How to optimize your Android smartphone for gaming
Your Android smartphone might be your only mobile gaming companion these days. Here’s how to kick it into high gear and get the best gaming experience from it.
Destiny 2 Gambit guide: Tips and tricks to defeat the Primeval first
Want to bank more motes, summon the Primeval faster, and dispatch invaders with ease? Our Destiny 2 Gambit guide walks you through the basics.
Destruction AllStars review: Sony’s new PS Plus freebie stalls out
Destruction AllStars is a new PS Plus freebie that overcomplicates a fun multiplayer idea.
Slack vs. Discord
Want to know the differences between Slack vs. Discord? We've pitted these two industry giants against each other to see which is the best tool for you.
The Aurora 7 laptop is the ultimate desktop killer with its 7 foldout screens
With seven foldout screens, the Aurora 7 is the ultimate desktop replacement that can take gaming and productivity to the next level.
Final Fantasy XIV shouldn’t come to Xbox consoles, and the past proves why
The requirement that any future Xbox must run on old hardware is exactly why Square Enix shouldn't ever bring Final Fantasy XIV to the platform.
Fortnite season 5 week 10 challenges and how to complete them
The next set of Fortnite challenges are available for season 5 week 10. Here, we'll go through all of them and provide guides on some of the harder ones.
Hitman 3’s first update brings new targets and escalation missions to the game
Hitman 3 is getting a slew of new escalation missions in February, adding new weapons and gear to the stealth game.
Fortnite challenge guide: Eliminate IO guards
The hardest challenge of Fortnite season 5, week 10 is for defeating five IO guards. In this guide, we'll show you everything you'll need to know about it.
Fortnite’s Super Bowl LV event is a sobering reminder of gaming’s social limits
Fortnite fans can currently experience a Super Bowl LV fan experience, but it lacks the joys of a real all-access event.
How to get the motorcycle in BOTW
The second Breath of the Wild DLC introduces the Master Cycle Zero. If you are looking for an upgrade for your horse, we'll show you how to get the motorcycle.
Final Fantasy XIV guide: How to get every new hairstyle, emote, and mount in Patch 5.45
FFXIV patch 5.45 has a lot going on. The brand new hairstyle, mounts, emotes, and orchestrion rolls all come at some kind of price. Here's how to get each one.
Genshin Impact guide: Here’s how to unlock and defeat the Primo Geovishap
Primo Geovishap is a new boss in Genshin Impact 1.3 that comes with some unique rewards. Here's how to unlock the quest, find the new monster, and defeat it.
Where to get the climbing gear in Breath of the Wild
You'll have to travel to three different shrines across Hyrule to find the climbing gear in BOTW. This guide will reveal locations and associated puzzles.
NZXT admits to the design flaw causing its PC cases to catch fire, halts sales
NZXT has a fix coming to correct the faulty H1 case design that led to fires, but you'll have to wait until March to get it.
Genshin Impact: How to start and complete the Tainqiu Treasure Trail quest
Genshin Impact 1.3 brings the Parametric Transformer, a gadget that turns trash into treasure. Here's how to start the Tainqiu Treasure Trail and get yours.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe beginner’s guide
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has a large player base of all skill levels, from newcomers to veterans. Here's a list of tips for newcomers to try in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
PS5 and Xbox Series X restock drama shows consoles should not have launched in 2020
Between restock drama and game delays, it's becoming clear that neither next-gen console should have launched in 2020.
How to solve the Treasure Lost, Treasure Found quest in Genshin Impact
Wondering how to solve the Treasure Lost, Treasure Found quest in Genshin Impact? Here, we detail the stone tablet, jade plate, and final ruin locations.
You can now buy a gaming laptop with Nvidia’s RTX 3060, starting at just $999
Gaming laptops with GeForce RTX 3060 mobile GPUs are now available to buy, and prices start at just $999.
Microsoft outlines Xbox plans for Black History Month celebration
Xbox's Black History Month plans include spotlights on Black creators, media, and charities.
Control: Ultimate Edition unlocks the PS5 and Xbox Series X’s true potential
The Ultimate Edition of Control breathes new life into the game thanks to the next-gen consoles, with top of the class ray tracing and DualSense on PS5.
Immortals Fenyx Rising: Lyre Myth challenge guide
Looking to complete the Lyre Challenge in Immortals Fenyx Rising? You're in luck! We have the locations to every Big Lyre and the solutions you need to imput.
Mass Effect: Legendary Edition gets May release date and new details
Mass Effect: Legendary Collection is coming this May with more than 40 pieces of DLC from the trilogy.
Destiny 2’s next season brings old and new strikes, familiar foes to the game
Destiny 2's 13th season brings a new three-player activity to the game and a pair of classic strikes from the first game.
Is Genshin Impact’s new 5-star character Xiao worth the pull? That depends
Genshin Impact 1.3 benches Ganyu and slots Xiao in her place. But is he worth the pull? Is Xiao good? Here's how he works and whether you should save your gems.
Jurassic Park: Evolution, Final Fantasy XII coming to Xbox Game Pass in February
Jurassic World: Evolution, Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age, and The Falconeer all join Xbox Game Pass this month.
Game over: Google to shutter its in-house Stadia game development studio
Google has announced it is shuttering its internal game development studio for Stadia, the company’s cloud-based gaming platform.
A gaming Tesla? New Model S to use same GPU as PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X
What does Tesla's sedan, Sony's PlayStation, Microsoft's Xbox, and a gaming PC share in common? They all come with AMD's powerful GPU.
The best Doom Eternal mods
There is just never enough Doom Eternal, and that's where the modders come in. We've pulled together the best mods to keep the fight against the demons fresh.
The best Half-Life Alyx mods
The game itself is only a year old, but we have more than enough fan mods worth highlighting to recommend for anyone who can't get enough of Half-Life: Alyx.
The best Battlefront 2 mods
From new characters to new lighting, modders have put together dozens of fantastic mods for Battlefront 2. Here are the best mods you can download.
The best Resident Evil 3 mods
The Resident Evil 3 remake continues to keep fans engaged with the series. Here is a list of the 10 best mods currently available via Nexus mods.
How to catch and breed shiny Pokémon in Pokemon Sword and Shield
Looking to bag a whole new shiny to your team? Struggling to track these Pokémon down? Here's how to catch and breed Shiny Pokémon in Pokémon Sword and Shield!
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