Apple is increasingly focusing on building its own devices and expanding its ecosystem by taking steps towards a more native experience for users and relying less on third-party accessories. While the Cupertino-based tech giant's HomePod and AppleTV have left quite the mark in the smart home category, it generally relies more on outsourcing cameras and other hardware for smart homes. Now, a new report suggests that the company intends to create a fully integrated experience by developing its own smart home accessories. Gurman hints about Apple working on making smart home products like security cameras for a more integrated experience […]
We’re continuing our Best of Black Friday posts today with a look at the best current deals on power stations and their respective bundle options. Folks across the country and beyond have been steadily investing more and more in the industry for a vari...
Blizzard has announced that two decades after its release, World of Warcraft is finally going to let players build a home and live in it. The feature has long been requested by WoW players and now it’s finally coming in the game’s next expansion.Read m...
Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds will receive the Godspawn update, adding a new 50-player boss battle, a new 10-player raid, and a legendary spear. Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds is getting the first major update "Godspawn" on November 19th, expanding the story with new story chapters The MMORPG Guild Wars 2 by ArenaNet is receiving its first major update for the Janthir Wilds expansion soon. It's the first of three major updates, and it'll land on November 19. The update will add new content to the game for the players. The Janthir Wilds expansion DLC was released in August this year, […]
We might never get a proper Bloodborne remake, or even a current-gen remaster, but that hasn’t stopped fans from continuing to experiment with their own spin-offs of FromSoftware’s dark fantasy action game. The latest is called Bloodborne Top Down Aren...
An early Elden Ring PlayStation 5 Pro test was shared online, showing how the console can brute force improvements in games even without a dedicated patch. The test conducted by Brazil Pixel reveals how the action role-playing game by FromSoftware often runs at native 4K resolution in Performance Mode while keeping close to 60 frames per second framerate most of the time. In Quality mode, on the other hand, performance is shakier but still manages to be close to 60 frames per second while constantly running at native 4K resolution. The biggest performance improvements, however, are seen with ray tracing, […]
I think I’m realizing that I’m a jacket guy. I’ve always loved layers, and love when it gets cooler in NYC so I can unearth my outerwear, but the spate of cool video game jackets recently has solidified that I’m a slut for some good ol’ fashioned outer...
FromSoftware has released a new Elden Ring patch today, updating the game to version 1.15. This is a small patch, but it contains a number of performance improvements and several bug fixes, as listed below. Fixed a bug where the cutscene that plays when entering the Shadow Keep Church District would play again when re-entering the area. Fixed a bug where some of the Golem Fist weapon attacks would not deal damage when the player was affected by certain special effects. Fixed a bug where the Golem Fist weapon one-handed heavy attack power was lower than expected. Fixed a bug […]
Many games have entered the Game of the Year conversation since Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree became a frontrunner in June. There’s Astro Bot, which some find delightful and others find disgraceful; Black Myth: Wukong, which earns its Soulslike dis...
Sometimes you need a little help playing your favorite game, and that’s okay. Or maybe you’re in between games and are looking for a good recommendation, and that’s okay, too. We have this week’s best game guides, sales tips, and recs for you to peruse...
The Sword Lance is a Heavy Thrusting Sword added in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. This weapon’s awesome Ash of War and fantastic overall damage output makes it a rock solid choice for Strength builds looking to add some fun flair to the...
The Spirit Glaive is a new Halberd added in Elden Ring:Shadow of the Erdtree. This unique weapon has a really cool Ash of War skill attached to it, and can be a fantastic choice for Intelligence builds looking to add some melee flair to their kit.Read ...
The Young Lion’s Armor Set is exclusive to Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. It’s the armor worn by Radahn in the DLC’s final showdown, and it’s no doubt one of the coolest and most unique sets in the game. With good damage negation at a fa...
Shadow of the Erdtree, the one and only DLC for Elden Ring, adds Aspects of the Crucible: Thorns, a new, powerful Incantation for those looking to damage multiple enemies at once, and looking awesome doing it.Read more...
