Since releasing in February, theSteam Deckhas been making waves in the gaming industry. WithValve picking up production of its mobile device, those who have pre-ordered one should see theirs arrive by the end of this year. Part of Steam Deck’s appeal is that it offers more than just being able to play games on the go, with the ability to install Windows and use it like a home computer. However, just like anything electronic, exposing it to water can be detrimental to its functionality....

Temtemhas released patch 1.2.1 which will finally allow players to chat during most types of battles. Meanwhile, a variety of quality-of-life changes that have long been requested by players have also made it into the patch.Temtemplayers may also notice some new music variations, UI improvements, and helpful rarity indicators on many items. Crema’s creature-collecting MMORPG was already enjoying plenty of hype beforeTemtemlaunched out of Early Accesslast year, having sold over 500,000 copies the month it arrived on Steam....

Warning: This article contains spoilers forGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. TheGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3soundtrack is full of unforgettable needle-drops from such renowned musical artists as Radiohead, the Beastie Boys, and Florence + the Machine. Ever since Peter Quill danced his way to the Power Stone to the tune of Redbone’s “Come and Get Your Love,” music has been an integral part of theGuardians of the Galaxymovies. Like Quentin Tarantino and Edgar Wright, James Gunn has a knack for picking the right musical accompaniment for each scene....

With an emphasis on cutting-edge graphics and someNVIDIA GPUs costing thousands of dollars, it’s easy to forget how important sound is when assembling a gaming PC. Most motherboards have integrated sound chips, sparing the need for a pricey dedicated sound card, but that doesn’t mean gamers have to settle for second-rate speakers. Fortunately, even without spending much cash, the best budget PC speakers can make gaming and music listening a far more immersive experience....

Despite the attention on next-gen consoles andhigh-end graphics cards, mobile gaming remains as popular as ever. Smartphones have become so powerful that it’s harder to distinguish their performance from consolesand high-end PCs. The variety of titles on Android and iPhone devices is extraordinary, with graphically impressive mobile versions of popular games now more commonplace. As a result, there is a growing segment of phones designed to provide the smoothest mobile gameplay possible for graphically advanced titles....

Summary Modding is a great way to improve the gaming experience, and fans of the gameSenua’s Saga: Hellblade 2will be glad to know that there are plenty of mods available that can enhance a gaming session and makeHellblade 2even more fun. Whether it’s improvements to visuals, performance, or the removal of pesky features that are causing frustration, there’s a whole lot to choose fromwhen it comes to modsforHellblade 2. Let’s take a look at some of the most noteworthy mods forHellblade 2that can be downloaded and added to the game right now....

Fallout: New Vegasis still held up as one of the best RPGs to use the first-person Bethesda format, but it famously wasn’t developed by Bethesda. Obsidian Entertainment created the Mojave Wasteland, and there are many subtle ways that the smaller studio handled the core tenets of the Bethesda RPG formula that Bethesda itself could learn from forThe Elder Scrolls 6. Open-world RPGs have always been faced with one central dilemma. Do they prioritize character-driven storytelling and depth over freedom, or do they prioritize freedom and non-linear exploration at the risk of seeming shallow?...

Summary Project Reneis still likely some years away, and it’s difficult to know what to expect while it’s still so early in development. There are a number of mistakes thatThe Sims 4made at launch, and in the ten years since, thatProject Reneneeds to avoid and that EA Maxis needs to take into account before launching it. The Sims 4launched with very sparse features when compared to its predecessors, and didn’t include basics such as pools, basements, toddlers, and ghosts....

With spooky season officially in full-swing, many gamers everywhere may be celebrating the season by playing some of their favorite survival horror titles. Games such asSilent Hill, Resident Evil, andOutlastall spring to mind whenever thinking of the month of October. However, there are many who are not inclined to play horror games. As such, here are some of the best “spooky” areas of games that generally aren’t considered horror games, and can be appreciated and enjoyed by a much wider audience....

Sony made a big when they made their own console and it was a gambit that paid off with the PlayStation. They are their own company for sure but Sony is definitely still watching Nintendo like a hawk and is not afraid to chase trends. A recent example would be the PlayStation Portal which is like a stream-only version of the Switch. What will they copy next? A PlayStation theme park?...

WhileOverwatch 2’s PVP offerings are still at the heart of the game, it’s the new PVE campaign that has many fans excited. BothOverwatchand its sequel have had tidbits of lore scattered in their related media and PVP gameplay, but it’s the promise of a narrative-focused mode that will allow Blizzard to fully flesh out the world. It’s no wonder then that manyOverwatch 2players are disappointed that the PVE mode is gated behind a paywall....

Before creatingGhost in the Shell(1995), writer and director Mamoru Oshii crafted a surrealist art film,Angel’s Egg(1985). The film follows a young girl caring for an egg and a forgotten Crusader as they traverse the apocalyptic world of rain and stone. During their time together viewers are introduced to heavy themes of religion, life, and death. However, the theme and little plot line presented in this film can be washed away by the stream of consciousnessstorytelling and the surrealist settings....

When it comes to crime-solving games of the last several years, it’s hard to come up with many titles that hold a candle toDisco Elysium. Developer ZA/UM’s story of an amnesiac detective solving a murder in a futuristic world still reeling from a long-ended war has earned lots of praise and quite a few awards.Disco Elysiumis still a fairly young game, having first released in 2019, but its impact on the industry is already being felt as apprently Obsidian Entertainment is usingDisco Elysiumas a source of inspiration forPentiment....