You really feel like you've spent your money wisely when you first get the Razer Blade 16 (2024) out of its box and into your hands. Its anodized ****** aluminum chassis feels pleasingly cold under your fingers, while its build quality, slim dimensions, and glowing Razer logo in the lid make it look and feel like a truly luxury product. It feels crass to use the word "*****" to describe a computer, but it works here. You'd expect that, though, when this laptop lineup starts at $2,999. The question is whether it's truly worth all that money. It's that base $2,999 version that I'm reviewing here and, on paper, it definitely has the makings of one of the best gaming laptops I've ever used. Unlike the 2023 model of the Blade 16, the new 2024 model has an OLED screen as standard, and it comes with a 24-core Intel CPU and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPU as well. To see how well this new Razer machine fares, I've been using it as my main gaming PC for a week, as well as taking it out and about to hotel rooms, cafes, and the office, to get to know its pluses and pitfalls. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Motherboard maker intervenes in Intel game ****** debacle PC game download times could be about to shrink, thanks to AMD Nvidia's RTX 4070 Ti Super cards are reportedly getting 4090 GPUs View the full article
Talking about zombies and parkour makes me feel like that meme of Doctor Manhattan sat on Mars. It is 2006. I am eight years old. Zombies and parkour are the biggest pop culture phenomena on Earth. It is 2024. I am 25 years old. Zombies and parkour have been mushed together in Dying Light 2. The game is 60% off on Steam. It rocks. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: New Dying Light 2 update transforms it into a roguelike, playable now Dying Light 2 is getting a terrifying nightmare difficulty mode Dying Light 2 gives away free items in new update, but grab them now View the full article
More leaks regarding the revival of Jet Set Radio have surfaced again online, and they point to several interesting new developments regarding the structure of the upcoming remake. After ***** announced that several new installments for many of their franchises are in development, including for the cult classic action game Jet Set Radio, there hasn’t been much official word as to what might be in store for the remake. Earlier this year, leaks came out that offered minor details about the series reboot, and now more leaks have arrived to shed some new light on what to expect. According to @MSKAZZY69, the remake will be an open world game, and is being made using Unreal Engine 5. View the full article
Scintillation is Destiny 2‘s deadliest Strand linear fusion rifle, and it comes with enough perks to make a collage of **** rolls, depending on what you want from this *******. It’s godly in PvE, but don’t go looking for Crucible perks here. The incredible perk pool is Scintillation’s biggest strength, with multiple meta options on each column. Linear fusion rifles aren’t usually this stocked, so Scintillation becomes an interesting ******* from the get-go. View the full article
Modern Warfare 3 Season 4’s Mutation Mode adds a new spin to the traditional MW3 multiplayer. The issue is things can get complicated when modifiers come into effect. Here are all the Altered Strain Augments in Modern Warfare 3’s Altered Strain Event, ranked so you can stay ahead of the pack.How to unlock Augmentations in Mutation Mode MW3Mutation is a limited-time mode, and there’s a little more to it than meets the eye. You can unlock Augments for your Mutant form by collecting Mutated DNA Samples from fallen opponents. Screenshot: PC InvasionThe samples are ******-coded and at the time of writing, you cannot earn Yellow or Red DNA. You need Yellow and Red Samples to unlock Augmentations, and you can view progress for these unlocks in the Altered Strain section of the Events page.We will update this guide if we find any cheeky strategies for earning samples quickly.What do all the Altered Strain Augments do in Modern Warfare 3?Augments in ...View the full article
In Season Four of Modern Warfare 3, you have the chance to become a mutant. There are more than one, and this guide will show you the best Mutant class Mutation Mode in Modern Warfare 3.Modern Warfare 3: Best Mutant class to use in Mutation ModeCurrently, there are four Mutant classes to pick from. Out of the four, the Radioactive ****** is the best mutant class to use. First, you are half dog and half human. Out the gates, that has to be the coolest thing about this class. When you’re in this form, you charge at enemies and do devastating damage. This can help you get any of the new Woods skin variants. So I highly recommend opting for this class.Image: ActivisionOn top of being a crazed ******, you’ll also heal and increase the speed of your teammates. Additionally, when you howl, you reveal the location of the ****** team on the minimap for your entire team to see. Note, that it doesn’t show the entire ****** team, just any ****** near you. Think of it as the UAV dr...View the full article
