Blizzard has announced the May 2024 trading post items which includes 2 pets and 1 new mount! In addition, there's many new floral weapons that match the Spring Reveler transmog sets from Noblegarden in April.
11.04.2024 - 14:29 / mmorpg.com / Christopher Coke
The IQUNIX SUPER line-up has been one of the most pleasant surprises in the world of custom mechanical keyboards over the last year. We’ve reviewed three so far — the 1+1, the ZONEX75, and the Tilly60 — and each has taken a unique approach to its layout and design, making them some of the most unique custom mechanical keyboards you can buy outside of the group buy model. They also come mostly pre-built and tuned for sound and feel, so you don’t need to be an experienced builder to assemble them.
The Nature 80 Aura is a keyboard kit I’ve been looking forward to for months. Since I first discovered the SUPER line-up, I’ve been in contact with IQUNIX on when I would be able to try it for myself. It’s a tenkeyless with a traditional, easily accessible layout but a very unique two-part case. It threads the needle between retro and modern, its wide bezels reminiscent of old PCs while the wraparound bottom case is distinctly 2024. Now that I have it in hand, it’s exactly what I hoped for. With tri-mode wireless and full programmability, it’s great for gaming too.
At $289 for the barebones kit and $319 with switches, it’s not cheap, but in the world of custom keyboards that are ready to ship today, it manages to feel like a good value and a worthy investment.
The IQUNIX SUPER Nature 80 is the latest keyboard from IQUNIX, a company that has made its name delivering some of the best pre-built mechanical keyboards you can buy. Over the last year it has introduced its SUPER line-up of DIY custom mechanical keyboard kits. These kits carry through all of the unique design sensibilities the company is known for and are designed to be an easy on-ramp to the custom mechanical keyboard hobby. So far, they have arrived mostly pre-built and just need switches and keycaps (though the 1+1 even included the keycaps).
The Nature 80 is one of its more traditional designs. It uses a standard TKL layout that just about everybody should be familiar with. Where it differentiates itself is in the design of its case. Available in seven different colors (black, white, grey, silver, blue, red, and cream), it features a blended aesthetic that is at once modern and retro in its different parts. The top case has wide side bezels that double as handles for moving it. The bottom wraps around the forehead and chin of the case, appearing almost like a tray.
Like most iconics keyboards the aesthetic will be divisive. Some people will love it and some people will hate it; so it goes with unique designs like this, but it's not new territory for the company. Since its inception it has embraced
Blizzard has announced the May 2024 trading post items which includes 2 pets and 1 new mount! In addition, there's many new floral weapons that match the Spring Reveler transmog sets from Noblegarden in April.
You’ve heard of the Lands Between, but have you ever considered the Sands Between? That’s not a joke, that’s a genuine area in Another Crab’s Treasure, and I don’t think anything sums up the exact vibe that this game is going for better than the name of that one area. This is a love letter to and a sendup of so much of what FromSoftware has done, all wrapped up in a very cute crab protagonist just trying to get their home back, and a deeply unsettling message about pollution that we all already know, but don’t often get to play through.
Another Crab's Treasure might not look like a soulslike action RPG, but it is one. Take out the dark, oppressive nature of FromSoftware's output and replace it with SpongeBob, and you're more or less there. Purposely juxtaposing the established tropes of the genre, this title offers a fresh, more lighthearted experience without sacrificing the level of challenge you'd expect.
It’s wonderfully ironic that the biggest breath of fresh air the soulslike genre has received in years comes from an adventure that takes place entirely underwater. Where most dodge-rolling action games are drab, bloody, and edgelordian, Another Crab’s Treasure is bursting with bright colors, cartoonish sea creatures, and silly humor. That extreme departure from serious and spooky vibes makes it standout in an increasingly crowded space, even when it follows the formula extremely closely in every other regard. It suffers from overly simplistic combat, a general lack of challenge, and some bugs and camera wonkiness now and again – but with memorable characters, an extremely enjoyable story, and lots of original ideas, Another Crab’s Treasure had me grinning all throughout my 20-hour tour of the ocean floor.
is celebrating its 20th anniversary with three epic expansions which will tie together to form, the first of which is coming later this year with the release of the expansion. While the overarching narrative will be one that looks at the greater picture of with Azeroth's history, Titans, and what is going on with the Sword of Sargeras, will have a more enclosed story going on in a new area.
is the latest indie release from developer and publisher, Aggro Crab. In this Soulslike crab game, players will take on the role of Kril the Hermit Crab as he embarks on a life-changing journey across a polluted ocean to get back his home, encountering over 50 shells and various referential costumes. Though the enemies are tough, Kril will face an even greater struggle in comprehending the state of the world around him and his role in it.
Universal Studios Japan announced that the opening of Super Nintendo World's upcoming Donkey Kong Country-themed expansion has been delayed. Nintendo officially opened the theme park in 2021, recreating the experience of the Super Mario Bros. video games in real-life. A few years later, Universal Studios announced a new Donkey Kong Country-themed expansion, with it being the second Nintendo IP to be represented at the park.
It's a bad time to enjoy platformers built on community level creations, as LittleBigPlanet 3 servers have shut down just a week after support for Wii U servers and Super Mario Maker were killed. But while Nintendo fans got to say goodbye to their game, the death of LittleBigPlanet came as a sudden shock.
A keyboard is one of the few pieces of technology you may use for hours every day. Why not make it something that brings you joy? Sure, the people who gush over these things can be intense, but the upgraded comfort, durability and customizability that comes with a good mechanical keyboard is a real thing. If you’re looking to make the switch (ahem), we tested a couple dozen mechanical keyboards over the past few months and rounded up our favorites below. We’ve also broken down what to look for when shopping for one.
A Super Smash Bros. Ultimate modder has paid tribute to Akira Toriyama with an impressive mod that combines Dragon Ball and the Pokemon fighter Lucario. On March 1, Akira Toriyama passed away at age 68 due to an acute subdural hematoma. Besides being the creator of Dragon Ball, his works would influence a number of popular multimedia franchises and anime for years. With him being such an influential figure in the anime and manga landscape, many creators have paid tribute to the late manga creator in various ways.
Sega has released a new trailer for the upcoming, teasing the game’s Adventure Mode ahead of its release.
The original Moondrop Blessing 2: DUSK came about before we began reviewing audio gear in earnest, but it’s no stretch to say that it has attained legendary status in the audio community. Whether you’re an audiophile or gamer, it was one of the most frequent recommendations and absolutely trend-setting for the era of influencer collaborations we find ourselves in today. Its successor has been a long time coming but the wait is finally over.