Starfield's protagonist almost sounded like party members Sam Coe and Andreja

This wasn’t the role Toufexis was originally hired for, however. “Yeah its true. [Cissy Jones] and I were originally the player voices in Starfield. We worked for months,” Toufexis sharedvia X(formerly Twitter). “When they decided the player should be voiceless they gave Cissy and me Andreja and Sam Coe. “Games never do this. Once you’re out you’re out. Good on Bethesda.” “So when you’re jumping around with Sam, both are making the same noises....

November 9, 2023 · 1 min · 103 words · Rebecca Keller

Teardown's wild west expansion will arrive next week

Yeehaw Teardown’s first DLC will launch on November 15th. Also there’s a horse. Find all of the above in the release date trailer below. At its best, it was a thoughtful, technologically wondrous game about the childish delight of smashing stuff. Time Campers seems to simply be translating those same delights to a new setting. It’s the first of four expansions to come, however, with the others releasing across 2024....

November 9, 2023 · 1 min · 78 words · Catherine Oneal

The Steam Deck OLED is here, but Valve say not to expect a true next-gen Steam Deck "for a long time"

“And we’re not there yet.” And even then, this is a brand new APU, we just tuned it for battery life. According to Selan, the technology required to make that jump simply doesnt exist yet. “The new generation, if we did one, is not close. Still, that doesnt mean that the Steam Deck range will go on hiatus following the OLED release. “We have so many ideas,” Shaw says. “So many ideas as to how many fun colorways we can put out there....

November 9, 2023 · 1 min · 93 words · Tina Wright

Valve announce the Steam Deck OLED with an upgraded screen and longer battery life

Im told theyll keep receiving all software updates in the future, too. Shame the 512GB OLED misses out on this, to be honest. but others are hidden within. Thats also in spite of the more capacious 50Whr battery, up from 40Whr on the original Deck. The new chip is here for efficiency purposes, first and foremost. With these improvements, at prices that havent technically increased, the Steam Deck OLED is even better....

November 9, 2023 · 1 min · 72 words · Becky Washington

With the Steam Deck OLED and its "awesome" rivals, Valve see a bright future for handheld PCs

There might be a juicy software update question, though. RPS: When did Valve start working on the Steam Deck OLED? Was it right after the Steam Deck launch? Jeremy Selan:Basically immediately. We knew we needed a better display, even from day one. RPS: You weren’t tempted to wait for a whole new-generation Steam Deck?. You were like “Lets work with what weve got?” And we’re not there yet. Selan:One of the core challenges in product design is you really have to balance the tradeoffs....

November 9, 2023 · 3 min · 436 words · Ellen Riley

Wordle hints and answer (#873): How to solve the Thursday November 9 Wordle

Stuck on today’s Wordle word for November 9? Read our hint or find the answer below! This guide is for a previous day! Looking for today’s solution? Check out theWordle hint and answer for Tuesday 22nd April! Use ourWordle Solver toolto help you figure out the answer to any Wordle in moments! Just pop your current guesses in the grid and watch the tool instantly give you all the potential answers....

November 9, 2023 · 2 min · 367 words · Tracey Green

Intel's Core i5 12600KF CPU is down to just $155 at Walmart (fulfilled by Newegg)

That’s 55% of the price of the 13600KF while delivering around 85% of the performance.

November 8, 2023 · 1 min · 15 words · Rachel Bernard

NYT Connections hint and answers (Wednesday, November 8)

Need a hint for today’s Connections? Read our guide for help with Connections #150 This guide is for a previous day! Looking for today’s solution? Check out theConnections hint for Tuesday 22nd April! It’s calledConnections, and if you haven’t played it before, now’s the time to start. We’ll also explain how to play Connections if this is your first time coming over from Wordle! If not, check just below for the full answer....

November 8, 2023 · 1 min · 134 words · Kristen West

Reality Bytes: The 7th Guest VR is a sumptuously spooky remake

But there is a funhouse spookiness to it. Shine it on a flowerpot, and the desiccated stems will burst into full bloom. But the games most striking visual flourish is found in the guests themselves. But these performances appear to be projected onto a 3D mesh to create a holographic effect. Its remarkably effective, capturing every detail of the actors costume and movements in shimmering, stereoscopic FMV. It really does feel like youre watching the memories of the house play out in front of you....

November 8, 2023 · 2 min · 239 words · Pamela Cox

The biggest question GTA 6 has to answer is: what to do about GTA Online?

The no-name crim has become the star attraction. And what on Earth should Rockstar do with GTA Online in the wake of GTA 6? I’m only starting to think about these questions, as we ramp up to next month’s reveal. Rockstar have never done anything like that before, and for good reason. It’s probably too much to ask that they’ll rein in the monetisation elements.

November 8, 2023 · 1 min · 65 words · Jeremy Johnson

The first GTA 6 trailer will launch in early December 2023, Rockstar confirm

According to an earlier Bloomberg report, the map will be expanded after launch. It may featurea male and Latina female protagonistinspired by Bonnie and Clyde. Hackerspublished a bunch of WIP GTA 6 gameplay videos last year, much to Rockstar’s disappointment. We want to thank everyone for their ongoing support through this situation."

November 8, 2023 · 1 min · 52 words · Katherine Palmer

This QD-OLED ultrawide Alienware gaming monitor is down to £739 at Dell UK

The cheapest we’ve seen the AW3423DWF, a 34-inch beauty. As regular readers of this column will know, I’m a big fan of OLED TVs and monitors. Thanks for joining us and we’ll catch you again next time!

November 8, 2023 · 1 min · 37 words · Taylor Silva

TimeSplitters devs Free Radical are reportedly the next Embracer studio facing closure

Embracer wasrecently reportedto be seeking a buyer forBorderlandsmakers Gearbox. That studio later changed hands to Deep Silver, becomingHomefront: The RevolutionandDead Island 2devs Dambuster Studios. Among the staff seeking new roles are a lead game designer, senior artists and more. The ongoing wave of layoffs under Embracer join wider losses across the video game industry throughout 2023.

November 8, 2023 · 1 min · 56 words · Cheryl Gross