Looking forward: how does a game spread online?

Green and yellow squares. We’re going to start the year off witha handful of pieces looking forward to 2022. Sometimes we’ll just be thinking about things we’ve enjoyed and where they could lead. Have a lovely new year all! Never underestimate the power of a game about words. It’s 2022 and the game of the moment is a game about words. Every morning, first thing, we pick up our phones and attempt to playWordle....

January 6, 2022 · 1 min · 198 words · Victoria Perry

Tom Holland says he's Nathan Drake because Sony left him a PS4 and a copy of Uncharted

Just conglomerate things. Sony’s 2022 CES event caught our attention with technical details of PlayStation VR2 - but what initially slipped under the radar was a small tale by Tom Holland, who was brought onto the stage to talk about the wonders of Uncharted. The 25-year-old English actor who has a habit of playing Americans noted that he only discovered Uncharted when a PlayStation 4 was left in his trailer during the filming of Spider-Man: Homecoming (thanks,Kotaku)....

January 6, 2022 · 2 min · 224 words · Rachel Church

Best Xbox headsets 2025: Series X, Series S, One and One X

Wireless, wired, cheap and premium. Without further ado, here are our top Xbox gaming headset recommendations, ranked according to our overall preference. Best Xbox headsets 2024 We also have someFrequently Asked Questionsif you’re curious. Bass, treble and mids are all well-represented, with more detail than the earlier Arctis 7X. Microphone performance is also outstanding, even in loud environments, with the option for AI noise cancellation. Overall, this is a strong option that is only eclipsed by thesignificantly more expensive Arctis Nova Pro Wireless....

January 5, 2022 · 2 min · 330 words · Christopher Miller

Looking forward: the snug pleasure of small worlds

We’re going to start the year off witha handful of pieces looking forward to 2022. Sometimes we’ll just be thinking about things we’ve enjoyed and where they could lead. Have a lovely new year all! It can be quietly illuminating. A lot of us, I suspect, live daily lives that unfold in quite a limited space. Maybe that’s just me. But anyway, it certainly helps explain why I love a huge open-world game so much....

January 5, 2022 · 2 min · 247 words · Chelsea Vargas MD

The games we're looking forward to in 2022

It’s a star field. What’s coming out this year? All the games that didn’t come out last year! Ha ha, let’s laugh off those mince pies. But it’s not far from the truth. But will they be the biggest releases this year? After all, it’s not often we get a newBethesda Game Studiosgame that isn’t a Skyrim re-release. But blockbusters are one thing, and a good year of gaming far from depends on them....

January 5, 2022 · 8 min · 1520 words · Derek Goodwin

Best computer speakers 2025: great-sounding audio for PCs and laptops

A selection of excellent speakers from 50 to 600 - and some soundbars. However, this limited range is made up for by the excellent clarity provided by the T100s. Mids and highs are well reproduced with rich tones. Overall, a strong option at this price point if connectivity and convenience are important to you. Bass is tight and controlled, while high end tones are nice and crisp. 120W of output power allows for gloriously high volumes if desired....

January 4, 2022 · 2 min · 338 words · David White

Best gaming mouse pads 2025

Thick or thin, big or small, speed or control? Here’s the full list! This hard mousepad gets surprisingly bright too, so it looks good during the day and incredible at night. It’s also a genuinely great mousepad to use, offering excellent performance even in high-stress FPS scenarios. Highly recommended for anyone that uses Razer peripherals or RGB fanatics. Even the base looks good, with a purple backing and grippy dots to anchor it to your desk....

January 4, 2022 · 2 min · 224 words · Robert Hill

Best gaming TVs 2025: PS5 Pro, PS5, Xbox Series X and PC

From value champs to the high-end OLED and Mini LED sets. New year, new TV? So these are our top recommendations for gaming-friendly 4K HDR televisions in 2025. Use the quick links below to skip ahead, or read on for the full selections. This provides a wider colour gamut, for more vibrant HDR, and wider viewing angles too. In terms of gaming, the Bravia 7 is a solid option. Input lag is low when in game mode and there is relatively little degradation when game mode is engaged....

January 4, 2022 · 3 min · 560 words · Mrs. Peggy Barton

Best USB sound cards for gaming 2025

Our favourite external sound cards, featuring Epos and Creative. This should have been fixed in a recent software update, and hasn’t occurred since in my testing. If you want a compact USB sound card at a reasonable price, the GSX 300 is worth considering. An S/PDIF optical output is also provided. For more information, check out our fullSound Blaster X3 review. What you lose in portability though, you gain back in power....

January 4, 2022 · 1 min · 204 words · Crystal Burnett

Best VR headsets for PC gaming 2025

Would you prefer Valve, Meta or Pimax’s options? We’ve also seen some great games release from a variety of different developers big and small. If you already have a powerful rig, then the Index is a natural choice. Audio is a strong suit too, with the built-in speakers providing a convenient and immersive experience. All of that means the Valve Index istheVR headset to get for Half-Life Alyx. In any mode, you get reliable inside-out wireless tracking, with no base stations to set up....

January 4, 2022 · 1 min · 192 words · Molly Mcfarland

Fortnite workshop locations: Where to dance for three seconds at Crackshot's Cabin and Sgt. Winter's Workshop

Get on your dancing shoes. Dance for three seconds at Crackshot’s Cabin and Sgt. Winter’s Workshopis one of the Winterfest challenges inFortnite Chapter 3 Season 1. These challenges, which are of course Christmas-themed, are only available for a limited time. Note this particular challengeis no longer able to be completed. Chapter 4 Season 2 has arrived! New additions include theGrind RailsandKinetic Blades, along with the newBattle Pass,character collectionandEren Jaegerskin. It’s a good idea to know how toget XP fast in Fortnite....

December 21, 2021 · 1 min · 203 words · Anthony Smith

Fortnite: Collect Toy Biplanes at Condo Canyon, Greasy Grove or Sleep Sound locations

Young hearts be free tonight. These challenges, which are of course Christmas-themed, are only available for a limited time. Note this particular challengeis no longer able to be completed. Chapter 4 Season 2 has arrived! New additions include theGrind RailsandKinetic Blades, along with the newBattle Pass,character collectionandEren Jaegerskin. It’s a good idea to know how toget XP fast in Fortnite. Luckily, you only need to pick up a total of three Toy Biplanes to complete it....

December 20, 2021 · 1 min · 178 words · Brian Williams

Fortnite: Warm yourself at the Yule Log in the Cozy Lodge location explained

Mulled wine not included. Warm yourself at the Yule jump in the Cozy Lodgeis one of theFortnite Winterfest 2021quests available. Note this particular challengeis no longer able to be completed. Chapter 4 Season 2 has arrived! New additions include theGrind RailsandKinetic Blades, along with the newBattle Pass,character collectionandEren Jaegerskin. It’s a good idea to know how toget XP fast in Fortnite. Now, press the button prompt to jump into the Cozy Lodge....

December 16, 2021 · 1 min · 128 words · Mary Bryant