Stray plays best on PS5, as shader compilation stutters impact another Unreal Engine game on PC

The Digital Foundry tech analysis. Let’s find out. Beyond resolution and frame-rate, changes between the PS4 and PS5 versions are otherwise subtle. Looking at the PC version on Steam helps reveal some of the configs used on console. That said, PC’s high setting for shadows gives it an definitive edge. PS5 is tightly matched to PC’s best output in most regards, including its high texture setting. The leading cause of this is Stray’s auto-save mechanic, which triggers between key areas....

July 21, 2022 · 1 min · 203 words · Leah Padilla

Stray Sheet Music locations

Where to find all Sheet Music in The Slums. Knowing theSheet Music locationswill help you complete one of the few side quests inStray. Here areall Sheet Music locations in Stray. All Sheet Music locations in Stray There areeight music sheets in totalhidden across The Slums of Stray. Once youre inside this room, climb the nearby boxes to grab the music sheet from the shelf. After doing so, youll need to climb atop the roof directly in front of you....

July 21, 2022 · 1 min · 172 words · Jessica Becker

The Last of Us leaks have become a flood, accessibility options and controller layout revealed

The internet is bloated. Now, however, the floodgates have well and truly opened. Baker went on to state that gyro aim will be supported. There is also a colour blind mode, screen magnifier and customisable controls. As with Part 2, there is also the option to skip puzzles and combat audio cues. Baker also detailed therendering modesthat will be available. Fidelity mode “favours resolution over framerate”, rendering at 4K and targeting 40 fps....

July 21, 2022 · 1 min · 169 words · Denise Jones

Twitch streamers positive about new raid feature in response to harassment

But more safety measures are still needed. At TwitchCon Amsterdam, streaming giantTwitchannounced a number of new safety features coming soon to the platform. Both of these features are in response to themass wave of hate raids that affected marginalised streamers last year. Raid controls will be more easily accessible while live. They can also be turned off completely. “So I like it because it steps the verification process. I don’t know if it will stop hate raids because when people are determined, they’re determined....

July 21, 2022 · 2 min · 350 words · Sheri Atkins

A nice chat about Rez

Ed played the game, and then they had a nice chat. I am so glad you’ve finally played Rez. Before we get into the game, I wondered: do you remember when you first heard about Rez? And going in, what was your conception of it? What did you assume you were about to play? Sadly I never owned a Dreamcast so it just passed me by. I was expecting something experimental, something mesmerising, something trippy....

July 20, 2022 · 3 min · 520 words · Robert Goodman

All Memory locations in Stray

Every memory location for The Slums, Sewers and Midtown. Memoriesare one of the collectibles you’ve got the option to find inStray. Memories youve restored are coloured blue, while the ones you receive are yellow. By selecting a memory, youll be shown a glitchy picture of its location that you could enlarge. The only catch is that you have to start that chapter from the very beginning. Doing so will let you use the air vents and railing to reach the roof above....

July 20, 2022 · 3 min · 511 words · Amy Wilson

All Stray energy drink locations

Where to find all Vending Machines in The Slums. Finding theenergy drink locationswill allow you to purchase items in The Slums ofStray. By finishing both of these quests, youll unlock two of theStray trophies. Usefully, its located next to one of thememories for The Slums. Now all you have to do is run across the roofs until you reach the vending machine. Collectibles are hidden throughout Stray, such asB-12’s memoriesand thebadges....

July 20, 2022 · 1 min · 115 words · Jessica Velasquez

Elden Ring's gargoyle enemies are actually made of human flesh

Soulsborne players will be familiar with gargoyle enemies, which recur throughout the games. Usually they’re made of stone but inElden Ring, they appear to be made of conjoined human flesh. YouTuberZullie the Witchhas made this latest grotesque discovery, zooming in on the Valiant Gargoyles bosses. On close inspection, the heads of the gargoyles are actually two faces merged together. What’s more, there’s a clear divide between their artificial gargoyle wings and their skin....

July 20, 2022 · 1 min · 181 words · Scott Swanson

FIFA 23 has a new power shot

FIFA 23’s big new gameplay feature is a power shot. While this is going on, you manually direct the shot. This means the shot direction is unassisted. “You aimed well, you carved out this space. They feel fantastic.” “So you could still get low driven shots. Even with headers - if you power up slightly, you’ll get a downward, powerful header. So they’re still there. Meaning, if you aim at the corner flag, that’s where the shot will go....

July 20, 2022 · 3 min · 451 words · Brandi Kelley MD

Five incredible mechanical keyboards I've tested this year

If you thought gaming keyboards are all RGB lighting, black plastic and high prices, think again. The five best mechanical keyboards I’ve tested this year: 1. As a keyboard, the 1% is also pleasant to use. It’s available fromthe Lofree site, as well as resellers such asMechkeys.comandTheWorkAlley.co.uk. The Q5 is available in quite a few configurations, something that maker Keychron have made their signature. Beyond the slightly odd (and high for Keychron!...

July 20, 2022 · 1 min · 146 words · Lori Johnson DDS

Genshin Impact astral puzzle solutions for Mona domain

Including ‘Ancient Azure Stars’ door shard solutions. Theastral puzzlesduring theMona domain in Genshin Impactare the most time-consuming and tricky puzzles of theSummertime Odyssey event. We’ve detailed every astral puzzle solution needed to complete ‘Ancient Azure Stars’ inGenshin Impactbelow. We’ve also included the correctshard fragmentsyou need to use to open each door leading to the puzzles. When you launch the door, you’ll come across the second essential astral puzzle in Mona’s domain....

July 20, 2022 · 1 min · 128 words · Natalie Hardy

Here's how to make a custom keyboard for under £150/$150

A budget guide to an expensive hobby. There are five main keyboard sizes that people use, and some other harder-to-find sizes. However, hot-swappable keyboards do tend to cost more than hard-wired alternatives. For your first custom mechanical keyboard, we’d suggest buying the Redragon K552. We’d recommend the 65 percent kit LK67, also known as a TM680. To do this you’ll need a keycap puller and a switch puller. Now you’re ready to add your custom switches and keycaps....

July 20, 2022 · 1 min · 170 words · Cynthia Thomas

Pokémon Go Little Cup Remix best team recommendations

Pokemon Go’s rebalanced Little Cup is here until July 27! Like with Flying Cup, there are someadditional team-building requirementsyou need to be aware of. First, all Pokemon must be at or below 500 CP to be eligible. Second, all Pokemon must be unevolved - i.e., they can evolve, but have not done so. Likewise, Charmeleon is ineligible as it has already evolved from Charmander. The downside, of course, is that we’re picking from a very shallow pool of Pokemon....

July 20, 2022 · 2 min · 273 words · Ann Tucker