Tag: gaming
I defected to the PS5 after 30 years of PC gaming — here’s why I have no regrets about swapping the RAM crisis for the disc crisis
I’ve been an avid PC gamer since the early 1990s. My first computer, bought specifically to play Star Wars: X-Wing, was a plucky 486DX running at 33MHz (cutting-edge at the time — well, only behind the 486DX2, but that was too pricey). I have fond memories of playing Doom on…
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I finally got Flight Simulator 2024 off the runway — and it’s far more gorgeous and far more grueling than I ever imagined
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has become a bit of a meme in my house. It’s basically the only game that my non-gaming partner and I were equally excited about on its release. Every time I’ve gotten my hands on a new gaming machine, the immediate question was ‘can it run…
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I’ve spent a bunch of time with the SteelSeries Stratus+, and it’s OK on PC but struggles on Android
Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. The SteelSeries Stratus+ is a wireless Bluetooth controller built primarily for Android mobile gaming, with wired USB-C support for…
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As a human D&D Dungeon Master, AI will never replace me — but I wanted to see whether ChatGPT or Gemini were getting close
One of my favorite hobbies is Dungeons & Dragons. I love nothing more than sitting around a table with friends and playing out a fantastical adventure, in which the dice are the difference between success and failure. It’s a fun game, and all the more fun because real-life people make…
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NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, August 2 (game #1148)
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Saturday’s puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers…
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What kind of iPhone gamer are you? Find out in our quiz and get some hand-picked Apple Arcade recommendations
Whether you’re a die-hard mobile gamer or a newcomer to the world of portable play, Apple Arcade will likely have something for you. Ultimate Guide to Apple Arcade (Image credit: Apple / Future) This article is part of our Ultimate Guide to Apple Arcade: the definitive guide to everything that…
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