11 Tricks You Didn’t Know Your Console Could Do
Today, some of the internet had its mind blown by a useful, if often-overlooked, PS4 fact. If you select a hidden trophy and press square it'll tell you what the trophy is.
This may seem like common sense to some but for anyone who was unaware, it's a game-changer. It's easy to overlook the nuanced features of consoles so here are a few things about the PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch you may have missed.
This Avenger Made More Than Downey
Update, July 11: Per Forbes' most recent Celebrity 100 earnings list, we now know how much money the top six Avengers made last year.
Thor's Chris Hemsworth and Iron Man's Robert Downey, Jr. took the top two spots. The Avengers stars amassed an impressive $340 million in earnings combined. Here's a list of much the top six Avengers each made:
- Chris Hemsworth (Thor) - $76.4 million
- Robert Downey, Jr. (Iron Man) - $66 million
Best Gaming Chairs 2019: Top Computer Chairs for PC Gamers
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As gamers, we’re incredibly devoted to the hardware supporting our hobby. Consoles, graphics cards, peripherals—let's be honest, we're kind of obsessed. But despite all the time and attention spent acquiring the best gear, one simple but important component is often overlooked: where to rest our butts.
That's where a good gaming chair comes into play. It doesn't have to be labeled as such, either: any chair you're sitting in while gaming technically becomes a gaming chair. That said, the best gaming chairs aren't just the chaise lounger you play the Nintendo Switch on. No, you want something comfy, yet supportive, for those long hours of gaming. Without further ado, here are the best gaming chairs.
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Is Running Out of Lightsabers
If you're planning on doing some big spending at the recently opened Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge theme park, you might come away disappointed. As reported by CNBC, fans are complaining about a shortage of lightsabers, droid components and other souvenirs at the park.
While this shortage isn't currently impacting fans who pay the $200 reservation fee to build personalized lightsabers at Savi's Workshop, the Kyber Crystal pieces are a different story. Kyber Crystal packs are widely reported to be sold out at the park, with only the individual Jedi and Sith Holocron sets still available to purchase. Additionally, attendees are complaining that the replica lightsabers based on those seen in the movies are selling out.
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Is Running Out of Lightsabers
If you're planning on doing some big spending at the recently opened Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge theme park, you might come away disappointed. As reported by CNBC, fans are complaining about a shortage of lightsabers, droid components and other souvenirs at the park.
While this shortage isn't currently impacting fans who pay the $200 reservation fee to build personalized lightsabers at Savi's Workshop, the Kyber Crystal pieces are a different story. Kyber Crystal packs are widely reported to be sold out at the park, with only the individual Jedi and Sith Holocron sets still available to purchase. Additionally, attendees are complaining that the replica lightsabers based on those seen in the movies are selling out.
Best SSD 2019: The Fastest Solid-State Drive for Your Gaming PC
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When it comes to storing all the stuff on your gaming PC, you have two options: cheap, slow, and spacious hard drives (HDD) or more expensive yet much faster (and lower capacity) solid-state drives (SSDs). A good SSD makes everything you do on your PC feel snappy. Programs pop right open. Files copy in seconds. Perhaps most importantly, your games will load faster, allowing them to run smoother with fewer hitches and hiccups.
The Mask Returns With Political Satire Angle in New Comic Series
Dark Horse Comics is reviving the Mask franchise in October. Dubbed The Mask: I Pledge Allegiance to the Mask, this new series will bring an extra dose of political satire to this darkly comical franchise.
I Pledge Allegiance to the Mask will be written by Halt and Catch Fire showrunner Christopher Cantwell, with art by Patric Reynolds (Joe Golem), colors by Lee Loughridge (Stumptown) and letters by Nate Piekos (William Gibson's Alien 3). Check out the cover to issue #1 below:
The Mask: I Pledge Allegiance to the Mask! #1 cover by Patric Reynolds. (Image Credit: Dark Horse Comics)
The Mask Returns With Political Satire Angle in New Comic Series
Dark Horse Comics is reviving the Mask franchise in October. Dubbed The Mask: I Pledge Allegiance to the Mask, this new series will bring an extra dose of political satire to this darkly comical franchise.
Be sure to follow our San Diego Comic Con coverage.
I Pledge Allegiance to the Mask will be written by Halt and Catch Fire showrunner Christopher Cantwell, with art by Patric Reynolds (Joe Golem), colors by Lee Loughridge (Stumptown) and letters by Nate Piekos (William Gibson's Alien 3). Check out the cover to issue #1 below:
The Mask: I Pledge Allegiance to the Mask! #1 cover by Patric Reynolds. (Image Credit: Dark Horse Comics)
Why the World Needs a Nintendo Switch Pro
Update: With this morning's reveal of the new Nintendo Switch hardware update, I updated this article to reflect the fact we now know for certain there is no Nintendo Switch Pro coming this year, but we still need one sooner rather than later.
The rumors were true all along, and Nintendo Switch Lite is a real thing: a smaller, cheaper version of the Nintendo console we all hold dear. It's perfectly timed and designed to coincide with Pokemon Shield and Sword, along with the rest of the Nintendo Switch games destined to dominate the hearts and minds of holiday shoppers.
The Nintendo Switch Lite Is Inferior, but I’m Going to Buy It Anyway
I’m going to buy the Switch Lite. It was as easy as Nintendo announcing that the new version of the system is “dedicated to handheld play” to get me on board. I’ve had a Switch since day 1, so this sudden excitement for another may seem a little silly, but I’ve got some good reasons… or at least good enough for me.
I've always been a Nintendo handheld kind of person. While I've had just about every Nintendo home console since the N64 – sorry Wii U – I’m still just as invested in Nintendo’s handheld offerings. The only major Nintendo handhelds I’ve missed at this point are the original Game Boy, the Game Boy Advance SP, and the DS Lite, so you can say I’m pretty committed to them. Even with the Switch’s release, I still play my special edition Pikachu 2DS XL from time to time to revisit games and get that true handheld experience. The Nintendo Switch Lite has an important spot in my game rotation too.