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Welcome back to a Tuesday of choice savings on nothing but the games that matter. I've locked onto a pile of old gold in the Nintendo Store that's going for historically low prices. I'm also tracking the best preorders one can setup for the biggest games coming down the pipe. Lastly, I'm folding back in LEGO deals because some brick-tastic, post-Prime Day bargains still exist. In retro news, I'm celebrating the 28th birthday of Grand Prix 2, one of the most definitive PC racing games of its time. Coded by sim genius Geoff Crammond, GP2 was a comprehensive recreation of 1994's Formula One season with all 16 circuits, 14 teams, and 28 drivers. Not only do I fondly recall tap-steering through its "amazingly lifelike" Adelaide Grand Prix in my formative years, but I also cherish a memory of interviewing Ben "The Stig" Collins and having a geek out session over our shared adoration of GP2. During his Formula 3 years, it seems he and his mates used to smash out many a lap in their downtimes. This Day in Gaming Aussie birthdays for notable games. - Grand Prix 2 (PC) 1996. Ebay - Wii Sports Resort (Wii) 2009. Sequel - Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty! (PS4) 2014. Get [/url] Back to top Legit LEGO Deals Expiring Recent Deals 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]

Mizora might not be the most endearing Baldur's Gate 3 character, but she's certainly got style, and one cosplay of the character shows that off in truly impressive fashion. As Wyll's patron and a crony of the archdevil ruler Zariel, Mizora has the trademark infernal appearance of a half-****** cambion. Although she's an undeniably dark presence in Wyll's life, Mizora isn't a straightforward antagonist, instead being willing to both help and hinder his and the party's aims, depending on what would ultimately benefit her and Zariel. View the full article

If you want to become the top detective but you’re wondering just how much time you need to dedicate to the craft to solve this dystopian noir mystery by yourself, then here’s how long it takes to beat Nobody Wants to ****. Nobody Wants to **** game length A breath-taking view. Screenshot by Dot Esports Nobody Wants to **** is a four- to six-hour narrative-rich experience. Puzzles and exploration (albeit rather limited) make this game easy to digest when it comes to its core gameplay and running time. View the full article

During each festive Beesmas update in Bee Swarm Simulator, magnificent presents grace the game, brimming with rewards awaiting those who assist the Bears scattered across the map. In this guide, we’ll unveil the locations of these splendid gifts, ensuring you can swiftly uncover and claim their Bee Swarm Simulator treasures. View the full article

Sam A. Mowry, the voice behind the likes of League of Legends‘ Rhaast, a half-dozen Dota 2 heroes, and many other characters from across gaming and television, passed away this weekend on July 20. He was 64 years old. For over 40 years, Mowry dedicated himself to the arts, lending his voice to performances on screen and stage as well as an expansive catalog of characters in gaming. “For those who do not know, my beloved Sam ***** this morning. Find each other and share stories and hugs and maybe a glass of ******** or some bacon,” Mowry’s wife Cindy McGean wrote on Facebook. View the full article

When joining the military in BitLife, you can choose from various military departments, such as the army or navy. Following particular steps, you can also be deployed and play a fun Minesweeper-inspired game to survive your deployment. How to get deployed in BitLife, explained Are you ready for your deployment? Screenshot by Dot Esports via Candywriter In BitLife, you can get deployed by joining the army, which is a job located under the military job tab. It’s first available when you turn 18. The problem is being deployed isn’t an option you can choose—it happens randomly after increasing your age while you’re in the army. View the full article

Soulframe, Warframe's upcoming sister game, had an impressive showing at TennoCon and looks to be a great new starting point for players interested in high fantasy. View the full article

Speaking to VG247 at Evo 2024, 2XKO tech lead Tony Cannon has confirmed that Riot Game's upcoming fighting game will feature Vanguard, the company's own kernel-level anti-cheat software. Tony stated the following, "A lot of the cheats we see in fighting games are either about reading inputs, reading game state, or injecting inputs. They involve modifying the game binary in some way. Vanguard is really good at that, right? It's a kernel-level anti-cheat, so it can detect and prevent a lot of those things happening." Vanguard was first implemented into Riot games with Valorant back in 2020, back has since been implemented into League of Legends with hopes that its addition would help tackle the game's ongoing cheating and botting problems. However, such software has proven controversial among a portion of the players, due in part to the fundamental intrusiveness of kernel-level software. Read more View the full article

