The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) has announced its nominees for the 26th D.I.C.E. Awards, with Santa Monica Studios’ God of War: Ragnarok leading the pack with 12 nominations. The…
After Immortality, Sam Barlow Is Thinking About 3D Game Development Again
Despite key credits on franchises like Silent Hill, Serious Sam, and Legacy of Kain, for the last decade Sam Barlow has been mostly known as that guy that makes the “FMV games.”…
Why Sam Barlow Is Designing ‘Mental Metroidvanias’
“Occasionally boggles my mind and martian postcards me that 90% of the games that are the critical and popular mainstays of our medium revolve around remote controlling a little toy person about…
IPVanish review: A U.S.-based VPN that made big strides in recent years
At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Unlimited simultaneous connections Independently certified no-log policy Decent global server spread Cons Monthly membership is pricey Not all servers work with streaming services Our Verdict IPVanish…
The best USB-C monitors: These displays have a hidden talent
USB-C is the one connection to rule them all—literally, in many cases, thanks to a recent law passed by the European Parliament. Its popularity has made USB-C a common sight on new…
These fake AMD Radeon drivers reveal a deeper Google problem
Earlier this week, an alert went out on , warning AMD graphics card owners of a malicious website. The way you would stumble onto the site? Clicking on the first search result…
Save $320 on this crazy fast 240Hz curved Acer gaming monitor
If you’re after the ultimate PC gaming experience, listen up. We’ve got a crazy good monitor deal on tap for you today. Newegg’s selling the Acer Nitro XZ3 XZ273U curved gaming monitor…
The best laptops for kids: Best overall, best battery life, and more
In the market for a new laptop for your kid? It’s easy to feel overwhelmed at all the options out there. You might even be asking yourself what makes for a good…
Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda Is on Sale for $25
Here’s an excellent deal for fans of classic Nintendo games. Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda is on sale for $25 at Walmart right now, with the sale price showing when…
Intel’s Core i9-13900KS breaks the 6GHz barrier, launches today
Intel’s long awaited Core i9-13900KS was unwrapped Thursday morning and will officially be the first x86 consumer to hit the 6GHz barrier. You pay a premium for the barrier-breaking privilege; the chip…