The best Halo Infinite Forge maps

Forge has finally come toHalo Infinite, allowing players to craft their own PvP maps and share them with others. But this time around, your new capabilities – particularly the grappling hook – mean that Forge maps can be much more creative (and challenging). Of course, others love Forge because they can find their favorite maps from Halos past, now recreated to enjoy again. Don’t worry – we’ve picked both new and old fan favorites for our list, along with where you can download these Forge maps....

July 19, 2025 · 4 min · 667 words · Olivia Crane

This Asus gaming laptop concept is inspired by skate culture — and it’s rad

Asus is hoping to blur the line between sports and esports with its new Republic of Gamers laptop. This Asus ROGgaming laptop, based on theROG Strix SCARseries, was designed in partnership with professional skateboarder Nyjah Huston. Sadly though,gamersand esports gamers won’t be able to purchase this laptop since it was designed as a special concept created exclusively for the skateboarder himself. Fans can still download exclusive wallpapers and Instagram features fromAsus....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Thomas Hicks

Upgrade your sound game with Beats Studio Pro Headphones at 51% off

Elevate your audio experiencewith a pair ofBeats Studio Pro Wireless Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphones. During Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days, these headphones built to impress are51% off—priced at just $169 for a limited time. Their regular retail price $350. There’s a reason Beats Studio Pros (now 51% off!) are near the top-tier for sound nerds If the deal alone doesn’t impress you, theBeats Studio Prooffer a blend of features that elevate them above many other options on the market....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 365 words · John Hale

Valorant’s anti-cheat boss admits hackers are “inevitable” despite record bans

Valorant’s anti-cheat boss admits hackers are “inevitable” despite record bans Valorant’s head of anti-cheat has admitted it is “inevitable” that you’ll run into a cheater at some point, despite a record number of bans being handed out. The Vanguard anti-cheat inValorantis one of the most robust systems in all of gaming. However, even Riot Games can’t stop cheaters from getting through and impacting games from time to time. While other anti-cheats will kick cheaters out of a game or just ban them right away, Vanguard will shut matches down if it has been infiltrated, denying them the chance to ruin your rank....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Rachel Davis

Watch this pilot test a jetpack for a ‘flying paramedic’ service

Imagine you’re hiking on a mountain and you turn your ankle, tumble over, and can’t move. If you can make contact with first responders, it could be hours before someone makes their way to you on foot. If the situation is more serious, a helicopter could be used to airlift you to safety, but it’s a costly option and the conditions have to be right. U.K.-based Gravity Industries has come up with another solution....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Jordan Glass

When will Terrifier 3 leave theaters? Studio chief teases long run

When will Terrifier 3 leave theaters? Studio chief teases long run Christmas came early this year with Terrifier 3, Art the Clown’s most diabolical movie yet – and if you’re concerned about when it will leave theaters, don’t worry. Damien Leone’s firstTerrifiermovie wasn’t a box office success, but it attracted a small, hungry fanbase who raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to make Terrifier 2. The sequel was a phenomenon in the US, grossing over $15....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 578 words · David Rodgers

Where to buy the Nvidia RTX 4080 Super: Price, release date & specs

Where to buy the Nvidia RTX 4080 Super: Price, release date & specs Looking for where to buy the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Super? We’ve got you covered with all the retailer links you need, as well as price, release date, and specifications information. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Super is here, and Nvidia’s newest GPU looks to drop the price of the original GPU, while targeting a similar level of performance....

July 19, 2025 · 4 min · 741 words · Brian Hernandez

World of Warcraft Shadowlands dungeon guide: How to fight through Plaguefall

Toward the end of your romp throughWorld of Warcraft‘s new Maldraxxus zone, a region of theShadowlandscaught in its own civil war, you’ll make your move on the desecrated land of Plaguefall. The former House of Plagues is home to the now utterly nuts Margrave Stradama, who needs putting down. It’s a dungeon filled to the brim with poison clouds and goop-covered floors, making movement a big part of the trick to surviving its tunnels....

July 19, 2025 · 5 min · 988 words · Mary Hobbs

You can now try the OnePlus 11 for free for 100 days — here’s how

Buying a new smartphone is always a gamble in terms of customer satisfaction — mainly because they cost so much and can be so different from the device that the buyer is currently using. To combat this, OnePlus is giving customers the chance to try theOnePlus 11entirely risk-free. Starting today, the company is running the “100 Days No Regret” program, which allows OnePlus 11 buyers to use the new flagship for up to 100 days and still be eligible to return it for a full refund....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 362 words · Philip Jefferson PhD

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s shrines are even better than Breath of the Wild’s

As a puzzle game fan, my favorite part ofThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildis its shrines. These mini-dungeons often act as ingenious little puzzle chambers that test my understanding of the game’s abilities and physics. I was thrilled when I loaded upThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomand immediately found that the development team kept that idea intact for the sequel. I’d have over 150 new shrines to hunt down, including a handful that were unlocked via navigation puzzles in the open world....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 635 words · Randy Vaughn

7 PlayStation VR2 launch window games you’ll want to grab on day one

The VR space is ever-expanding with new headsets and technology pushing the medium forward in impressive ways, but it’s usually the games and how they take advantage of each headset that matters most. That’s why Sony is ensuring that its upcomingPlayStation VR2— set to launch February 22 — has adiverse lineup of titlesthat showcase what its new device is capable of achieving. While many of these titles are updated ports from other headsets, the sheer number of unique experiences in the PSVR2 launch window means there should be a bit of something for everyone....

July 18, 2025 · 5 min · 875 words · Jennifer Jackson

Acer crams a Ryzen 7 CPU, discrete RX Vega 56 graphics into a 17-inch laptop

In addition to all thenew hardware revealed at the Acer press eventlast week, the company is introducing three new devices ahead ofthe Computex show in Taiwannext week. They target gamers using the latest CPUs and graphics from AMD, a nice change from the flood of Intel/Nvidia devices currently dominating the PC market. Unfortunately, due to their ship dates, we don’t have a specific list of hardware specifications for each. Acer’s trio includes the Predator Helios 500 notebook (PH517-61) arriving in August starting at $2,199, and two desktops slated for September: The Predator Orion 5000 (PO5-100) starting at $1,499 and the Nitro 50 (N50-100) starting at $899....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 524 words · Jonathan Dougherty

Acer’s faster Nitro 5 gaming notebook offers GTX 1050 Ti, Intel Optane

Acer offers a wide range of gaming notebooks, from the Nitro 5 on the low end to the Predator line on the high end, with the Aspire VX and V Nitro slotted in between. TheNitro 5has been primarily known for its entry-level take on dedicated gaming notebooks, and Acer apparently wants to beef up its reputation for high performance as well in the latest 2018 update. To begin with, Acer will now offerIntel’s latest and greatest high-power “H” line of CPUsin the lineup, including the six-core Core i7-8750H that should dramatically improve the machine’s processing power....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 501 words · Philip Wagner