Steam Deck Update Will Fix Elden Ring Stuttering Issues

After months of waiting, some of those that reserved aSteam Deckfinally saw their units start shipping. Marketed as a portable gaming PC, developer Valve advertised that the system could play all sorts ofgames from the Steam library. Obviously, this was exciting for gamers, as the catalog of available titles on the platform was enormous. Among the games that fans were excited to check out wasElden Ring. Released on February 25,Elden Ringis the latest game fromthe developers at FromSoftware....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 447 words · Shawn Castro

The Sims 5 Can Take Home Design to the Next Level With an Animal Crossing: New Horizons Feature

Summary When it comes to letting players design their Sims' homes,The Sims 5could find an amazing new tool with inspiration fromAnimal Crossing. WhileThe Simshas repeatedly introduced new features for players to furnish virtual homes with, Nintendo’sAnimal Crossingmanaged to beat the franchise to the punch with one potentially game-changing feature. If applied, thenThe Sims 5would be able to grant players an entirely new dimension to work with, potentially making it the best game in the series in terms of creative power....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 605 words · Calvin Thomas

This Nicolas Cage Movie Was Ruined By A Last-Minute Change To The Ending

1998’sSnake Eyesis one of Brian De Palma’s most underrated movies. It was met with a mixed critical reception, which was shortly followed by its underperformance at the box office. Contemporary critics complained that the plot is too convoluted and the pacing is all over the place. But those are minor complaints in a movie that’s as hyperstylized and gorgeously shot asSnake Eyes. Every scene has something exciting going on, the camera is rarely still, and Nicolas Cage is always a joy to watch....

July 18, 2025 · 4 min · 790 words · Amanda Malone

Tower of Fantasy: How to Defuse First, Second, and Third Bombs

Quick Links Tower of Fantasytakes a couple of hours of gameplay before it stops holding players' hands every step of the way. One of the first times that players will need to actually solve a puzzle by themselves inTower of Fantasyis when they reach Hykros for the first time and meet up with Elric. This happens once players get to Chapter 1-04 of the main story path after clearing Chapter 1-03’s Clues in the Ruin quest....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 416 words · Alison Hobbs

What to Expect From The Last Jedi in LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

AlthoughLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagahas been relatively quiet since its indefinite delay earlier this year, it’s not hard to imagine its content. Most of the movies, after all, have appeared inLEGOgames before, with the latest release giving them some changes and tweaks, but two movies have not.The Last JediandThe Rise of Skywalkerhave never been adapted intoLEGOform, which may be exciting for fans of the franchise. Playing throughThe Last JediandThe Rise of SkywalkerinLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagawill be a new experience for everyone, but some of its gameplay and content is likely predictable by looking at content already confirmed for the game, as well as content that’s in the movie....

July 18, 2025 · 4 min · 820 words · Michael Fletcher

Which Gaming Mouse is the Best in 2024?

Finding the perfect gaming mouse is one of the most immediate ways to drastically improve your performance while playing on thebest gaming PCs. Gaming mice offer serious advantages to the average PC player in many regards. For example,the best FPS gaming micemay offer faster reflexes and more precise aiming by combining high DPI and high-quality sensors. Likewise,the best mice for MMOslike Guild Wars 2 or WoW may instead include a comprehensive set of customizable buttons to make gaming a breeze....

July 18, 2025 · 12 min · 2471 words · Bobby Vega

Why The Divines of The Elder Scrolls Never Show Themselves Like the Daedra

The godlike entities ofThe Elder Scrollsare among some of the most enigmatic deities found in gaming. Whether it be the Daedric Princes or the Aedric Divines, the franchise has just about everything. With that said, some may have noted a peculiar trend found throughout most of the games of the franchise. ThroughoutThe Elder Scrolls, players have found themselves mostly ever interacting with the Daedric Princes when it comes to higher deities....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 592 words · Molly Duran

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Player Finds Bizarre Glitched Water

Summary AZelda: Tears of the Kingdomplayer has found a bizarre glitch in the water of the Sifumim Shrine.Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomhas a massive open world that players continue to explore every inch of, but this water may not react the way that gamers would expect. Unlike its predecessor,Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomhas an abundance of explorable areas in The Depths and the Sky Islands. With so much space to traverse, players have made vehicles like one inspired by thePodracer fromStar Wars, a hoverbike, and aircraft that require little to no power....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 614 words · Michelle Whitehead

10 Awesome Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do In Pokemon Unite

Pokemon Uniteis a MOBA-type game published by Nintendo based on Game Freak’s franchise. Players take control of one of an expanding roster of Pokemon from across every generation. The aim of the game involves defeating wild and enemy Pokemon to score points in the opponent’s goals RELATED:Pokemon Spin-Off Tier List Pokemon Uniteis currently out on the Nintendo Switch, but there areplans to bring it to mobile devices. This highly simple, addictive game is a great crossover for bothPokemonand MOBA fans....

July 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1145 words · Edward Rodriguez

6 '00s Life Simulation Games That Are Still Fun To Play

It may not seem like it, but it’s been over two decadessince life simulation games became popular. It may feel as though games likeThe SimsandSecond Lifewere around in the Nineties, but it was actually the early Noughties that dominated this gaming genre. Sometimes the decades feel like they merge into one, especially when playing games in the early days of the internet. RELATED:The Best Real Life Simulation Games, According To Metacritic Millennials have a nostalgia for the games of the past....

July 17, 2025 · 4 min · 842 words · Joseph Palmer

6 Strongest Shonen Anime Protagonists Of Spring 2023, Ranked

Shonen anime have always been a fan favorite for its action-packed storylines, epic battles, and herculean protagonists. Spring 2023 promises to be no different, with a host of new andreturning shonen animefeaturing some of the strongest and most iconic protagonists in the genre. From seasoned warriors to young ones, these characters embody the classic shonen spirit of determination and courage. RELATED:Strongest Isekai Anime Of Spring 2023, Ranked If you’re looking forthe next shonen hit, these characters will surely deliver the action and thrilling drama the genre is well known for....

July 17, 2025 · 4 min · 840 words · Jeanne Tran

Activision Hasn't Forced Blizzard Design Changes, According to Report

Blizzardmerged with Activision way back in 2008, and continues to release big titles under the Activision-Blizzard moniker. According to a recent report, Activision took a hands-off approach so Blizzard Entertainment could keep its identity intact. According to a recent IGN report, management at Activision isn’t coming toBlizzardEntertainment to change creative decisions during the development process. Blizzard Entertainment titles have historically kept a consistent quality level, including the release of its most recent new IP,Overwatch....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 629 words · Krystal Green

Battlefield Has Lost One Major Advantage Over Call of Duty

TheBattlefieldfranchise has honed its craft over the years to become one of the most iconic IPs within the highly saturated and competitive industry of first-person shooter video games, and it is clear to see why. Finding its roots all the way back in 2002, the franchise has earned its spot as one of the most prestigious and historic FPS IPs, still commanding a large fan base to this day. Unfortunately, though, recent entries have hurt the series' reputation more than they have helped....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 609 words · Carlos Murphy