There’s a noise that the collapsible baton makes when you equip it in Deus Ex, and I think it might be the most satisfying sound in videogame history. Unfortunately, JC Denton struggles a little in melee combat - unless you’re jumping a UNATCO thug from behind, you’re almost always better off using the pistol. But a beautiful new RPG, one that looks plucked from the late ‘90s and early ‘00s, and feels inspired by Half-Life and Fallout, flips that entire dynamic on its head. Imagine Deus Ex, but you have the moves, the flexibility, and the martial arts prowess of the brawlers in Sifu. This is Corpus Edax. Continue reading New RPG blends classic Deus Ex world design with the combat from Sifu MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPGs, Best FPS games, Best indie games

If you're in desperate need of a big block of external storage, this Samsung external SSD deal is the best way to increase your capacity without compromising on performance. The Samsung T7 Portable range, excluding 500GB models, is currently part of a limited-time deal on Amazon, but you'll need to be quick as some of the models have already sold out. We have the Samsung T7 Portable listed as one of the best external SSD options for gaming, praising its ability to stay cool despite its compact size and respectable speeds. In fact, the only reason it doesn't sit in the top spot of our guide is because its sibling, the T7 Shield, has a slightly more durable design. Continue reading Grab an external Samsung SSD and save up to $200, if you’re quick MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Samsung 970 EVO 1TB review, Best SSD for gaming, Best gaming monitor

What are the best Dragon Age The Veilguard skills? Half the fun of Bioware RPGs is taking a ragtag band of nobodies and watching them transform into legendary heroes. DA:V continues that tradition with Rook, our fresh-faced protagonist and unlikely leader of the titular Veilguard. Once you’ve determined Rook’s lineage and class, unlocking skills is the next port of call. Skills are the backbone of your build in Dragon Age 4, so getting to grips with how the skill tree works and what specializations can offer is essential. Like most RPG games, Rook and their DA:V companions gain skill points every time they level up, and the skills you choose will determine how powerful they will be once they reach level 50. The Dragon Age The Veilguard release date might be a little way away, but it’s never too early to start crafting your character Continue reading All Dragon Age The Veilguard skills and specializations MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPGs, Dragon Age The Veilguard companions, Dragon Age 4 release date

Lian Li has just released a wooden version of the Lian Li Dan Case A3, a premium take on the company’s already successful collaboration with Dan Hansen of Dan Cases, and it has a surprisingly low price. Unlike the original Dan Case A3, this new release replaces the original plastic front panel with luxurious walnut-colored wooden slats to elevate the design without losing features. With its volume of 26 liters, this Lian Li mATX case isn’t strictly small form factor, but that does mean you’re not stuck with a smaller board layout. Like some of the best PC cases, Lian Li’s wooden edition Dan case supports both mini-ITX and micro-ATX motherboards, as well as full-size ATX PSUs, smaller SFX-L power supplies, and Lian Li Edge PSU designs. Continue reading Lian Li’s classy new wooden case is ideal for a budget mini PC build MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming

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