Simple Steam Setting Change Can Make a Big Difference

An ancientSteambug that causes the software to hog a system’s resources has been pestering some gamers for years, though one user has pointed out that a quick and easy change in Friends menu settings can effectively tone down the program’s CPU usage. AlthoughSteamis widely used as a platform to buy, play, and share content for games by PC gamers all across the world, it has nonetheless been known to play host to a variety of bugs, many of which have been left unchecked over the years....

May 17, 2025 · 3 min · 451 words · Mary Johnson

SkateBIRD Release Delayed to Next Year

Extreme avian sports gameSkateBIRDhas been delayed to next year, developer Glass Bottom Games has announced. Glass Bottom Games officiallyconfirmedSkateBIRDfor Nintendo Switchat the Indie World Showcase in December 2019, though the game will also be headed to PC. In a post on the game’s Kickstarter page, Glass Bottom Games confirmed thatSkateBIRDwill now be released in 2021, which is a delay from its original late 2020 release date. While other games likeKerbal Space Program 2have been delayed because of COVID-19,SkateBIRDis taking longer to develop because of “normal iteration stuff....

May 17, 2025 · 2 min · 386 words · Traci Morales

Some MultiVersus Players Aren't Happy with Early Access

For any fans of platform fighting games such asSuper Smash Bros.andNickolodeon All-Star Brawl,MultiVersuswould certainly seem an interesting title. Combining characters from all of Warner Media, including Jake the Dog fromAdventure Time, Bugs Bunny, and a whole host of DC Superheroes,MultiVersuscertainly has a wacky roster. With fans waiting eagerly to play with this host of diverse characters, they were excited to hear an open beta forMultiVersuswas launching soon, giving players a chance to see the game before it releases....

May 17, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · Erin Boyd

Sony is Working on a 3D Scanner that will Allow Users to Put Real-World Items Into Video Games

Fresh off the heels of a showcase at CES 2022 detailing the technical specs of thePS VR2, Sony has updated a patent for even more VR technology. The tech in question would allow players to scan real-world items into virtual reality, making anything interactive inthe VR space. This patent isn’t actually anything new as Sony filed it on Jun 13, 2025, however, the patent office took issue with some of its claims requiring the tech giant to rework some details and resubmit....

May 17, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Rebecca Preston

Star Trek: Exploring Klingon’s Unique Warp Technology

Since the creation ofStar Trekover 60 years ago, there have been many incredible technologies added by the impressive roster of new iterations into the franchise. Such innovations range fromfood replication devicesthat could single-handedly eradicate world hunger to entire rooms dedicated tothe fictional worlds of holonovels. But some of the best technology depicted over the years are ones introduced right at the very start of the franchise, and the crowning achievement of all these is warp travel....

May 17, 2025 · 5 min · 864 words · Julie Lowe

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Could Be Channeling The Empire Strikes Back

EveryStar Warsfan has their own favorite movie in the franchise, whether it’s the original for its revolutionary concepts and filmmaking techniques,Revenge of the Sithfor its nostalgia and over-the-top action, orReturn of the Jedifor its thrilling final act. But by far the most popular choice isStar Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, widely considered to be one of the best sequels of all time and a surprisingly dark entry in the otherwise lighthearted space-faring franchise....

May 17, 2025 · 3 min · 582 words · Chase Garza

Star Wars: 5 Things Jedi: Fallen Order Could've Done Better (& 5 Things It Did Expertly)

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Orderis full of great features, but there are some aspects of the game that could have landed better. Respawn Entertainment has given us a spectacular game set in the Star Wars universe. While there are aspects of the game that need more improvement, there are a plethora of great features. RELATED:10 Best Features Of Jedi: Fallen Order Jedi: Fallen Orderhas given us the first single-player game in the Star Wars universe in some time....

May 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1282 words · Carol Mcknight

Starfield Mod Makes Huge Upgrade to Space Travel

Summary A simple mod forStarfieldfinally solves what many consider to be one of the game’s biggest shortcomings: seamless space travel. Though the latest Bethesda title has seen great commercial success,Starfield’s space explorationhas easily been one of its most hotly-debated aspects. Those who enjoy the familiar sandbox experience of Bethesda games such asSkyrimandFallout 4will most likely have a favorable opinion ofStarfield, while those who wanted a bit more focus on the “space sim” part of its identity will be left wanting for more....

May 17, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Andrew Flores

Super Mario World ROM Hack Gets Game Running in Widescreen

Super Mario Worldon the Super Nintendo Entertainment System is iconic of the platform, but players who grew up on 16:9 aspect ratios may find older games' smaller 4:3 view jarring. A developer experienced with the SNES has set out to makeSuper Mario Worldrun natively in widescreen, and the results are impressive. In 1991, the Super Nintendo Entertainment System released along withSuper Mario Worldas a launch title, and has seen many re-releases including launching withNintendo Switch Online’s SNES library....

May 17, 2025 · 3 min · 507 words · Robert Lee

The Case for Mario to Crossover with More Franchises Than Rabbids

Mario’s latest outing with the Rabbids inMario + Rabbids Sparks of Hopeprovides players with a wonderful strategy RPG full of unique and interesting characters that harkens back to some of the more ambitious spin-off titles in Mario’s catalog. What was once considered a bizarre choice for a crossover has blossomed into a beloved series and seen a growth in goodwill from players towards Ubisoft’s quirky Rabbids. The success ofMario + Rabbids Sparks of Hopehas itself sparked hope in fans that more crossovers with unexpected franchises could be in the cards for the mustachioed plumber....

May 17, 2025 · 4 min · 641 words · Kendra Vargas

The Most Evil Dragon Age 2 Decision May Come Back to Bite Those Who Chose It

TheDragon Ageseries contains a multitude of decisions (and subsequent consequences) for its players to explore. And whilesomeDragon Agechoicesare based purely on player opinion, others consist of actual good and bad choices that the player character can make. That said, there are a fair number of unpopular choices available in all three games, let alone just one, ranging from “painfully pragmatic” to “just plain evil.” Right now, however, it’s looking like one of the most “just plain evil” decisions fromDragon Age 2could very well come back to haunt players who decided to go for a more sinister sort of playthrough....

May 17, 2025 · 5 min · 909 words · Jessica Garcia

The Xbox Series X Has A Major Problem

Though theXbox Series Xwas surprisingly revealed at The Game Awards 2019, there were no details given on the dimensions of the console itself. A lot of fan mock-ups, renders, and impressions have guessed the potential height and width of the console, but until Microsoft releases official numbers, measurements will have to be eye-balled. The most evident aspect of the new console, though, is in its roof-based ventilation system. The primary issue with the newXbox Series Xis that it does not take a lot of eye-balling to understand that this box is not going to fit in certain entertainment stands and set-ups without some strange choices....

May 17, 2025 · 4 min · 713 words · Jillian Jackson

There Are Some Big Issues The MCU Needs To Address In 'Loki'

When Thanos snapped Loki’s neck at the beginning ofAvengers: Infinity War, fans were sure that it would be the last they ever saw of their favorite trouble-making trickster. In previous films, such asThor: The Dark World, the sneaky god has been able to fake his own death and resurrect himself when the time is right, but something about his fate inAvengers: Infinity Warfelt more final. Unfortunately, Loki didn’t make any sort of miraculous recovery during any of Marvel’s most recent films, but fans still caught a glimpse of him inAvengers: Endgame, when the heroes traveled back in time to their first battle against the evils of outer space....

May 17, 2025 · 4 min · 789 words · Kaitlin Cameron