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A Different Take on Tower Defense - Hostile Mars | PAX East 2022 @BigRookGames

While browsing the PAX East show floor, Hostile Mars caught our eye right away. At first glance, it reminded us of No Man Sky but with a lot more combat. We got a chance to get our hands on the game and we quickly found out that this is something totally different. Hostile Mars is a tower defense game where you take control of a character in a third-person view to combat enemies. We had a chance…

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AmazeVR and Meg Thee Stallion Enter The Hottieverse | SXSW

VR is finally getting to the point where it makes sense for more users to have it in their homes. There are a ton of uses for the various headsets on the market from gaming, media consumption, and now concerts. AmazeVR has partnered with Megan Thee Stallion in their first series of virtual concerts. Starting in the month of April, you can jump over to the AmazeVR site and grab tickets if you are…

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Hro X DC Create Hybrid NFTs | SXSW

During SXSW 2022 Warner Media had a few activations spread around the city. You could just hang out at some, create unique wearables at others and experience the world of Batman in another. At the Batman activation, the costumes from the most recent movie were on display along with other merchandise that is/will be available for purchase. One of the newest items is a new type of trading card that…

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Paramount Plus’ Halo Series Takes Viewers on a Wild Ride | SXSW

One of the screenings that were on the top of our list for SXSW 2022 was the screening of the first episode of the Paramount Halo Series. I will hold off on the spoilers until the show’s official release on March 24th but viewers have a lot to look forward to. I will say that there will be some things that veterans of the series will notice that aren’t canon. We already know that we are going to…

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Wanted: Dead SXSW Trailer

During the SXSW Gaming Awards, we got our first full look at the new, super-stylized hack and slash game, Wanted: Dead. The game is developed by Soleil and inspired by games like Devil May Cry, Bayonetta, and Ninja Gaiden. It’s an exciting blend of melee combat and over-the-shoulder mechanics. Wanted: Dead will be releasing some time in 2022 for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. Check out the trailer…

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The EPOS H3 Hybrid is the perfect headset for every device

EPOS has audio solutions for all types of situations. Recently, there have been some really high-quality products added to their gaming lineup. The EPOS H6 Pro is a high-quality wired headset with styling that appeals to both gamers and non-gamers alike. The EPOS H3 Hybrid is a wireless headset that has that same great styling and solid build quality.

The H3 Hybrid really lives up to its name…

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AMD RX 6500 XT Makes High Performance Accessible | CES 2022

During AMD’s CES 2022 press conference, they announced the new RX 6500 XT graphics card. This card aims to be highly efficient and affordable for 1080p gaming at high settings. This is paired with a new AMD software release which increases the performance of many games on the market right now. The RX 6500 XT will allow gamers to play at framerates above 60 frames in games like Halo Infinite,…

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LG Pushes 8K and Streaming at CES 2022

CES 2022 is off to an exciting start even though many of us have decided to participate virtually. One of the first press conferences we were able to see was from LG. Now there was a lot of information when it came to appliances and sanitation technology but for gamers and AV nerds, the new TV tech is what we came for. During the presentation, they talked about their new 8K displays that are…

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The Victrix Gambit Controller and Headset Were Made for Competitive Play

A couple of years ago, we were able to sit down with Victrix which at the time, a fairly new company. They work to engineer products specifically designed to give gamers an advantage in a competitive environment. The Gambit headset delivers amazing sound and comfort. The noise-isolating earcups are constructed using vegan leather. We are reviewing the Xbox version of the headset with comes with a…

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EPOS H6Pro Headset Review

Epos is a company that delivers high-end audio solutions for both the enterprise and gaming industries. The EPOS H6Pro Headset is a high-quality wired gaming headset that offers a high level of comfort and sound quality that can be used on any platform that used a 3.5mm headset jack. For the purposes of this review, we are taking a look at the open acoustic version. While most headphones aim to…

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The JBL Quantum Cup is Back and bringing fans and pros together

Tournaments have been added to the menu again. This December 17th-19th, the JBL Quantum Cup will return. Again, JBL will be partnering with the ESL, the largest esports company in the world to pair fans with the pros. This three-day event will bring together names like SypherPK, Arkham, and 100 Thieves Apex Legends team. This year, they will be adding two new games to the roster: CS:GO and Apex…

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Bright Memory: Infinite PC Impressions – A Visual Showpiece

I have been waiting to play Bright Memory Infinite since I first saw it during the Xbox Showcase over a year ago. It’s really crazy to think that this game was created by a single person. I was initially skeptical upon first glance then I found out there was a shorter version of the game on steam. It was only 5 dollars at the time so I jumped on it. Once I jumped in, I was even more excited for…

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Holiday Headset Buying Guide

Another holiday season means another round of headsets has been sent out for review. This year we will have opinions of all different budgets, platforms, and qualities. If you have been following the site for a while, you may have seen some of these pop up on lists in previous years but they are still very viable options when it comes to making your purchasing decisions. If you do not see a link…

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