Shadow of the Erdtree added a fresh set of armor, Rellana’s Armor Set. This unique armor can only be obtained by defeating one of the DLC’s bosses, and then making a purchase from an NPC, so you’ll need to put in a bit of work if you’d like to sport it...
The Serpent Crest Shield is a Medium Shield added in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. It’s an excellent choice for those seeking full physical blocking abilities without being weighed down by one of the game’s massive Greatshields. We high...
Vampire Survivors draws tons of inspiration from Castlevania, so it is no surprise that the new Ode To Castlevania DLC is fantastic. I’m here to guide you through unlocking each Hero and evolving each weapon, because that’s how you’ll end up accessing ...
I started playing Overwatch in 2019. By the time I was pushing payloads and getting Play of the Game with a well-placed Tactical Visor, a lot of the old hero kits and team compositions that were infamous when the hero shooter launched in 2016 were more...
We might never get a proper Bloodborne remake, or even a current-gen remaster, but that hasn’t stopped fans from continuing to experiment with their own spin-offs of FromSoftware’s dark fantasy action game. The latest is called Bloodborne Top Down Aren...
An early Elden Ring PlayStation 5 Pro test was shared online, showing how the console can brute force improvements in games even without a dedicated patch. The test conducted by Brazil Pixel reveals how the action role-playing game by FromSoftware often runs at native 4K resolution in Performance Mode while keeping close to 60 frames per second framerate most of the time. In Quality mode, on the other hand, performance is shakier but still manages to be close to 60 frames per second while constantly running at native 4K resolution. The biggest performance improvements, however, are seen with ray tracing, […]
I think I’m realizing that I’m a jacket guy. I’ve always loved layers, and love when it gets cooler in NYC so I can unearth my outerwear, but the spate of cool video game jackets recently has solidified that I’m a slut for some good ol’ fashioned outer...
FromSoftware has released a new Elden Ring patch today, updating the game to version 1.15. This is a small patch, but it contains a number of performance improvements and several bug fixes, as listed below. Fixed a bug where the cutscene that plays when entering the Shadow Keep Church District would play again when re-entering the area. Fixed a bug where some of the Golem Fist weapon attacks would not deal damage when the player was affected by certain special effects. Fixed a bug where the Golem Fist weapon one-handed heavy attack power was lower than expected. Fixed a bug […]
Many games have entered the Game of the Year conversation since Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree became a frontrunner in June. There’s Astro Bot, which some find delightful and others find disgraceful; Black Myth: Wukong, which earns its Soulslike dis...
Sometimes you need a little help playing your favorite game, and that’s okay. Or maybe you’re in between games and are looking for a good recommendation, and that’s okay, too. We have this week’s best game guides, sales tips, and recs for you to peruse...
The Sword Lance is a Heavy Thrusting Sword added in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. This weapon’s awesome Ash of War and fantastic overall damage output makes it a rock solid choice for Strength builds looking to add some fun flair to the...
The Spirit Glaive is a new Halberd added in Elden Ring:Shadow of the Erdtree. This unique weapon has a really cool Ash of War skill attached to it, and can be a fantastic choice for Intelligence builds looking to add some melee flair to their kit.Read ...
The Young Lion’s Armor Set is exclusive to Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. It’s the armor worn by Radahn in the DLC’s final showdown, and it’s no doubt one of the coolest and most unique sets in the game. With good damage negation at a fa...
Shadow of the Erdtree, the one and only DLC for Elden Ring, adds Aspects of the Crucible: Thorns, a new, powerful Incantation for those looking to damage multiple enemies at once, and looking awesome doing it.Read more...
Shadow of the Erdtree added a fresh set of armor, Rellana’s Armor Set. This unique armor can only be obtained by defeating one of the DLC’s bosses, and then making a purchase from an NPC, so you’ll need to put in a bit of work if you’d like to sport it...
The Serpent Crest Shield is a Medium Shield added in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. It’s an excellent choice for those seeking full physical blocking abilities without being weighed down by one of the game’s massive Greatshields. We high...