Baldur’s Gate 3’s Halsin is much more traumatized than many expect

Many Baldur’s Gate 3 players know the traumatic backstory of Astarion, but some fans think that Halsin actually has the darkest past of all. Every companion in Baldur’s Gate 3has a rich backstory that fills in the gaps of their past and lets players get a better glimpse into their personalities. Among the available companions, manysympathize most with Astarion. The high elf Rogue turned vampire was a slave to a ruthless lord named Cazador for nearly 200 years....

June 28, 2024 · 2 min · 345 words · Courtney Mccarthy

CDL pro Clayster sparks controversy after heated argument on stage

Veteran CDL pro Clayster got into an argument with Scrap following their clash atCDL Major 4, an argument that escalated into Clayster saying some things he’d later have to apologize for. Call of Duty has long been known as a game where people will trash talk each other, and that heat has beenpresent in the CDLsince its inception. Though the individual matches between the Atlanta Ravens and Toronto Ultra were close, the series wasn’t....

June 28, 2024 · 2 min · 356 words · Seth Perry

Demon Slayer fans are loving the lack of leaks ahead of Season 4 finale

The upcoming Demon Slayer Season 4 finale surprisingly hasn’t had many leaked images yet, and fans are loving it. Needless to say, the hype for the last episode is very high. It will feature the long-anticipated face-off betweenMuzan KibutsujiandKagaya Ubuyashiki, and will set up theInfinity Castle Arcof theDemon Slayer manga. The finale will be the most important episode of Season 4. But there haven’t been any significant leaks yet, unlike the past episodes where fans got a glimpse into what was coming days before the official release date....

June 28, 2024 · 2 min · 345 words · Noah Lopez

Diablo 4 players craft insane build to clear The Pit in 69 seconds

A Diablo 4 player’s insane Pit run prompted a handy how-to on how you can get the same results. Diablo 4 Season 4added a bunch of game-changing improvements that arehere to stay.The Artificer’s Pitis the penultimate endgame challenge that came in the latest seasonal content update. It’s the obstacle that every player strives to overcome with the perfect build. DespiteNecromancers being tipped as the class to beat this season, Barbarian has been dominating the Pit....

June 28, 2024 · 2 min · 320 words · Samantha Klein

Discord leak reveals “incredibly well done” desktop app design changes

Discord is reportedly working on changing its desktop app’s design. The changes are barely a rumor as of now, but a leak shows what changes to expect. Courtesy of WumpusCentral, a collection of data miners centered around Discord, the leak reveals three concepts for the newDiscorddesign changes. The first concept shows the Discord desktop client’s minimized window with rounded corners, while the second concept shows the same window with a transparent look....

June 28, 2024 · 2 min · 311 words · Jeffery Gordon

Dr Disrespect should be banned from YouTube says former YouTube Gaming boss

Former YouTube Gaming boss Ryan ‘Fwiz’ Wyatt says YouTube should now ban Dr Disrespect after the streamer admitted to inappropriately messaging a minor. Doc was dropped from hisgame studio Midnight Society,gaming peripheral brand Turtle Beach, and his friends likeNICKMERCS, TimTheTatman,andZLanerdistanced themselves from him. It was reported on June 28 that rumors surrounding the ban werewhy Dr Disrespect was never offered a contract with YouTube– and now former YouTube Gaming boss Ryan Wyatt has shared what the platform should do next....

June 28, 2024 · 2 min · 313 words · Kevin Fisher

Dune director finally reacts to Deadpool 3’s “horrific” popcorn bucket

Deadpool & Wolverine’s marketing perhaps peaked with its popcorn bucket, but the director of Dune believes it still hasn’t topped the most infamous one. The shockingly lewd tie-in merch for theupcoming MCU filmwas revealed to shocked fans at the end of May. TheDeadpool & Wolverine popcorn bucket, often photographed dripping with butter, depicts a Wolverine with a gaping mouth, ready to be stuffed with popcorn. Fans are obviously in on the meme, with many celebrating how it representsDeadpool & Wolverine‘s crude humor, while other die-hard fans even turn it intoan action figure....

June 28, 2024 · 2 min · 364 words · Christopher Ruiz

Elden Ring devs discover solution to widespread PC performance issues

Elden Ring developers have given Shadow of the Erdtree players a tip on how to fix some PC performance issues. While Shadow of the Erdtree’s difficulty caused much consternation at launch, PC players also encountered problems with inconsistent frame rates. TheDLC’s user reviews dropped to ‘Mixed’ on Steamas a result. Performance tweaks were included in the1.12.2 patch for Elden Ring, yet frame rate errors still lingered for some. Fortunately, developers at FromSoftware have identified at least one problem they believe is holding back PC performance to a degree....

June 28, 2024 · 2 min · 328 words · Rachel Edwards

Elden Ring DLC’s strongest weapon is a Perfume Bottle that eviscerates bosses

A humble Perfume Bottle is quickly proving itself to be Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree’s most powerful weapon as it chews through bosses. In the lead-up toElden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree, we all got a little excited when FromSoftware started revealingthe eight new weapon types. New Great Katanas that arean homage to Monster Hunter,martial arts for hand-to-hand showdowns, and more got the hype train moving. Of course, many players were likely taking notes on which had the potential to break the game....

June 28, 2024 · 2 min · 354 words · Luis Brown

GTA Online players slam Rockstar’s “dumbest” change in a long time

GTA Online fans have hit out at Rockstar Games’ decision to change the cooldown on Salvage Yard jobs, calling it their “dumbest” nerf in quite some time. Rockstar Games has added a number of new businesses to GTA Online over the past few years, but the Salvage Yard has gotten the most love – both from the developers and players who decide to get involved. Added in theChop Shop Update, the Salvage Yard allows players to steal cars and scrap them for good money – but there is also the chance to get top-tier vehicles for a low price every so often....

June 28, 2024 · 2 min · 347 words · Daniel Ellis

Hilarious fan video reimagines The Bear as an unnerving psychological horror game

The Bear is already one of the most stressful shows on television today, but what if it was also one of the most stressful horror video games? FollowingThe Bear‘sSeason 3finale, fans are on the edge of their seatwaiting for more, especially after that cliffhanger ending. For fans who don’t want to wait, a new fan video imagines what a The Bear video game may look like. In avideouploaded to social media by X user Michael Kandel, The Bear is reimagined as a tense psychological horror game....

June 28, 2024 · 2 min · 373 words · Scott Rogers

Honor’s Magic V3 could be the thinnest foldable phone yet

Honor’s Magic V2 was a crazy thin foldable smartphone when it launched. With the Magic V3, Honor is looking to do the unthinkable. Foldable phonesare bulky, and their massive footprint can force people to stay away from these convertible devices. However, smartphone makerHonorwants to challenge the norm with yet another extremely thin foldable phone. The company hasteased an imageshowing the side profile of the upcoming phone, Honor Magic V3. Honor hasn’t shared specifics of thisupcoming smartphoneyet....

June 28, 2024 · 2 min · 382 words · Rebecca Escobar

How to get all The First Descendant Twitch drops

The First Descendant Twitch drops event duration The First Descendant Twitch drops enable players to claim some free Kuiper Shards, Gold, and cosmetics. So, here’s how to get hold of these in-game goodies. To celebrate the release ofThe First Descendant, the devs have teamed up with Twitch to give players some extra items. During the promotional event, players can get their hands on free Gold, Kuiper Shards, the “Gloomy” emote, and more....

June 28, 2024 · 2 min · 250 words · Juan Brown