The Fridge

Lian Li Lancool 217 case review

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…

Read More

I’ve tested Intel’s new Binary Optimization Tool to see what all the fuss is about and while it’s almost everything the chip giant claims it to be, few PC gamers will ever see the benefits

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…

Read More

Crimson Desert legendary horse locations

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….

Read More

‘We are not going to pick one’: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 dev confirms there’s no canon ending, instead opting for a more elusive ‘Schrodinger’s ending’

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…

Read More

“Holy S**t… It Was A Miracle” — Brenda Romero On The “Crazy” Story Behind Atari’s Xbox-Exclusive Dungeons & Dragons’ Game

“‘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…

Read More