beyerdynamic DT 1770 PRO MKII review

The Beyerdynamic DT 1770 PRO MKII 30 Ohm might be marketed as studio reference headphones, but don’t let the pro-audio branding fool you—this thing absolutely slaps for gaming. With the right setup, it delivers god-tier soundscapes for single-player immersion and pinpoint precision for competitive play. And now, with a gamer-friendly 30 Ohm impedance, you can…

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One problem with making an Assassin’s Creed game in Ancient Greece, says Ubisoft, is that there just weren’t enough tall buildings for a ‘climbing frame game’

Assassin’s Creed is a game where, in the words of AC Odyssey’s world director, Ban Hall, “verticality is really important.” It’s always been a game about seeing a giant cathedral or something, scrambling up to the top, and then admiring the view before swan-diving off. Even at more of a street level, you’re still constantly…

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Borderlands 4 is hiding more than 200 collectible Marcus bobbleheads in hard-to-reach places, and Randy Pitchford reckons ‘most players will never see any of them’

When Borderlands 4 launches on September 12, some of you may be inclined to rush towards the tallest peaks and the best-hidden nooks and crannies—just to see how much of it you can actually explore. Just like those pioneers who discovered you could gracelessly hop up Skyrim’s seemingly unsurmountable mountains. Gearbox boss and occasional magician…

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The Tales of the Shire system requirements are so light you’ll be able to play it on an actual potato (whether boiled, mashed, stewed, or cooked in any other manner)

Tales of the Shire has been a little divisive so far, and I’m happy to say that the pool of gamers who will be able to form their own opinions after playing the game looks to be quite large. That’s because the minimum and recommended specifications have been released, and it looks like you’ll be…

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After Last Month’s Leak, Anbernic Presents An Official “First Look” At The Anbernic RG477M

The device is expected to include a MediaTek Dimensity 8300 chip. Earlier today, the Chinese handheld manufacturer Anbernic officially announced the Anberic RG477M, a new “high performance” Android-based emulation handheld, in a brief teaser video published over on its YouTube channel. For some of you, we expect this probably won’t be the first time you…

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