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When playing a driving game, using a controller simply can’t compare to a wheel and pedals. Driving a car is a really specific thing, and peripherals can help players achieve a 1:1 correspondence between in-game action and reality that other genres simply can’t match. I’ve been able to spend a lot of time with one such peripheral lately: Thrustmaster’s TX Racing Wheel Leather Edition wheel and pedals. So, do they meet expectations for a high-end experience while gaming?...

Netflix has announced Hayley Atwell will be providing the voice of the iconic Lara Croft in its upcoming Tomb Raider animated series. The series was originally announced back in January, and will follow the events of the recent ‘survivor’ reboot trilogy. While further specifics are light on the ground, production is a joint effort between Legendary Pictures and Powerhouse Animation. The latter helped out on the recent Castlevania series for Netflix as well as the recent Masters of the Universe: Revelation reboot....

Some of the best anime stories in the world revolve around protagonist that have had to endure heavy hardship in life while growing up. A common trope is that a show’s star loses their parents at a young age, becoming an orphan. These are the top 10 worst anime fathers of all time. Most of the character’s on this list are the complete opposite of the orphan trope though, as a majority of them still have fathers into adulthood....

The Toronto Defiant made a lot of noise after the decision to release four of their players including fan-favorite Daniel “Gods” Graeser. In an off-season where teams are already parting ways with coaches and players, the Toronto Defiant did the same, gutting a good portion of their roster as they hope to rebuild going into the 2020 season. Gods, along with Jin-ui “im37” Hong, Jaeyoon “Aid” Go and Normunds “sharyk” Faterins are officially free agents and are currently looking for another team to call home for the 2020 season of the Overwatch League....

The Hunter & The Beast DLC for Total War: Warhammer 2 will be available tomorrow, but it’s best to understand what you’re getting yourself into once you play as Markus Wulfhart. The Empire’s Huntsmarshal is one of the new playable legendary lords (the other being Nakai the Wanderer). In Wulfhart’s Total War: Warhammer 2 campaign, he’ll have a chance to discover Legendary Hunters throughout Lustria. These Legendary Hunters will, no doubt, remind you of Warhammer: Vermintide‘s heroes from Ubersreik and they play pivotal roles during the final battle....

Twitch is making some major changes to its tagging system, allowing streamers to more accurately define their content. The changes were revealed in a new Twitch Patch Notes stream that detailed forthcoming features. The tag system will soon be updated so that streamers can create custom tags. What’s more, the maximum limit will increase from five to 10. At present, streamers can only select five from a preset list of tags that were introduced last year....

Jordan Henderson has just been unveiled as the athlete who will stand alongside Lionel Messi on the cover of FIFA 16. Unsurprisingly, when fans discovered that the Liverpool captain had beaten the likes of Sergio Aguero and Thibaut Courtois in the fan poll, their reactions weren’t great. They ranged from the funny: @EASPORTSFIFA @JHenderson looks like im ordering my copy from Mexico — jai (@bIindinho) July 10, 2015 @EASPORTSFIFA @JHenderson Is he chasing his first touch on the cover?...

Ubisoft has revealed some gameplay for the upcoming The Division Resurgence, a free-to-play shooter R.P.G. on iOS and Android. Ubisoft announced the game last week. It is set in New York, and the new video gives us a look at weapon customisation and shooting mechanics. Check out the gameplay walkthrough below: The description reads: “Have a first look at the Division Resurgence! Rediscover the world-acclaimed franchise now on mobile with The Division Resurgence....

Released yesterday, Uncharted 4’s 1.08 game update is largely multiplayer focussed, but does include the added ability to tweak a graphics option that many users will be pleased to see. Implemented with 1.08 is the ability set your desired level of motion blur, even turning it off if you wish. The Motion Blur Slider works in both single-player and multiplayer. Given the strong blur used as standard the slider does make a notable difference....

Brie Larson‘s directorial debut, Unicorn Store, is a coming-of-age film for a generation that is “coming of age” later and for longer than generations before. It is a sympathetic exploration of the “Peter Pan Syndrome” firmly placed in the millennial experience, and without the judgmental undertones (and sometimes overtones) of films with a similar subject matter but far less empathy for the contemporary young adult experience. While The Verge calls Unicorn Store“an odd companion piece to Captain Marvel,” in part because of the Brie Larson/Samuel L....

