They have to find a new way to beat the Lotus map in Valorant because of the way it is shaped. You need to plan ahead to get the most out of its many new features, like silent drops and doors that can turn. For controllers like Omen, Astra, or Brimstone to be better at both attack and defence, they need to know exactly where to put smokes. Beat the Lotus map: Being aware of how the land is marked The Lotus map, which is the Valorant map, is different from all the others. Now there are quiet drops, doors that can turn, and walls that can be broken. If you want to get along in this tough place ..read more

You may have seen the shiny Supercredits in the item shop if you’re playing this live-service game’s online chaos. You can pay real money for these, but we know how to get them for free. Let’s explore the world of Helldivers 2 and find out how to get those valuable Supercredits without spending a lot of money. The Splash After the Credits Let’s talk about Supercredits first, then move on to the free stuff. They are the cool money in Helldivers 2 that you can use to buy cool skins for the game. Of course you can pay real money for them, but who doesn’t like free stuff? The dream of every gamer ..read more

Surprise, Surprise: Voice Actors in the Dark Drama in the Voiceover. So, there’s this big deal between the actors’ union Sag-Aftra and AI company Replica Studios about using artificial intelligence (AI) voices in games. The catch? Many voice actors, the real MVPs behind those iconic characters, are feeling left out and furious because, apparently, they weren’t even in the loop about this landmark agreement. “Garbage Deal,” Say Angry Voice Artists Sag-Aftra claims it’s all about guaranteeing “fully informed consent and fair compensation” for its members. However, the real voices behind our favo ..read more

Getting to Know Wi-Fi 7 So, Wi-Fi 7 is like the cool new kid on the block, but not everyone’s hanging out with it yet. There are just a few gadgets waving the Wi-Fi 7 flag. But guess what? The tech world is all hyped up, throwing out routers and mesh systems left and right. Why? Because the big shots—early adopters and tech lovers—are all ears. Amazon’s Eero jumps into the ring, bringing us the Eero Max 7. Get ready; it’s the big, bad mesh system they’ve got, promising crazy-fast speeds and more ports than ever. Setting Up and Taking Care Eero Max 7 keeps it chill, sticking to the user-friendl ..read more

Exploring JBL Fresh Smart Series In the world of smart speakers, JBL decided to spice things up with its brand-new Authentics series. Now, you might be wondering, “Another one, really?” Well, these speakers bring a breath of fresh air, especially when it comes to their stylish vibes. Stylish and Nostalgic: A Winning Combo JBL’s Authentics speakers aren’t just about the tunes; they’re like the eye candy of the speaker world. Taking style tips from classic JBL speakers like the L100, they serve up a tasty slice of nostalgia. If you’re into speakers that look as good as they sound, the Authentics ..read more

But let’s be honest: when Sony told everyone at CES in January 2023 about their accessibility controller, “Project Leonardo,” I wasn’t exactly jumping for joy. What was my first thought? Too small for gamers like me who have trouble moving around. How were we supposed to use that “sundial” button? It seemed like yet another attempt to be welcoming that fell short. Then Sony sent me a review unit, and I was really shocked by what it was like. Project Leonardo got a makeover and is now called the Access Controller. It will be available for $89.99 starting December 6. By the way, “Leonardo” would ..read more

While the finer details of the 2019 technical regulations are yet to emerge, I thought it would be appropriate to have a look at some of the best tech from this year (so far) before our eyes turn towards next season. This post will primarily focus on the aerodynamics, as has been my focus throughout ..read more

Hello readers. An apology is needed – I have failed to keep this blog alive despite saying I would do so earlier this year. Sorry. However, I hope you will forgive me after reading this post, as a lot has happened over the past few months. Firstly, I graduated from Swansea University with a First ..read more

As part of a number of changes under the skin of the car to address the issues they faced last year, Mercedes have added an extension to the rear upright where the upper wishbone joins (here’s an image of it). In my analysis of the Mercedes W09 for Race Fans I mistakenly wrote that the rear ..read more

Alright, so I can reveal that I’m covering this year’s F1 car launches with Race Fans (formerly F1 Fanatic). I have collaborated with them before and it’s a genuinely great site with bang up to date information (and Dieter Rencken is a columnist on there this year too). I’ll link my pieces below, updating this ..read more