The Steam Deck’s best feature is coming to the ROG Ally, Valve confirms

Valve has confirmed in a new interview that the company will be releasing its Linux-based operating system,SteamOS, on Asus’sROG Ally. “Added support for extra ROG Ally keys” is one of the first mentions of non-Valve hardwarein the patch notes. Speaking withThe Verge, designer Lawrence Yang revealed that Valve has its eyes on Asus’s handheld. “The note about ROG Ally keys is related to third-party device support for SteamOS. The team is continuing to work on adding support for additional handhelds on SteamOS…”...

August 14, 2024 · 2 min · 358 words · George Rodriguez

YouTube star Luke Goodwin dead at 35 after stage 4 cancer diagnosis

Rising YouTube star Luke Goodwin died at the age of 35 after he defied his life expectancy from his stage 4 cancer diagnosis. “He passed away peacefully, he was at home, he had me and his mum and his dad all by his side,”his wife Beckey saidon Instagram. “Luke is at peace now, he’s not in any pain. All of his followers, you have all been absolutely amazing, you all kept his head strong,” she added....

August 14, 2024 · 2 min · 299 words · Mr. Joseph White DDS

“Masterpiece” anime from Solo Leveling studio is streaming now

86 has been shouted out as one of thebest animeof recent times, with one viewer placing it higher thanDemon Slayer. A war story using a historic aesthetic, 86 looks at an oppressed society’s uprising using remotely operated mechs, and the discovery of the conflict isn’t black and white. The title comes from the number of pilots and the sector that’s leading the rebellion. There are two lead characters, Lena and Shinei, one from either side, who make this realization as they become sympathetic towards the other....

August 14, 2024 · 2 min · 377 words · Lisa Sanders

“Pay to win” Apex Legends heirloom gives buff to underused legends

Apex Legends players believe the Katar Artifact is “pay to win” as it now gives a buff to Rampart and Vantage’s ultimates that make you harder to spot. Like pretty much every multiplayer game these days, Apex Legends is deep into the cosmetics game. Log in, head to the Apex Store, and you’ll be greeted with a massive selection of items. The newest of which, though, are theApex Artifacts. Just like themuch sought-after Heirlooms, Artifacts are lore-based melees weapons....

August 14, 2024 · 2 min · 391 words · Sarah Lewis

American Pokemon card business keeps getting caught up in shootouts

If we had a nickel for every time this Pokemon card shop was the unwitting casualty of a shootout, we’d have two nickels. It’s not a lot, but it’s weird that it happened twice. Despite its wholesome and child-friendly nature,Pokemonseems to attract a lot of real-world crime. Seriously, there have been so many pokecrimes, we even managed to createa whole list. There have beencar vandalisms with Pokemon calling cards,$250,000 heists, andarmed robberies at sales....

August 13, 2024 · 2 min · 353 words · Brett Smith

Amouranth slams bootleg Amazon merch for “stealing” her name and image

Popular Kick and Twitch streamer Kaitlyn ‘Amouranth’ Siragusa is hitting out at Amazon for selling unauthorized merchandise using her likeness. Amouranth is one of the internet’s top streamers, having amassed millions of followers through her streaming platforms and social media networks such as X and Instagram. She’s also been quite crafty with her business ventures, frequently updating fans about herinvestments,property purchases, and collaborations, such as when shereleased her own beer....

August 13, 2024 · 2 min · 293 words · Jerry Hughes

Baldur’s Gate 3 player considers break-up after fiancé kills a companion

It took one beloved Baldur’s Gate 3 companion’s murder at the hands of a player’s fiancé for them to consider calling off the wedding. While theReddit postwas written sarcastically, the devastation the fan felt after the fiancé decided to killKarlachremained. It began with the player explaining how the couple lovesDungeons & Dragons, so the poster introduced their fiancé to Baldur’s Gate 3. The first shock was their partner slaughtering Kagha, Halsin’s second in command at theDruid Grove....

August 13, 2024 · 2 min · 380 words · Justin Gutierrez

Cinnabon collabs with Warheads for craziest cinnamon rolls yet

Cinnabon has teamed up with the candy from your childhood that still makes your eyes water, Warheads. This collab features three new topped cinnamon rolls, as well Chillata frozen drink. The new Warheads range will be available in Cinnabon bakeries across the country from Monday, August 19, and they’re sure to make your tastebuds explode. The new cinnamon rolls will be topped with Warheads popping candy to give your sweet treat break an extra kick....

August 13, 2024 · 2 min · 362 words · Ryan Roberts DVM

Diablo 4 reveals Gold Mount bundle limited to US-exclusive Funko purchase

Diablo 4 players interested in an exclusive Gold Mount bundle have to purchase a Treasure Goblin Gold Funko Pop to get it. And the item is limited to U.S. customers. Now yet another Diablo 4 figure has joined the Funko family. A gold variant of the Treasure Goblin Funko Pop has become available to purchase exclusively on theBlizzard Gear Storefor $18. But that’s not the only thing Diablo faithful will receive if they decide to add the new figure to their collection....

August 13, 2024 · 2 min · 289 words · Cody Hudson

Diablo 4 Season 5 Hotfix 3 patch notes: Greater Affix chest fix, Infernal Compasses

Diablo 4’s August 13 hotfix addresses the Greater Affix chest bug plaguing Season 5, while also tackling several other glitches. Season 5 ofDiablo 4launched with more than its fair share of issues, chief among them abug affecting chestsat the end of Infernal Hordes runs. The Greater Equipment chest that players can open after defeating waves of demons is supposed to guarantee at least one Greater Affix. Yet, users quickly discovered the chests don’t always provide the item as intended....

August 13, 2024 · 2 min · 258 words · Mr. Richard Barry

Diablo 4 Season 5 Uber Lilith bug has a quick workaround

Uber Lilith is still a little buggy in Diablo 4 Season 5 but fortunately, there’s an easy workaround for one of the more frustrating ones. Diablo 4 Season 5has been designated by some players as the “Season of Infernal Bugs”. Harsh as it may seem for Blizzard, it has kind of earned the title. Between theconcerning damage over time impactsandInfernal Hordes robbing players of loot, there’s a list of quirks that need fixing....

August 13, 2024 · 2 min · 378 words · Mason Webb

Elon Musk insists “massive” DDOS attack delayed Trump interview

Elon Musk has claimed that a “massive” DDOS attack on X disrupted the start of his livestream interview with Donald Trump. However, before the “conversation” could go live on Spaces, the interview faced multiple crashes, leaving many X users to wait until the full recording was available later online. Elon Musk claimed that a “massive DDOS attack on X” was preventing the interview from going ahead, but that they “tested the system with 8 million concurrent listeners” earlier that day....

August 13, 2024 · 2 min · 367 words · Barbara Joyce

Ex-COD pro reveals Twitch earnings and viewers were shocked by one thing

Former Call of Duty pro Christopher ‘Parasite’ Duarte revealed his Twitch earnings for the last month for the world to see, and some viewers are blown away by the money he’s making. Over the last few years, streaming has become a viable career choice for many content creators. Sure, some grind for a bit longer by starting out fresh, and others have a leg up because of their background – be it being a YouTuber or a former esports professional – but striking it rich on Twitch or Kick takes a fair bit of work....

August 13, 2024 · 2 min · 401 words · Rhonda Lowe