Steam Deck: How To Use The Proton Compatibility Features

Quick Links TheSteam Deckis a phenomenal device that raises the bar with handheld gaming. This is true for visuals, customization, and sheer quality of the gaming library, and the verified list of games on the machine is growing continuously. However, some games are playable but run into issues with controller compatibility and even performance. The playable games on Steam Deck with problems are usually highlighted with a yellow exclamation mark. There is a way to get the best out of a game using theProton compatibility layer....

May 13, 2025 · 4 min · 649 words · Casey Garcia

The Best Prime Day 2023 Smart Light and Home Automation Deals

Summary Many gamers undoubtedly are hoping that the latest Amazon Prime Day will be a smart time to upgrade their lighting. Fortunately, deals onwall panel lights, LED strips, and light bulbsare plentiful from brands like Nanoleaf, Govee, and Philips Hue. In addition, since buyers may need Google Home or Alexa gear to help their new smart lights communicate with each other, there are hubs and speakers on sale as well....

May 13, 2025 · 21 min · 4352 words · Lisa Padilla

The Case for a Persona-Like Spider-Man Game

Summary Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s highly anticipated launch is coming next month, with the iconic superheroes' presence in gaming more prevalent than it has ever been. Following the legacy established by Insomniac’s first outing with the character and the subsequent Miles Morales follow-up,Marvel’s Spider-Man 2is set to be the polished iteration of the open-world formula thatSpider-Mangames have become known for over the years. BringingVenom and symbiote suit Spider-Maninto the current generation while featuring Miles as prominently as Peter Parker,Marvel’s Spider-Man 2has several bold new features that separate it from its predecessor....

May 13, 2025 · 4 min · 640 words · Sabrina Palmer

The Last of Us 2's Lost Levels Should Become The Norm For Naughty Dog

Summary Video game remasters have become a bit of a controversial topic in recent years. Whilevideo game remakesoften justify their existence by completely remaking a beloved classic from the ground up, adding a ton of new gameplay and story content along the way, remasters tend to only update a game’s overall visuals, and occasionally get it running at a more consistent framerate. In an age where many remakes go above and beyond, it’s hard for a remaster to look worthwhile by comparison, especially when it’s asking for $60....

May 13, 2025 · 4 min · 806 words · Melissa Glass

The Outer Worlds 2 is in a Pickle with The First Game's Biggest Plot Twist

Summary Obsidian Entertainment’sThe Outer Worldswas a return to form in a few ways for the studio in 2019, after a string of successful but comparatively less popular titles likeTyrannyand thePillars of Eternitytitles. The studio’s FPS RPG thrust players into an entertaining space-faring romp in a parodic and warped future society, and was well-received by audiences and critics, moving over 4 million units by the summer of 2021. Shortly after, Obsidian confirmed it would be developing a sequel,The Outer Worlds2....

May 13, 2025 · 5 min · 928 words · James Dickerson

The Sims 4 Player Recreates Bridgerton Characters in the Game

Summary One creativeThe Sims 4player has impressively recreated characters from the popular Netflix seriesBridgerton, including Lady Danbury, Violet Bridgerton, Colin Bridgerton, and more. These accurate recreations have caught the attention of fellowThe Sims 4players, who eagerly shared their feelings about the post. The Sims 4allows players to create and control characters in a virtual world, guiding them through various aspects of daily life, relationships, and career development.The Sims 4’s enduring popularitystems from its open-ended gameplay, which offers endless creative possibilities and freedom for storytelling....

May 13, 2025 · 3 min · 533 words · Amy Hill

Valheim Player Shares Helpful Chart for Roof Building

Summary AValheimplayer shares a helpful chart for roof building that includes various designs. Between fighting Trolls and Greydwarves,Valheimfans often make elaborate bases, and this chart could help fans with roofing their projects. Valheimfans have shown off several impressive creations since the game was released, such asDr. Strange’s Sanctum Sanctorum, Thor’s hammer, and more. Unlike some survival games likeMinecraftandNo Man’s Sky, building inValheimis limited to fairly realistic physics. WhileMinecraftplayers can comfortably place things in a variety of ways, misplacing a part of aValheimcreation can cause much of it to crumble....

