Infinity Nikkiβs next update will add some major new features. Bubble Season starts April 29th and will include a new area, new activities, and, of course, new (and returning) outfits. But the biggest addition is one that fans have been asking for since launch: co-op. Check out the trailer above.
In the new season youβll be able to have dress-up adventures with a friend in two player co-op mode. You can travel the world of Infinity Nikki together, solving special co-op mode puzzle games and participating in escort missions. Players will also prove theyβre the most stylish one in the group chat with a fashion runway and new interactions that players can use in all the photos theyβre going to take.Β
Like every new Infinity Nikki season, there will be special outfits to collect β though none of them inspire in me the kind of fanaticism that the cowgirl outfit from two seasons ago did. (Which I did get without spending any money. Hooray!) For the first time though, IN is also bringing back outfits from previous seasons for players who missed out on them and for newbies to build up their wardrobe quickly.Β
Speaking of wardrobe, Infinity Nikki is catching up to the MMO girlies by implementing a new dye system. In Bubble Season, players will be able to use dyes to change the color of their outfits the same way one can in World of Warcraft and Final Fantasy XIV. No word on exactly how dyes will work or if they will be yet more things to spend your precious currency on. But I am interested in the potential of getting new colors for my clothes without the hassle of the current system, which involves the expensive and time consuming process of collecting duplicate outfits.
Bubble Season starts April 29th and if youβre one of the folks waiting for the game to come to PC, the Steam version of Infinity Nikki launches that day too.
Maybe, like me, you bought the Xbox Series S with 512GB of storage and realized, after installing Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, that you donβt have much (or any) space left for any other games. And maybe, like me, you had to hunt for another drive so you could install other games to play.
If youβre still in that boat, you might want to consider Western Digitalβs 2TB WD_Black NVMe solid state drive. Itβs currently on sale at Amazon for an all-time low of $179.99 ($50 off), or about 22 percent off the standard price, and will provide you with plenty of additional storage to work with. To put the price in perspective, itβs only $30 more than the 1TB version, which isnβt on sale. WD is also one of two manufacturers Iβm aware of that make these easy plug-in cards β the other is Seagate.
Thereβs no fiddling around with screws or anything to get it to work, either. Just pop it into the back of your Xbox Series S / X, and bam, youβre good to go. Plug and play at its finest, baby.
But letβs pivot to another good deal real quick.
Amazon and B&H Photo are also selling Appleβs brand-new M4 MacBook Air, which just launched in March, starting at $899 (its best price to date). Thatβs $100 off Appleβs starting price of $999, which itself is already $100 cheaper than the entry-level price of the M3 model last year.
And, with the M4, you get 256GB of starting storage instead of 128GB, which is probably fine for most folks who donβt need a lot of local storage. Like me, for example. Iβm using an M2 MacBook Air for work, and I only have 82GB used.
The latest M4 model also has a better 12-megapixel Center Stage camera that will follow your face around while youβre on camera (better said: itβll keep you in frame) and 16GB of RAM. The design is unchanged from last year, which means youβre still getting just a MagSafe charger and two USB-C ports. But the update to M4 allows you to add two external monitors while also leaving the display open, for a total of three running screens. Good for multitasking.
Itβs a MacBook Air. Itβs the best MacBook for most people. You really canβt go wrong here.
The 32-inch Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 gaming monitor, which features 4K Ultra HD resolution and a 240Hz refresh rate, is on sale from Samsung for $750 after a $550 discount.
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Finding a laptop that can juggle both gaming and schoolwork isnβt as tricky as it used to be. These days, you donβt have to choose between a machine that can handle your homework and one that can keep up with your favorite games. Whether youβre diving into an essay, editing video for a project or hopping into a round of Fortnite or Baldurβs Gate 3 after class, there are plenty of laptops that strike the right balance between performance, portability and price.
The key is knowing what to look for. A solid gaming and schoolwork laptop should have enough processing power for multitasking, a GPU that can handle modern games (even if you're not cranking settings to ultra) and decent battery life to get you through a day of classes or study sessions. Some are sleek and lightweight enough to slip into a backpack while others double as full-on gaming rigs when youβre home and plugged in. Weβve tested a range of laptops to help you find one that fits your student schedule and your Steam library.
