My very first PC—a random IBM clone with an Intel 80286, I think—was housed in a chassis that every other desktop computer used at that time: a rattling, cavernous beige box. As manufacturing processes improved, the plastics became black in colour, and it’s still the norm today. What is surprising to me is how it’s…
Ahead of the new Emotional Rescue update, Disney Dreamlight Valley has announced that some significant changes are being made to its current Star Path format. As detailed on the Disney Dreamlight Valley blog, these changes are being made to help make the Star Path feel more accessible for every player, regardless of where they are…
Dune Awakening developer Funcom has issued a new update with its roadmap and future plans for the MMO. Oddly enough it begins with a mea culpa: “I apologize if people feel the communication around issues with the game has been lacking; we are focused on improving this. With a percentage of the team having their…
“Instead of taking care of this problem, the Spotify team blames the artists”. The German electro-pop musician Remute has announced he is quitting Spotify, due to the CEO’s recent investment in the German drone maker Helsing, “bot-playlists”, “and what he has dubbed an “accumulation of toxicity” surrounding the platform. If you’re someone who likes to…
Disney Dreamlight Valley is rolling out its Emotional Rescue update on Wednesday, August 20, bringing two new characters to the valley for us to invite. But you can’t just enjoy all the new toys right away; there will be a number of challenges to work on and hoops to jump through to get Joy and…
Capcom’s been under fire, recently, for the dire performance woes in the PC version of Monster Hunter Wilds—and its endgame activities, which some series fans have found a smidge skinny. Though recent updates have addressed the latter, they haven’t really addressed the former. I have good news and bad news. The good news is that…
What a difference a few days makes. After reports indicated that the US government was in talks to take a stake in Intel late last week, a new Bloomberg report says the Trump administration is eyeing up a hefty 10% stake in the chipmaker—while Japanese investment giant Softbank has announced it’s buying a $2 billion…
There’s just one thing bugging us… Accessory manufacturer Gulikit has launched a new range of budget controllers with Switch 2 wake-up support. The ES and ES PRO Wireless Controllers are out now and priced at £24.99 / $24.99 and £29.99 / $29.99 respectively (exchange rates working wonders there, we see). Aesthetically, both models are pretty…
We can’t decide which right now. With yet another major games showcase just around the corner, Hollow Knight fans are once again hoping against hope that a release date for Silksong will be confirmed. This time, however, something feels different. We’re mere hours away from Gamescom’s Opening Night Live showcase, and host Geoff Keighley has…
What is the ultimate PC gaming monitor? That’s most definitely a moving target. 10 years ago, for instance, you probably wouldn’t have picked ultra-high refresh rates or OLED panels. That just wasn’t available. But right now? The answer looks an awful lot like the new LG Ultragear 45GX950A. On paper, this thing is stellar. The…