Microsoft S Dual Screen Android Phone Surface Duo Goes Official At 1 399

Microsoft first revealed that it’s making an Android phone, that too a dual-screen one, at its Surface hardware event earlier last year. Now, after teasing the device on social media over the past few weeks, Microsoft today officially launched the much-awaited Surface Duo. It comes with an exorbitant $1,399 (~Rs. 1,04,999) price tag and will go on sale starting from 10th September. The Redmond giant initially planned on launching the Surface Duo at the end of this year, during the holiday season....

January 9, 2023 · 2 min · 295 words · Audrey Reid

Middle Earth Shadow Of War S Microtransactions Are Finally Kaput

After causing quite the kerfuffle with its usage of microtransactions, Middle-earth: Shadow of War has finally removed its microtransactions. The game just received a free update that has removed the ability to purchase gold with your real-world cash. This update doesn’t come as a surprise, since developer Monolith already announced that microtransactions would be leaving the game around a month ago. But the time for the official removal has come and gone, and the game is now better off for it....

January 9, 2023 · 2 min · 262 words · Jeremy Capel

Minecraft The Best Sword Enchantments The Nerd Stash

When you want to get the most out of the Minecraft experience, learning about enchanting is crucial. This is especially true in battle, whether it is against monsters in a survival game or another player in PvP, where you have access to a variety of enchantments, and one advantage can save your life. The sword, the game’s official fighting weapon, has the most enchantments of any instrument. Some of the options you have will undoubtedly be more helpful than others based on what they give and the circumstances in which they prove to be helpful....

January 9, 2023 · 2 min · 414 words · Jerry Roman

Minecraft 1 19 41 Update Patch Notes The Nerd Stash

The 1.19.41 update has arrived for Minecraft, and here’s the full list of changes and fixes added with this patch. The latest version fixes some issues that have occurred since the release of the previous 1.19.40 update. For instance, it brings several bug fixes and improvements. The developer studio recommends installing the patch for a better gaming experience. Here’s everything about the Minecraft 1.19.41 update. Minecraft 1.19.41 (Bedrock) Update Patch Notes Fixed choppy performance after resuming due to incorrectly presented frames on Xbox Series X|S consoles (MCPE-155879) Fixed the brightness of the night sky when enabling RTX (MCPE-162445) Players can once again spread items across an inventory grid when holding the “Place One” button with a controller (MCPE-163625) Fixed an issue where players couldn’t scroll through the contents of Chests with touch controls (MCPE-163619) Fixed multiple issues related to joining Realms with the Minecraft 1....

January 9, 2023 · 2 min · 301 words · Gary Bonnett

Monster Hunter Is Coming To Smash But As Mii Fighter Costumes

Fans of Super Smash Bros. always have their dream character. For some, that means bringing long-forgotten characters like Geno into the game. Others go for what are admittedly meme picks, characters like Master Chief or Jonesy from Fortnite. One of the bigger hopes for the last reveal was for a Monster Hunter character. To be fair, it would make sense for a character from that series to arrive – a new Monster Hunter game is launching on the Switch later this month....

January 9, 2023 · 2 min · 228 words · Helen Campagna

Monster Hunter Stories 2 All Genes And Skill List The Nerd Stash

Like other monster-taming games, Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin lets you mix and match the skills of 140 different monsters through the Genes and Rite of Channeling system. If you wanted to, you can make a Velkhana that breathes flames despite its weakness to Fire or a Glavenus that spits acid. Although the list of Genes is available in-game through the Book of Genes feature, you still need to unlock the skills first before they got added to the Book....

January 9, 2023 · 2 min · 354 words · Rosanna Flowers

Life Is Strange True Colors How To Romance Steph

Here’s how to romance Steph in Life is Strange: True Colors. Steph and Ryan are both romance options in Life is Strange: True Colors. You have the option to flirt with both of them throughout the whole game, but you can’t seal the deal until the second half of the game. Despite the game’s focus on choices and consequences, your decisions involving Steph and Ryan won’t lock you out of a potential romance....

January 8, 2023 · 2 min · 372 words · Paul Mezick

Linda Hamilton Plays Sarah Connor In Gear Of War 5 S Terminator Dark Fate Pack E3 2019

Microsoft had plenty of exciting twists to show off during their E3 conference this year. One of the notable moments from their conference was the reveal they were going to feature a crossover of the Terminator universe in Gears of War 5. Among the essential characters showing up in that crossover is Sarah Connor, who’s going to be played by Linda Hamilton, the original actress who portrayed her back in the 80s....

January 8, 2023 · 2 min · 267 words · Clifford Carter

Loop Hero Free On The Epic Games Store For 24 Hours Only

The Epic Games Store’s Yule-spanning giveaway bonanza returns today with an indie deck-building rogue-like that caused quite a stir early this year – Loop Hero. In keeping with the spirit of Epic’s 15-day free game event, Loop Hero is available for anyone with an Epic Games Store account to keep forever for free. Simply head here, and claim the game by hitting the big orange ‘GET’ button. No obligation to play right away either....

January 8, 2023 · 2 min · 287 words · Alicia Smith

Lost Ark How To Get The Turtle Mount The Nerd Stash

Just like other open-world MMORPGs on the market, Lost Ark features a mounting system that helps you traverse the vast in-game landscapes much faster than simply walking around like some sort of lowly peasant. One of the unique mounts you can get in Lost Ark is the Turtle mount, and to own one, you need to complete a rather lengthy quest. Here’s where and how you can find it. Lost Ark: How to Get the Turtle Mount First and foremost, reach level 50 to unlock the “The Turtle and the Boy” questline....

