Imagine running a video game so fast that you discover a shortcut the developers never knew existed. This is exactly what happened with Alan Wake 2's expansion, The Lake House. During an event called Awesome Games Done Quick in January 2025, a speedrunner named suavepeanut showed the world how to skip elevator rides by interacting with them from the outside. Instead ...
In a world where speedrunning is a spectator sport, the 2025 edition of Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ) didn’t disappoint. Over seven days, the event raised millions for the Prevent Cancer Foundation and showcased some unique performances. Speedrunners didn’t just race for the fastest times; they also incorporated live music, making it part performance art. Imagine ...
AMD recently gave a sneak peek of their upcoming FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 (FSR 4) technology at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). This new tech aims to boost visual quality and reduce unpleasant artifacts in games running on AMD's latest Radeon RX 9070 GPUs. The comparison demo between the new FSR 4 and the older FSR 3. 1 showed significant improvements. For...
Ever wondered if playing video games could help you ace those tricky physics problems? Well, a recent study of 566 Saudi university students found that frequent gamers reported better spatial abilities than their less-gaming counterparts. The study wasn't just about how often they played, but also what types of games they enjoyed. Action and open-world games seemed t...
As a new year rolls in, it's time to dive into some awesome games! Sure, January is often a breather before the big releases in February, but that doesn't mean there's nothing exciting to play. Let's check out what's on the gaming calendar for January 2025. From Spider-Man 2 on PC to lesser-known PlayStation 2-era strategy games, there's something for everyone. You ...
It's holiday time, and you're sitting on a pile of gift cards and extra cash. What's a better way to spend it than on some awesome PC games? The Steam Winter Sale is on until January 2, 2025, offering big discounts on some of the year's best games. Let's check out some of the top deals you shouldn't miss. First up, there's "Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown" for just...
Imagine living with motor neuron disease (MND), where moving around becomes a challenge. For many, video games might seem like a dream that's suddenly out of reach. But these games can be more than just fun – they can be a lifeline for social connection and breaking the monotony of being homebound. The issue is that not everyone with MND can easily play video games....
2024 was quite different from 2023 in the gaming world. Whereas 2023 was filled with manyDelayed due to COVID, big-name games and hidden indie gems, 2024 saw a more spread-out release schedule. Some games, like Balatro, UFO 50, and Astro Bot, were instant hits. But filling out a list of the top 20 games for the year was tougher than it's ever been. Sure, the games on...
A recent study looked into how playing video games, especially those with action-based mechanics, can boost cognitive performance. Researchers wondered if these benefits were due to inherent differences in cognitive skills from earlier in life. They used data from a study called CATSLife, involving 1241 adults. The participants were split into gamers (40. 6%) and non...
College life can be a mix of excitement and stress that directly impacts students' mental well-being. Amidst this complexity, active video games (AVGs) have become a popular pastime among college students, offering both entertainment and a potential tool to enhance mental health. The focus on AVGs has led researchers to investigate their effects on mental health, tho...