I wish more games did this with their PC requirements

Over the weekend, Ubisoft put out the system requirements forStar Wars Outlaws,which is set to release on August 30. It’s a feature-packed release on PC, with support forDLSS 3.5and the latest versions of XeSS andFSR 3, as well as unique aspect ratios. But the system requirements go beyond just listing some components and calling it a day. They’re actually useful. Like most modern AAA releases, Ubisoft provided four tiers for the system requirements....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 445 words · Anna Warren

Is Elden Ring cross-platform?

By the timeElden Ringcame out in 2022, the cult following FromSoftware had been building had breached the mainstream. The massive risk of going open-world paid off big time as millions of players have flocked to the game since release, even going back for seconds with the amazingShadow of the ErdtreeDLC. Just like older titles,Elden Ringmakes use of a (cryptic)multiplayer system, allowing you to explore the Lands Between with a buddy by your side if you find a boss or two a bit too challenging to take on alone....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · David Thornton

James Gunn reveals why Jason Momoa’s Lobo is so important in Supergirl

James Gunn reveals why Jason Momoa’s Lobo is so important in Supergirl Jason Momoa will take on the mantle of a new DC character inSupergirl: Lobo, and, according to James Gunn, he’s an important part of the movie. Momoa famously played Aquaman in theDCEU, closing the curtain on the franchise with his mic-drop at the end of The Lost Kingdom. When it was announced that Gunn had been hired to runDCStudios with Peter Safran, Momoa sent him one text: “F**king LOBO....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Bryan Frye

Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 review: An old-school mobile workstation

“Why you can trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ We don’t usually review mobile workstations, but a significant trend has developed around laptops aimed at creators. These thin-and-light laptops, like the Dell XPS 15, are surprisingly good at accelerating demanding tasks like video editing....

July 3, 2025 · 15 min · 3040 words · Alisha Buckley

Microsoft just opened up the Xbox Console Streaming preview to all Xbox Insiders

Microsoft has been slowly rolling out access to its Xbox Console Streaming for Xbox One since late last year, but that has all just changed. Now, anyone who’s in the Xbox Insider Program can check out the Xbox Console Streaming preview. There are some limits to the regions supported, as Microsoft states the preview is only available in Xbox One-support countries. Previously, the preview had only been available in the United States and the United Kingdom, but now it’s expanded to many regions throughout Europe, Asia, and North America....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 297 words · Richard Kennedy

Modder has already patched AMD Super Resolution into Grand Theft Auto 5

One of the big perks of AMD’sFidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR)feature is that it’s open source, and modders are already taking advantage of that. Using an FSR configuration file from another game, a fan was able to add FSR toGrand Theft Auto V,and the results are impressive. Redditor and modder NarutoUA1337 showed off their work onan AMD subreddit. The video above shows off the quality differences between the various modes, but doesn’t show any differences in performance....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 351 words · Madison Johnson

Modder makes huge Game Boy that can play PS2 games

Modder makes huge Game Boy that can play PS2 games One modder thinks Bigger is Better with the creation of an extra-large Game Boy capable of playing PS2 games. The design of the originalNintendo Game Boyis a tech staple. So much so, even 35 years since its original release, brands like Ayaneo still draw inspiration from its classic form factor to release their ownGame Boy-like handhelds. The inspiration doesn’t stop at big tech brands; even modders are inspired to make their own versions of the iconichandheld, like Arnov Sharma and his Game Boy XL....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Vanessa Stevenson

MW2 Raid guide: How to complete the Atomgrad Raid

The firstCall of Duty: Modern Warfare IIRaid known as Atomgrad is available now as part of the Season 1 Reloaded update. This Raid sends groups ofthree playersinto an underground tunnel to solve a series of puzzles while surviving waves of enemies. It’s a mostly linear experience with a few tricky parts along the way. In this guide, we’ll show you how to complete the Atomgrad Raid inModern Warfare II. First code puzzle As soon as you start, make your way through the linear path ahead, while taking out enemies silently....

July 3, 2025 · 4 min · 825 words · Peter Valentine

NASA tests new AI chatbot to make sense of complex data

Using its Earth-observing satellites, NASA has collected huge amounts of highly complex data about our planet over the years to track climate change, monitor wildfires, and plenty more besides. But making sense of it all, and bringing it to the masses, is a challenging endeavor. Until now, that is. Harnessing the power of generative AI, NASA has teamed up with Microsoft to create Earth Copilot, a new AI-powered chat tool specifically designed to simplify how users access complex geospatial satellite imagery and data, potentially unlocking new insights and discoveries....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 346 words · Jeremy Mcdaniel

New Fortnite tournament will test Twitch streamer’s driving skills featuring T-Pain and more

New Fortnite tournament will test Twitch streamer’s driving skills featuring T-Pain and more Insurance company The General is crossing over withFortnitethis August with a tournament featuring 16 top Twitch streamers, including Grammy Award-winning artist and popular creator T-Pain, competing on a custom-made map. The competition is based on The General Road Test Royale, a custom map created in Fortnite’s Creative mode that swaps high-speed racing for smart, controlled driving. Players must navigate digital recreations of cities like Miami, New York, and San Francisco while avoiding obstacles and maintaining precision to progress through the course....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 309 words · Christy Hunter

New trailer reveals release date of 'South Park: The Fractured But Whole'

Afterpreviously announcingthatSouth Park: The Fractured But Wholewould be released within the next fiscal year, Ubisoft has revealed a new trailer giving fans a more exact date. According to Ubisoft, the upcomingSouth Parksequel releases on October 17 of this year. The game is still slated for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Fans of the series can pre-order one of four editions — Standard, Gold, Steelbook Gold, and Collector’s Gold — from Ubisoft starting Wednesday....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 319 words · William Rich

No cows required: This startup’s lab-grown milk is identical to the real thing

To milk is a verb that means to draw milk from a cow or other animal, either by hand or mechanically. To Remilk, meanwhile, apparently means to manufacture cheese, milk, and assorted other dairy products in a lab using a patented process that replicates the properties of dairy proteins without the need for cows or other livestock. Of these two definitions, you’re almost certainly a lot more familiar with the first....

July 3, 2025 · 5 min · 925 words · James Ferrell

Notion partners with HomeAdvisor to connect you to a plumber, and fast

Notion’s home sensor systemhas long been able to alert you to potential problems in your home, and now, it can help you solve them, too. On Thursday, April 19, theInternet of Things companyannounced a new integration with home improvement websiteHomeAdvisorthat allows homeowners to immediately get in touch with an available local plumber anytime a water leak is detected. The new feature, called Plumber Matching, is Notion’s first partnership with a service provider, and leverages HomeAdvisor’s “Instant Connect” technology to take action after a potential issue is identified....

July 3, 2025 · 2 min · 357 words · Lucas Sutton