fingers on it. It's the jump button.

For DK Bananza, the jump button has been uncharacteristically mapped to the A button by default on the Switch 2, as opposed to the more traditional B button. This is mainly so that the face buttons map to the directions DK punches: X button for upward, Y button for forward, B button for downward. It makes enough sense. But going back to the days of the Super Nintendo, the jump button has almost always been on the bottom of the "diamond" shape of face buttons. So if you just want jumping to feel normal again, there is a way to do that.

From the start menu, go to the fourth menu in a row--Options, with a gear icon--and scroll down to the "DK's Action Buttons" submenu. There you have the option to switch the B/A functions from "Punch downward / Jump" to "Jump / Punch downward." It's not full button mapping but it shows Nintendo recognized that some players might feel more at home with the traditional jump button placement. The downside is that the punch directions no longer correspond to their placements on the face buttons.

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From Software is working on a multiplatform title that is in "advanced stages of production," according to a new report, and it is so far along it could be released next year.

That's according to MP1st, which reportedly learned the game's internal codename and states that, unless the game is delayed, it is on track for 2026.

No other details about the game are known aside from its reported codename: FMC. While that doesn't seem like much, as noted by mp1st, the codename may give fans an idea of what could be coming next. The codenames for previous Dark Souls games and the more recent Armored Core 6 both featured the letter "F" as part of their internal codenames, while games like Elden Ring used the codename GR. From Software's latest game, the standalone multiplayer spin-off Elden Ring: Nightreign, used the internal codename CL.

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