Summary Applications that control computer mice may be causing unstable frame rates in the PC version ofElden Ring, the game’s developer, FromSoftware, has warned players.Shadow of the Erdtree,Elden Ring’s new expansion, has been criticized for its technical problems, among other things. Elden Ringhas enjoyed near-universal acclaim since it was released in early 2022, but much like most modern releases, the RPG is not without its fair share of issues. As reported in a recent video by Digital Foundry, an outlet that specializes in analyzing game hardware and software, FromSoftware’s dark fantasy experience still lacks features that are expected in major releases, such as support for refresh rates higher than 60 FPS....

Summary Almost two years ago now, a new sports anime started airing that went on to become incredibly popular,BLUELOCK. The soccer anime was unique for the sports anime genre, twisting and ignoring tropes that often permeate other sports anime, and consisting of a huge cast of eccentric characters. It alsoaired alongside the World Cup for several weeks, a tournament in which the Japanese National Soccer Team did unprecedentedly well. It comes as no surprise that the popular soccer anime has been green lit for a second season, especially after the success of themovieBLUELOCK: Episode Nagiwhich released in April 2024....

Summary Assassin’s Creed Shadowshasn’t even been released yet, but that hasn’t stopped the game from being controversial. There have been many entries in theAssassin’s Creedfranchise, butAssassin’s Creed Shadowsfeatures the game’s first dual protagonists who have their own specialties suited for specific missions and combat. Yasuke is a hulking samurai who serves as a Tank, while Naoe takes on the role of stealth. The design and stories of both characters look compelling, but that hasn’t stoppedcontroversy brewing about Yasukebeing an African samurai....

Summary Dungeons and Dragons' upcoming 2024Player’s Handbookis only the first among a set of revised core rulebooks. However, the third entry in this series—the remasteredMonster Manual, set for a February 2025 release—has been set a mighty task by the design behindDungeons and Dragons' 2024 revision. D&D 5ehas often fallen short when it comes to giving mid-high CR monsters their due in terms of raw power.Where DMs can easily fellD&Dplayersin the early game, with the goblins of Phandelver tearing up new players by the dozen, godlike terrors and forces of nature are a cakewalk at their own level....

Summary World of Warcraftis giving players the ability to skip the lengthy intro scenario toThe War Withinafter they have completed it once. As soon as the newWorld of Warcraftexpansion launches, fans should be able to jump straight to Dornogal on secondary characters, letting them save significant amounts of time on alts. ManyWorld of Warcraftexpansionshave lengthy intro scenarios, such as the Battle for the Broken Shore inLegion, the Horde’s rescue of Talanji inBattle for Azeroth, or the first descent into the Maw inShadowlands....

Summary Microsoft has confirmed that a new Activision game will be hittingXbox Game Passon August 8, joining two other titles that were previously announced to be coming to the subscription service in the same month. Since Microsoft acquired Activision-Blizzard, the studio has been under immense pressure to bring more of the studio’s titles toXbox Game Pass, and players will soon gain access to even more incredibly popular titles. After almost two years of legal battles and finalizations,Microsoft officially purchased Activision-Blizzardin October 2023 for a massive $69 billion....

Summary The latest fiscal year financial reports from Nintendo have revealed that the recently released remake ofPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year DoorandLuigi’s Mansion 2 HDhave both sold over one million copies.Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Doorwas released on May 23, whileLuigi’s Mansion 2 HDlaunched on June 27. With both titles reaching major sales milestones, Nintendo has proven that the Switch is still a powerhouse seven years after its initial launch in 2017....

Summary Stardew Valleyplayers are pointing out the distinct similarities between Leah and Penny, two NPCs in the indie farming sim. It seems many fans of the game have difficulty telling the twoStardew Valleycharacters apart at times due to the similar nature of their faces and hair. Stardew Valley’s NPCsmake up a big part of what makes the game so popular. In theory, a farmer could hardly ever leave their own property and barely see any NPCs, as they only very rarely make appearances uninvited....

Summary Weaponry in any world setting defines a character’s combat style, prowess, and, in some cases, creativity. Swords, daggers, and spears are often the weapons of choice for protagonists in many manhwa titles. However, some manhwa enforce some flexibility where theprotagonist is anything but extraordinary. The following manhwa titles showcase unique and unusual weapons that add an extraordinary flair to the protagonist’s battles. They also draw out the author’s imagination and ingenuity in giving a new life to weaponry....

RPGs are known to provide a large range of weapon types for players to explore and find the one that fits them best.Throne and Libertyoffers seven types of weapons, with one acting as a player’s equipped choice and the other offering various benefits from its own set. Each weapon offers a defensive skill, many active skills, and passives. Even if a player never uses their second weapon choice to attack, just having it as one of their weapon types can provide many advantages....

Summary While AMD’s Ryzen 9000 Series has been underwhelming in early performance reviews, the high-end Ryzen 9 9950X and 9900X CPUs still rank amongthe best CPUson the market. Now, just a few weeks after launch, gamers can find pre-built gaming PCs featuring AMD’s premium Zen 5 CPUs on Amazon, with GPU options ranging up to an Nvidia RTX 4090. As Intel grapples with challenges surrounding its 14th-Gen CPUs, AMD’s Ryzen 9 9950X emerges as a formidable contender for the high-end gaming market....

Summary An angryElden Ringplayer openedMinecraftto relax, but the experience went hilariously wrong. After huge anticipation, FromSoftware releasedShadow of the Erdtreelast month, introducing players to the Land of Shadow and its secrets. However, theElden Ringexpansion surprised players not only with its content but by proving to be much more challenging than expected. Elden Ringgot a new layer of complexity withShadow of the Erdtreeby introducing a challenging progression system and bosses. Because of the high difficulty, players started leaving reviews criticizing the DLC, makingShadow of the Erdtreea quite polarized release....

Quick Links Summary Multiclassing inBaldurs Gate 3is part of the fun that players have when creating unique, customized characters. The Ranger and Rogue combo is already a popular combination and is even better when the subclasses of Gloomstalker and Assassin are also integrated into one lethal package. Each of these classes depends on Dexterity for their main ability and has essential skills related to Stealth, lockpicking, and trap-disarming to fill more than one party role....