Facebook upped its comfort game with the Oculus Quest 2, offering not one but two premium straps for its new headset. For my money, though the best Quest 2 strap still comes from an unlikely source: HTC Vive. That’s right; FrankenQuest 2 has been given life. If you’re not familiar with this rather brilliant brand […]
Exclusives are the most important thing for any video game console
A reader explains why he chose to get a PS5 instead of an Xbox Series X and it all has to do with their exclusive games… Like many people I have had a difficult time lately, trying to decide between the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Until recently PlayStation 5 seemed like a no-brainer […]
The world’s most intimidating flight sim gets a big update
Eagle Dynamics, makers of the venerable DCS: World series of flight simulation products, made a big announcement on Friday. Its most recognized airframe — the ugly but powerful A-10 Warthog attack plane — now has its sequel. Titled DCS: A-10C 2 Tank Killer, the new module enters early access today for $79.99. If you own […]
Which Puzzles Are the Most Engaging?
There’s something nostalgic and satisfying about completing a puzzle. Not only do they bring a sense of achievement, but puzzles also bring to mind memories of childhood when families and friends gathered together around the table, all working together when the rain poured down outside. A good old fashioned puzzle can actively lower your stress […]
The most impactful champions of the 2020 Worlds play-in stage
These champions dominated the tournament’s initial stage. Each year, the Worlds play-in stage gives players and coaches a chance to feel out the meta of the upcoming tournament. Strategies are developed, playstyles are perfected, and the game as a whole evolves as teams prepare for the main event of the League of Legends World Championship. […]
The Thing I Want Most From Destiny 2: Beyond Light Is Less Wasted Game Time
For over six years, one game franchise has remained a consistent part of my gaming regimen. Destiny and its sequel hit a lot of sweet spots for me, combining engrossing sci-fi/fantasy world-building, role-playing-style character upgrades, and immaculate action/gunplay. It’s a hobby I’ve enjoyed for a long time, and I’m intensely excited for Beyond Light. But […]
Mod Corner: Top Most Hilarious Fallout Mods
Now that the news is official that Microsoft has acquired Bethesda, we figured this would be the perfect topic to discuss for our latest mods recommendation list! With our previous recommendation list talking about how to bring Dragon Age into Skyrim, we’re now going to share some of our most hilarious picks for mods that […]
Avenger’s 5 Most Common Bugs And How To Get Around Them
Not even the combined efforts of the world’s greatest heroes can avoid all the bugs in Marvel’s Avengers. However, we can work together to compile a list of the most common issues and how to get around them. It is both a blessing and a curse that games are able to receive post-launch updates and patches. On one hand […]
Hunting Sea of Thieves’ most elusive shark, and other video game urban legends
Secrets are scarce in modern video games. And I don’t mean easter eggs that anyone with a working internet connection can find hours after a game is released — I mean actual, honest-to-God secrets. So it should come as no surprise that the Speedrun crew had to return to 1997 to find one. In the […]
Comic-Con: Top 10 Most Popular Panels
While this year’s SDCC all took place virtually, repackaged as Comic-Con@Home, one of the great things about the event was that anyone can “get into” a panel. No more waiting in line, overnight, to make sure you got a seat in the notorious Hall H. Every panel can be watched on YouTube, over and over […]