The Steam Deck won’t be the only handheld gaming PC to run Valve’s open source Linux-based operating system later this month, and it looks like we can expect more devices to come in the near future. In preparation for the launch of Lenovo’s Legion Go S with SteamOS, Valve will start rating games on their compatibility with third-party devices.Valve expects to give the stamp of approval to over 18,000 Steam...
The Dune: Awakening beta weekend has come to an end, and along with sandworms, speeders, and spice, there's another topic on everyone's mind: stunlock.We learned over the weekend that Paul Atreides didn't need to spend all that time training to master the slow blade: he could have just repeatedly slashed his knife around in front of him and conquered Arrakis in a matter of minutes.That's because there's a bit of...
Even if you're taking advantage of one of the great mods to un-level or auto-upgrade Oblivion Remastered's quest rewards, you might still want to snag yourself something with a little extra oomph right out of the gate. That's where Umbra comes in.This pitch-black, super evil longsword is a centerpiece of Elder Scrolls lore, and ties into the level-20 Daedric quest for Clavicus Vile. But the sword, and its wielder of...
Last week, we reported on Democrat congressman Bill Foster's plans to introduce a bill that requires manufacturers of AI processors, like those in Nvidia GPUs, to implement tech that allows the US government to track where they end up. Well, it looks like the Senate didn't want to be outdone, because less than 24 hours later Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas announced the Chip Security Act, his own bill requiring...
Remedy Entertainment, the developer behind the upcoming Control spinoff FBC: Firebreak, is holding a closed technical test scheduled from May 15-19 for the multiplayer game. FBC: Firebreak will be released on June 17 for PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X. Accordingly, Remedy Entertainment is sending out a closed technical test call to players on each platform, reaffirming that crossplay is supported. Sign-ups for the FBC: Firebreak closed technical...
This summer, Universal Pictures is stealing a page from Disney’s profitable “remake a beloved animated movie in live action” playbook with How to Train Your Dragon, which looks like a shot-for-shot redux of the 2010 film. Word out of CinemaCon 2025, where the film screened early, is that director Dean DeBlois (who also directed the original animated feature) pretty much nailed it. Which almost guarantees that in a few weeks,...
Nintendo will let Switch 2 owners opt into a setting that stops their system’s battery from charging once it reaches “around 90%” as part of an effort to preserve the system’s battery life. Nintendo revealed the new feature in its Nintendo Today app Monday. “The Nintendo Switch 2 system stops charging when it reaches about 90% remaining battery” with that setting turned on, Nintendo said. “Pausing the charge at around...
Whether you’re a longtime fan eager to return to Baldur’s Gate 3 or someone who’s been waiting for the right moment to dive in, now’s the perfect time. The final patch of Larian’s magnum opus has finally been released on all platforms, and the recent hotfix #30 is finally fixed on the Mac. Baldur’s Gate 3 is one of the most acclaimed games of the decade, but it also demands...
Sega promised new Virtua Fighter details this weekend, and with the company revealing a glimpse of Virtua Fighter 6, aka “New Virtua Fighter Project,” back in December, fans expected a smorgasbord of news regarding the forthcoming title. But what the community received was far less expected: Temu Ganondorf. Sunday’s VF Direct 2025 Spring presentation showed off a modernized design for Virtua Fighter veteran Wolf Hawkfield in the form of a...
Fighting game pro Victor Woodley, better known as Punk, says he lost a match at fighting game event Evo Japan this weekend not because of a skill issue, but because of a PlayStation 5 “malfunction” that’s plagued previous tournaments. Punk blasted Evo organizers for not addressing the issue, and said he won’t compete in future tournaments if the problem persists. “PS5 is so ass,” Punk posted on X (formerly Twitter),...