The holiday season is upon us! And The Nerd Stash is dedicated to helping you find awesome gifts for all your family and friends. Subsequently, as part of that mission, we’re bringing you details on the 2019 LucidSound product lineup. Because a good headset can make or break your gaming experience. And LucidSound has some incredible products to make sure that you don’t miss a beat. First up we have the Rose Gold LS35X....
What does the arrival mean for future releases? Genshin Impact developer miHoYo took its fans by surprise by revealing that their mega-hit Honkai Impact 3rd is coming to Steam. The reveal came a few days after the developer announced their new turn-based game Honkai: Star Rail, which looks to be a spin-off directly related to the story of Honkai Impact 3rd, in special to that of its Post-Houkai Odyssey storyline and that of its Alien Space manga series....
With Apex Legends Season 9: Legacy came the introduction of a brand-new permanent game mode called Arenas. With this addition came some changes to how challenges work. Because there are now two major game modes, that means there are now new challenge types: battle royale-specific challenges and Arenas-specific challenges. Fear not, players who prefer one game type to the other — there is a bit of leeway in the reroll process this time around....
Many rogue-likes, such as Risk of Rain 2, are notorious for having inconsistent difficulty and balancing issues when it comes to their item pickup systems. Some runs may seem all-but-impossible due to lackluster drops, while others will give items which synchronize so well that enemies virtually pose no threat. To prevent this lopsided outcome from happening in Risk of Rain 2, Hopoo Games added the optional Eclipse mode, adding more potential difficulty to subsequent runs....
Chocobo GP is a sequel to the original Chocobo Racing, which was released on PlayStation in 1999. This new entry will release on March 10, 2022, and features a cast from throughout the Final Fantasy series. With so many characters to choose from, players may be wondering how many racers are in a race. There are eight racers in a race in Chocobo GP. Players can choose from their favorites, including Vivi, Albert Steiner, Gilgamesh, the titular Chocobo, and many more....
The Twitch community has been dealt a serious curveball after a hacker has leaked vast amounts of information related to the platform. This has led to information about the earnings of top streamers like xQc becoming public. xQc is one of the most-watched streamers on the platform in spite of, or perhaps because of, the almost endless controversy he manages to get himself into. According to the leak, xQc’s total payout from August 2019 until October 2021 is nearly $8....
Each time you defeat one of the main bosses in Elden Ring, you’ll gain access to their Great Rune. These Great Runes hold immense power, giving you access to unique abilities you would otherwise not have access to in the game. For example, upon defeating Rennala, you’ll unlock her Great Rune called the Great Rune of the Unborn. Unlike the other runes, it is already unlocked and available for you to use....
The Sneak Attack skill is one of the many Equipment Skill options you can pick in Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak. It may not fit in with every player’s style, but it might be something you consider adding to your kit. However, before you think about adding it, let’s go over how the skill works and what it can do for you. This guide covers everything you need to know about the Sneak Attack skill and how it works in Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak....
One of the game-changing features of Fortnite Chapter 4, Season 1 is the Reality Augments. This new feature enables users to acquire a random passive ability during the match. These perks range from faster reload time to making your vehicle move without consuming any fuel. To get a Reality Augment passive ability, you need to stay alive in the match until the Reality Augments timer runs out and the game offers you the perks....
There are three meters you have to keep a constant eye on while playing Elden Ring: Your HP, Focus Point (FP), and Stamina gauges. Your Stamina gauge will automatically replenish, but your HP and FP meters can only be restored via Crimson Tear flasks and Cerulean Tear flasks, respectively. At any given point, you’re only allowed to carry a set number of flasks; it’s up to you how many of these will be Crimson Tear flasks, and how many will be Cerulean Tear flasks....
Falke is the final boss of Signalis, and they are a tough enemy to defeat. If you over-prepare, the boss can be nearly impossible as there is a trick to defeating them. You will also want to use your best weapons because there’s nothing else after Falke. The boss battle will be long, and it will push your combat skills to the limit. You should not underestimate the difficulty of the battle, since it is significantly harder than the previous boss battles....
It’s a bit surprising that one of the toughest fights in Genshin Impact doesn’t come from a weekly boss. Instead, it’s Raiden Shogun herself that is stopping players from progressing in the Inazuma story quest. Beating Raiden Shogun takes more than just a good team and is a taxing process. You will fight Raiden Shogun twice in the story, the first time being Chapter II of Inazuma’s story and the third being in Chapter III....
The final trailer for Gotham‘s swan song season is here and it is packed to the brim with action and plenty of classic Batman villains. The four-minute trailer showed off a villain-filled sizzle reel with the likes of Jeremiah Valeska (who is soon to become the Joker), Bane, Poison Ivy, Mr. Freeze, Scarecrow, and much more. Now that these bad guys have taken over the city of Gotham, we are sure in for an intense final season....
A new Grounded update 1.0.2 is rolled out recently, along with a lengthy list of patch notes. According to the official Grounded patch notes, the latest Grounded 1.0.2 update patch added a new sort feature, balance, and difficulty changes. Apart from this, today’s Grounded patch 1.0.2 also includes general stability fixes. The newest update should improve player’s Grounded experience, following one of their largest patches to date. So, without any more introduction, here is the complete patch notes list for the Grounded 1....
Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series rolls into the middle of the season off two solid episodes. Telltale’s take on this popular franchise has been interesting, fresh, funny, and hit all the notes that their other series had been missing as of late. With the feeling of a revived Tales from the Borderlands, which is seen by many as Telltale’s absolute best series, the question was only whether or not they could continue to deliver such enjoyable experiences....
Sinnoh awaits Pokémon fans as Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl approach their release date of November 19. The Pokémon Company and ILCA have been revealing more information about the game to excite newcomers and veterans alike. Their latest trailer reveal some of the gym leaders of the Sinnoh region as well as the mysterious Team Galactic. Those familiar with the original Pokémon Diamond and Pearl will recognize these returning faces, but first-time players will get to see them for the first time....
Today, Halo Infinite’s Community Manager John Junyszek tweeted that 343 Industries is hoping to add Fiesta, Tactical Slayer (SWAT), and Free-For-All playlists to the shooter before the end of 2021. He didn’t give a specific date but did mention it definitely won’t be before December 8. Continuing the Twitter thread, Junyszek explained that the team’s aim with events is to try new modes before adding to playlists. As such, they will keep a close eye on them after adding Fiesta, Tactical Slayer, and Free-For-All and tweak them if necessary....
Not too long ago, we brought to you a quick first look at everything there was to know about Hearts of Iron IV, the grand strategy game set in the time period leading up to and during WWII being developed by Paradox Development Studio. It appears the game is nearing a point when they can start showing more and more of the gameplay from the engine. Interestingly, one of the things that the guys at Paradox have decided to showcase is how the production of tanks will go about....
The Genera is the second Elusive Target Arcade mission added as part of Hitman 3’s March content drop. Like most other missions, it requires you to kill three Elusive Targets with added complications, making them slightly more challenging than their base forms. This guide explains how to complete all three levels of this mission with the rank of Silent Assassin. Elusive Target Arcade Warning All Elusive Target Arcade missions have a penalty if you fail to kill any of the targets....
IO Interactive has now released a brand new update for Hitman 3. This is the game’s first major patch and the update goes live on February 23rd, 2021. In terms of patch size, the Hitman 3 update is around 2GB to 3GB to download. The update includes improvements to gameplay as well as some new content for players to experience too. The update should be available now for PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Stadia and the Nintendo Switch...
