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How to Play Dungeons and Dragons Online
TTRPGs have been getting some much-deserved love in recent years. While there is something delightful about playing in person, the ease and convenience of online play does call. So, we’re looking at how to play the classic TTRPG Dungeons and Dragons online. Whether you’re all about the theatre of the mind or require a little integrated app support, there are plenty of ways to play Dungeons and Dragons online. We've got three programs to streamline your sessions and we’re also showcasing how you can play…
Black Myth: Wukong Set to Stun with Ray-Tracing and DLSS Support
Something we love about being gaming enthusiasts is finding a game well before release and following its development. Catching the cinematic trailers, gameplay videos, and the latest updates from the devs. One such game that has caught our attention was Black Myth: Wukong. Developed by the Chinese game company, Game Science, Black Myth will be on our gaming monitors from August 20th 2024. There has been plenty of insight as to what this game entails and just how stunning the graphics are going to be.…
Top 5 Compact Graphics Cards for Mini-ITX Builds
Are you in the market for a powerful yet compact GPU? If so, this is the blog post for you! We’ve put together this informative guide, detailing everything you need to know about compact GPUs, why you want one, and our top five picks that are sure to level up your gaming. Why You Want a Compact GPU Graphics cards come in all shapes and sizes; however, a compact GPU has been fine-tuned for smaller SFF builds. Compact GPUs boast the same architecture and performance…
Thank Goodness You’re Here! The Slapformer We Never Knew We Needed
Thank Goodness You’re Here! is a cheeky comedy slapformer. Published by the same company that brought us the iconic Untitled Goose Game, Thank Goodness You’re Here! taps into the Northern English comedy stylings to bring something new into gaming. Completely hand-drawn and fully voiced, this is a laugh-out-loud good time you’re not going to want to put down. Thank Goodness You’re Here! Gameplay Developed by British Studio Coal Supper, Thank Goodness You’re Here! is a self-styled slapformer. Set in the northern town of Barnsworth (really…
Our Top Real-Time Strategy Games for an Epic Weekend Showdown
Need something new to play this weekend? Are your usual obsessions not quite cutting it? If so, this is the blog post for you! Real-time strategy games feature incredible storylines, action-packed combat, and thrilling adventures which are sure to put your skills to the test. We’ve picked out three faves, a single-, multiplayer, and brand-new RTS that we think are perfect to play this weekend. Keep on reading to find out more! Aliens: Dark Descent Looking to test your skills and test down the deadly…
Everything You Need to Know About Frostpunk 2
Since it was first announced in August 2021, we have been impatiently waiting for Frostpunk 2 to hit our gaming PCs. It was initially supposed to launch in July 2024, but a short two-month delay was required after some beta feedback. But now, the official launch date is here, and we’ve got everything you need to know about Frostpunk 2 – including some of the best PCs to play it on. Frostpunk 2 Gameplay Frostpunk 2 is a survival city-builder by 11 bit studios. Gameplay…
How to Set Up a Surround Sound System for Your PC
Are you looking to level up your audio experience with surround sound? If so, keep on reading! We’ve created this handy guide detailing everything you need to know about surround sound, showcasing what it is, why you want it, and how to set it up on your gaming PC. What is Surround Sound? Surround sound does exactly as it sounds (I just had to...). It puts you at the centre of whatever action is happening on screen, by emitting audio through either multiple speakers or…
Pirates VR: Jolly Roger – Coming To VR
Avast ye scallywags, raise the main sail and grab some grog! Pirates VR: Jolly Roger is an upcoming action-adventure you won’t want to miss. Alluding to old stories of the all-time most famous Pirates, Pirates VR: Jolly Roger sees players enter the pirate world on a deserted island. Despite its extraordinary charm, this land hides numerous secrets and mysteries to be solved, as well as a fair share of obstacles to overcome. Gameplay & Story Like Robinson Crusoe, you’ll find yourself on a mysterious island…
Avast! Skull and Bones Has Finally Set Sail on PC
Ahoy, me hearties! The long-anticipated Skull and Bones has finally set sail on our gaming PCs. Well, shiver me timbers, the day has finally come. Skull and Bones, by Ubisoft, has been released, after many delays. The promise of the open ocean has been calling to us like we are Moana, so we are mighty happy to be flying the Jolly Roger after all this time. Skull and Bones Gameplay Skull and Bones is an open-world RPG, where your sole aim is to become the…
Our Favourite Pirate-Themed Games to Explore the High Seas!
There once were some games that were set at sea, And the names of those games on this list you’ll read. Why is this intro a shanty, you say? Well tell us a better way! (huh!) Soon the first entry shall come, And we’ll cover each title one by one. Then when our highlights are done, We’ve got some hardware to shoooooow. Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag We’ll leave any further shanties to this swashbuckling tale. As the pirate-cum-assassin Edward Kenway, you’ll get to captain your…
Avast! Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew Is Here
Ahoy, me hearties. Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew has come to port, and it be bursting with pirate booty! Ok, I’ll talk like a regular human from now on. Maybe. Ok, we know I am going to slip back into the pirate speak occasionally. It can’t be helped. Unhinged rambling aside, Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew is here on our gaming PCs. Mixing nautical pirate fun with real-time strategy gameplay, this game offers a blend of tactical thinking, exciting combat, and sandbox exploration on beautiful,…
Are Intel 15th Gen CPUs Coming in 2024?
Hot of the press, the rumour mill is circulating with hints of Intel 15th Gen hitting the virtual shelves in 2024. If you’re in the market for a new tasty CPU, we’ve rounded up all the key rumours and speculation to showcase everything we can expect from Intel Arrow Lake. Intel 15th Gen CPUs – What Can We Expect? Intel 15th Gen, or Arrow Lake, CPUs are set to be the latest generation of Team Blue processors. As the successor to the previous 14th Gen,…