May 13, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Amber Castaneda

Watch Danny Elfman Play Spider-Man Theme Live At The Hollywood Bowl

Danny Elfman’s a master composer, and there’s no doubt the man has range. FromThe SimpsonstoThe Nightmare Before Christmas,his scores have become iconic all over popular culture. Recently, Elfman decided to play his theme for Sam Raimi’sSpider-Manbefore a live audience at the Hollywood Bowl.BeforeSpider-Man, Elfman came to prominence with his work as a singer/songwriter in the classic ‘80s band Oingo Boingo. Forty years on, he’s still practicing music and doing an amazing job at it....

May 13, 2025 · 2 min · 372 words · Jennifer Lamb

World of Warcraft Player's Attempt to Catch Diablo 4 Event Treasure Goblin Goes Horribly Wrong

One especially unluckyWorld of Warcraftplayer had their attempt to catch a Treasure Goblin during theDiablo 4A Greedy Emissary event backfire in an unexpected way. TheWorld of Warcraftevent monster may have been defeated, but it got the last laugh in this hilarious video. World of Warcraftis currently running A Greedy Emissary, the first half of its two-partDiablo 4crossover event. Until it ends on June 14, players can hunt down Treasure Goblins in various corners of Azeroth every half hour and defeat them for a chance at some uniqueDiablo 4-themed items....

May 13, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Bryan Wells

WWE 2K23: The Best Custom Superstars Based on Former WCW Wrestlers

Despite several decades having now passed since WCW was absorbed by the WWE, many people still have fond memories of this once-great wrestling promotion. Whether that be kicking back to watch an episode ofNitroon a Monday night or playing one ofthe many greatWCWvideo gameswith a few friends, it’s difficult not to crack a smile when reminiscing about this plucky underdog. RELATED:WWE 2K23: How to Download Custom Superstars With this in mind, it should come as no surprise to learn that someWWE 2K23players have been recreating some of the promotion’s biggest wrestlers in the game....

May 13, 2025 · 5 min · 944 words · Megan Reynolds

Zelda Retiring Ultrahand After Tears of the Kingdom Shouldn't Mean Another Element Disappears

Summary Although it is generally considered one of the best new features inThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, it looks like Ultrahand is going to be a one-off ability, not returning for future games in the series. This may be disappointing, but it does make some sense, as it would surely be a difficult ability to implement in a new game with different environments, puzzles, etc. Moreover, thenextZeldagame will take a different approach, according to comments made by Nintendo, and will thus distance itself from major mechanics like Ultrahand....

May 13, 2025 · 4 min · 700 words · Brandon Higgins

6 Open-World Games With The Best Mounts

Summary One of the mostthrilling aspects of open-world gamesfor players is the opportunity to explore vast virtual landscapes. Although traveling on foot is a standard option, nothing beats the exhilarating thrill of riding a majestic mount across diverse terrains. Mounts provide players with a convenient means of transportation that can speed up the traveling process. Better still, they can also enhance immersion and add a sense of adventure to gameplay. Some games have gone the extra mile when it comes to mounts, providing more realistic gameplay and a vast array of mounts to choose from, all of which offer their own distinct strengths and weaknesses....

May 12, 2025 · 5 min · 975 words · Juan Le

Amouranth Is Now the Most-Watched Female Streamer on Another Platform

Summary In a groundbreaking turn of events in the world of online streaming, Amouranth has recently achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the most-watched female streamer onTwitch’s competitor platform, Kick.com. With her captivating charisma, engaging content, and unwavering dedication to her craft,renowned streamer Amouranthhas once again captured the attention of countless viewers, solidifying her status as a dominant force in the realm of livestreaming. Kick, initially introduced by the popular streamer Trainwreck, aims to challenge Twitch’s dominant position....

May 12, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Joel Hicks