Gaming
Some Overwatch Gamers Use Keyboard and Mouse on Console to Cheat
Reports suggest that some Overwatch gamers are using a keyboard-mouse setup instead of a controller when playing on console. This is mostly done by the gamers to cheat during gameplay. Blizzard, the publisher of the game disapproves of Overwatch gamers who use keyboard and mouse to play the game on a console.
If gamers are doing so well when aiming with the controller, they might actually be using a mouse and a keyboard. This means that they are cheating. It doesn’t matter if gamers play the game on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 or PC. What really matters is how gamers aim. That could influence the gamers’ destiny in the match, establishing if they are a good player or not.
Thus, Director of the game, Jeff Kaplan, has a message for Overwatch players on console who use a mouse and keyboard as their controller of choice: Don’t do it. In a post on the Battle.net forum, he spoke on behalf of Blizzard Entertainment to explain why the developer “objects” to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One owners going out of their to use mice and keyboards.
“The Overwatch team objects to the use of mouse and keyboard on console,” Kaplan wrote. “We have contacted both first-party console manufacturers and expressed our concern about the use of mouse and keyboard and input conversion devices.”
When you start playing Overwatch, you will see that there is always someone better then you, shooting you in no time, even if you practiced your aim and you were good at it. Then, you might figure it out that there are Overwatch players who use a keyboard and mouse setup on a console. That could be considered cheating.
Some gamers though claim that this problem represents only a matter of preference for players. Just like some players prefer to use Logitech driving gears to enjoy Forza or arcade joystick to play Street Fighter V, some may also prefer a keyboard-mouse setup. Specialists argue that XIM4 which is one of the best keyboard-mouse adapters for consoles is considered one of the most famous courses of action for gamers who play Overwatch on PS4 or Xbox One.

Gaming
Special Boxed Art of Rally Deluxe Edition Now Available for Nintendo Switch and PS5

Serenity Forge and Meridiem Games are thrilled to announce the special boxed Deluxe Edition of the stylish driving game art of rally, is now available for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch from European specialist retail stores. Originally developed and published by Funselektor Labs Inc. (the creators of Absolute Drift) and physically published by Serenity Forge, art of rally is inspired by the golden age of rallying with iconic cars from the 1960s to the 1980s.
This boxed Deluxe Edition of art of rally includes a specially designed box with exclusive artwork, a fabric patch inspired by the game and a colour poster featuring the cars you will be able to drive.
In art of rally, aspiring rally drivers will drive through colourful and stylised top-down environments inspired by real locations around the world. Compete for the top spot on the leaderboards with daily and weekly challenges.
From beginner options to driving modes that will challenge even the most experienced drivers, all players will be able to take on the races using their favourite rally driving tricks, such as the Scandinavian turn, countersteering, left foot braking and handbrake turns.
The special boxed version of art of rally – Deluxe Edition is now available for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 in specialist retail stores across Europe.
Gadgets
Acer Launches Nitro V 15 Gaming Laptop

Acer has launched the Acer Nitro V 15 gaming laptop, featuring 13th Gen i5 and i7 processors and up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs. The new Windows 11-based Nitro V 15 gets a boost with the availability of 8 GB / 16 GB RAM and 512 GB / 1 TB SSD for smooth, worry-free gaming, offering fast boot time and plenty of space for apps, files and games.
Digital worlds seamlessly unfold when playing on the Acer Nitro V 15’s vibrant Full HD display with a lightning-fast refresh rate of up to 165 Hz and paired with DTS X: Ultra’s pinpoint sound accuracy. Thanks to the 15-inch gaming laptop’s dual fan and exhaust system, the battle-ready internals are kept cool and let players dive deep into any gaming dimension without breaking a sweat.
The Acer Nitro V 15 is shipped with 13th Gen i5 and i7 Processors, designed with the latest hybrid architecture to deliver premium gaming, creating, video editing, and multi-tasking, even when on the go. Equipped with a wide range of GPUs (from 4GB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 to 6GB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050), gamers are treated to lifelike virtual scenes as the device’s GPU delivers power-efficient and AI-powered rendering capabilities with DLSS 3 and ray tracing.
To ensure the Acer Nitro V 15 is optimized throughout long gaming sessions, the device houses a tandem of fans rotating in sync and a dual-intake cooling system that draws in air from the keyboard and bottom cover, then expels heat through various vents strategically located on its sides and rear.
Gamers’ viewing senses are indulged on its 15.6-inch (16:9) FHD IPS screen with up to 165 Hz refresh rate, 3 ms overdrive response time, and 82% screen-to-body ratio. Users can also make the most of their gaming experiences with DTS:X Ultra’s immersive audio technology that features enhanced sound placement, acoustics, and fine-tuned sound modes to suit various game genres. To maximize the features when communicating outside the gaming realm, the Nitro V 15 is embedded with Acer’s AI-backed solutions including Acer Purified View and Acer Purified Voice technology for optimized video calls.
Users stay in control with the NitroSense utility app, allowing customization of game settings, and hardware performance conveniently at their fingertips. Connectivity-wise, players are given the edge with Wi-Fi 6 support and a full range of peripherals including an all-around Thunderbolt 4 port for charging, data transfer, and video display. The Acer Nitro V 15 also comes with one month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, providing access to hundreds of popular game titles to choose from.
The Nitro V 15 (ANV15-51) will be available in the Middle East starting from October 2023 for a price of AED 3699.
Gaming
Project Planet – Earth Vs. Humanity is Out Now

Project Planet – Earth Vs. Humanity is out now on PC! The party begins today on Steam and will be priced at $24.99 with a 20% launch discount for a limited time. Project Planet – Earth vs. Humanity is the debut game from Dutch developer, Fifth Harbour Studios, born from the challenges of a pandemic-stricken world. The game draws inspiration from real-world scenarios but gives players a chance to shape the outcome.
Will you wield the power of Earth to reduce humanity to zero, using a virus, asteroid impact, or other means of devastation? Or will you rally with up to five friends, assuming the roles of World Leaders, Industry, Media, Scientists, and Public, in a bid for survival? The choice is yours.
How to Play
Project Planet – Earth vs. Humanity can be played alone, but it’s even more fun with friends. Whether at home on a couch or online through a stream, you can invite up to five friends to join in for FREE. No app or extra controllers are necessary and only one copy is needed for your entire party.
Your friends can use any web-enabled device (like a smartphone, tablet or PC) to join the game and play along. Your browser will become your controller. When playing remotely, you can use a video conferencing tool like Zoom, Steam Broadcast, Discord, and more to stream the game. Just don’t forget to enable audio streaming!
Key features
- Party up! – Enjoy a 1 vs. 5 party game where you unleash Earth’s fury or try to survive a wide range of disasters as
- Humanity. Only one copy is needed to entertain a group of up to 6 players.
- Pick a side – Destroy Humanity with virus outbreaks, asteroid impacts and more as Planet Earth, or play as one of 5
- Humanity roles, each with unique gameplay and impossible dilemmas come close to real-life parallels.
- Work together – Use abilities to cooperate with other players, or punish those who don’t act in the group’s (or your own) best interest! But remember to pursue your own goals. In the end, there can only be one winner!
- No two games are the same – Branching narratives create limitless ways to experience disasters.