This here is the Lancool 217 chassis from Lian Li. Now, for the uninitiated, Lancool, for the longest time, was a subsidiary part of Lian Li. The concept behind it was to cater more towards budget-oriented PC builders and folk who preferred airflow over shiny glass and tempered aluminum hot boxes. Without necessarily capitulating on…
With the launch of its Arrow Lake refresh processors, Intel didn’t just release some of the best CPUs it’s made in years, it also introduced a new software package called Binary Optimization Tool, or BOT for short. Over the past week, I’ve been testing BOT to assess whether Intel’s claims have merit and whether it…
Tracking down legendary horse locations in Crimson Desert is a great way to get yourself a solid mount. These famed steeds each have their own specialism, whether it’s Royler’s speed, Rokade’s health, or Camora’s superior combat stats. They also have better skills than regular horses, and Royler even has a unique Consecutive Instant Acceleration ability….
We’ve featured Street Fighter many times now on IndieRetroNews, either as a ‘What if’ for the Commodore Amiga, or with the 2022 hit release called Street Fighter 2 Champion Edition for the Commodore 64. Well here’s one that will blow your minds! As I’ve been told that Sweet Fightin’ +2 has been released for the ZX…
Diary of an Omniscient kid. Dear Diary, I’m not sure if I’m Living the Dream just yet. You see, I don’t think Helga likes me. Not “me” me, but Mii. Read the full article on nintendolife.com
1080p from original hardware. Of all the aftermarket modifications available for retro systems, the ability to retrofit digital video output is perhaps the most appealing for many players. Simply put, this mod enables these analogue systems to output a true digital signal to your modern-day television, allowing you to run games at HD resolution. Read…
I am awful when it comes to decision making. I once heard that videogames actually make people more decisive, but that just means I’m either not a real gamer, or I’ve been doing it all wrong. It’s not that I make the wrong decisions, it’s just that I’m plagued by panicked indecision, terrified about the…
“‘Where the f**k am I gonna put a store?”. When you think of Dungeons & Dragons, there are certain expectations that immediately spring to mind, such as roleplaying, progression, epic loot, and elaborate quests filled with non-playable characters to interact with. All of these are at the heart of what makes the tabletop role-playing game…
Controllers typically come in two configurations—the offset stick layout, notable on most Xbox controllers, or the symmetrical design found on PlayStation’s offerings like the DualSense. While mostly pure preference, which is better is an argument that dates all the way back to the 1900s. As one of the survivors, around since the beginnings of this…
The Soul Spear is one of the best (and coolest) weapons in Crimson Desert. Why? Because it’s a unique spectral spear that unleashes soul-rending blasts. Overall, it just deals a boatload of damage without much extra effort. Unfortunately, you’ll have to put a bit of effort into getting this two-handed weapon though. Don’t worry if…