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What have you done, Valve? What were you thinking? You have taken something sacred to the PC community and put it behind a paywall in a move more akin to EA or Ubisoft. I’m sorry. I’m getting ahead of myself. If you have yet to hear the news, Steam has opened up the Steam Workshop to paid mods, starting with Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Maybe the idea of people getting paid for their work doesn’t sound like much on the surface level, but this is the next huge (misdirected) step for the gaming industry....

They’re finally here! After dealing with various player-crafted workarounds, Super Mario Maker 2 finally adds in the highly requested and very much anticipated slopes. These slanted parts of the level might seem simple, but their inclusion totally reworks how players can create their own levels. And while the method to create them is rather simple, it’s somewhat hidden away if you aren’t exploring the level editor enough. To help, here’s how to make slopes in Super Mario Maker 2....

To kick off Nintendo’s Digital Event during E3, we got the reveal of technically three brand new insanely customizable fighters for the upcoming Super Smash Bros., which all fall under the umbrella of the Mii Fighter. Further details were revealed during the Nintendo Treehouse Live @ E3 event where we saw even more about how it was split into three characters, Mii Brawler, Mii Swordfighter, and Mii Gunner. These three character types are pretty self explanatory, with Mii Brawler being the up close hand-to-hand combat type fighter, Mii Swordfighter being the more graceful fighter with a strong weapon, and Mii Gunner relying on projectiles from afar to combat enemies....

Samsung has been found throttling and limiting the performance of over 10,000 popular Android apps on its Galaxy smartphones. These include third-party apps like those from Google as well as Samsung’s system apps like Samsung Pay, Bixby, Secure Folder, and such. Let’s take a close look at the details below. According to users on the South Korean tech forum Meeco, Samsung has been using a system app called Game Optimization Service (GOS) to throttle popular Android apps like Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and many others....

With the launch of the Galaxy A52 and A72 mid-rangers out of the way, we cannot help but wonder what Samsung has in store for us next. Well, reputable tipster Evan Blass (@evleaks) has now shared Samsung’s product launch roadmap, spanning from now to August. It reveals a ton of product launch timelines which the company will follow in 2021. As per the leaked roadmap, the next Samsung Unpacked event is scheduled for April 14....

When it comes to children’s cartoons, there are a few household names out there. From Spongebob Squarepants to The Fairly Oddparents, there’s plenty for kids to enjoy. One that’s as old as time itself is the Scooby-Doo series, a cartoon about friends solving various mysteries. The laughs and entertainment from the show are iconic in every way, shape, and form. One of its co-creators, Ken Spears, is largely credited to his success....

This rogue swordsman can be tricky to defeat FromSoftware games are known for their challenging, often frustrating boss battles. Few compare to Lone Shadow Longswordsman though, at least in my opinion. This guy sits at the bottom of a hole in Ashina Reservoir, waiting to take you on. And he’s ready. If you want to proceed with the rest of the game then you need to be ready soon. While there’s no quick way to take him out, some tips will be a big help....

As is the case with many movies these days, the upcoming Sherlock Holmes 3 has hit a production snag. The film’s original plan was to release sometime this year. But in March of last year, it was pushed back an entire year to December 22nd, 2021. It still currently holds that date, but director Dexter Fletcher has given an unfortunate update. Fletcher spoke about the production problems in the era of COVID-19 on the Celebrity Catch Up podcast....

Action adventure games have used us to health meters, although one series in particular has reportedly never done anything like that. That series is Uncharted and, as revealed by Naughty Dog, all the titles have never had a health meter. The red lines we see on the screen when Nathan (or Chloe) gets hit is just his luck meter diminishing and the chances of him getting shot by enemy fire increasing....

There’s a new update for SimRail – The Railway Simulator, and here’s the complete list of changes and fixes added with this patch. The latest version focuses on a bunch of changes, improvements, and adjustments. The developer SimRail S.A. recommends installing the latest update, released today, for a better gameplay experience. Let’s deep dive into the SimRail – The Railway Simulator January 29th update patch notes. SimRail – The Railway Simulator January 29th Update Patch Notes Multiplayer Mode -Auto channel selection when passing a signal at an auto-controlled station added -Passengers chasing their train in the air and sticking through the walls reminded about the fine and promised not to do it again -Chatbox bug when using mouse scroll fixed -Keys should no longer trigger their game functions when filing a report...

