Steam's latest sale throws a spotlight on great games from tiny teams, including Stardew Valley and a blackjack roguelike with the Balatro dev's seal of approval

Steam’s latest sale throws a spotlight on great games from tiny teams, including Stardew Valley and a blackjack roguelike with the Balatro dev’s seal of approval D&D-spoofing blackjack? Sign me up When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Another Steam sale is upon us, and while this one’s not directly hosted byValve, it is shining a fantastic spotlight on some of the best games made by tiny dev teams - including a gambling roguelike so good it’s even got the Balatro dev’s seal of approval....

August 9, 2024 · 3 min · 557 words · Andres Martin

BlueAnt Soundblade review: “a sleek under-monitor solution that provides thunderous bass”

GamesRadar+ Verdict As an under-monitor soundbar, the BlueAnt Soundblade stands out thanks to its sleek, low-profile design and thunderous output. Missing features like proper EQ settings keep it from achieving its true audio potential, but it scores points for its thoughtful design and including all the ports you’ll need to hook up to PCs, TVs, and Bluetooth devices. Compact design Deep bass Remote included USB, Bluetooth, and aux No manual EQ settings...

August 9, 2024 · 12 min · 2465 words · Ronald Campbell

Borderlands stunt coordinator says they originally filmed the PG-13 movie for an R rating: "We were blowing people's heads off"

Borderlands stunt coordinator says they originally filmed the PG-13 movie for an R rating: “We were blowing people’s heads off” Many loyal fans of the game have criticized the film’s lack of violence When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s fair to say, Eli Roth’s star-studdedBorderlandsmovie is… not going down well with audiences. The video game adaptation currently has a 6% Rotten Tomatoes score – up from yesterday’s 0% – and is being criticized for its “unfunny” script, questionable CGI, and lack of graphic violence....

August 9, 2024 · 3 min · 532 words · Jacqueline Lawrence MD

A new Chinese crime thriller with a fresh Rotten Tomatoes score offers a different take on the detective genre

A new Chinese crime thriller with a fresh Rotten Tomatoes score offers a different take on the detective genre Big Screen Spotlight | Only the River Flows subverts expectations When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Only the River Flows, the latest film from Chinese director Wei Shujun, is a different kind of crime thriller. The movie, which premiered at last year’s Cannes Film Festival and competed in Un Certain Regard, takes the detective genre and runs with it – then sets it down, firmly, and forces the audience to look closely at it....

August 9, 2024 · 4 min · 752 words · Kimberly Nelson

I'm seriously tempted by this ridiculous board game bundle on Steam

I’m seriously tempted by this ridiculous board game bundle on Steam Dune: Imperium, Scythe, Root, Terraforming Mars, and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Humble bundles are often aggressively good value, but this new Steam board game sale has me tempted. In the ‘Board Game Night’ offer, you can pick up digital versions of everything from Dune: Imperium and Wingspan to Scythe for just$18 / £13....

August 9, 2024 · 3 min · 511 words · Tasha Brown
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