Category Archives: Gaming

Excel E-Sports. Not a Joke

Posted on June 10, 2021 by David K.

So, a long time ago, I found this, and thought it was hilarious. Today, I found this, and discovered that the Excel e-sports “scene” is actually a thing.

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Valve’s Gabe Newell hints at vague console plans coming “this year” | Ars Technica

Posted on May 12, 2021 by David K.

Or maybe Newell was suggesting that Valve plans to revive its Steam Machines program, getting behind a line of SteamOS-powered living room consoles once more. Given the quick market death of that effort, though, this is probably the least likely … Continue reading →

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Sony is working to integrate Discord into PlayStation consoles

Posted on May 3, 2021 by David K.

Coming “early next year.” Details on what that would actually entail are slim, and Sony’s announcement just says that the two companies are “hard at work connecting Discord with your social and gaming experience on PlayStation Network.” Whether that means … Continue reading →

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ROG Phone | Gaming Phones｜ROG – Republic of Gamers｜ROG Global

Posted on March 10, 2021 by David K.

Game-changing smartphone with unique console-inspired design delivers epic performance, unbeatable visuals, total gaming control and endless possibilities Source: ROG Phone | Gaming Phones｜ROG – Republic of Gamers｜ROG Global So I just learned that ASUS makes a ROG-branded phone, which means … Continue reading →

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Playstation 5 and the “Control” Game Review

Posted on February 14, 2021 by David K.

Control is a game that came free with Playstation Plus. I had heard relatively good things about it, but I know that PS+ games are the B- games that have run their course commercially, so I took this move with … Continue reading →

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Playstation 5 and Skyrim

Posted on February 11, 2021 by David K.

I’ve been continuing to play through Skyrim on my PS5, and enjoying the extra graphical power. Someone has released some mods that allow you widen the field of view, and crank up the FPS to 60 (or unlimited). Since I’m … Continue reading →

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The One Where All My Monitor Audio Dies

Posted on February 5, 2021 by David K.

I’m moving my office back to the basement, and taking the opportunity to thin-out my collection of “stuff.” In the process, I’ve thrown out 2 bags of old computer parts, and I’m going to pitch at least one old computer. … Continue reading →

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The best PS4 games to play right now – Polygon

Posted on January 25, 2021 by David K.

A mix of originals, remakes, and remasters makes the PS4 a system with a vast library of wonderful games Source: The best PS4 games to play right now – Polygon I just note, for the record, and with no small … Continue reading →

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Playstation 5: First Thoughts

Posted on January 17, 2021 by David K.

I keep promising myself that I’m going to finish Spider Man and Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, but I’ve been playing through Skyrim. Again. Yeah, I know. A 10 year old game being played on a 7 year old console, now playing … Continue reading →

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Playstation 5: At Last

Posted on January 16, 2021 by David K.

I finally got a Playstation 5, thanks to Best Buy and Twitter. The new hardware can apparently do 4K at 120Hz over HDMI 2.1. I have a monitor that I use at 4K@60Hz over DisplayPort for my Mac, but it … Continue reading →

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