Soham De
Contributing since December, 2020
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About Soham De
Soham is the Section Editor for Gaming. A musician, writer, and gamer, he loves all things creative and productive. With close to two decades of gaming experience and over a decade of writing press releases, transcripts, how-to guides, and more under his belt, you’ll find Soham thinking/ranting about all things gaming, especially PlayStation.
Latest Articles
How to Set Your Current Book as Your Kindle Lock Screen
Here's how to spruce up your Kindle and personalize the lock screen with your current book's cover.
How to Add and Manage Bookmarks on Your Kindle
You can use bookmarks on your Kindle to mark specific pages and easily jump to them. Here's how...
Is PS Now Worth It? The Pros and Cons of PlayStation's Game Streaming Service
PS Now is great for catching up on games from previous PlayStation generations. But is it worth your hard-earned cash?
4 Reasons You Should Play PS5 Games on Performance Mode
Despite the slight visual downgrade, the PS5's performance is a must-try for console gamers. Here's why.
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection—How to Upgrade on PS5
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection comes to PS5. Here's how you get the remastered version of Naughty Dog's classic titles.
11 Ways Progression Works in Video Games
Progression adds to the immersion you experience when you play a video game. Here's how progression systems work.
Sony Launches New PlayStation 5 Covers: How to Pre-Order One Today
Bored with your PS5's standard design? You're in luck: Sony has finally revealed new PS5 console covers and more DualSense controller colors.
Why Do People Like Playing Scary Video Games?
For some reason, many gamers love scaring themselves witless. But why do people enjoy their games with a dose of abject terror?
What's the Difference Between Linear and Nonlinear Video Games?
Do you prefer a game to tell you what to do, or would you rather be free to explore? Let's look at the differences between these play styles.
5 Different Types of Horror Video Games, Explained
There are actually several sub-genres of horror video games. Here's some of the more popular styles, broken down.
How Can Developers Improve Video Game Difficulty?
A key part of video game design is difficulty, but many developers have struggled in this area. How can they improve?
What Are Hitboxes in Gaming?
Ever noticed how some games are more accurate than others in terms of hit accuracy? That is down to hitboxes, and here's what they are.
Is Grinding in Video Games Good or Bad?
At some point in your gaming experience, you'll likely have had to grind. But can you definitely say if grinding is good or bad? Let's find out.
What Is Video Game Difficulty and How Does It Work?
We all have some idea of what video game difficulty is, but it's hard to quantify it and explain how it works. So, let's do that.
New Sony Patent Suggests Official PS5 Faceplates Are on the Way: Here's What We Know
Sony's acquired a patent for its PS5 faceplates. This might just be legal dressing, or it could hint at something more exciting.
What Are Mods in Video Games?
"Mods" is short for modifications, but what exactly are mods when it comes to gaming, and aren't they just another form of DLC?
Is Adele Right to Ask Spotify to Ditch the Shuffle Button?
When Adele asked Spotify to remove the shuffle button on albums, the streaming service responded. But was Adele right to ask this?
What Is Level Scaling in Video Games?
Ever wondered why enemies in games get harder to kill, despite your character levelling up? Then you've encountered level scaling.
What Is Level Gating in Video Games?
In the world of video game design techniques, level gating is one you'll likely come across. Let's break it down.
Why Spotify Has Removed the Shuffle Button From Albums
Until recently, your default method for listening to albums on Spotify was auto-shuffle. Now it's a traditional play button. Let's find out why.