The new DLC for Donkey Kong Bananza, "DK Island + Emerald Rush," transforms the base game into a roguelike experience, introducing a nostalgic hub and emerald-gathering challenges. While initially engaging, the expansion struggles to maintain long-term appeal due to repetitive gameplay, shallow upgrade systems, and a lack of meaningful variation in runs. This review examines whether this genre recontextualization truly revitalizes the core game or merely highlights its inherent limitations.

This article critiques the emerging trend of integrating OLED screens into PC components, specifically focusing on V-Color's XFinity+ DDR5 RAM modules. While aiming to offer real-time system information, the practicality of these screens is questioned due to visibility issues, potential cable obstruction, and the redundancy with existing BIOS monitoring tools. The author expresses skepticism about their true value beyond marketing appeal.

The Slippy legendary grenade in Borderlands 4, a unique fish-themed explosive, can be found by fishing in Kairos, particularly at the Fishin' Spot near Stockroom Silo and Plungeford in the Coastal Bonescape region. This guide details how to acquire this special grenade, which excels in melee damage and synergizes well with various Vault Hunter builds, including Amon, Vex, Rafa, and Harlowe, due to its ability to split and bounce, dealing significant area-of-effect damage.

Hideki Kamiya, the creator behind the Bayonetta series, shared his insights on the mixed fan reactions to Bayonetta 3. He noted a disconnect between the developers' vision and fan expectations. Moving forward with the upcoming Okami sequel, Kamiya aims to delve deeper into understanding audience desires, acknowledging the unique challenges of creating a follow-up to a beloved title while emphasizing the joy in its development.

The Humanscale Freedom Headrest task chair stands out as an exceptionally comfortable and ergonomically designed office chair, excelling in both active work and relaxed 'gaming' postures. Despite its high price, it offers remarkable support and a minimalist design that integrates seamlessly into any professional or personal workspace, making it a worthy investment for those prioritizing long-term comfort and spinal health.

Polygon, in collaboration with TheGamer and GameRant, has launched 'Gaming 4 Good' with the Starlight Children's Foundation. This initiative aims to provide mobile gaming stations to children in hospitals across North America, offering them a much-needed escape and sense of normalcy during their stays. The goal is to raise $25,000, which will be matched by Valnet, to fund these stations and bring smiles to countless young patients.

Embark on an epic journey in Hollow Knight: Silksong to complete the "Passing of the Age" quest. This guide will navigate you through the challenging task of locating the elusive Mushroom Sage across Pharloom. Discover all seven hidden spots, master the critical Silk Soar ability, and conquer the demanding final platforming section with expert tips and detailed walkthroughs. Prepare for an adventure that tests your exploration and agility skills to the fullest.

Experiencing frustrating stuttering in Borderlands 4? This guide offers a practical solution for Nvidia users. By adjusting the shader cache size in the Nvidia Control Panel to 100 GB, players can significantly reduce or eliminate performance hitches. Additionally, tweaking volumetric fog and cloud settings can further improve frame rates without compromising visual quality, offering a smoother gaming experience on various hardware configurations.

Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has weighed in on Borderlands 4's performance complaints, citing low customer service ticket numbers as evidence that issues are exaggerated. He suggests that only a tiny fraction of players report valid performance problems, contrasting sharply with widespread community dissatisfaction expressed on platforms like Steam. This stance has fueled further debate among players who rarely use formal support channels for such concerns.

Borderlands 4 introduces new movement options, including a grapple hook. However, the default 'grapple view tilt' setting can be disorienting during combat. This article reveals how to disable this feature in the accessibility settings, significantly improving gameplay flow and allowing players to maintain focus on targets while grappling. This small adjustment can lead to a much more enjoyable and less frustrating experience, especially in intense boss encounters.

Delve into the charmingly eerie world of "Strange Antiquities," a puzzle-adventure game where you play a temporary shopkeeper tasked with identifying occult artifacts. Building on the success of "Strange Horticulture," this game offers dozens of small mysteries to solve over approximately 12 hours. Players use various senses and reference books to uncover the nature of bizarre items, satisfying customers and piecing together a larger narrative of unsettling events in the town of Undermere.

Discover how to obtain and utilize the mysterious Craw Summons in Hollow Knight: Silksong's Act 3. This guide outlines the prerequisites for acquiring the item, primarily linked to completing 'The Dark Below' quest, and details its use in triggering an endgame boss fight at Craw Lake in Greymoor. Prepare for a challenging rematch with the birds and gather unique mementos for your Bellhome.