The studio behind Palworld never received any formal complaint or threat of legal action from Nintendo or The Pokémon Company despite widespread debate over the open-world ‘Pokémon with guns’ survival game earlier this year. Read more View the full article
Wizards of the Coast has spilled the beans on its new, upgraded version of another popular class of DnD character, the Warlock, with a suite of tweaks to the core class and multiple variants - including allowing the Great Old One subclass to summon their own Mind Flayer minions. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: DnD Tiefling 5e explained DnD Assassins are about to get better in every single way DnD fans rejoice over glow-up for Rogue Soulknife subclass View the full article
A new collection event went live in Modern Warfare 3 as part of the Season Four Reloaded update, and it’s brought even more DNA strands for gamers to hunt down. This new event began on June 26 and will run for a full month until season four comes to an end, so there’s plenty of time to complete it. There’s a lot of DNA to collect, so make sure to grab them when playing CoD. View the full article
Despite so many new weapons introduced in Shadow of the Erdtree, none of them is as unique as the Dryleaf Arts. Unlike other weapons, Dryleaf Arts lets you use martial arts and hand-to-hand combat, creating a unique build like no other. But first, we have to acquire the *******. How to get Dryleaf Arts in Elden Ring Dryleaf Arts is a new Hand-to-Hand Art ******* in Shadow of the Erdtree. You can get this ******* by defeating Dryleaf Dane at the Moorth Ruins. To trigger this boss ******, use the “May the Best Win” gesture in front of him. Dane can take a lot of hits, so prepare for a tough ******. Defeating him will yield the Dryleaf Arts *******. View the full article
Image: FromSoftware Shadow of the Erdtree is gonna get easier. Bandai Namco has seemingly heard the great hew and cry from reviewers and players alike that Erdtree is far too difficult. In response, the publisher is implementing a “calibration update” that will reduce the level of difficulty by making players stronger. According to the patch notes for this update: The ******* and damage negation has been increased for the first half of the maximum amount of blessing enhancements, and the second half will now be more gradual. The ******* and damage negation granted by the final level of Blessing enhancements has been slightly increased. The key to understanding this update is the Scadutree Fragments. They are DLC-specific upgrade materials that increase a... Continue reading… View the full article
Genshin Impact players who subscribe to PS Plus may want to mark their calendars for July 16 due to a brand-new in-game bonus theyll receive. Often, players are able to acquire bonuses for HoYoverses gacha game through exclusive HoYoLAB activities and events. There was also a time when Prime Gaming also offered subscribers some items, which was a great benefit and often just what was needed for players to beat the pull rates in Genshin Impact and obtain their desired 5-star character in the banners. View the full article
With the high number of Fruits in Blox Fruits, it’s hard to remember all of the options you can get while playing. There are different types, rarities, and each can be bought and sold for a different price. All Fruits in Blox Fruits You depend on either luck or money. Screenshot by Dot Esports. There are currently a total of 39 Fruits in Blox Fruits. They are separated into five rarities—Common, Uncommon, Rare, Legendary, and Mythical— and three types—Natural, Elemental, and ******. Only 12 of them can be awakened. View the full article
While you’re looking to open the bunker for the “She never let down” calling card in Warzone, you may run into Mutations. This guide will cover all the Mutation Powers in Warzone Resurgence, and how to get them. Warzone Resurgence: All Mutation Powers – explainedThese mutations are a great way to make the fights go in your favor and add another element to combat. With these new Mutation Powers, you’re going to have to use newer strategies just to overcome a player equipped with one. Image: ActivisionAll Mutant Powers in WarzoneSludge Sling: As you throw sludge grenades they disperse a toxic gas. If enemies are caught in the gas, they get slowed down and also take damage. I placed this one at the top of the list because it might be easily avoidable if you can see it coming. But if you get caught in the blast radius, things will go south for you and your squad.Mutant Leap: This is a charged jump that helps you cover a good amount of ...View the full article
