Apex Legends’ least-used legend is actually loved by pros like ImperialHal

Apex Legends’ least-used character is living a bit of a double life right now, as he’s actually become a worthy pick in top play. And, pros like ImperialHal are even starting to love him. Whenever Respawn Entertainment adds a new legend to the Apex Legends roster, the meta shifts a little. Sure, the likes of Pathfinder, Wraith, and Lifeline are always going to be near the top of thepick rate charts, but there are plenty of other viable characters out there too....

August 28, 2024 · 2 min · 356 words · Jennifer Smith

Baldur’s Gate 3 dev convinced GTA 6 will change how games are priced

GTA 6 could be more expensive than every other AAA game on the market when it releases according to Baldur’s Gate 3’s Director of Publishing. There has been a lot of discussion about the game’s pricing, with some rumors even suggesting GTA VI willretail for a whopping $150, more than double the price of a standard AAA game at $69.99. It turns out, players aren’t the only ones who suspect GTA 6 will be more expensive....

August 28, 2024 · 2 min · 322 words · Vanessa Kennedy

Baldur’s Gate 3 Lae’zel actor had to straddle pillows for Shadowheart scene

The actor who played Lae’zel in Baldur’s Gate 3 has revealed the strange way in which a certain iconic Shadowheart scene was filmed. The cast of Baldur’s Gate 3 was not only tasked with voicing all of the characters, but they alsoprovided extensive motion capturefor their scenes. This was a monumental task, considering just how much content is packed into the game. Devora Wilde was the voice and body of Lae’zel,everyone’s favorite Githyanki warrior....

August 28, 2024 · 2 min · 353 words · Brenda Benitez

Baldur’s Gate 3 MTG sets sell out as Wizards refuse to change Secret Lair model

Baldur’s Gate 3 fans looking to rep their favorite RPG in Magic: The Gathering are out of luck, as Secret Lairs focusing on the game’s companions were snapped up right away. As part of Dungeons & Dragons’ 50th anniversary celebrations, the D&D and MTG branches of Wizards of the Coast are crossing over, with five unique Secret Lair sets having been announced. Several of these Secret Lairs focus on iconic elements of D&D, spotlighting classic pieces of art andgiving the legendary Beholder monsters their due....

August 28, 2024 · 2 min · 366 words · Denise Carrillo

Black Ops 6 devs confirms faster time-to-kill speed than MW3 and Black Ops Cold War

Treyarch revealed that Black Ops 6’s time-to-kill will be faster than that of Modern Warfare 3 and Black Ops Cold War, and the development team defended the decision. Time-to-kill refers to how long it takes to kill an enemy with a specific weapon. All weapons have different TTK figures, and the amount can also vary based on missed shots and which part of the body you hit. In Modern Warfare 2, operators had 100 health, contributing to a fast TTK speed....

August 28, 2024 · 2 min · 363 words · Kevin Ross

Deadlock players can’t stop picking this character even if he’s an “a******”

Players can’t seem to get enough of Lash, Deadlock’s community-favorite jerk, and they’re loving every second of it. Valve’s latest game is a wild mix of hero shooter and MOBA. Each character has a unique playstyle, and the community can’t stop arguing about which ones are the best. Deadlock’s characters have distinct roles like tanks, damage dealers, and support. Some heroes lock down enemies or heal teammates, while others snipe from a distance or dive into the fray....

August 28, 2024 · 2 min · 358 words · Nicholas Miller

Deadlock players reportedly perma-banned already for abusing pauses

Valve has reportedly started handing permanent bans out to anyone found to be abusing Deadlock’s pause feature. The MOBA, which remains in Closed Alpha, allows players to universally pause a match for 20 seconds. The system’s intended use is to account for situations where teammates disconnect or leave, allowing time for the empty slot to be refilled. Footage of Twitch streamer ohnePixel discovering the function and then encouraging others to “take their pause” to “tilt the enemy team” hasalready emerged online....

August 28, 2024 · 2 min · 349 words · Robert Perez

Deadlock: How to find and use Runes

One of the smaller but important features of a Deadlock match is Runes, but you may not know where to find them or how they work. Valve’s upcoming MOBA hero shooter has a learning curve forbeginnerswhen figuring out mechanics such asFlex SlotsandUnsecured Souls. Runes are another feature inDeadlockthat once learned about can aid you in your future matches. We’ll explain where you can find Runes and how they will work to your advantage....

August 28, 2024 · 2 min · 332 words · Jessica Hardy

Experts reveal YouTube videos can remove water from a phone

YouTube videos can help get water out of a wet iPhone or even Android phone, suggest several tech experts. Putting your water-damaged phone in rice is old news. You can achieve the same results by playing a YouTube video, suggests The Verge’s David Pierce and iFixit. Several YouTube videos claim to remove water from your phone. One such video titled, “Sound To Remove Water From Phone Speaker (GUARANTEED),” has over 45 million views....

August 28, 2024 · 2 min · 344 words · Tamara Allen

Fortnite leak reveals GTA-style weapon wheel system coming late 2024

Fortnite’s user interface UI has long been a point of contention among players. Many criticized it for being cluttered and confusing, especially after the30.30 updatechanged theLocker UIand mantle UI. Some felt the redesigned layout makes finding content and managing loadouts more challenging. Players have also complained that this UI seems to favor Fortnite Creative modes over the traditional battle royale experience. With these frustrations in mind, news of an upcoming weapon wheel has been well-received....

August 28, 2024 · 2 min · 277 words · Samuel Clark

Fortnite player shocked after receiving 21k V-Bucks following 2-year break

A Fortnite player was handed the surprise of a lifetime when they received 21,000 V-Bucks after returning to the game after a 2-year long break. FortniteBR subreddit member Eru_Uiboposted an imageof their V-Bucks balance, explaining that they stopped playing the game when their V-Bucks balance was around 700 or 800. The user was taken aback when Epic greeted them with a surplus of around 20,000 V-Bucks. Even though they weren’t sure what had transpired over time, other Fortnite players offered their own speculations....

August 28, 2024 · 2 min · 308 words · Christopher Terry

Fortnite players call out devs for “slacking” on Crew skins

Many Fortnite fans have spoken up about disliking Crew Pack skins while comparing the latest designs to previous ones. Another response mentioned how the devs butchered the skin, which had better-looking concept art: “I was excited for her to be released before but they did her so dirty compared to her concept art.” The design’s concept art has been a point of contention for the past few weeks, with one fan in particularreworking the skinto match the concept design....

August 28, 2024 · 2 min · 288 words · Douglas Miller

Galaxy S25 Ultra will be the “thinnest and lightest” flagship phone: Leak

The Galaxy S25 Ultra could be exceptionally light and thin if the latest leak is to be believed. The smartphone might even surpass the iPhone 16 Pro Max and Pixel 9 Pro XL in those aspects. Leaker Ice Universe, who has been revealing tons of information about theGalaxy S25 Ultra, claimed it will be “the thinnest and lightest of all Ultra flagship phones”. This might suggest it will beat the previous S Ultra models in terms of weight and thickness, but the leaker goes on to claim it will also beat out the iPhone 16 Pro Max andPixel 9 Pro XL....

August 28, 2024 · 2 min · 376 words · Jennifer Leach