Hand Cannons have long been many Guardians’ favorite weapon. They offer high-damage shots and a decent range. Destiny 2’s Solstice 2022 event brought with it a brand-new Hand Cannon for players to acquire. Here are the best rolls to hunt down for the Something New Hand Cannon in Destiny 2. Something New God Rolls in Destiny 2 Something New is a 120 RPM Stasis Hand Cannon. It is equipped with an origin trait that is unique to the Solstice event called Dream Work....

Do you want to know how to perform a parry in Sonic Frontiers? The game debuted hours ago, and it sounds like our fast and blue friend is embarking on new adventures. Anyway, the platform game was developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega. As Sonic the Hedgehog, the player explores the mysterious Starfall Islands to collect the Chaos Emeralds after Sonic and his friends are separated when falling through a wormhole....

Not everyone who wants one will get one. If you’ve yet to secure a PlayStation 5 console for launch, it doesn’t sound like there’s going to be another chance to pre-order one prior to the November 12th release. According to Sony CEO Jim Ryan, the demand has far exceeded the actual supply. He has explained to Reuters that not everyone who wants a PS5 will get one at launch, but that the company is working hard to get more consoles in store for the holiday shopping season....

Splatoon has been out nearly a month and has gone about a very unique system of rolling out content over time, all for free. This has included new maps, modes, and weapons, the latter of which now has two brand new additions. As of last night, two new weapons will be at your disposal in Splatoon, one that will be perfect for those that prefer the long game while the other should be excellent as splatting up close....

Final Fantasy VIII and Crystal Chronicles, as well as some SaGa games, are getting remastered. Square Enix just wrapped up their E3 presentation for the year, and among a number of reveals about upcoming games were a lot of announcements about older games that are getting ported to new consoles and/or remastered for modern consoles. Here’s a list of all such announcements: The 2003 GameCube game Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles is getting remastered and ported to mobile devices this winter, alongside the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch versions....

The Final Fantasy series is in the middle of celebrating its 35th anniversary, and Square Enix is spreading the love by giving fans all of the goodies. The franchise has come a long way since its humble 8-bit beginnings back in 1987, but the company still haven’t forgotten the classic stories that got it to where it is today. Over the past few years, Square Enix has remastered every old Final Fantasy in their Pixel Remaster lineup for both PC and mobile, but there has been no move to release these beauties on consoles until now....

The celebrated Steam Summer Sale 2021 is now upon us, featuring incredible deals for hundreds of smash hits on PC. You’ll find top-selling titles like Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Red Dead Redemption 2, Cyberpunk 2077, Hades, and many more boasting a third to half off in price. If there are any games you’ve been eyeing on your Steam Wishlist, now is the time to count your coin and grab some fantastic games at a deep discount until July 8 (10 A....

Update 6.01 has arrived for Stellaris, and here’s the complete list of changes and fixes added with this patch. The game is currently on sale on Steam, and that takes the attention of gamers. The developers just relayed another update for the game, and it brings a lot of new features. If you’ve played the game for a long time, there are many changes you should be adapted. Fortunately, the developers also released a list of what is changed....

Stray, the highly-anticipated, feline-centered game from the teams at BlueTwelve Studio and Annapurna Interactive, has finally been released across several major platforms. After such a long wait, players can jump into this cyberpunk dystopian world and find their way home, one paw at a time. With the game available across both PC and PlayStation platforms though, some have been wondering if the game will come to the Xbox or Game Pass platforms....

Tap into your inner Miyamoto. The 2015 release of Super Mario Maker was adored by critics and fans for a couple of things. The original Mario Maker gave fans unprecedented access to the creation tools to make their own levels in the most iconic platformer to grace any console in history and with that it gave people endless levels to play. Whether you’re someone who enjoys meticulously creating the perfect Super Mario level or you just like checking out what others have created, there was endless fun to be had....