What are AAA (Triple-A) Video Games?
You might have heard the term AAA or Triple-A video games before. These are big-budget titles that you see commercials for on TV. Here’s what they are, and how they shape the gaming industry.
How to Transfer Screenshots from a Nintendo Switch to a Computer
One of the coolest features of the Nintendo Switch is that you can quickly take screenshots in almost any game using a dedicated Capture button. Here’s how to get those screenshots off your Nintendo Switch console using...
You Can Relive the GameCube on a Modern TV, and It’s Amazing
Nintendo’s GameCube doesn’t support HDMI, but don’t let that stop you! With the right adapters, you can hook up a GameCube to a modern TV and play your beloved GameCube games.
Does Online Gaming Really Use a Ton of Bandwidth?
Viral social media posts and online articles are encouraging gamers to stop playing, arguing that games are “the biggest threat to internet bandwidth in the next few months.” Here’s why that’s wrong....
How to Get Refunds for Epic Store Games
Most digital gaming storefronts have refund policies when you can’t run, mistakenly purchase, or just don’t like a game. The Epic Games Store is no different, giving you an easy form to request a refund....
How to Keep Your “Sims 4” Mods Updated
Electronic Arts frequently releases updates and patches for The Sims 4. When this happens, people might experience crashes during the game. Most often, though, mods are the culprit of game corruption. Luckily, there are a few...
How to Connect With Friends in “Animal Crossing: New Horizons”
You’ve settled into your new island in Animal Crossing on the Nintendo Switch and now you’re ready to show it off to the world. Here’s how to unlock the different multiplayer features in Animal Crossing: New...
How to Fight Coronavirus With Folding@home and a Gaming PC
Want to help in the battle against the novel coronavirus? You can put your PC’s graphics processor to work with Folding@home. You’ll join an army of computers running calculations to help scientists understand the...
Why “Animal Crossing” Is Great, and Why You Should Play It
The world is a stressful place right now. If you feel like you need a holiday, you should pick up Animal Crossing: New Horizons for the Nintendo Switch. Here’s why I and many other people love Animal Crossing....
Text-Based VR: Explore the Pioneering World of MUSHes
Can you create virtual reality (VR) with nothing but text? People who MUSH think so! The MUSH game format (which is now 30-years-old) allows online players to collaboratively build text-based online worlds where their imagina...
How to Safely Clean Your Nasty Game Controllers
Game controllers are magnets for dirt and grime. It doesn’t matter if you take really good care of your pads, they’ll eventually need a deep clean to remove skin, debris, and bacteria. Here’s how to do it wi...
5 Easygoing Video Games to Help You Relax in Stressful Times
Between pandemics, politics, and other people, it can often feel like you have the weight of the world on your shoulders. These are the times when avoiding notifications and social media for a while is a good idea. Luckily,...
What Exactly Is a “Gacha” Video Game?
Gacha games are popular with mobile gamers all over the world. The term comes from Japan, but the games have spread internationally. Here’s how they work, and what makes them so addictive!
What Is Discord, and Is It Only for Gamers?
Discord offers free VoIP, text, and video chat servers, along with unique features for gamers like Twitch integration. It’s also a must-have for doing business in the gaming industry, and it might give other enterprises...
TN vs. IPS vs. VA: What’s the Best Display Panel Technology?
When you shop for a computer monitor, you have to choose a TN, IPS, or VA. The best one for you depends on what you’ll predominantly use it for. And, if you’re a gamer, different panel technologies are ideal for c...
How to Play Old Flash Games in 2020, and Beyond
Adobe is killing Flash at the end of 2020, but Flash games are an important part of internet history. Thankfully, a community project called Flashpoint is stepping up to save them. Here’s how you can keep playing all y...
How to Refund a GOG Game
GOG.com now has a refund policy that lets you refund games you’ve purchased within 30 days, no matter how long you’ve played them. This broad new policy is much more generous than GOG’s biggest competitors l...
How to Play Microsoft Edge’s Secret Surfing Game
Remember SkiFree? Microsoft is one-upping Google Chrome’s hidden dinosaur game. The new version of Microsoft Edge has a secret surfing game that works offline. It’s SkiFree with a fresh new coat of paint, swapping...
What Is the Konami Code, and How Do You Use it?
Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A. It’s called the Konami Code, and it often meant the difference between life and death in a video game back in the 1980s.
How to Download Mods in The Sims 4
Have you ever wondered how YouTube Simmers get their custom content—commonly referred to as “CC”—in their Sims 4 game? Electronic Arts never released an official tutorial on downloading CC in The Sims...
Make Your Own PS4 Games: Getting Started with “Dreams”
You can create your own games, artwork, and creative contraptions on PlayStation 4 with Dreams. This accessible creative playground from the creators of LittleBigPlanet makes it possible for anyone to give it a go, regardle...
How to Cancel Your Stadia Pro Subscription
If you’ve been enjoying a Google Stadia Pro free trial, it’s time to evaluate if the game streaming service is worth $9.99 a month. If it’s not, here’s how to cancel your subscription from your smartp...
How to Cancel Your Nintendo Switch Online Subscription
At $19.99 USD for 12 months of access to online multiplayer, free NES and SNES games, and more, the Nintendo Switch Online service is a great deal. Whatever your reason, you can cancel the auto-renewal of the service at any t...
How to Decide Which Nintendo Switch Is Right for You
Looking to pick up a new Nintendo Switch? If so, you now have three options to choose from, including the original console, the slightly updated model, and the Switch Lite. Here’s how to pick the best one for your gamin...
Ryzen 4000: Will Your Next Gaming Laptop Be AMD Instead of Intel?
AMD is making strides against Intel on the desktop with its Ryzen 3000 line of desktop processors. Now, the company is aiming its sights on ultrathin and high-performance laptops with new Ryzen 4000 mobile APUs (CPUs with an ...
