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The Power Surge build is one of the most popular and overpowered setups in Once Human, provided that players customize an optimal combination of weapons and gear that can boost their unique power ability. With the ability to perform high-DPS at nearly no cost, making use of this build requires players to channel the Power Surge's Elemental damage feature, Shock. View the full article

***** has revealed a new bundle that will include the original Sonic Generations, following the announcement of its delisting later this year. Sonic Generations is being remastered via Sonic X Shadow Generations, which will launch later this October. The 2011 original game first launched on PS3, Xbox 360, and PC via the Steam platform. However, with a brand-new version of Sonic Generations coming out soon, ***** has begun taking measures to ensure that Sonic X Shadow Generations sells well by delisting the original game. View the full article

A rather bizarre bug in Skyrim has reduced a player's Speech skill to a negative value, blocking them from completing even the most basic conversation checks. While a Bethesda sandbox is often synonymous with strange glitches, what makes the experience charming rather than frustrating is that malicious bugs are few and far between in Skyrim. Compared to launch, the Skyrim of today is a smooth and stable experience, augmented by years of official fixes and unofficial patches. View the full article

A new ***** from Honkai: Star Rail is presenting plenty of details about the game's upcoming Version 2.6 update, currently expected to launch sometime in October. The massively popular sci-fi RPG has offered plenty for fans to do following the release of its newest world of Penacony earlier this year. HoYoverse has added multiple new permanent game modes to Star Rail throughout the year, including Apocalyptic Shadow and Divergent Universe among others. Now, leaks are hinting at what one of the game's next updates will bring. View the full article

Game design director Stephen “Mortdog” Mortimer officially returned from a moving hiatus to full-time weekend streaming with the Set 12 Teamfight Tactics 14.16 Patch Rundown on Aug. 11. Expected to drop into live servers on Aug. 14, with the 14.16 Patch notes releasing on Aug. 13, Mortdog is pleased with the launch of TFT Set 12. Outliers like Syndra and Kassidin stole the spotlight but hiding in their shadows are a variety of viable Magic n’ Mayhem comps. View the full article

One Fallout 4 player who has gathered a massive amount of power armor recently received a shocking surprise as one of the suits appeared to come to life and launch an *******. Fallout 4 includes a lot of armor customization options, and this player's self-made armor museum became terrifying following a chance encounter. View the full article

Habs are an important part of Starfield's ship customization, and using mods only expands the player's menu of options. The term "habs" is short for "habitats," and refers to any interior part of the ship that the player and their crewmates can enter. It stands in contrast to more practical components of Starfield's ship building feature, things like reactors and weapons. These may affect the outer appearance of the ship, but can't be visited from the inside. And, perhaps more importantly, habs are subject to Starfield's interior decoration mechanics. View the full article