Warner Bros. Games officially acquired Player First Games, the developer of MultiVersus, in its newest addition to its collection of studios. MultiVersus launched in May 2024, after beta releases over the past couple of years. The 2D side-scrolling platform fighter lets players battle it out as various Warners Bros. characters, from Bugs Bunny to Superman. This was the first release from Player First Games, and it was met with mostly positive reception from audiences. View the full article

Pond Moss is a tier-three crafting material in Grounded and can be used to make weapons, armor, and decorations. This resource can also be used to create the valuable Sarah's Charm. When equipped, this Trinket grants a chance for melee ******* attacks to repair the *******. Similarly, when blocking attacks with a shield, there is a chance for the shield to repair itself. Since it is a tier-three material, Pond Moss cannot be acquired early on in the game. Players will first need to upgrade their combat abilities. View the full article

In Swarm’s Subterranean Lab, you face off against the most dangerous enemies in the League of Legends mode, all culminating with a final boss ****** against Bel’Veth. Due to the caliber of enemies on this level, many consider the lab the most difficult map in Swarm. If you find yourself struggling, here’s everything you need to know about beating the Subterranean Lab in League‘s Swarm. View the full article

MultiVersus has revealed the rewards for the Season 2 battle pass, including new skins for eight characters. MultiVersus returned after a year's hiatus, bringing players new characters, modes, and events. MultiVersus Season 1 also included a battle pass with new rewards, such as cosmetics for the characters. View the full article

Deviants are adorable creatures players can bring on their journey through the post-apocalyptic world of Once Human. Locating these creatures can be challenging, as they’re scattered across various regions of the map, concealed or awaiting discovery. For those aiming to collect all the Deviants and make the best use of them, here’s a guide detailing the locations of each one in Once Human. View the full article

Console commands and cheat codes help players speed through their gameplay in Victoria 3. If you’re looking to do more in a limited time, you can speed up your process in the game and even give yourself an edge to ensure your success. Some commands also allow players take a more technical ***** into Victoria 3. You can inspect logs to find out details about your most recent changes. View the full article

An update to the Seasonic power calculator has revealed new information regarding the upcoming Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series of graphics cards, including their power draw. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series will also retain an important feature from RTX 40 series graphics cards. View the full article

Those who've explored Elden Ring's base game extensively will recognize the optional ****** Rite Bird boss in Shadow Of The Erdtree as a familiar opponent to beat. These huge, ghost flame-wielding creatures are dangerous enemies that can ***** your character quickly if you aren't prepared. By understanding the weaknesses of these birds in the Lands Between, you will know how to take down the one that appears in the DLC. View the full article

