Quick Links While there are workarounds, playingFortniteon theSteam Deckcan be troublesome. There are complex lines of code to change in Desktop Mode, it’s easy to make a mistake, and manually updating Proton can make it tricky. Thankfully, with theDecky Loaderprogram and theNonSteamLaunchersapp created by GitHub user Moraroy, users can addFortniteto their Gaming Library via the xCloud service. The NonSteamLaunchers app does all the hard work for you by installing the latest versions ofProton on the Steam Deckvia updates - so the controls work out of the box - and adds non-Steam launchers to your Steam Deck’s Gaming Mode alongside your official games and apps....

By default,Star Wars Outlawsis programmed to run at a 21:9 aspect ratio. Some players will no doubt appreciate this, as it can help make the experience feelmore like a movie than a video game. However, as most people will probably be playing the game on a 16:9 display, it will mean that they’ll need to put up with black bars at the top and bottom of their screen. These black bars probably aren’t going to bother ultrawide users too much, nor are they likely to be all that offputting for cinema lovers....

Quick Links Sword of Convallariahas a few different ways for players to strengthen the characters theysummoned using Secret Fates. you may upgrade the character’s base stats, but also equip them with gear to further boost specific stats depending on what is equipped. Gear and weapons can also be upgraded in a few ways and will need additional resources to power up. While strengthening your characters will be the focus at the start of the game, worrying about your weapons and their level will quickly become a major defining factor in how strong your party is....

Summary Intel Gamer Days, the annual online gaming festival, is currently underway and it brings some exciting announcements. Starting August 26 and continuing through September 15, these 22 days will bring unique offers and deals for gamers and to kick off the event, Intel and Ubisoft have announced an exclusiveCPU and GPU partnershipforAssassin’s Creed Shadows, the highly anticipated upcoming installment in the popular franchise. The announcement brings great news for both laptop anddesktop gamerslooking forward toAssassin’s Creed Shadows....

Often thought of as the definitive Russian apocalypse story,Metro: Exodushas a surprising thing in common with other games that have dedicated followings. The similarity in question is that the same name appears as a director for that title,Shenmue III,Scars Above, andDead Island 2. Game Rant had a chance to speak with the name who helped make those gaming sensations a reality to talk more about his new position. Eugenio Vitale, now Vice-President of Publishing atKnights Peak, shared his storied history in the industry, which moves from 90s motocross titles to household names likeSaints’ Row....

Summary The 2000s were booming for JRPGs as a lot of companies tested the waters for new series. For example, on the Xbox 360, there wereEnchanted Arms,Eternal Sonata,Infinite Undiscovery, andLost Odyssey. Microsoft was trying to align itself with Japanese publishers to help sell the console in Japan, leading to those examples and more. On the Wii, there wasFragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the MoonandOpoona. On the DS there wereDragon Quest Wars,Nostalgia, andSands of Destructionjust to name a few....

Summary Kingdom Come: Deliveranceends with Henry and Sir Hans Capon (alongside an armed entourage) entering the wooded regions of the Trosky estate. Now, seven years later, they finally exit those woods inKingdom Come: Deliverance 2. The sequel picks up directly where the last game ended, so while it has been years for fans of the franchise, it’s been weeks or so forKCD2protagonist Henryand his comrades. This fun little time transition comes with a major benefit for the franchise: players who enjoyed the first game’s story are likely to enjoy the sequel, with an added six years' worth of technical work thrown into the mix....

Summary Digimonis a franchise with a lot of followers, and it has developed into a trading card game, and several video games, which boast countless creatures of various forms and sizes. Speaking of size, fans are probably wondering whichDigimonis the biggest of them all. This list contains the biggest and meanest creatures that have ever spawned from the Digital World. From a Fallen Angel to the Destroyer of Worlds, these are some of the largest Digimon in the franchise....

Quick Links Out of all the different status effects, Madding is one of the least talked about inElden Ring. It hasn’t gotten much love over the years, with only a couple of sorceries and three weapons that cause the build up. It does have a dedicated sacred seal, but there weren’t many options for Frenzied Flame worshippers with a melee tendency until the DLC. With three new Madness buildup weapons, a whole new area dedicated to the frenzied flame alongside an optional boss, the yellow flame lovers are eating well inShadow of the Erdtree....

Summary Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydrais an exciting change of form for Marvel-based games. Setting a superhero game in the midst of World War 2 is a thrilling concept, and forcing Captain America and Black Panther to work together despite their suspicions is even better. The first trailer forRise of Hydrapromises a compelling war story filled with espionage, but future marketing for the game may want to put the spotlight on characters other than its iconic superheroes....

Quick Links The long-anticipatedBlack Myth: Wukongis finally on the horizon. This Soulslike game, inspired by theChinese novelJourney to the West, has been on the wishlist of many gamers across the globe. On August 20, PC and PS5 players will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a rich world of Chinese mythology via this title. Unfortunately,Xbox Series X/S owners will be sitting this one out- well, at least for the time being....

Summary From thinking aboutpossible characters who won’t make itto wondering about what is sure to be a memorable last scene, fans are debating every part ofStranger Thingsseason 5. TheNetflixseries can’t make everyone happy when the final season finally arrives, but there are some common threads that viewers want to see. For instance, it seems clear that the main characters will figure out how to stop the Upside Down from taking over the rest of the world....

Summary From whether Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) could lose her powers forever to what will happen to the small town of Hawkins, Indiana, there are many burning questions aboutStranger Thingsseason 5. While fans hope for aplotline centered on Will Byers (Noah Schnapp), no one knows what’s going to happen at the end of theNetflixseries. While a pilot episode is integral to the success of a TV show since it has to create a believable (or mysterious and supernatural) world, a series finale is just as significant....