Image: Microsoft A few years ago, Microsoft was planning to launch a dedicated Xbox cloud console, codenamed Keystone. The device looked like a miniature Xbox Series S, a small white box that was dedicated to accessing Xbox games over the company’s Xbox Cloud Gaming service. Microsoft eventually canceled its plans to launch Keystone, but a new patent gives us the best look at what the Xbox cloud console would have looked like. Spotted by Windows Central, the patent reveals that Keystone would have shipped with an HDMI port, ethernet, and a power connector. At the front, there was an Xbox button, a controller pairing button, and a USB-A port. Underneath, Microsoft had a circular “Hello from Seattle” plate that the console sat on, similar to what it uses... Continue reading… View the full article
Baldurs Gate 3 ******** a game in which people can find lots of hidden Easter eggs and dialogue depending on the path that they choose. One player took a path that led to an interesting reveal upon meeting the Emperor, and it recharacterizes the mind flayer in a way few would expect. View the full article
Hello! More players than ever are choosing to play Steam games with a controller, and we thought it would be a good time to share some stats about controller usage on Steam along with an update about Steam Input. Stats: Controller use on Steam Since 2018, daily average controller use has tripled from ~5% to up to 15% ~42% of these controller sessions are using Steam Input During that time, the controller landscape has changed: 59% of sessions are using Xbox controllers 26% are using PlayStation controllers 10% are on Steam Decks[/b][/list] As usage has grown, our team has continued working to improve and add features to enhance the controller experience for these players. Here are some of the new features we’ve shipped for Steam Input and controller users recently: Big Picture update – complete redesign of the controller first experience on Steam, bringing the Steam Deck user experience to the big screen New controller configurator – rethought and simplified configurator to set, manage, and edit controller bindings Gyro aiming– overhauled and improved experience for controllers with gyro, implemented Flickstick functionality in Steam Input Virtual menus – added support to the desktop client PlayStation Controller support - We worked with Sony to improve support for PS controllers including DualSense Edge, and can now automatically support future 3rd party licensed PlayStation gamepads Xbox Controller support – We shipped a driver for Windows allowing us to better support Xbox One controllers, including the rear buttons on the Xbox Elite ControllersOne of the benefits of Steam Input is that when it’s implemented in a game, players can use any one of over 300 supported controllers to play. We also recently added support for the new HORIPAD for Steam (available in Japan later this summer), and worked with HORI's team to make their controller work well with Steam Input. The team is continuing to work on Steam Input and controller support on Steam, and we are always looking for feedback. Let us know what you think in the forums. View the full article
Hello! More players than ever are choosing to play Steam games with a controller, and we thought it would be a good time to share some stats about controller usage on Steam along with an update about Steam Input. Stats: Controller use on Steam Since 2018, daily average controller use has tripled from ~5% to up to 15% ~42% of these controller sessions are using Steam Input During that time, the controller landscape has changed: 59% of sessions are using Xbox controllers 26% are using PlayStation controllers 10% are on Steam Decks[/b][/list] As usage has grown, our team has continued working to improve and add features to enhance the controller experience for these players. Here are some of the new features we’ve shipped for Steam Input and controller users recently: Big Picture update – complete redesign of the controller first experience on Steam, bringing the Steam Deck user experience to the big screen New controller configurator – rethought and simplified configurator to set, manage, and edit controller bindings Gyro aiming– overhauled and improved experience for controllers with gyro, implemented Flickstick functionality in Steam Input Virtual menus – added support to the desktop client PlayStation Controller support - We worked with Sony to improve support for PS controllers including DualSense Edge, and can now automatically support future 3rd party licensed PlayStation gamepads Xbox Controller support – We shipped a driver for Windows allowing us to better support Xbox One controllers, including the rear buttons on the Xbox Elite ControllersOne of the benefits of Steam Input is that when it’s implemented in a game, players can use any one of over 300 supported controllers to play. We also recently added support for the new HORIPAD for Steam (available in Japan later this summer), and worked with HORI's team to make their controller work well with Steam Input. The team is continuing to work on Steam Input and controller support on Steam, and we are always looking for feedback. Let us know what you think in the forums. View the full article
