Overlooked Gem: ZombiU

I’ll get straight to the point: ZombiU is easily one of the best horror games I’ve experienced in a long time. Developed and published by Ubisoft, and released exclusively on Nintendo Wii U as a launch title for the system in 2012, ZombiU is a first-person survival horror game set in London sometime after a zombie apocalypse has devastated Great Britain and left England’s capital teeming with the hungry undead, who are still less ignorant and pushy than some of the people who crowd the London Underground in reality....

August 18, 2025 · 8 min · 1693 words · Vanessa Sellers

Overwatch 2 Early Access Review: Reliably entertaining with room to grow

Overwatch 2 is finally here. With a bumpy road to release and some troubling development decisions, it makes sense for players to be skeptical of the newest Blizzard title. But after playing Overwatch 2, it is evident that Blizzard Entertainment has done what it does best with the Overwatch franchise and made a solid multiplayer shooter with plenty of fun to be had. But in the context ofOverwatch 2being a sequel to an already popular multiplayer experience, there isn’t much meat on its bones at launch....

August 18, 2025 · 3 min · 599 words · Brittany Evans

Paradox Shares It's "Happy" with Bloodlines 2 Progress

Paradox has shared some news on the current progress of Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 saying it’s “happy” with the work that’s happening now under a new developer. Paradox Shares It’s “Happy” with Bloodlines 2 Progress Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2had a small news update as part of the Q3 interim report for publisher Paradox Interactive. The publisher has shared that they are “happy with the progress” currently being made for Bloodlines 2 which is now under a new mystery developer....

August 18, 2025 · 2 min · 347 words · Kyle Thomas

Razer Kishi Ultra review: The best mobile controller you can buy

The biggest roadblock for most traditional gamers whenconsidering mobile gamingas a viable platform is controls. Modern phones have the technical specs to runamazing games, and even a few ports of current titles. With streaming getting pushed harder as well, phones have essentially becomea second screen for all our favorite gamesto play wherever and whenever we want. I never really took advantage of that freedom because touch controls were just too fiddly and compromised the experience by forcing me to block the screen to interact....

August 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1154 words · Paul Miles

Review: Escape Academy

Considering that escape rooms have been inspired by a subgenre of graphic adventure games, it only makes sense that the escape room experience would see more attempts to translate it into video game form, kind of like how something such as The Producers starts out as a movie that becomes a Broadway musical that gets adapted into a new movie. Not that anyone’s complaining or anything, as there are escape rooms so expertly designed that they can rival classic adventure games, so that kind of experience is always welcome....

August 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1106 words · Susan Camacho

Review: Nacon Pro Compact Controller

Nacon has made their name in Europe for many years by providing high-quality accessories including things like a PS4 pad that was influenced by the Xbox-style of sticks, as well as triggers to help make that system more appealing for folks who prefer the Xbox layout. Now, thanks to the acquisition of Plantronics' RIG brand, they’re expanding into North America with new headsets and a new compact controller for the Xbox One, Xbox Series and PC....

August 18, 2025 · 8 min · 1503 words · Jennifer Carpenter

Rove R2-4K Pro: Simple, affordable and effective

I’ve been testing a lot of thebest dashcamsrecently and, generally speaking, they’re all pretty good. There are those at the top of the pile, like the Nextbase iQ and theRove R3that tick all the boxes when it comes to features. However, Rove also offers the R2-4K Pro, which is another great little dashcam model that is ideal for anyone who wants a quick and easy in-car security solution. That’s not to say those other models aren’t easy to get up and running, they are....

August 18, 2025 · 5 min · 989 words · William Ruiz

Serpenphare Boss Guide in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Quick Links Clair Obscur: Expedition 33is home to many large Axon and one of these that you can find roaming around the overworld is the Serpenphare. An Axon growing plants out of its body, sporting a pink tail and a building for a head. This is one of the trickier Axon roaming around the Continent, but once you discover its trick, it actually becomes quite easy. Where Is The Serpenphare?...

August 18, 2025 · 4 min · 691 words · Michael Snyder

Should the Apple TV Home screen and TV app merge to become one?

tvOS 12, whichApple announcedat this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), finally brings Dolby Atmos to Apple TV. Unfortunately, the update doesn’t change one of the most annoying things about the software, namely Apple’s decision to have both a TV app and Home screen on theplatform. After nearly two years of coexisting, it’s time for the Apple TV Home screen and TV app to merge and become one great app. TV app versus Home screen First introduced in 2016, Apple’s TV app for iOS devices and Apple TV is where you can browse content from over 60 video services, depending on your location....

August 18, 2025 · 3 min · 496 words · Benjamin Butler

TCL’s 20 XE and 20A 5G are new budget phones that cost less than $200

TCLis back again after its recent announcement of theTab Pro 5G tablet, this time with two affordable new carrier-exclusive smartphones — one4G and the other 5G. While the pair definitely aren’t among thebest 5G phones of the year, they might have a chance to make it on the bestcheap phones of 2021 list. Starting today, you may pick up TCL’s 20 XE for $160 atMetroby T-Mobile. It will also be coming to Boost Mobile for $120, but there is no confirmed released date as of yet....

August 18, 2025 · 3 min · 544 words · Tamara Davenport

The Big Myth About Tesla You Need To Stop Believing

The Big Myth About Tesla You Need To Stop Believing Chances are if you are a Tesla owner, your driving routine may include fundingcharging stations. Understandably, the last thing you want is to be stranded with a dead battery. However, you may be surprised to know that Tesla owners makelong-distance tripsall the time. Whether they are driving from San Francisco to Los Angeles or attempting an epic trip from North Carolina to Texas, Tesla owners are doing it, and in many cases documenting it along the way....

August 18, 2025 · 4 min · 771 words · Garrett Bray

The US Navy's New Military Laser Successfully Shoots Drones Out Of The Sky

The US Navy’s New Military Laser Successfully Shoots Drones Out Of The Sky Ever since lasers were invented in 1960, defense contractors and servicemembers have dreamed of shooting things out of the sky with them. Lasers are used all the time in targeting, from the attachments on firearms to laser-painting a target for bombing, but the laser isn’t the weapon. That’s finally changing, though.The Army’s high energy laser program is moving forward, and the U....

August 18, 2025 · 4 min · 726 words · Kristen Frey

Think Twice Before Buying Milwaukee Batteries On Amazon: Here's Why

Think Twice Before Buying Milwaukee Batteries On Amazon: Here’s Why While there are a lot of benefits to buying products on Amazon, like free shipping and installment options, it does come with pitfalls, especially if you’re buying products from unauthorized sellers. For example, brands like Milwaukee don’t have official stores on Amazon, which opens doors for third-party retailers to prey on unsuspecting buyers who think they’re getting authentic products directly from the manufacturer....

August 18, 2025 · 4 min · 747 words · Chase Thompson