Before the award-winning RPGs or live-action show, there was The Witcher book series. Andrzej Sapkowski's original story of Geralt of Rivia was heavily inspired by Slavic mythology as well as classic fantasy series like Lord of the Rings. Whether you already enjoyed Netflix or CD Projekt's The Witcher adaptations or are just looking for a great book series, this wild world is worth diving into. How Many Witcher Books Are There?Andrzej Sapkowski has technically published four short story collections and six Witcher books since he started writing the series back in the mid-’80s. Geralt of Rivia's first appearance in print was in a short story called Wiedzmín — “The Witcher” — published in the fantasy magazine Fantastyka in 1985. It quickly became a hit, leading to countless more short stories that were published as a collection called Wiedzmin in 1990. This collection is now out of print and every story it contains except one — “The Road to No Return” — was included in 1993’s The Last Wish. Interestingly, “The Road to No Return” does appear in the 2000 collection Something Ends, Something Begins, which is a name some gamers might recognize from the similarly titled quest at the end of The Witcher 3. However, other than The Road to No Return, every story in this collection is either non-canon or unrelated to The Witcher series. While this collection also doesn't make this list, those curious can check out a fan translation of the “Something Ends, Something Begins” story that’s apparently pretty accurate here. [/url]So, after getting those details out of the way, here are the two short story collections and six books we recommend (in order) on our The Witcher Reading Guide:The Last Wish (Short Story Collection)Sword of Destiny (Short Story Collection)Blood of Elves (The Witcher Saga #1)The Time of Contempt (The Witcher Saga #2)Baptism of ***** (The Witcher Saga #3)The Tower of Swallows (The Witcher Saga #4)The Lady of the Lake (The Witcher Saga #5)Season of Storms (Prequel) Short Story Collections The Last Wish and Sword of Destiny The Last Wish is your starting point in The Witcher, which is important to note because it was published a year after 1992’s Sword of Destiny. The Last Wish takes almost every single story from Wiedzmín and adds more, all of which feature events that occur before the previously published Sword of Destiny. It’s basically a prequel collection written to prep you for Sword of Destiny, the second collection of short stories that continue to expand on Geralt's adventures and first introduces the character of Ciri. If you’re solely interested in covering what’s featured early on in the TV series, The Last Wish and Sword of Destiny short story collections should be fine. However, if you want to know the ins and outs of the world and ensure that you’re a true Witcher connoisseur, you’ll want to ***** deeper into the saga below. The Witcher Saga Once you’ve read The Last Wish and Sword of Destiny, you’re ready to move on to the saga. This saga comprises of five novels, all of which tell the stories of Geralt, Ciri, Yennefer, Triss, Dandelion, and other characters you may recognize from the games. These books also introduce a range of characters that don’t appear in CD Projekt Red’s adaptations, most of whom are great. The Witcher saga focuses largely on the relationship between Geralt and Ciri. This is where the bulk of Geralt’s stories unfold, and makes up the main constituent of The Witcher universe at large — at least in terms of Sapkowski’s conception of it. Here are the five novels in order:Blood of Elves The first book in the saga, Blood of Elves, introduces Nilfgaardian Emperor Emhyr var Emreis’ pursuit of Ciri, Geralt’s adopted daughter, in order to marry her and attain power over Cintra, the land that is hers by birthright. In an effort to thwart Emhyr’s plans, the Northern monarchs meet and decide to ************ Ciri, but Geralt of Rivia watches over her in Kaer Morhen, the remote keep inhabited by Wolf School witchers. Meanwhile, a mysterious sorcerer is also trying to locate Ciri. The Time of Contempt The Time of Contempt picks up where the previous novel finishes. The Northern Kings are still conspiring with one another in an effort to lure Nilfgaard into war, while Ciri is due to be enrolled at Aretuza in order to study magic. Ciri comes into contact with some of the most powerful sorceresses on The Continent. As war becomes inevitable, she finds herself on the run with a bandit group known simply as The Rats. Baptism of ***** Geralt spends time in Brokilon forest recovering from events in the previous book, which is where he and Dandelion encounter an elven archer named Milva, who decides to join their group. People who have played the games will be glad to know that the dwarf Zoltan Chivay temporarily joins Geralt’s ragtag group too, as well as the vampire Regis. A Nilfgaardian knight named Cahir also tags along because he feels indebted to Ciri. Geralt officially receives his “of Rivia” title after an epic battle while Ciri begins to feel at home with The Rats. The Tower of Swallows Ciri is gravely injured after an encounter with Nilfgaardian bounty hunter Leo Bonhart, who was hired by the coroner Stefan Skellen to ***** her. A kind old man nurses her back to health while Geralt’s party continues their search for Ciri and Geralt renounces his status as a witcher. The Lodge of Sorceresses attempt to gain control of a country called Kovir while Triss Merigold seeks information on Yennefer of Vengerberg. (Known as The Tower of Swallows in the U.S.) The Lady of the Lake Ciri encounters Arthurian knight Sir Galahad who believes she is the eponymous lady of the lake. The story cuts to a dream in which Geralt overhears Skellen and sets out to rescue Yennefer from a faraway castle. Ciri, meanwhile, tells Galahad about her time in the elven world of Aen Elle, home of the Wild Hunt. She begins to jump between worlds in order to escape them, but Eredin Breacc Glas persistently chases her, as she heads towards a final meeting with her surrogate parents Geralt and Yennefer. Now we’re up to seven out of eight books. The last text is also a novel, but it’s a bit difficult to place and depends on personal preference...Bonus: Season of Storms If you’re somebody who likes to know everything that happens as it happens, then you might want to read Season of Storms immediately after The Last Wish. Originally published in 2013 — 14 years after Sapkowski wrapped the saga — Season of Storms contains stories that take place between the stories in The Last Wish, which aren’t necessarily in strict proximity to one another. However, because it's written after the saga was completed, Season of Storms contains slight hints about what’s to come, if not outright spoilers. If you’re dying to read the series in strictly chronological terms, it could be worth reading it right after The Last Wish. If you’re the type of person who worries about spoilers, though, save it for the end and enjoy it as a retrospective piece.Where Do The Witcher Games Fit on the Timeline? The Witcher book saga starts roughly 10 years before the games, with most of the books' plotlines wrapped up by the time the first Witcher game starts. So, for those curious, playing the games first does mean you get some of the book series spoiled. That said, both the books and the video games are fantastic (we specifically called The Witcher 3 "Amazing" in our review), so whichever one you start with shouldn't affect your overall enjoyment. What's Next for The Witcher? Between the books, video game franchise, and TV series, there's a lot going on in the world of The Witcher. And if you assumed that just because it's been 10 years since Season of Storms there would be no more Witcher books, you'd be wrong. In 2023, Sapkowski announced a new book in The Witcher series, releasing in early 2025 after an initial publication in Poland. Meanwhile, Netflix's live-action The Witcher is chugging toward it's fourth season, which will be the first with Liam Hemsworth as Geralt of Rivia. The streaming giant is also developing a new animated film called The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep. Of course, the big question is when we'll get another Witcher game. While CD Projekt has spent the past couple of years pretty focused on Cyberpunk 2077, they recently announced that the "bulk of its effort" is now going toward The Witcher 4 (codenamed "Polaris"). We don't have a release date yet, but The Witcher 3's active community is making the wait a little bit easier. For Further Browsing: New Fantasy and Sci-Fi Books availableFan-favorite The Witcher Geralt Statue you can buy now on the IGN Store[/url] View the full article

