Digital Foundry's PC tech showcases for 2024

State-of-the-art visual experiences - and the hardware you’ll need to run them well. If you enjoy playing Hitman or the original Chronicles of Riddick, this will be right up your alley. TheAsus GeForce RTX 4070 Dual Evotherefore becomes the entry point for this taxing feature. There’s also frame generation available to boost visual fluidity further, at the expense of input lag. Given that this is a single-player title, this can be an option worth exploring....

December 26, 2024 · 2 min · 228 words · Micheal Foster

Games of 2024: Grunn was the best vehicle for reliving childhood fears

Growing up I was afraid there was something living in our garage. I can’t tell where this fear came from. A second before life had been about completing the usual two minute chore before dinner. Now a set of jaws were grazing my neck. I did not want to go inside the garage. It was the worst idea in the world. If I didn’t though, I would just be sent back out again....

December 26, 2024 · 2 min · 401 words · Ryan Phillips

Nothing Had Me Feeling Better In 2024 Than Saving Astro Bot's Big Brother

A handful of glowing purple locks hold the colossal metal creature to the ground. Destroy them, and the entire world around glows with transformation. Free Big Brother–a standout Astro Bot planet–sees a level transform with emotion. Raindrops grow fewer and fewer before the colossal and friendly creature becomes the final stages of the level itself. The gigantic mech pulls at your heartstrings as it struggles and groans as each lock cracks....

December 26, 2024 · 1 min · 178 words · Lindsey Rubio

Pokémon Go Mega Abomasnow counters, weaknesses and moveset explained

How to defeat the mega evolved Grass and Ice-punch in Pokemon. Mega Abomasnow, the Mega Evolved form of the Frost Tree Pokemon, is a great Pokemon inPokemon Go. President Aboma, as we like to call him, holds a special place in our hearts. Like allMega Evolutions, Mega Abomasnow can’t be caught directly and isn’t always available in Pokemon Go. you’re able to now catchDynamax PokemonthroughMax Battles. First, however, you better visitPower Spots to collect Max Particlesand complete theTo the Max!...

December 26, 2024 · 2 min · 243 words · Karen Baird

How One Of Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth's Substories Sold Me On The Whole Franchise

Ichiban agrees to help, and the two part ways for the moment. And, as the Substory continued, surprise me itabsolutely did. Later on in a nearby shopping center, Ichiban watches a woman lose a stroller down an escalator. Ichiban looks into the stroller, only to finda grown man in a diaper staring back at him. How did this happen? You’ll never guess… He obliges, tears welling in his eyes, and she eventually falls asleep for the final time....

December 25, 2024 · 1 min · 103 words · Rebecca Mills

What we've been unwrapping

A few of our favourite memories of video games at Christmas. 25th December Hello! Catch up with the older editions of this column in ourWhat We’ve Been Playing archive. Lucky so and so. Happy Christmas, everyone! Let me know if you have given a present to someone famous. -Tom O Can you beat the joy of Zelda at Christmas? It’s Star Wars, of all things. Top of the pile? The less said about that, the better, really....

December 25, 2024 · 2 min · 240 words · Carrie Gonzales

Delibird 100% perfect IV stats, shiny Surskit in Pokémon Go

Everything you should probably know about Delibirds Spotlight Hour. One look at this Pokemon and you know it’s not going to be winning you any games. ‘Perfect’ means two things in Pokemon Go, depending on how you plan to use a given Pokemon. These values will, however, be different if youre currently below Level 30. Is Delibird good in PVP? Look at it - it exists to give the opposing Pokemonpresents....

December 24, 2024 · 1 min · 200 words · Daniel Murray

Games of 2024: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Queen's Blood is the best card game of the year

I’ve never really been one for card games, both in and out of video games. The odd game of Uno at Christmas is about my limit. For many, Balatro has been a revelation this year, turning poker hands into a tense roguelike. It wasn’t until its mobile release in September, though, that it truly clicked for me. ThenPokemon TCG Pocketswooped in at just the right time. Which Wonder Pick placement do I select?...

December 24, 2024 · 2 min · 254 words · Natalie Joseph MD

In 2024, We Went All-In On Card Games

I guess we all learned to trust in the heart of the cards this year. Most mornings, I stumble out of bed, grab my phone, and crack open some Pokemon packs. I know for a fact I’m not alone in this craze, either. That’s not all that I’ve seen. Everywhere I looked this year, some kind of card game was killing it and dominating conversations and minds. Balatro grabbed a hold of gamers early into the year and never particularly let go....

December 24, 2024 · 2 min · 224 words · Samantha Watts

All Infinity Nikki Kindled Inspiration quests and how to solve them

What you’re gonna wanna solve all Kindled Inspiration quests in Infinity Nikki.

December 23, 2024 · 1 min · 12 words · Michael Scott

DF Weekly: Remedy fix Alan Wake 2 on PS5 Pro with PSSR toggle and new 40fps mode

Plus: PS6 supporter questions from the final 2024 DF Direct. Elsewhere, the new patch does deliver some meaningful changes and improvements. Finally, that new 40fps balanced is a worthwhile addition. They’re both interesting questions well worth discussing.

December 23, 2024 · 1 min · 37 words · Maria Fischer

How to complete Perfect Pair Kindled Inspiration in Infinity Nikki

Where to find the dress for Franklie in the Abandoned District. Don’t worry though, as there’s an easily craftable dress that’ll do the trick! They’ll then reward you with 20Diamondsand the ‘Natural Color’ dress sketch. That’s it for now! If you’re looking for more Kindled Inspiration help, check out our completeKindled Inspiration quest listwith all solutions.

December 23, 2024 · 1 min · 56 words · Kayla Kennedy

Marvel Rivals review

The setup here is brisque and simple enough. It isn’t reductivist to just say this really is Marvel Overwatch. I should preface all this by saying I really haven’t had a terrible time with Marvel Rivals. The problem is it just fails to ever, really, be particularlyenjoyable. I’ve experienced something while playing Marvel Rivals. But none, when I really think about it, that ever really landed on fun. Let’s get into it then....

December 23, 2024 · 2 min · 374 words · Daniel Ballard