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I wasn’t expecting a FromSoftware game, of all things, to be so gut-bustingly funny—but just like Helldivers 2, Elden Ring Nightreign turns death into a punchline

11 months ago09 mins

It’s down to the wire in Elden Ring Nightreign. After a carefully-paced, downright strategic brawl featuring myself, and two of PC Gamer’s finest Nightfarers, we’ve got the Equilibrious Beast on the ropes. Two measly percent stand between us and victory. Our Duchess goes down. Me and my raider-in-arms exchange a look: It’s all or nothing….

Site News: We’ve Got A Switch 2

11 months ago01 mins

First snaps. Well, this is a moment we’ve been dreaming about for a long time. After months of twiddling our thumbs after the April reveal, and years of speculation before that, we finally have our hands on a Switch 2! We at Nintendo Life have received two (yes, two) units, and we are excitedly prepping…

This tech DIYer swapped their graphics card’s cooling for a CPU cooler because why not? Also it actually works

11 months ago04 mins

If you’ve ever looked at that old graphics card sitting at the back of the shelf and thought, man, I wish that thing took up four PCIe slots and could dress up as a CPU, the good news is all you need is a 3D printer and a screwdriver. As YouTuber TrashBench shows us (via…

I built a real SteamOS Steam Machine out of the guts of an old laptop so Gabe doesn’t have to go through that whole sad dance again

11 months ago025 mins

I’m reminded of the time I met Gabe Newell in Las Vegas. Now, if I never type another word the story would seem far cooler than it is. Sadly it was just another CES trip, way back in the January of 2014; a simpler time where people thought the future might be a positive place….

Mario Kart World Livestreams Are Already Speeding Off The Start Line

11 months ago01 mins

Let’s-a go! Thanks to the magic of timezones, Nintendo Switch 2 is now available in select regions. So, while we sit, patiently twiddling our thumbs for the clock to strike midnight, the floodgates are already opening for Mario Kart World livestreams. As brought to our attention on BlueSky by @Cheesemeister, those lucky enough to attend…

Video: Check Out How Snappy The Switch 2 eShop & Menus Are In This First Look

11 months ago01 mins

Snap to it. With discoverability on the bloated Switch eShop causing headaches for players and devs alike, you can sometimes forget how slow the shopping experience on Switch can be. Likewise, though Nintendo hasn’t bogged down the main system menu with ornamental additions, navigating the system menus is hardly a snappy experience, either. Well, it…

Elden Ring Nightreign Sentient Pest boss guide: How to beat Gnoster

11 months ago017 mins

Ever wondered what a mech would look like if it were made of bugs? No? Well, it would be the Sentient Pest, a big scorpion with a moth on top that drives it around like a magic tank. Considering it’s two bosses combined into the ultimate fighting bug, working out how to beat Gnoster is…

I just found out there’s a server tossing championship, and it makes me want to try yeeting my own PC down the road

11 months ago05 mins

When you can’t sell or even give away your well-worn hardware, it’s not unheard of for folks to get a little creative with how they get rid of their e-waste. There are a number of ways to dispose of old tech—though I would strongly recommend against shooting your old phone with an archery arrow, and…

‘The Hundred Line’ Director Has Insanely Ambitious Ideas For The Game

11 months ago01 mins

Despite studio being “on the brink” of closure. The Hundred Line – Last Defense Academy has proven to be a huge hit with those who have played it so far, boasting an incredibly engaging storyline with a total of 100 potential endings. Despite developer Too Kyo Games being “on the brink” of collaspe, co-director Kazutaka…

Google search’s AI overviews are awful, but here’s a browser extension that gets rid of them

11 months ago04 mins

Among the countless examples of the ever-burgeoning ens***ification of the internet, Google’s AI-powered search overviews rank pretty highly. Verily, I pine for the days of reliable, organic search results devoid of AI slop. But don’t despair. Well, not entirely. For the editor-in-chief of our sister website, Tom’s Hardware, has come up with a browser extension…

Man Arrested After Reportedly Threatening To Blow Up Nintendo’s HQ

Dark Souls 2 path tracing mod is now available for all, and yes, it inevitably makes the game harder

Former Tekken Boss Establishes New Studio Under SNK Corporation

Sega Explains Why Exactly It Cancelled Its “Super Game”

Lies of P studio is hiring an ‘AI Creator’ for future projects but says the role will not be ‘directly involved’ in the development of the sequel

Sega has canceled its live service ‘Super Game’ due to ‘intensifying market competition,’ and I really, really hope it’s a sign that the industry is finally correcting itself

I wasn’t expecting a FromSoftware game, of all things, to be so gut-bustingly funny—but just like Helldivers 2, Elden Ring Nightreign turns death into a punchline

Site News: We’ve Got A Switch 2

This tech DIYer swapped their graphics card’s cooling for a CPU cooler because why not? Also it actually works

I built a real SteamOS Steam Machine out of the guts of an old laptop so Gabe doesn’t have to go through that whole sad dance again

Mario Kart World Livestreams Are Already Speeding Off The Start Line

Video: Check Out How Snappy The Switch 2 eShop & Menus Are In This First Look

Elden Ring Nightreign Sentient Pest boss guide: How to beat Gnoster

I just found out there’s a server tossing championship, and it makes me want to try yeeting my own PC down the road

‘The Hundred Line’ Director Has Insanely Ambitious Ideas For The Game

Google search’s AI overviews are awful, but here’s a browser extension that gets rid of them