Grand Theft Auto 5: how do PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X compare?

UPDATE: The verdict is in on the Series S version. The performance RT option is missing though, meaning that ray traced sun shadows are not available. Ray tracing is also missing from the fidelity mode, again differentiating it from the Series X game. Adding to the sense that Series S is short-changed is the situation with performance. Let’s start with the basics. Loading is also dramatically improved. Regardless of mode, there’s little to split the two....

March 25, 2022 · 2 min · 259 words · Patrick Henderson

Older PlayStation games heading to PC is a win for accessibility

But disability tax remains. First though, it’s just an interesting time for accessibility mods in general. (More updates are planned.) But this is just one example of accessibility-focused mods. There was aCuphead assist modthat upped health, weapon damage, and coins. There’s also aStardew Valley screen reader modwhileHades has a blind and visually impaired mod. With blockbuster PlayStation games from years ago heading to PC, we’re seeing similar mods surfacing. Paul Amadeus Lane, a disabled accessibility consultant, spoke to me about the existing mods....

March 25, 2022 · 2 min · 235 words · Jason Barnett

Card autobattler Storybook Brawl review-bombed for NFT integration

Dev acquired by crypto company. Card autobattler Storybook Brawl is being review-bombed due toNFTintegration. There, screenshots from the game’s Discord server show fans asking the devs further questions about NFTs. “To be clear we are going to explore non-cosmetic angles,” says content director LSV. Players have responded negatively on the game’s subreddit, with one moderator even leaving the server. “I don’t agree with the decision so I’ll be removing myself as a moderator....

March 24, 2022 · 1 min · 146 words · Zachary Campbell

Elden Ring best Crystal Tears explained

Let’s get physickal. Better still, you’re able to mix two different kind of effects at the same time. On this page: Opaline Bubbletear location Thisprovides significant damage negation once. The Opaline Bubbletear can fortunately be found fairly early onat theMinor ErdtreeinWeeping Peninsulasouth ofLimgrave. Defeat the Erdtree Avatarin this area and it will drop the Opaline Bubbletear. Greenburst Crystal Tear location Thistemporarily boosts stamina recovery speed. Nonetheless, the option is there in case you wanted to use your talisman slots for something else....

March 24, 2022 · 2 min · 267 words · Jeffrey Gonzalez

Elden Ring Golden Seed locations

Boost your recovery prowess by getting more from your flasks. FindingGolden Seeds in Elden Ringwill help keep your flasks useful for longer. However, as you upgrade your flask, you’ll also need more Golden Seeds. How many Golden Seeds to it’s crucial that you fully upgrade? After two upgrades the amount goes up one again until finally you need five Golden Seeds for an upgrade. Oddly enough, we discovered there’s a few leftover Golden Seeds even once you’ve reached the maximum....

March 24, 2022 · 2 min · 404 words · Brian Doyle

Elden Ring Sacred Tear locations

Boost your recovery prowess by getting more from your flasks. SourcingSacred Tears in Elden Ringwill boost the recovery of whatever flask you are using. To do this, you could strengthen flask charges by finding Sacred Tears. Keep on the main path and you’ll reach the church and also a Site of Grace. Ride straight for it, past an evergaol and Witchbane Ruins, to reach it. Just confirm you take care of the two headless soldier spirits guarding the entrance....

March 24, 2022 · 1 min · 165 words · Dr. William Grant

Elden Ring Third Church of Marika location to get the Flask of Wondrous Physick

How to get your hands on a third, and potentially very powerful, flask. TheFlask of Wondrous Physickis one of the most useful items inElden Ring. Unlike those Flasks, you have to find the Flask of Wondrous Physick location first. You’ll find it at the Third Church of Marika in East Limgrave. The flask is in a large stone bowl on the ground nearby. This takes you to a screen showing all the Crystal Tears you have found....

March 24, 2022 · 1 min · 85 words · Dawn Gill

Ghostwire: Tokyo review't quite meet their potential

I pity the ghoul. From the moment you take control of Akito, they’reeverywhere. On the crosswalks and the pavements. In the hospital and the subway stations. Small, forlorn piles of clothing that once kept someone warm and dry. Most of the time, the people of Shibuya don’t seem to matter. I suspect that’s why I enjoyed Ghostwire’s side missions so much. I know, right? It’s the combat. And it looks spectacular, by the way....

March 24, 2022 · 1 min · 206 words · Jennifer Garrison

How to buy Smithing Stones with Bell Bearing locations in Elden Ring

Smithing Stonesare resources used to upgrade weapons inElden Ring. There are also two levels of Smithing Stone, the regular andSomber Smithing Stones. Teleport to the Outer Wall Phantom Tree Site of Grace and head east. From here head directly across the water to find the cave itself. If you go through the first cave area and find a lift, turn around and continue exploring. initiate the chest for Smithing-Stone Miner’s Bell Bearing [2]....

March 24, 2022 · 2 min · 234 words · James Chapman

Leaked The Last of Us TV show images give first look at Sam and Henry

Clicker bait. New pictures taken on the set of HBO’s upcoming The Last of Us adaptation have given fans their first look at Sam and Henry. There have been a several leaked photos from the set in Canada over the last few months, but these have mostly been blurry and out of focus. However, a new photo has given fans their best look yet at protagonists Joel and Ellie, as well as supporting characters Sam and Henry....

March 24, 2022 · 2 min · 298 words · Sarah Parks

New Witcher game release date expectations, Lynx School teaser and everything else we know so far

Whatever it becomes - it’s not The Witcher 4. A majornew Witcher gameis in development by series developer CD Projekt Red. Exactly what form this new role-playing “saga” will take, we don’t yet know. But there are questions to answer nonetheless. But what does this mean? But nowhere official was there a Lynx School, until now. There was a Lynx School mentioned somewhere unofficially though, ona Witcher Fandom Wiki. To be clear, this is fan fiction....

March 24, 2022 · 3 min · 480 words · Christopher Ward

Nintendo considered Kirby too round for 3D platform games before developing the Forgotten Land

Maintaining accessibility of the series. In adeveloper blogwith members of the team, director Tatsuya Kamiyama explains the challenges faced with this new game. “Kirby’s silhouette is perfectly round. Associate producer Kei Ninomiya adds: “It was also appealing to us in terms of visual design. The developers made a number of adjustments to ease players into 3D gameplay. One of these is ensuring that attacks hit enemies, even if the aim is slightly off....

March 24, 2022 · 1 min · 161 words · Samuel Henderson

Pokémon Go Community Day list, April 2025 time and date, and all previous Community Day Pokémon and moves

Everything you should probably know about the monthly Pokemon Go event. On this page: What is Community Day in Pokemon Go? Community Day usually takes place on one weekend day every month and lasts a total of three hours. TheMight and Mastery Seasonand itsseasonal questhas arrived. it’s possible for you to now catchDynamax PokemonthroughMax Battles. First, however, it’s crucial that you visitPower Spots to collect Max Particlesand complete theTo the Max!...

March 24, 2022 · 2 min · 289 words · Stephen Horton