Not to sound like Forrest Gump contemplating shoes, but I've owned lots of wheels and pedals. I bet if I think about it real hard I can remember my first pair. (**** Catz said they'd take me anywhere on PS One, despite being held together by rubberbands and hope.) Though I've gotten behind dozens of these peripherals over the decades, I'm only just now ticking off a longheld ******* today—wrapping my mitts around a "big mutha trucker" setup. You may have seen that I've recently heaped well-deserved praise on the Moza R12 Direct Drive Wheelbase in its ideal F1 / GT3 layout, secured to a dedicated cockpit. This time around, I'm going to radically transform that setup to suit a big rig config as mounted on a desk with a beefy Moza HGP Shifter. During the rebuild process, I'll have Johnny Cash's Convoy playing on repeat, too. Before I do ***** into the hardware appraisals—and also give you the big 10-4 on all of the clamps and mounts required—we should really talk cost of setup. Simulating the semi-truck / bus / large farming implement of your dreams is not an inexpensive pursuit. Below are Moza's hardware prices at the time of writing. You can skip that eye-watering window shopping by clicking here to jump to my continued thoughts. The Moza Truckin' Test Setup Moza Truck Wheel Clamp - $75Moza Handbrake / Shifter Clamp - $89 Moza R12 Wheel Base and CRP Pedals We should probably start with the lynchpin of this whole setup, the wheel base that I've covered extensively here. Long story short, the Moza R12 is the business—worth every penny of its considerable asking price. It's a solidly built nerve-centre that will serve as your hub for Moza’s highly interchangeable wheel / pedals / shifter ecosystem. Boasting an aviation-grade aluminum alloy housing with ***** laser-etched accents, this bad boy delivers 12nm of force feedback, which, frankly, is overkill if you're only looking to play the more sedate, highway-haul truck sims (I'd aim lower for Moza's R9 if that's your jam). However, the R12 is a blast if your use case is replicating those absurd BHPs and *********-puckering torque of a race-prepared truck. Another great thing about the R12 is that it comes with pre-drilled mounting holes on the top of its chasis, which allows snug coupling into a dedicated Truck Wheel Clamp (sold separately). I'll talk more about that in a sec, but I will take this opportunity to mention that all of Moza's many previous wheelbases will fit into said apparatus. You've got to love a friendly ecosystem. I'll also give you a quick and ****** recap on my previous thoughts on Moza’s solidly-built, surprisingly gorgeous CRP pedals. First of all, I love that they leverage rear-mounted load cell sensors and magnetic Hall Effect Sensors for increased durability for many happy hours of stomping. Be warned though: you'll need fifteen minutes to cobble everything together, from the metal base plate and heel-stop strip, to slotting in the three pedals into a surprisingly large array of spacing slots on offer. That said, the customisability of this pedal design is ideal for making everything as truck-like as you please using the veritable Mechano box of adjuster tools, spring swaps, and rubber dampeners supplied. With minimal spannermonkeying, you can quickly tweak from the short-travel snappiness of F1 pedals to the deeper pushes you'll want when using the anchor dropper or "loud pedal" of your prime mover. Moza TSW Truck Wheel It's hard to not give an appreciative whistle when this absolute tiller of a wheel is freed from its box. I've said it before, and I'm happy to say it again—the ******* the wheel, the more it's going to sell the experience for me. With its classic four-spoke design and standard 400mm diameter, Moza's first attempt at a truck wheel totally looks and feels like the real thing. It's arguably better built than the steering wheel of my actual car. Boasting hand-stitched microfiber leather overlaid on a 2 kg, aerospace-grade aluminum alloy frame, this wheel is both robust and comfy to the grip, even after marathon deliveries. You're also getting two clicky scroll wheels, and 14 sensibly placed, short-travel buttons that are LED backlit (great for night driving). There are also two thumbsticks, which are great for head pivoting your view at T-junctions and feel highly reminiscent of the analog "nub" of a PSP, though theyre only digital hat switches. As is the case with 90% of sim peripherals I've ever used at the expert / obsessive level, I feel there aren't quite enough buttons on this. That's most keenly felt in the indicators/***********/wipers department, though I have heard Moza has a Multi-function Stalk cluster that will handle all of that authentically. 26 extra functions—that'll be the ultimate. It's arguably better built than the steering wheel of my actual car. Speaking of the less than optimal, it's annoying that the (sold separately) mounting bracket comes with no printed instructions, rather some small diagrams on the box. The initial configuring is only half a dozen screws, though there may be some confusion, because this system may be setup in two different ways. These remarkably sturdy twin c-clamps can be made to poke up above the desk, or descend below to offer about 60mm of height adjustment. I prefer below as it's cleaner looking. After that's sorted, you've got about 70 degrees of pivot to play with. I recommend setting at about 30 degrees worth, then going into Moza's expansive Pit House app to hard set your wheel max rotation to 1440 degrees to get the authentic hand-over-hand turning feel of the real McCoy. Moza HGP Shifter As somebody who spent their first decade of driving with manual transmissions, only to downgrade into modern automatic car subsistence, I cannot overstate how much I love this HGP Shifter. It's chunky, robust as *****, and delivers a satisfying "ker-chunk" surety with every gear you move into. That goes doubly for the "push downward, shift over" action needed to access Reverse and 7th gear. This thing is serious business—perfect for big riggin'. For those of you truck newbies who may be wondering, yes, you can totally make a 12-14 gear box work with a 7 shifter. Real rigs don't have 12+ positions either, as the problem gets solved via a switch, slap over, or collar somewhere on the gearstick. That function is typically pressed 'down' for low box range (Reverse, 1-6) and 'up' for high box (7-12 and beyond). Sadly, the shifter bears no buttons to achieve this in any authentic, IRL fashion, so you'll have to assign dedicated buttons to your wheel. That's not super ideal, but I found I could adjust to it just fine. As veterans would know, handling the transmission of a truck is quite a bit more involved than your average car. There are (literal) tons of clever gear skips / shortcuts to achieve optium revs, whether you're no load or full load trucking. I found the Moza HGP Shifter handled all of that stickery with aplomb. All Together Now When all the hardware comes together and it's time to get moving on, I must admit to being what my truck-driver Pop called a Billy Big *******. (Greenhorn translation: a 'supertucker' prone to bragging about how big 'n' shiny his gear is.) The Moza setup looks serious and is spatially formidable—a real desk dominator. When your goal is to emulate a seven-ton titan of the asphalt, that feels like half the battle won. Given the nature of this wheel, I veered hard towards the most appropriate test titles. Essentially, that was a mix of high speed circuit truck racing, meticulous cargo hauling sims, and those wonderfully ridiculous "runner" puzzlers that have you bush bashing across awful terrain. If you're keen to try this out yourself, I'd recommend: Euro Truck Simulator 2********* Truck SimulatorSnowRunnerBeamNGExpeditions: A MudRunner GameFIA Euro Truck Racing Champ. One thing I should mention from the get-go is a general sense of dampened force feedback. The rotating mass of a chonkier wheel of increased size and weight will conspire to lessen your direct drive sensations. Be prepared for a culture shock if you're coming from Moza's diminutive F1 wheel. For the record: on the R12, I was still quite impressed with what was being communicated through my tyres in terms of bumps, bitumen changes, and rumble strips. Though I sampled a bit of everything, I mainly gravitated to those load deliverin' truck sims. In Euro Truck Simulator 2, the authentic feel of this peripheral setup turned a laborious task of lugging ore across Germany (to arrive on time with great fuel consumption and no damage) into a zen-like pleasure. The sheer immersion of having a bad-***** H shifter and a huge, weighty wheel elevates this experience so much, I simply cannot go back to using anything else now. I simply cannot go back to using anything else now. ******** around in a 480 BHP Renault T High Sleeper—something with grunt that perches me up high, like a king of the road—also felt great during the short-game moments. For those of you unfamiliar with the genre, truck simming isn't just about powering down the straight fairways of a highway, it's also about putting your cargo backwards into a Terminal *****. If you want that sweet Precise Parking Bonus XP, the highly-responsive Moza setup can deliver the goods in these critical, fine-motor skills moments. At the end of the haul, I'm sold on the whole concept here; the build quality and the sense of vehicle connectedness provided by this setup really pulls one in. Yes, you'll be paying a lot to feel that privilege, but you're getting what you pay for. This is an admirable first attempt at a truck wheel, and I'm keen to see how the Moza will expand further in this niche peripherals space (particularly with the proposed indicators add on). Until then, you better believe I'm gonna keep on truckin'. Most likely with a mod for ********* Truck Sim that effectively makes me Jack Burton, heading into a questionably rendered San Francisco with my "Pork Chop Express" Freightliner Classic XL. That ought to keep me well amused during the ongoing and agonising wait for the devs of Truck World: Australia to pull their finger out. Back to top Adam Mathew is our Aussie deals wrangler. He plays practically everything, often on YouTube. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

