Dynamic Split Screen Mode Coming to Baldur’s Gate 3 with Patch 7

Patch 7 forBaldur’s Gate 3is set for September 2024 and includes tons of bug fixes, improved kissing animations, evil ending cinematics, and the official modding toolkit for PC. This update also includes a new feature for players who prefer to play together on the couch in split-screen mode. Yes, dynamic split screen mode is finally coming to Baldur’s Gate 3 with Patch 7. Baldur’s Gate 3 Dynamic Split Screen Mode Confirmed Currently, each player has their own portion of the screen when playing in split-screen mode....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 388 words · Aaron Schaefer

EA SPORTS WRC Launch Trailer Released for Early Access

Codemasters has spent 16 years mastering rally racing with its DIRT franchise between both the mainline entries and side games like DIRT Rally and DIRT Showdown. Now, with Codemasters until the EA umbrella and EA having the WRC license, it’s time for a new era to begin with EA Sports WRC. The DIRT franchise always excelled at providing smooth racing action and that’s something the then-official WRC games could be inconsistent on with each entry feeling a bit too similar to the last and now you have essentially a perfect blend of core gameplay and the official WRC license....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · Matthew Daugherty

Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights Gameplay & Features Overview

Te gorgeousEnder Lilies: Quietus of the Knightsby developer Live Wire and Adglobe released for PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S back in June, and will release on Playstation in Q3 of this year. In this article we are going to look at the new Metroivania dark fantasy 2D Action-RPG and what it has to offer in terms gameplay, combat, story, customization and overall features. Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights Gameplay & Features Overview Name: Ender Lilies Quietus of the Knights Platforms: PC via Steam, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, (Playstation TBD)...

August 5, 2025 · 7 min · 1357 words · Scott Fernandez

Former Android executive Hugo Barra to head Facebook’s Oculus and virtual reality teams

When former Android executive Hugo Barraannouncedthree days ago he was leaving Chinese handset maker Xiaomi, he provided standard boilerplate explanation: he wanted to spend more time with his family because living and working abroad has taken a toll on his health and life. Then again, that’s exactly the kind of stuff that you’d expect high-ranking executives to say when jumping ship or seeking greener pastures with another team. As it turns out, Barra is leaving Xiaomi not because he’s burned out but to join Facebook where he will be charged with managing the Oculus team and the company’s other virtual reality projects, CEO Mark Zuckerbergannouncedyesterday....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 364 words · Steven Whitehead

Games We Are Thankful For In 2023

Quick Links Thanksgiving time has come once more to the USA, and with it the annual chance to gather with one’s family and reconnect with friends. It’s also a time to talk about all the things in your life that you’re thankful for. Here at Hardcore Gamer, some of our writers have taken this opportunity to say which games they’re thankful for this year. These thanks are drawn from games released between Thanksgiving 2022 and Thanksgiving 2023, and the reasons behind their selection are as varied as the group that picked ‘em....

August 5, 2025 · 10 min · 2021 words · Dakota Gallegos

Garmin’s latest fitness wearables get a workout boost from Gold’s Gym

Apple isn’t the only fitness watch company making its wayinto the gym. Garmin now is extending its reach into the personal training and fitness realm by partnering with Gold’s Gym, one of the top fitness franchises in the world. The first fruit of this collaboration is a new Garmin version of the popular Gold’s AMP app that bundles in support for thelatest Garmin fitness wearables. Released in 2017, theGold’s AMP appis a combo fitness coaching and music app designed to free you from tedious and unmotivating workouts....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 380 words · Kenneth Clark

Greenpeace praises Apple and others for helping build a greener Internet

Apple has quite the history with environmental organization Greenpeace. The outfit has panned the iPad maker several times over the years for using toxic chemicals in its products and other non-green practices—it evenstaged a protestoutside of its Cupertino headquarters back in 2012. A lot has changed over the years, however, and this week, instead of protesting Apple, Greenpeace took to the skies to praise it and other companies for helping build ‘a greener Internet....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 344 words · Brian Chapman

How to do a Hard Charger Skill in Forza Horizon 5

Forza Horizon 5 was already a good racing game, but with the introduction of theHot Wheels DLCit became even more fun. Adding new cars, new races, and new challenges spiced up the game, allowing for players to spend more time on the new content introduced. However, one of the Hot Wheels challenges added to the game requires players to perform aHard Charger Skill. This challenge has many players scratching their heads, so look below to find out how to complete this challenge....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 334 words · Kathryn Peters

How to get & use Wishing Notes in the Tears of Themis A Wish in the Light event

The Tears of Themis A Wish in the Light event runs fromSept. 21, 2022, to Jul 04, 2025, and commemorates Vyn Richter’s birthday celebration. During the event period, you must help Vyn complete his birthday wishlist with the help ofWishing Notes, currencies used to participate in various activities. Wishing Notes can be farmed through a time-gated feature, so we highly recommend starting as soon as possible if you want to get all of Vyn’s limited birthday rewards....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 338 words · Shannon Macdonald

How To Take Screenshots On Your Windows 11 PC

How To Take Screenshots On Your Windows 11 PC Screenshots are nothing short of a lifesaver, especially when it comes to capturing and sharing on-screen content quickly and efficiently. Screenshots, or as some like to call them screengrabs, save users the multi-step hassle of downloading webpage content, saving works-in-progress, and navigating file managers for attachments. On phones, a triple-finger downward slide or volume-power button combo press does the job, but that luxury is not available on a PC....

August 5, 2025 · 5 min · 908 words · Monica Hunt

How to unlock the Norseman in Halls of Torment

In addition tothe Beast Huntress, the latestHalls of Tormentupdate also brings with it another new challenger for you to unlock: the mighty Norseman. Packing dual axes, high defensive stats, and an affinity for the new Frost status effect, he’s one of the best options for players who like to get up close and personal with the legions of the night. If you want this brazen berserker on your side, read on to learn how to unlock the Norseman inHalls of Torment....

August 5, 2025 · 4 min · 652 words · April Cole

How to use Sombra’s Hack in Overwatch 2

Even though it’s not as good as it was in the first Overwatch, Sombra’s Hack ability is still a phenomenal tool in Overwatch 2. Wasting the Hack on the wrong enemy can lead to some disastrous consequences, though. If players really want their opponents to start rage quitting, it’s important to keep some things in mind when looking for enemies to hack. Tips with Sombra’s Hack in Overwatch 2 When Overwatch 2 first came out, some Sombra mains were sad that the Hack only interrupts enemies' abilities for 2 seconds....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 315 words · Traci Ellis

How to watch the Champions League final for free

As with the last couple of seasons,BT Sportwill stream the final online on its own website and on YouTube. Alternatively, if you live in the US, you can stream it in English throughParamount+and fuboTV, or through ViX and Fubo in Spanish. Here are the details on how to watch the match live in a format that suits you. When is the Man City vs Inter Milan Champions League final? The final will take place on Saturday, 10 July 2025....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 359 words · Gregory Ortiz