I've been obsessed with Marathon since it was released. From the slick art direction to the fathoms of lore hidden in obscure and often abstruse menu systems, this truly is a game that rewards you for paying attention. My one nitpick was that Cryo Archive, the first season's endgame map, was restricted to weekends. As someone with young kids who would prefer to go to the park than sit around watching their dad exfiltrate an alien planet, my weekends are strictly non-gaming time. Thankfully, the new Marathon update has shifted things around so I can finally give Cryo Archive a go.

Daniel Vvra is not one to shy away from discussing controversial topics. The former Warhorse Studios creative director, who shepherded the developer to great success with Kingdom Come Deliverance and its sequel Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, has been embroiled in many a controversy. From his rants about the 'historical accuracy' of medieval games to constant hot takes online, Vvra is never far from the headlines. When it comes to DLSS 5, though, he's right about one thing.

Following the news that Epic Games is laying off 1,000 employees, it has been announced that three modes are being removed from Fortnite. In recent years, Epic has gone hard on adding different experiences to its signature battle royale game, making it a platform that goes beyond the core mode. Now, however, it's pulling back on some of its more experimental content.

Intel has just dropped two of the most exciting CPUs in recent years, in the shape of the new Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus range. The cheaper of these two new chips is the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus, which comes in at just $199 yet packs performance that puts many more expensive chips to shame. AMD's latest X3D CPUs still rule the roost for peak gaming performance, but for a more balanced option at a great price, the 250K Plus is hard to beat. This balance of price and performance immediately lands this Intel chip a place on our best gaming CPU guide as the top option for around $200, and the best for those seeking a CPU that's a capable choice for gaming, but who also want some serious multi-core processing power for other workloads. Read on to find out exactly which tasks it excels at, which it doesn't, and for whom it's best suited.[site_jumplinks]

The Razer Viper V4 Pro is finally official, with the company unveiling its update to the hugely popular symmetrical gaming mouse. It's lighter, faster, and longer lasting than before, though it comes with a familiar high price. The last few generations of Razer Viper have found their way onto our best gaming mouse guide thanks to their combination of great design and performance, and despite their high price. Competition from more competitively priced options is getting ever stiffer, but with an even lighter design and huge boost in battery life, the Viper V4 Pro could once again impress.

Spare a thought for Bloodborne fans at this time of year. It's the hit action game's 11th anniversary, and they're celebrating by... playing it again. I suppose it helps dry their tears because Sony and FromSoftware can't agree to remake or remaster the fan favorite game. Ever the folks to make the best of a bad situation, however, Return to Yharnam encourages fans to spend two weeks retracing their steps in FromSoftware's brilliant world.

Why Do We Celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Its Meaning and History + Prayers For me, the best part of growing up in a large Irish Catholic family was the gatherings on St. Patrick’s Day. Corned beef, cabbage, and soda bread were reserved for every March 17, as were embellished stories that family members would tell for hours on end. I soon realized the Irish tradition of exaggerated...

Love this Outback staple but want to put your own DIY spin on it with a different food? We've got you covered on how to create this simple and shareable dish.

Starbucks has long been notorious for misspelling customers' names on their beverage cups, but names aren't the only things baristas are writing.

Taylor Swift has a track record of popular songs, but she's also a hit-maker in the kitchen. When preparing this dish, she takes inspiration from Ina Garten.