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The newest adventure for Dungeons and Dragons released two days ago, and many fans weren’t surprised to see a return to Icewind Dale since leaks hinted at the next D&D adventure location a few months ago. The book, entitled Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden, brings players back to the setting of the dark elf Drizzt Do’Urden’s heroic journeys in a series of novels. This adventure references R.A. Salvatore’s iconic character and combines the icy setting with a modern-horror spin, pitting player characters against both nature and their own fears....

Throughout the annals of gaming history, few mods have been as important or controversial as the Doom 3 “Duct Tape mod” (well, aside from the “Hot Coffee” mod in GTA:San Andreas, but we’re not here to talk about that). With the surprise release of the original Doom trilogy on Nintendo Switch, now is the perfect time to look back on the impact that this seemingly mundane fan mod has had on the game, the Doom franchise, and, perhaps, the gaming industry as a whole....

Who can add links to Instagram Stories? A post shared by Adam Mosseri (@mosseri) How to add a link to your Instagram Story The ‘Link’ sticker Open the latest version of the Instagram mobile app. Tap the Stories camera at the top of your screen. Take a photo or video in the app or choose from your camera roll. Head to the Instagram Stories sticker tray icon. Scroll until you see the “Link” sticker....

Google Nest Mini, Home and Home Mini Google Home Mini Google Nest Mini Slide the microphone mute switch to enabled Touch and hold the top of the speaker, in the centre of the area with the four LED lights Continue holding until you hear a sound confirming the reset Let go and wait for the reset to complete Google Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max On the rear of the Nest Hub, hold down both volume buttons at the same time Keep holding until the Hub tells you that it’s resetting Let go and wait for the process to complete Google Nest Audio Slide the microphone mute switch to enabled Touch and hold the front of the speaker, in the centre near the top, above the four LEDs Keep holding until you hear the reset sound Let go and wait for the reset to complete

Wait, when did Twitter get podcasts? How to find and listen to podcasts in Twitter Open the Twitter mobile app. Go to the Twitter Spaces tab in the navigation bar (mic icon). Look for your personalised hubs of audio content, including podcasts Which podcasts are available on Twitter? The “most popular and engaging” podcasts from around the globe Vox podcasts are among the launch lineup Can everyone who uses Twitter listen to podcasts?...

If you’re a hardcore Call of Duty: Warzone player, then you’ve probably seen plenty of people slide cancelling around the map. A Slide Cancel is a simple technique that allows you to slide, and slide, and repeatedly slide, resulting in your overall movement being much faster than it can be while running. As a result, the Slide Cancel has become an essential component of the movement meta in COD: Warzone, and if you don’t know how to Slide Cancel, you might be giving your opponents the opportunity to get the upper hand and shoot you down while you’re moving slowly....

Star Wars Battlefront II players got some bad news this week when they learned the game is getting its final update. The Battle on Scarif update brings the Rogue One beach planet to the game and a few skins for existing heroes. Rey is one of these lucky ones, with some new appearances based on her look in The Rise of Skywalker. One of these skins, however, is hidden behind an environmental puzzle and series of easter eggs....

With Season Two of Hyper Scape in full swing, Ubisoft’s answer to the Free-to-Play, Battle Royale genre is preparing to receive a highly requested update to keep players connected. Coming between seasons, Ubisoft is planning a new title update for Hyper Scape that is looking to respond to community feedback and bring new features to both the base game and the recently added Team Deathmatch. The update will arrive on December 10th, with Hyper Scape looking to improve the current experience for players on all platforms, while being careful to keep from opening up the majority of the player base to hackers....

Venti’s banner has returned to Genshin Impact, and I’m thrilled about it. I, once again, find myself pulling for a character that I could probably do without. It’s now that I realize I’ve only passed on two banners in Genshin Impact, Hu Tao and Albedo. I’ve had pretty good luck so far, and the only character I didn’t roll on was Venti at launch. I see all of my friends with him, using massive Anemo swirls and making quick work of hordes of enemies, and I feel a bit of FOMO....

