Steam Deck: How To Set Up 40 FPS

TheSteam Deckmay look like a rival to the Nintendo Switch, but it’s much more than that. It’s designed for users to take their Steam library anywhere, but the available tools and flexibility are close to what’s available on a PC. Better still, the machine offers so much flexibility in customizing their gaming setups players can achieve optimal settings for old and new games. As with a PC, Steam Deck users can adjust their graphics settings and frame rates....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 348 words · Robert Russell

The Next Witcher Game Using Unreal Engine 5 is a Big Deal

Among other announcements during a very busy time for games, CD Projekt Red had its own tease to make. Though the reveal itself was minimal, the Polish game developer has confirmed that a new entry inThe Witchergame series is on the way. Set to kick off a “new saga for the franchise,” it’s unclear how different this new game may be, but fans can expect more from the world ofThe Witchercoming in the future....

July 3, 2025 · 4 min · 800 words · Rebecca Jones MD

The Trauma of Every Baldur's Gate 3 Companion Explained

Summary Baldur’s Gate 3has some incredible companion characters that players can create a party with to explore the Sword Coast. As the story ofBaldur’s Gate 3unravels, the themes become clear, particularly among the Origin companion characters. All the companion characters have suffered abuse at the hands of those with power over them in some way or another, and this abuse manifests in different ways.Baldur’s Gate 3is an examination of the cycles of abuse, the different forms abuse takes, and how victims can either remove themselves from it to heal or continue to perpetuate the cycle onto others....

July 3, 2025 · 6 min · 1212 words · Amy Brooks

VFX Artists Break Down And Rate Shang-Chi's CGI Game

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringsbrought a new brand of kung fu action that the MCU had never had before. However, that doesn’t mean it’s short on the usual CGI spectacle that’s expected of Marvel films, so there’s plenty to judge in that department too. Marvel Studiositself has released several inside looks at how creators were able to bring to life some ofShang-Chi’s most impressive creatures, such as the Great Protector dragon or the lovable Morris....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Nina Hurst

Why Dragon Age 4 Doesn’t Need a Large World

BioWare gave fans a long-awaited update onDragon Age 4this month, releasing a new teaser trailer for the upcoming game at The Game Awards that doubled down on some of the goals the studio professed at Gamescom earlier this year. At Gamescom the developers claimed the nextDragon Agegame will explore “what it’s like when you don’t have power,” with the game’s Game Awards teaser claiming that next player character will come with “no magic hand” like the Inquisitor from the last game....

July 3, 2025 · 5 min · 991 words · Ruth Esparza

Why Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Garganacl is One of The Best Pokemon in Gen 9

One of the inevitable consequences of releasing new generations of mainlinePokemongames is that the meta has to be established once more from scratch based on the most recent additions and the returning critters, andPokemon Scarlet and Violetare no exception. Every generation has its outliers, a set of particularly powerful Pokemon that end up dominating the competitive format and tend to perform exceptionally well throughout the base game for different reasons. For example, Gen 8 includedDragapult, which not only made for one of the strongest Pokemon in competitive battles as a whole but also was a great pick to complete the main story and DLC content as fast as possible....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 639 words · Emily Benton

WoW Cataclysm Classic: How To Get Albino Cavefish (& Why You Should)

Quick Links TheWorld of Warcraft: Cataclysmexpansion added several new recipes, formulas, patterns, and schematics for players to enjoy. These new toys and concoctions often have to be assembled or crafted, and there are a few important reagents that can be used by several different professions. The Albino Cavefish is one of these multi-use reagents. Players acquire them by Fishing, and Alchemists can use them as an ingredient in some complex, high-level recipes....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 338 words · Kendra Perez

10 Of The Most Underrated PS2 Games

The PlayStation 2 era was a golden time for Sony. Many of the greatest hits in gaming were either born or continued their legacy on the console. Some of the big series that had massive titles on the platform includeMetal Gear Solid,God of War,andTony Hawk’s Pro Skater. RELATED:10 Awesome PS2 Games That Were Never Remade (But Should Already Have Been) Because of the incredible number of games that had a profound impact on PS2 fans, some flew a little under-the-radar at the time of their launch....

July 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1081 words · Christopher Fuller

10 Unpopular Reddit Opinions About Doctor Who

As one of the most successful science fiction series of all time,Doctor Whohas been running since 1963. As such, it managed to air hundreds of episodes and gain the love of thousands of fans. Despite the overall quality of the show, some aspects of it don’t sit so well with the fans. RELATED:Unpopular Reddit Opinions About Genshin Impact Not everybody shares their opinions, in fact, they can be quite rare. The fans often take to Reddit to express their less than usual opinions aboutDoctor Whoand talk about everything from the personal relationships between the characters to the overall storytelling and quality of the show....

July 2, 2025 · 7 min · 1329 words · Sara Peterson

5 First-Person Shooters Released In 2020 That Didn’t Get Enough Love

Regardless of world events, 2020 was a huge year forFPSgames, with arguablysome of the best(and worst) game releases of all time. Starting off strong withDoom Eternal,and carrying through with the addictive surges ofValorantandCall of Duty: Warzone, alongside the many releases from indie devs, there really was no shortage of entertainment last year. RELATED:The 10 Best FPS Games Of 2020, Ranked (According To Metacritic) Fromindie highlights to ports, there was a lot to love all year long, but a lot of games went totally under the radar because of the bigger releases taking the spotlight....

July 2, 2025 · 4 min · 791 words · Michael Nelson

5 Video Game Voice Actors With Really Impressive Ranges

While not every video game features voice acting, it’s hard to deny how much a great cast of voice actors can help a game stand out from the crowd. Video game voice actors have the power tobring fictional characters to life, which also allows them to shape the overall story in some regards. RELATED:Game Characters Who Have Had Multiple Voice Actors Voice actors tend touse different voicesdepending on the character they are playing, but some are capable of going above and beyond to the point where it can be hard to recognize them....

July 2, 2025 · 5 min · 932 words · Zachary Tapia

5 Ways Mass Effect Proved To Be Overrated (& 5 It's Underrated)

MassEffectis one of the greatestRPGseries ever made. Since 2007, fans have been willing to embark on a journey unlike any other. Traveling across the galaxy and seeing the exploits of Commander Shephard and the crew was nothing short of spectacular. However, with a series pedigree as that, some might actually argue that it is in fact overrated. Although in many ways one could also argue that the series is actually underrated, especially when compared to other bigger names....

July 2, 2025 · 5 min · 1030 words · Ashley Knapp

50 Artists Create Amazing Tribute to Dragon Ball Creator Akira Toriyama

Summary Nearly 50 talented artists recently joined together to create an amazing mural in tribute to the lateDragon Ballcreator Akira Toriyama. Earlier this month, fans of anime and gaming alike were saddened by the heartbreaking news that Toriyama had passed away from acute subdural hematoma at age 68.Dragon Ballitself has spawned countless video games, but Akira Toriyama also had a hand in creating legendary titles likeChrono Triggerand theDragon Questseries, and numerous other franchises likeSonic the Hedgehoghave drawn influence from his work....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Eric Griffin