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Ever wonder why kids in horror are always so scary? It’s a classic trope for a reason. Simply take something that’s supposed to be innocent and wholesome, then flip it on its head. Take the childhood wonder and innocence that kid characters aresupposedto have, load them up with malice instead, and voila. The dissonance between the two opposing concepts being forced together leaves the audience unsettled. Add some eerie sound effects and the right setting, and just about anything can be made scary....

Summary Several recent generations ofIntelCPUs reportedly have a much higher rate of returns than their preceding lines due to hardware failures, according to a newly emerged report. While the data at the root of this claim only comes from Europe, it could very well point to global issues with some ofIntel’s contemporary products. The problematic lineups are said to be based on the Raptor Lake architecture, which was originally commercialized with Intel’s 13th Generation processors....

Summary Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreeis a major accomplishment for FromSoftware. Not only does the DLC offer some ofElden Ring’s toughest bossesand most expansive, artistically significant environments, but it also expands the base game’s lore in meaningful, unexpected ways. This new lore introduces additional context to the established story of the base game, broadening the horizons of its world. Among the most significant additions toElden Ring’s lore is the Hornsent, a race of humanoid beings that are deeply connected to the bloody struggle of The Land of Shadow....

Summary MultiVersushas released Update 1.02, introducing a range of adjustments and improvements aimed at enhancing gameplay balance and overall player experience. ThisMultiVersusupdate introduces modifications to character mechanics, tweaks to camera settings in 1v1 matches, improved visibility of cosmetic items in the Fighters tab, and many other enhancements. MultiVersusupdate 1.01 was launchedaround a week ago, introducing several enhancements and bug fixes. The update lowered hit pause by 10% in 1v1 modes, allowed players to try all Fighters in Training Mode, and ensured Battlepass XP is granted after each PvP match....

Summary Cyberpunk 2077, though mired in controversy at launch, wound up being a fairly well-received game—especially after its 2.0 patch and thePhantom Libertyexpansion. Nevertheless, the game missed a lot ofopportunities thatProject Orioncan capitalize on, especially if its growing pains are in the rearview. Side content is certainly one ofCyberpunk 2077’s biggest strengths, but it too has room for improvement. LikeThe Witcher 3before it,Cyberpunkputs strong writing front and center to serve up exciting, worthwhile side quests and various other miscellaneous activities....

Summary Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone, the developer ofStardew Valley, took to the internet recently to inform players about a useful feature that many may have missed throughout their playthroughs. Barone’s popular farm life simulator received a major update in March that introduced new content like items and events, as well as several quality-of-life improvements, among other things. There are a lot of unique mechanics and systems baked intoStardew Valley, as the title, which was released in early 2016, offers a wide variety of activities for people to enjoy....

Summary Shift Up’s action-adventure titleStellar Bladeis proving to be a hit, despite any controversy it has faced up to this point. In fact,Stellar Bladehas been so successful that it is nowone of the PS5’s highest-rated games. This is all thanks to its challenging yet satisfying action-packed combat, breathtaking visuals, rewarding exploration, and gratifying progression. For the most part,Stellar Bladeis a fairly straightforward experience, especially for Soulslike veterans. That being said, there are a few unwritten rules any newStellar Bladeplayer should be aware of before they dive into the game....