Taking charge Image credit:Rock Paper ShotgunSteam Deck Academybrings together all our guides and explainers on getting the most out of your Steam Deck, no student loans or sweaty dormitories required. Steam Deck Academybrings together all our guides and explainers on getting the most out of your Steam Deck, no student loans or sweaty dormitories required. TheSteam Deck’s battery life depends largely on what games you’re playing on it, and if you own one of the original models instead of the newer, longer-lastingSteam Deck OLED, you’d be forgiven for looking at the latter with a covetous eye....

Tone it down The comedy ofBorderlandsis like a high-recoil submachine gun. Hit and miss. In poorer moments, it falls into the trap of the sketch show, flogging a perfectly fine jokehorse to the point of putrefaction. In richer moments, it flips your expectations with a huge scene-changing gag that solicits a hearty giggle.Tiny Tina’s Wonderlandsis more mix for the bag. It’s a loots-be-shoot with a moreish loop urging you onward, boasting characterful art design and thick-lined scenery goading you to pause for yet another snap in photo mode....

Devotion devs' latest is one to keep an eye on Nine Solsis an upcoming 2D action platformer developed by Red Candle, the folks behind horror gamesDevotionandDetention. It’s a pretty big leap from their usual fare, but based on a 40 minute demo I got to play this week, it’s worked out a treat. There’s a hint of Sekiro in there, with katana clashing combat, combined with a mysterious story that has me itching to know more....

AMD’s new Radeon RX 6800S slips into this slimline gaming laptop This model I’ve been playing with is the top-spec, £2000 version. Prices start at £1700 and that still comes with shiny new AMD parts, including the Ryzen 7 6800HS CPU and Radeon RX 6700S GPU. Mind you, even this souped-up model doesn’t actually have much else in common with the Raider GE76: it’s smaller, genuinely portable, and cares more about those qualities than breaking speed records....

Learn how to make an unstoppable Elden Ring bleed build with the Rivers of Blood Looking for the best Elden Ring bleed build?Bleed is the best status effect inElden Ring, as it applies an extra burst of damage to enemies after just a few hits. With that in mind, you may be searching for the best Elden Ring bleed build. For this, we recommend usingRivers of Blood, a late-game weapon with a remarkable skill that inflicts the bleed effect incredibly quickly....

What if Godzilla was mayor? Squatting among the cityscapes of Google Earth remains one of virtual reality’s best experiences, and so there’s an instant appeal in being able to build the cityscape yourself.Cities: VRaims to allow that as a spin-off fromCities: Skylines, and we now know it’ll launch exclusively for the Meta Quest 2 on April 28th. There’s a new video below, offering a look at how it all works....

Because Diablo 3 was so fluffy, I guess I remember when Diablo 3 was released. One of the (many) talking points around the game was its art style, and the perception that Blizzard had made the art style lighter and friendlier versus the gothic greys of the previous two games. The criticism seemed a little overblown and silly at the time, but here we are reading the latestquarterly updateon the development ofDiablo 4....

The physical event was canned in January Since then, the summer hype void has been filled by other parties, including Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest. The GeoffFest will return this June.

Learn how to make an Elden Ring mech build that is unstoppable in PvP Looking for an Elden Ring mech build?Anarticle from our friends over at Eurogamer brought this mech build, created byYoutuber Adam Barker, to our attention. This build seems to absolutely destroy enemies in PvP, making it an unstoppableElden Ringbuild. Below, we’ll explain how to create an Elden Ring mech build, covering where to find the Unendurable Frenzy incantation that is key to this build and the essential stats and items that you will need....

Learn how to make the Blasphemous Blade build in Elden Ring Looking for an Elden Ring Blasphemous Blade build?TheBlasphemousBlade is an infamous weapon inElden Ringthanks to its skill, Taker’s Flame. This incredibly powerful skill deals massive damage to enemies, while also healing your character. If you want to crushevery boss in Elden Ringand breeze through every dungeon, we’ve got you covered. Below, we will break down the best Elden Ring Blasphemous Blade build, covering where to find the Blasphemous Blade, the stats you should invest in, and other items that you should use to make this Blasphemous Blade Elden Ring build unstoppable....

How to beat the deadly Godskin Duo Want to know how to beat the Godskin Duo boss fight in Elden Ring?The Godskin Apostle and Godskin Noble team up on your route toMalikethinCrumbling Farum Azulafor one of the hardest fights inElden Ring.Double bosses are always tricky, but the Godskin Duo presents a particularly challenging mix of range and pressure. It is very difficult to get damage in against the Duo unless you know exactly what you’re doing....

Discover how to make an Elden Ring Sword of Night and Flame build Looking for an Elden Ring Sword of Night and Flame build?The Sword of Night and Flame was immensely popular whenElden Ringreleased and, despite a post-launch nerf, remains one of thebest weapons in Elden Ring. That’s due to its Night-and-Flame Stance skill, which lets you cast two powerful spells from your sword. One of these is Comet Azur, which is undoubtedly one of thebest spells in Elden Ring....

With sanctions blocking payment systems, they offered a torrent link The Russian studio behindLoop Herohave encouraged would-be-players to pirate their game if they’re unable to buy it due to the sanctions against Russia. Access to some payment systems has been lost following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, so the devs say if you can’t figure out a way to buy it, hey, just download it. The route-building dungeon-crawler’s publishers, Devolver Digital, have supported this....