Atari 50 was already a fairly comprehensive offering of retro games spanning half a century, launching in late 2022 as a playable museum of sorts charting the classic publisher’s output across arcade machines, the 2600, 5200, 7800 and Jaguar home consoles, 8-bit computers and the Lynx handheld. The more than 100 games included at launch was far from stingy, with an extra dozen being added in a free update at the end of last year. Now the collection will add almost 40 more games in an upcoming ‘Expanded Edition’, taking its total game count to over 150. Read more View the full article
Let it never be said that gamers lack passion. On Tuesday June 25, Playground Games confirmed that Forza Horizon 4 would be delisted from all digital stores owing to licensing issues. The DLC vanished immediately. The base game will be gone before the end of 2024. One of the best racers ever made is about to Tokyo drift into the annals of videogame history - but not without a proper send off. In light of the delisting shock, the Forza Horizon 4 Steam reviews are surging and the player count has hit a massive new high. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: This Forza Horizon fan film captures the magic of the series Forza Horizon 4 is a double Steam top seller Forza Horizon 4 is coming to Steam View the full article
What are Ultimate Descendants? Although The First Descendant gives you a healthy amount of choice when it comes to which characters you have at your disposal, you'll eventually realize that not all Descendants are made equal. Some variations of these characters are just plain better, not only in how they play, but (in our opinion) how they look, too. We played The First Descendant at SGF and quite enjoyed it - it's unashamed fun, doesn't take itself too seriously, and you get to ****** big guns. There are plenty of options at your fingertips when you begin playing, with three characters to choose from initially, and a host of others to unlock along the way. With The First Descendant release date approaching fast, we have information on Ultimate Descendants, and why you should be grinding to add one to your pool. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The First Descendant isn't GOTY material, and that's why I like it The First Descendant endgame will push your teamwork to its limits The First Descendant release date, trailers, and more View the full article
When it comes to instantly recognisable villains, Bowser is the Darth Vader of gaming - even grandparents recognise him as Super Mario's big bad. If Lego was going to make a hulking 12.5-in tall monument to any video game character, it might as well be King Koopa. And much like Bowser's presence in the Super Mario series, the Lego Super Mario The Mighty Bowser (71411) is one hefty set, comprising not far off 3,000 pieces. But it's so much more than just a cool-looking statuette and a contender for the best Lego sets for adults. It's a posable figure, bursting with playability features, and can even be used alongside a Lego Super Mario interactive figure to act out a boss ******, as an epic final stage to your combined Lego Super Mario interactive playsets. The question is, can this Lego incarnation of Bowser hatch an evil plan to kidnap Princess Peach and sit atop our best Lego Mario sets buying guide, or will it be thwarted by a Lego reviewer masquerading as an Italian plumber? Let's find out, wahoo! Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Best Lego sets for adults in 2024 Warhammer 40k fan makes Astra Militarum army from cheap Lego Lego Ideas Tuxedo Cat review View the full article
Gathering and crafting materials is one of the most fundamental gameplay aspects of Disney Dreamlight Valley, and it can oftentimes be a pretty complex process. One of the trickiest resources to get is Wrought Iron. If you want to make some special furniture items, you need a decent amount of this resource to get the job done. Because of this, you need to know how to get Wrought Iron in Disney Dreamlight Valley. View the full article
We’re only a couple of days away from the early access launch of Dawntrail, Final Fantasy XIV’s latest expansion and first in over two years since the climactic Endwalker. As the summery story expansion prepares to drop, Square Enix have run down everything else arriving in the MMO’s 7.0 patch, which notably includes its long-awaited graphical overhaul along with several other nice-to-have improvements whether you’re playing Dawntrail or not. Read more View the full article
The Great Katanas are a new ******* type introduced in Shadow of the Erdtree. There are a few options to choose from, all of which have their own advantages and are suitable for a myriad of different playstyles. Here are all the Great Katana locations in Elden Ring. Great Katna locations in Shadow of the Erdtree The Great Katanas are scattered across the map, and players will have to traverse quite a bit of terrain to find them. The following contains all of the Great Katana locations and information on how to get them: View the full article
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