Latest articles by Rebecca Spear
"We're most proud of... the sheer number of biomes and regions we're revisiting. We cover more of Thedas than we ever have before," says Dragon Age: The Veilguard's game director.
Veilguard preview After I spent roughly seven hours in a hands-on Dragon Age: The Veilguard preview and spoke with the game director and producer, I'm more excited than ever for this fantasy RPG.
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions improves the wizarding sport's weird rules but still feels badly imbalanced
Review Unbroken Studios reduced how many points Seekers earn by catching the Snitch, but other aspects of Quidditch gameplay need serious fine-tuning. Our review.
Adobe delivers a Windows UI performance bump alongside simplified color correction and a divisive AI audio tool in its latest beta
Adobe on Windows During IBC 2024, Adobe announced several impressive updates for its Premiere Pro and After Effects programs.
Acer just announced multiple "UltraSpeed" gaming monitors — One offers an insane 600Hz at 1080p
Acer announced seven new monitors during IFA, including two Predator gaming monitors, four Nitro gaming monitors, and an Acer monitor.
Acer has a new gaming handheld with a helpful feature not seen on Steam Deck or ROG Ally
New handheld Acer has announced its new PC gaming handheld in the form of the Acer Nitro Blaze 7, but based off its specs, it's likely to go the way of the MSI Claw.
How to get Ubisoft Connect on Steam Deck
Ubisoft on Deck Some of Ubisoft's games aren't on Steam Deck, so you'll need to use Decky Loader on the gaming handheld to play these games. Here's how to do it.
Star Wars Outlaws is already on sale for PC and Xbox — grab this adventure at a scoundrel's low price
Outlaws deal The PC and Xbox versions of Star Wars Outlaws are on sale at CDKeys. Get this new adventure at a low price.
PSA: Star Wars Outlaws doesn't work on Steam Deck (yet), but it's great on ROG Ally and Legion Go
Outlaws on handhelds? Star Wars Outlaws has some decently hefty system requirements, but can it run on gaming handhelds like Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Legion Go?
Does Age of Mythology: Retold play well on Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and other gaming handhelds?
AoMR on handhelds Age of Mythology: Retold plays exceptionally well on ROG Ally, Steam Deck, and Legion Go. You might just want to tweak a few settings.
How to install Decky Loader on Steam Deck: Access Epic Games, Battle.net, Ubisoft Connect, and more game launchers
Game launchers on Deck Decky Loader is a plugin launcher that makes it easier to access different services and features on the Steam Deck. Here's how to install it.
ROG Ally X gets even better when installed into this sweet new dBrand gaming handheld accessory
Ally X accessory The dBrand Killswitch for ROG Ally X gives the gaming handheld a kickstand, protective front cover, and sweet customizable skins. It's available in two kits.
Outlaws is a fun open-world Star Wars game filled with stealth mechanics but lacking in one major way
Review Star Wars Outlaws is a fun open-world adventure that needs a little more polish. Our review.
Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (7640) review: A solid AI laptop for creatives that takes a side step from the previous model
Review The latest Dell Inspiron 16 Plus offers solid performance that's great for creatives and can even handle some gaming. However, it isn't as powerful as last year's model in some ways.
Hey students, you should consider a gaming handheld like Legion Go or ROG Ally instead of a laptop — yes, really
Student handheld If you need a computer for school, you might want to consider a Windows 11 gaming handheld rather than a laptop. Here's why.
ASUS ROG NUC 970 review: This mini PC squeezes an RTX 4070 inside and offers very smooth gaming in a small form factor
Review The ASUS ROG NUC 970 is a mini PC focused on gaming with its Intel Core Ultra 9 processor and RTX 4070 graphics card. But does it play games well? Our review.
PSA — Dragon Age: Inquisition plays extremely well on gaming handhelds, and it's the perfect way to get ready for The Veilguard
Great RPG With Dragon Age: The Veilguard releasing this year, revisiting the previous game, Inquisition is a great way to get ready. It plays well on gaming handhelds too.
JSAUX Lenovo Legion Go Hand Strap review: This Legion Go accessory brings a dash of Nintendo Switch flair to its controllers
Review JSAUX Handle Strap Kit for Legion Go is a set of three accessories that help make the controllers more convenient to use while detached from the gaming handheld. Our review.
Student deal alert: This RTX 4050 gaming laptop is only $599 while the sale lasts
Laptop deal The HP Victus 15.6 gaming laptop is solid device that houses an RTX 4050. It's currently $380 off at Walmart while this discount is live.
Mini PCs are great low-cost computers for students
Laptop vs mini PC Laptops, desktops, and mini PCs can all be good options for students, but the right choice depends on how you plan to use these devices. Here's what makes mini PCs great for students.
Diablo 4 Sorcerer Enchantment Slots: How to unlock and use them
More power! Enchantment Slots are a mechanic specific to the Sorceress class. If you unlock and use this ability, you'll gain access to additional bonuses.
It took me over a year to realize my favorite thing about Baldur's Gate 3 — Strangely enough, I have Dragon Age: Inquisition to thank for this discovery
Amazing game Baldur's Gate 3 manages to make you feel like part of the world rather than an outside entity.
ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG review: With VRR and 240Hz, it's so close to being the perfect gaming monitor
Review For the most part, the 27-inch ASUS ROG Strix OLED has everything we'd want to see in a gaming monitor. Our review.
This upcoming Harry Potter game is delivering the one thing Hogwarts Legacy was missing and I've got mixed feelings about that
Champions Hogwarts Legacy allowed us to attend the school, but it egregiously didn't let us play the biggest sport in the wizarding world. Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions fixes that.
