ConnexionPSA: If Monster Hunter Wilds is crashing, try turning off frame generation
The extra frames are nice. The exploding software, less so.
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Monster Hunter Wilds already has more than 30 mods, with 2,600 downloads between them
It's not even out, technically.
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7 things to do first in Monster Hunter Wilds
These pointers will help you get started on the right track.
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The new Witcher novel is a prequel called Crossroads of Ravens where Geralt is 18 years old, and it'll be available in English in September
"As this new story finds its way to readers across the globe this year, I can't wait for them to walk alongside a younger Geralt," says author Andrzej Sapkowski.
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I played 83 Steam Next Fest demos and these are my top 5
If you only have time to check out a few Next Fest demos, try these.
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Monster Hunter Wilds: Best PC settings for graphics and performance
You'll need to use upscaling and frame generation to get the biggest gains, but there are other tweaks worth using.
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Based on its new trailer, I predict A Minecraft Movie will make A Trillion Dollars
Kids are gonna like Jack Black holding up items from Minecraft, like a water bucket, while he yells the words "WATER BUCKET!"
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Civilization 7's first in-game event postponed so Firaxis can 'prioritize quality-of-life improvements'
The next Civ 7 update is scheduled to arrive on March 4.
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D&D-skewering, Disco Elysium-inspired RPG Esoteric Ebb had me trying my best to be a cleric while my Intelligence stat kept telling me to become a wizard-king
D&D plus Disco, so kind of like a sillier Planescape: Torment.
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Best starter Bow build in Monster Hunter Wilds
Turn those Low Rank monsters into pincushions.
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California Fire Relief Bundle offers Tunic, Skatebird, Catlateral Damage, and hundreds of other games for just $10
The new bundle from Itch.io is raising money to help people whose lives have been upended by the California wildfires.
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The first gameplay trailer for PUBG creator's 'brutal' survival game shows off deadly weather and cozy cabins
Prologue: Go Wayback! enters early access this summer.
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BioWare co-founder laments Jade Empire's commercial failure and blames it on 'the worst advice, absolutely moronic advice' from Microsoft
"I just think it would have been a way more successful product at the beginning of a cycle than the end."
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Epic will give Fortnite cheaters 'a second chance' with a new, more forgiving ban policy, as long as they didn't do anything too awful or illegal
Beginning in April, cheaters will be given a one-year matchmaking ban on their first offense instead of a lifetime ban—unless they really screwed up.
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Dungeonborne, the game that once threatened to steal Dark and Darker's crown, is closing in May
Being on Steam briefly gave Dungeonborne an edge over Dark and Darker, but it didin't last.
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Monster Hunter Wilds live launch coverage: Server status, hunting tips, and all the latest release day news
Join us on the hunt for monster trivia, amazing player antics, and all sorts of news on Monster Hunter's first-ever day-one launch on PC.
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Adult game dev reveals annual gamer 'kink survey' results: 'Monster Girls' are on top, but 'Tentacles dropped out of the top 25'
Developer HotPink Games shares which kinks its players are most into in 2025 compared to other years.
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The Splitgate 2 open alpha is live now and very fun
Check out the portaling FPS sequel on Steam from today until March 2.
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Monster Hunter Wilds: How to defeat Lala Barina
Here’s how to battle the Scarlet Forest’s arachnid adversary in Monster Hunter Wilds.
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How to defeat The Black Flame, Nu Udra
Here’s how to battle the Apex legend of the Oilwell Basin.
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EA just released source code for a bunch of old Command and Conquer games, and added Steam Workshop support to bangers like C&C 3: Tiberium Wars
How could I expect a source code release by my own forces?
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How to defeat Ajarakan in Monster Hunter Wilds
Here’s how to battle the great ape of the Oilwell Basin.
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Color-coded battery icon update for Windows 11 should've been super simple, proves to be anything but
Not gone for good, but will instead empower a future release.
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Razer has seen sense and slightly lowered the Razer Tax with its latest Blade 16 gaming laptops
These are still hella expensive gaming laptops but priced a little more competitively.
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My favourite Steam Next Fest game, Cozy Desktop Konbini, combines my love for shopping management sims and desktop idlers
The shop must grow.
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Thermal Grizzly TG Putty review
I wanted cooler VRAM chips in my graphics card but now they're stone cold.
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Latest Nvidia Game Ready drivers fix various black screen issues that left gamers staring at their sad reflections
Get yourself down to the driver store and pick up version 572.60 for a fix.
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Drop Duchy is an unholy fusion of city builder, roguelike deckbuilder, and Tetris, and you can try it for free right now
Check out the demo during Steam Next Fest, ending March 3.
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8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard review (C64 Edition)
This Commodore-themed keyboard has a commanding presence.
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Elite Dangerous just implemented an entire system colonisation mechanic, in case you really want to get off this planet
Who could blame you?
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iFixit has pulled apart Framework's mini PC and it looks to be the AMD Strix Halo-powered desktop device I've been wanting for at least a week and more
The modular laptop maker has seemingly thought of everything.
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Monster Hunter Wilds is already trying to beat the pre-release difficulty allegations by dropping the deets on its first major patch
Stronger monsters and a social hub appear to be on the horizon.
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All Palico upgrades and abilities in Monster Hunter Wilds
Buff your cat companion's abilities so they can support you in the hunt.
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Metro 2033 dev pulls a reverse Fight Club twist: It's been two companies this whole time and one of them is changing its name and making a sci-fi shooter in a dystopian South America
Created by Nicolas Winding Refn, in case that headline wasn't enough of a ride for you.
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Over 30 Apex Legends voice actors refuse to sign an agreement that would see them 'give up our expertise to train the generative AI that will replace us tomorrow'
"We are asked to shoot ourselves in the foot."
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The moon is getting 4G before parts of my town
Nokia is bringing 4K to the moon, which will help rovers explore its craters, map the rocky world, and watch fun videos of cats on TikTok.
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'A big scam company just stole my whole game': A Backrooms indie dev has been forced to seek legal help after someone took their game off Steam and uploaded it to the Nintendo Store
"This is hurtful to smaller indie developers."
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This cosy birdwatching idle game has me leaving behind my binoculars and enjoying the hobby from the comfort of my desktop
Birds of a feather.
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