2011 3D platformer Sonic Generations is getting an updated version later this year, with Sonic x Shadow Generations, and before that release comes the original is going to get delisted... which a lot of people don't like the idea of, as you might imagine. In response to fan feedback, however, ***** has announced that the currently-available Sonic Generations Collection will remain available as part of a bundle with other older Sonic games... Read more.View the full article

With the long-awaited release of Cat Quest 3, players are all the more excited to sail the seas and explore new horizons in the adorable cat-based RPG. One such adventure that will take you across the map and allow you to see various islands and regions, is 'The Furlorn Fishercat' side quest. View the full article

It’s easy to fill your Inventory in Creatures of Ava with flora and potions, leaving little wiggle room to craft something else you desperately need. Therefore, finding all Backpack Pockets is incredibly helpful if you’re someone who likes to carry healing and stamina potions alongside deterrents for the Withered enemies. Here’s how to upgrade your Inventory with the Backpack Pocket in Creatures of Ava. View the full article

A sketch of a new Deadpool-themed skin has been teased for online game batle royale Fortnite. While intentionally crudely drawn, the new Fortnite skin looks to be a variant of the popular in-game character Fishstick. View the full article

A new ***** from Honkai: Star Rail is teasing the release date for highly-anticipated Penacony character Sunday, now reportedly arriving sooner than fans had expected. Penacony's launch in the HoYoverse sci-fi RPG brought a wide array of characters into the fold of the game's main cast, introducing new fan-favorite roster members like ****** Swan, Robin, and Firefly. Several characters, like Acheron and Sparkle, have even become staples of many of Honkai: Star Rail's strongest teams. However, fans are still waiting for the playable debut of one beloved Penacony cast member. View the full article