Best laptops for gaming and school in 2025
Best laptop for gaming and schoolwork FAQs
Are gaming laptops good for school?
As weβve mentioned, gaming laptops are especially helpful if you're doing any demanding work. Their big promise is powerful graphics performance, which isn't just limited to PC gaming. Video editing and 3D rendering programs can also tap into their GPUs to handle laborious tasks. While you can find decent GPUs on some productivity machines, like Dell's XPS 15, you can sometimes find better deals on gaming laptops. My general advice for any new workhorse: Pay attention to the specs; get at least 16GB of RAM and the largest solid state drive you can find (ideally 1TB or more). Those components are both typically hard to upgrade down the line, so itβs worth investing what you can up front to get the most out of your PC gaming experience long term. Also, donβt forget the basics like a webcam, which will likely be necessary for the schoolwork portion of your activities.
The one big downside to choosing a gaming notebook is portability. For the most part, we'd recommend 15-inch models to get the best balance of size and price. Those typically weigh in around 4.5 pounds, which is significantly more than a three-pound ultraportable. Today's gaming notebooks are still far lighter than older models, though, so at least you won't be lugging around a 10-pound brick. If youβre looking for something lighter, there are plenty of 14-inch options these days. And if you're not into LED lights and other gamer-centric bling, keep an eye out for more understated models that still feature essentials like a webcam (or make sure you know how to turn those lights off).
Do gaming laptops last longer than standard laptops?
Not necessarily β it really depends on how you define "last longer." In terms of raw performance, gaming laptops tend to pack more powerful components than standard laptops, which means they can stay relevant for longer when it comes to handling demanding software or modern games. That makes them a solid choice if you need a system that wonβt feel outdated in a couple of years, especially for students or creators who also game in their downtime.
But thereβs a trade-off. All that power generates heat, and gaming laptops often run hotter and put more strain on internal components than typical ultraportables. If theyβre not properly cooled or regularly maintained (think dust buildup and thermal paste), that wear and tear can shorten their lifespan. Theyβre also usually bulkier and have shorter battery life, which can impact long-term usability depending on your daily needs.
Gaming laptops can last longer performance-wise, but only if you take good care of them. If your needs are light β browsing, writing papers and streaming β a standard laptop may actually last longer simply because itβs under less stress day-to-day.
What is the role of GPU in a computer for gaming and school?
The GPU plays a big role in how your laptop handles visuals β and itβs especially important if youβre using your computer for both gaming and school.
For gaming, the GPU is essential. Itβs responsible for rendering graphics, textures, lighting and all the visual effects that make your favorite titles look smooth and realistic. A more powerful GPU means better frame rates, higher resolutions and the ability to play modern games without lag or stuttering.
For schoolwork, the GPU matters too β but its importance depends on what you're doing. If your school tasks mostly involve writing papers, browsing the web or using productivity tools like Google Docs or Microsoft Office, you donβt need a high-end GPU. But if youβre working with graphic design, video editing, 3D modeling or anything else thatβs visually demanding, a good GPU can speed things up significantly and improve your workflow.
Georgie Peru contributed to this report.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/computing/laptops/best-laptops-for-gaming-and-school-132207352.html?src=rss
As noted on Reddit and the Bethesda Game Studios Discord, some .esp mod files designed years ago for the original Oblivion have the same effect when plugged into the new Remastered game. Ars confirmed this during some quick testing, using a mod uploaded in 2008 to easily add high-end weapons and armor to the opening jail cell scene in the Remastered version.
While players of the original game could use the Oblivion Mod Manager to easily install these mods, doing so in the Remastered version requires a bit more manual work. First, users have to download the applicable .esp mod files and put them in the "Content/Dev/ObvData/Data" folder (the same one that already houses DLC data files like "DLCHorseArmor.esp"). Then it's just a matter of opening "Plugins.txt" in the same folder and adding that full .esp file name to the plaintext list.
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