If you’re looking for a quirky adventure game with some cool pixel art, look no more. Studio Puzzling Dream, creators of The Way, has announced the release date for Unlucky Seven, a “pixel-realistic” adventure game, and it’s July 26. Set in a world where you are what you eat, your choices will decide the fate of your companions and friends. You’ll meet the hidden goals and desires of each character and also jeer at them as their plans fall apart....

Valheim is a blessing considering it fulfills all that we wanted in a true Viking game. It’s the survival game we wanted by embracing the Viking lifestyle and their mythology. If you are new to this game, you might find it hard to survive in this harsh environment. Also, the game tries its best not to reveal much of its details to you. You have to explore and find them yourself....

It’s been more than a year since the classic vampire RPG’s sequel saw an indefinite delay. The delay didn’t spark much hope in a title that’s seen its fair share of troubles in development. However, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 is still in development. There’s still plenty going on behind the scenes that we don’t know about, though. Paradox Interactive CEO Fredrik Wester assures that development of Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 is still ongoing....

A small number of Warzone 2 players are currently suffering a nasty bug that sees them instantly killed off and causing frustration in the community. The bug is being investigated, and thankfully isn’t effecting everyone; but is effecting enough players that it’s been added to the game’s Trello board by Raven Software. Here’s what we know so far. Warzone 2 instant death bug explained Normally, when players lose their health in a game of Warzone 2, they go into a ‘downed’ state....

Perception Shards and Harmony Shards is yet another thing that Lost Ark offers to the players. Since this is an MMORPG it maintains its footing with the other games in terms of offering players a plethora of content. And that is where these two items come in. As you progress through the story you may find some Perception Shards in your inventory or are yet to discover them. While Harmony Shards is a topic for another day....

With the launch of the Monsters attack expansion, a plethora of new traits have been added in Teamfight Tactics Set 8. One of these includes the Threat Trait. But unlike other traits, these units neither synergize nor increase any bonuses. This has left several players confused about this trait. Not to worry, check out our guide that explains what does the Threat Trait do in TFT Set 8. What Does the Threat Trait Do in TFT Set 8 The Threat traits are powerful and slightly more buffed than any other Traits in TFT Set 8....

What Does Dedicated IP Address Mean? A dedicated IP address is the permanent assignment of a single and unchanging Internet Protocol (IP) address for a website or network’s TCP/IP node. It is provided by a network administrator (NA) or Internet service provider (ISP). To reduce the number of IP addresses, most Internet sites and nodes share IP addresses because they are a finite resource. Generally, a dedicated IP address is only used by a website that requires Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) verification....

What Does Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Mean? A light-emitting diode (LED) is a device that emits light when an electric current passes through it. LEDs first appeared in 1962 as practical electronic components that only emitted low intensity red light. Modern versions can be very bright and are available in a broad spectrum of colors in the visible and even in the ultraviolet and infrared spectrums. They are mainly used in various electronic devices like watches, flashlights, cellphones, displays and many more....

Yes, we are still in November and just on the cusp of the time of year where Christmas is still a dirty word, but nevertheless gaming merchandise retailer Merchoid has sent word via press release of an official Gears of War Christmas Sweater for 2017. Called the ‘Merry Gearsmas Ugly Christmas Sweater’ it’s officially licensed by Gears of War developers Microsoft and The Coalition and also comes with an exclusive Christmas-themed Lancer skin bundled in for use in Gears of War 4 on PC and Xbox One, should you fancy it....

Nothing sings sweeter to the wallet than free stuff, and Epic recognized that when it launched its store platform in late 2018. Now, nearly two years later, the once-hated Epic Games store has awarded gamers with a diverse and impressive collection of free games. This week is no exception, as Devolver Digital’s Enter the Gungeon and Techland’s God’s Trigger are on offer. You have until August 27 at 11 AM ET to claim these Epic Store free games, so don’t delay....