The Xenomorph is one of the many ***** by Daylight Killers born out of collaborations but has been sidelined for quite a while. Players are now discussing whether it could use a buff or change to make it more viable and fun to play. The discussion is ongoing in an Aug. 11 Reddit thread that attracted over a hundred players pitching in their ideas regarding the Xenomorph‘s current state. One user suggested that the ******* doesn’t require any sort of rebalancing, instead saying it could use a “fun change” like an option to toggle between crawling on all fours and standing upright. “I find it more fun towering over the survivors,” they added. Another user said the Xenomorph’s original chase music was much better than what we got, particularly due to its nod to the Nostromo ship of the Alien movies. View the full article

The Wish Machine is a type of station you can build in Once Human to get random item blueprints once you use this device resembling an arcade machine. The rewards given from the Wish Machine may be somewhat random, but they can help you skip the grind surrounding powerful gear. However, you'll have to learn how to play a few mini-games on the Machine to gain its greatest rewards. View the full article

Movie fans have Citizen Kane, painters can go back to the Lascaux ***** paintings, and gaming is now old enough for prehistoric classics, too. A recent Reddit thread discussed which games from the past are worth trying by the younger generation, and my fellow over-thirty gamers eagerly answered the call. “I’m sure you have your favorite games from “back in the day” (the jak games for me). Do you think any of those game would still hold up well even to this day?” writes the poster, starting a fun discussion by throwing the Bioshock games into the mix. View the full article

Spider-Man is getting an updated look in Marvel Rivals, one that more closely resembles his classic appearance from the comics. NetEase and Marvel Games 6v6 online multiplayer team-up doesnt have a full release date yet, but gamers around the world have already gotten two opportunities to try out Marvel Rivals and its packed roster of heroes and villains from across the Marvel universe. View the full article

One of the most anticipated titles of the latter half of 2024 is slowly picking up steam on Steam as its release date gets ever closer. ****** Myth: Wukong now sits at the prestigious number-one spot on Valve’s storefront as its current best-selling game. The Soulslike game is currently aiming for an Aug. 20 release date and is dominating the top seller list at the time of writing. It’s pushing ahead of numerous flagship and blockbuster titles, including **** of War (which is currently at a steep discount) and the upcoming Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2, which holds the third spot. Other games include Elden Ring and Borderlands 3, the latter of which is also selling at a 90 percent price decrease and is likely riding the hype of the movie adaptation. View the full article

Sword of Convallaria is a new mobile game with a fantasy-themed JRPG turn-based system and a few codes to give you free items. While it is available on mobile devices, you can also play the game on Steam, making it more widely available. You will become entangled in a fun, mysterious world that you may want a little help from the available codes to get your game going. View the full article

Some fans who were in attendance at QuakeCon 2024 shared their incredibly positive impressions of *****: The Dark Ages during its attendee-only showcase. *****: The Dark Ages was first revealed during the Xbox Games Showcase earlier this June. The Dark Ages is a medieval-themed prequel that takes place before the ***** Slayer's adventures in ***** and ***** Eternal, covering his origin story as he fights off the demonic forces of *****. View the full article

Looks like space marines versus demons roguelike Jupiter ***** will see its original form available on Steam, with pixelated Jupiter ***** Classic set to release before the end of this year. The release will bring the 20-some year development legacy of the *****-inspired roguelike to a commercial release with new graphics and mechanics, as well as a setting update to match the world of the more modern Jupiter *****... Read more.View the full article

Borderlands 3 is experiencing a massive player count boost at the moment, following the release of the controversial movie adaptation. Despite being released almost five years ago now, looter-shooter Borderlands 3 retains a respectably sized community on Steam. View the full article

Genshin Impact is introducing two new Natlan tribes in Version 5.1, as a recent ***** showcases the NPCs, Saurian mount, and World Boss connected to the Pyro tribe. While fans have always praised Genshin Impact for its world-building, the nations of Teyvat have largely followed a pattern since Inazuma. Each region had a main government, and an alternate faction to go alongside it. Inazuma had the Tri-Commission and Sangonomiya, Sumeru had the Akademiya and Aaru Village, while Fontaine had the Court and the Fortress of Meropide. View the full article

Red ***** Redemption 2's titular anti-hero, Arthur Morgan, has become one of the most beloved protagonists in any video game of recent memory. A gruff exterior and no-nonsense attitude have ingratiated his character to nearly everyone who picks up RDR2 for the first time. And while there are plenty of scenes that differ depending on whether the player aligns themselves with good or evil, one touching scene stands out among the rest. View the full article