Chatting is a part of Roblox we’ve come to enjoy—until everything you say is a symbol. Don’t worry about the hashtags from Roblox tagging everything, this has happened before. Get the rundown on what tagging is and how to solve the issue through this quick rundown. And don’t sleep on rolling for those spirits in Anime Defenders. View the full article

A Genshin Impact ***** has revealed the ****** lineup for version 5.0 of the Spiral Abyss. In every version, Genshin Impact introduces new enemies to the Spiral Abyss domain, including upgraded versions of the overworld bosses that players have met before. Aside from overworld bosses, the Spiral Abyss features local legends and other types of opponents. View the full article

Kick has reversed Steven “Destiny” Bonnell ban from the platform after one week, appearing to go back on its decision regarding “hate speech.” After having his ban reversed, Destiny gave the streaming website’s partial owner, Tyler “Trainwreck” Niknam, a shoutout. Destiny mentions that Trainwreck talked to the Kick moderation team, opening up the possibility for a broader conversation between all parties. View the full article

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Intel says it has found the source of the widespread instability issues affecting its Core 13th and 14th Gen processors. In an update on Monday, Intel confirmed that CPUs are experiencing “elevated operating voltage” and that a patch is on the way. “We have determined that elevated operating voltage is causing instability issues in some 13th/14th Gen desktop processors,” Intel employee Thomas Hannaford writes on the company’s forum. “Our analysis of returned processors confirms that the elevated operating voltage is stemming from a microcode algorithm resulting in incorrect voltage requests to the processor.” Intel says it’s working to release a microcode patch for motherboard manufacturers in mid-August and that anyone affected by the... Continue reading… View the full article

In this short narrative-rich story with multiple endings, you’re guaranteed to repeatedly reload your save to unlock all of Nobody Wants to ****‘s trophies. Getting that all-important Platinum trophy is vital in showing off your impressive detective skills. Here are all achievements and how to get them in Nobody Wants to ****. View the full article

16 of VALORANT’s best teams worldwide will meet up in Korea to ****** for the title of VCT Champions 2024, etching their name in the esport’s history as its fourth world champions. Taking place in Seoul from Aug 1-25, VALORANT Champions will see four teams from each of the main regions competing for the Champions trophy and a one million USD prize pool. While last year’s champions, Evil Geniuses, will be noticeably absent after failing to qualify, the stage is set for a new team to etch its name in VALORANT history—and few among the participants are already making history. Familiar powerhouses like Fnatic, Sentinels, and DRX will be looking to add another championship trophy to their cabinet, while up-and-coming teams like Team Vitality and Trace Esports are eager to prove themselves on the global stage. View the full article

World of Warcraft just released the full unlock schedule for the various difficulties of the Nerub-ar Palace raid in The War Within. Between early access, Story Mode, and staggered Heroic and Mythic releases, The War Within is doing things a little differently than what World of Warcraft fans might be used to. View the full article

Hostile Atmosphere is one of the many side quests in Once Human where you must complete a series of small tasks outside the main story. It can be a little tricky to get started, but things clear up quickly. When you receive the Hostile Atmosphere quest while in the Chalk Peak region, expect to encounter multiple challenging enemies along the way. You’ll be trying to figure out what’s going on with the troubling Stardust readings in the area and how they’re connected in Once Human. View the full article