I first became aware of Chivalry - from developer Torn Banner - back when I was watching various Twitch streamers on a daily basis. I happened upon one of Lirik’s “Sub Sunday” streams when he was dueling with his subscribers in head-to-head sword (and battle axe) combat in a gladiator-styled arena. It didn’t take me long to become infatuated with the game he was playing - a game that I needed to play....

Final Fantasy 14 has landed on PS5 with shinier visuals, faster loading times, and increased performance alongside the arrival of Patch 5.5: Death Unto Dawn. It’s been a long time coming, with the new update introducing a comprehensive list of quality-of-life improvements that will only be built upon further in the months and years to come. However, as a console player of the MMORPG, I am most excited for one thing: Trophies....

I’m sorry, Pidgeotto. I’m sorry I never let you become a Pidgeot. I’m sorry I caught a Doduo and decided that it was a much more interesting bird and you were just a daft overgrown pigeon. I mean, you are, but I’m sorry all the same. Beedrill? I’m sorry to you too. Shroomish and Seedot, I’m sorry I never had the patience to nurture you. Lillipup? Sorry I never let you get that big fluffy moustache, bud....

If there’s one thing we can thank 2020 for, it’s for making hot chocolate bombs a trend. They look like giant chocolate truffles, but instead of the usual nougat or hazelnut spread, hot chocolate bombs contain a single-serving size of cocoa powder. Combine with steaming hot milk and the candy coating of the outer shell, and you’ve got an instant hot chocolate mix that looks as good as it tastes....

Recently, the internet has been going crazy about the fiasco over Gamestop’s stock being hijacked by Reddit users. The news had such an impact that it reignited an interest in the Scorsese film The Wolf of Wall Street and prompted political commentator Jon Stewart to condemn Wall Street on Twitter. Now it seems as though trading and cryptopcurrency are on everyone’s lips as Gloomwood developer seems to want to get in on the act....

The last 12 months have been huge for the gaming industry. Not because of those of us who have been gaming all along, but thanks to people who have realized video games are about so much more than Fortnite and first-person shooters. Lockdowns have forced people to stay at home, and also forced families to interact. Games that are easily accessible for people of any and all abilities and allow families to play together have seen their popularity spike....

Warning: contains Inside No. 9 spoilers. Right at the start, Bev told us she was celebrating a birthday. The significance of that indefinite article passed us by until she protested in the final minutes, “I never said it were my birthday.” Bev was celebrating on behalf of Ryan, the baby she’d snatched from his pram two decades ago as a disturbed 10-year-old, and killed, concealing his skeleton inside a child’s doll....

Valorant is all about inches. Anxious, lonesome tiptoes into a bomb site can feel like miles. Every nook and cranny potentially houses miscreants eager to ensure you swallow a dose of lead-aspirin. So a razor-sharp focus and steady trigger-finger are essential to success, even when butterflies tickle the pit of your stomach. Otherwise, you’re dead. Dirt wedged firmly between teeth until the lesson sticks: this game gleefully bounces people’s heads off the canvas....

Kathryn Hahn is finally getting her well earned moment in the spotlight. Appearing as the nosey neighbor in Marvel’s pseudo-sitcom, WandaVision, Hahn continues to broaden her audience reach and cement her place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In 2018, Hahn stunned audiences by taking on the villainous role of Doctor Olivia Octavius in the award-winning animated film, Into The Spider-Verse. While the star-studded movie received rave reviews praising its animation and soundtrack, critics also highlighted Hahn’s gender-swapped performance as Dr....

Hellbound has an interesting story history, as the world of the supernatural horror series appeared in two previous incarnations prior to its birth as a six-part Netflix series: an animated short film released in two parts and a Naver webtoon. The former does not follow the same story as the Netflix series, but the webtoon does, with some frames from the online comic recreated almost exactly as is in the drama....

Rhythm games always have a place in a gaming collection. They’re vibrant, energetic, and can make you work up a sweat. They also have a large music catalog, meant to please as many people possible while at the same time introducing you to songs you might not have listened to before. These types of games should definitely make a comeback on the Nintendo Switch. Over the years, everyone has been drawn into the craze of rhythm games, more notably Rock Band and Guitar Hero, which were the more popular, ‘must-have’ titles during their reign....