January 8, 2023 · 3 min · 547 words · Marcelle Ward

Lost Ark How To Play Deathblade The Nerd Stash

The Deathblade in Lost Ark is one of the two Advanced Classes you can pick for Assassin. This femme fatale utilizes three weapons in conjunction — two light Dual Blades and one Longsword — and the power of Chaos to dispatch her enemies in a blink of an eye. If you enjoy going fast and dishing out DPS like selling hotcakes, then you should pick Deathblade and continue reading this guide on how to play the Lost Ark Class....

January 8, 2023 · 4 min · 764 words · Kathleen Stavrositu

Lost Ark Should You Sell Or Dismantle Old Gear The Nerd Stash

Lost Ark was recently released for Founder’s Pack players. Like in many MMOs, you may find your inventory cluttered with old weapons and armor that you want to get rid of. While you may initially choose to sell your gear, you may also consider dismantling your gear instead. This guide will provide you with information on whether you should sell or dismantle old gear in Lost Ark. Should You Sell or Dismantle Old Gear in Lost Ark?...

January 8, 2023 · 2 min · 313 words · Erin Burgess

Lost Planet 3 Confirmed In Frozen Leak

A leaked trailer for Lost Planet 3 turned up this morning on YouTube. The CG heavy clip does little show what Lost Planet 3 will play like, but fans of the original game will see familiar territory in the game’s frozen locale. The trailer also points out that Capcom has made a developer change on the Lost Planet franchise. Spark Unlimited looks to be heading up the franchise, after Capcom steered the development ship in Lost Planet 1&2....

January 8, 2023 · 1 min · 143 words · Maria Laferriere

Lucio S Snow Fox Skin Makes Him Easy Prey By Making Him Visible Through Walls In Overwatch 2

Overwatch 2, the long-anticipated sequel to the popular FPS Overwatch, has launched to mixed responses. The game features fast-paced and ability-specific gameplay. However, despite the fast-paced gameplay, there’s been a plethora of issues that have clouded the game’s success. While some of the problems have been dealt with, or are in the process of being dealt with, there’s still a myriad of issues popping up. While wearing his Snow Fox skin, Lucio’s ability to remain hidden around corners and evade enemy tracking is greatly lessened....

January 8, 2023 · 2 min · 262 words · Mark Bowdre

Lush Caves Biome Makes Its Debut In Minecraft Snapshot 21W10A

There is a lot of anticipation around the upcoming major update for Minecraft Caves & Cliffs. That said, if you want a little taste of some of what the new update will have to offer, you can now, as of Minecraft Snapshot 21w10a in Java Edition, access one of the most highly anticipated biomes that will be added in the game: Lush Caves. The Lush Caves biome only appears deep underground, and while it is not currently available in normal world generation, it is available via Single Biome world generation....

January 8, 2023 · 2 min · 224 words · Maria Bullman

Madden 22 Best Classes In The Yard

The Yard is back for another year in Madden, as football fans can test their hands in an arcade mode full of trick plays, open fields, and a change of pace from traditional football games. The Yard features a number of classes, which affect the attributes of each build. With that being a thing in Madden 22, you might be wondering which classes are the best in The Yard. It depends on what you want to be in The Yard, since each has its own abilities and X-Factors (which can be changed, by the way)....

January 8, 2023 · 3 min · 526 words · Lucas Maynard

Mario Kart Tour Finally Gets Multiplayer But There S A Catch

Almost three months after its initial release, Mario Kart Tour finally has multiplayer. Well, for some. Nintendo announced that the feature is currently in beta, running through Dec. 27. This is “real-time” multiplayer, which means you’ll be able to compete against other players. Here’s the thing, though. It’s only open to those who currently have the Mario Kart Tour Gold Pass. Nintendo explained the reasoning behind this decision, stating it’s set up this way “to make sure real-time multiplayer works as intended before it’s made available to all players....

January 8, 2023 · 2 min · 245 words · Walter Henley

Marvel Future Revolution Codes Free Costumes Gold And More January 2023

Earn free rewards for your Marvel heroes with these codes. Looking for Marvel Future Revolution promo codes? Marvel’s open-world action RPG recently launched on mobile devices, and players are already grinding away and powering up their roster of heroes. Some people are understandably looking for ways to get ahead, and that’s where promo codes come in. Netmarble regularly releases coupon codes that can be redeemed for free costume pulls, gold, resources, upgrade materials, and more....

January 8, 2023 · 2 min · 385 words · Joshua Brandon

Marvel S Avengers Update 1 62 Patch Notes V2 3 1

New fixes are live on all platforms, True Believers. Update 1.62 has arrived for Marvel’s Avengers, and here’s the full list of changes and fixes added with this patch. This update brings the game to v2.3.1 on all platforms, and all systems should be able to download the patch as of today. Despite a quiet 2022 so far for the game, Marvel’s Avengers continues to receive small updates for its small but dedicated player base....

January 8, 2023 · 4 min · 641 words · Linda Michaud

Marvel S Avengers Will Be Playable At Gamescom

In an unexpected turn of events, Square Enix has announced that Marvel’s Avengers will be playable at Gamescom. This will be the first time the game will be playable by the general public, as it has been reserved to the press and mostly in a hands-off fashion at E3 2019 and later events. “Visitors can dive in and enjoy playable demos for Marvel’s Avengers and Final Fantasy VII Remake, the critically acclaimed Final Fantasy XIV Online, Trials of Mana, as well as a playable demo for Kingdom Hearts III as seen in the release of the game earlier this year,” the publisher has shared in a press release....

January 8, 2023 · 2 min · 254 words · Gregory Harrison