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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.

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What Is a Damage Sponge in Gaming?

We've all been there, unloading 5,000 bullets into a frustratingly unbeatable enemy. These are damage sponges, and nobody likes them.

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What Is a Gameplay Loop in Gaming?

Gameplay loops define most of your hands-on gaming experience, though you mightn't realize. Let's explain this design mechanic.

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What Is DLC in Video Games?

You've likely heard the acronym "DLC" almost everywhere in gaming culture. Let's explore this phenomenon in video games.

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What Does Grinding Mean in Video Games?

Grinding can be both a frustrating and rewarding part of video games. But first, let's break down what it actually is.

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Looking to Sell Your PS4? Where, Why You Should, and What You'll Get for It

Thinking about selling your PS4? Here's what you need to know.

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5 Reasons to Factory Reset Your PS4

Factory resetting your PS4 is a key procedure. Strongly consider it should any of these reasons arise.

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7 Reasons You Should Keep Hold of Your PS4

Tempted to sell your PS4? You might want to reconsider; Sony's eighth-gen console is a keeper. Here's why.

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How to Reset Your PS4 Ready to Sell

Looking to sell your PS4? Make sure you've got all these points covered before you part with your console.

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How to Back Up Your PS4's Saved Data: 2 Quick and Easy Ways

Want to keep your PlayStation 4 data safe? Then you should back it up as often as possible to avoid losing any saves.

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7 Ways Gamers Can Help Improve Games

While the onus is on developers to deliver great games, us gamers can still play a part in improving the quality of titles.

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The PS5 Has Outsold the Nintendo Switch for the First Time: Here's Why

Sony's flagship console has knocked the Nintendo Switch of its long-held top spot as best-selling console. But how?

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How to Back Up and Restore Your PS4's Data

The safety of your PS4 data is crucial, so you need to back it up to avoid losing it. Here's what you need to do.

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Why the PS5 Will Offer More Games Than Any Other PlayStation Console

The PS5 is shaping to be the best games console that Sony has produced, offering more titles into the bargain...

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What Is a Finsta? The Instagram Trend Explained

Insta, finsta, rinsta. You've probably heard of the first of these terms, but the other two might be more mysterious. Here's what you need to know.

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Is It Worth Upgrading Your PS4's Internal Hard Drive?

As well as the obvious extra space, a new internal drive for your PS4 can work wonders, but is it always the answer?

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What "Netflix and Chill" Really Means

To "Netflix and chill" isn't a new concept, but what does it really mean? Did it begin with the same connotations it has now?

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Sony Acquires Bluepoint Games to Make Its Remasters and Remakes Even Better

Sony has yet another software studio under its wing; Bluepoint Games. So what does this mean for the PlayStation game library?

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Does Crunch Culture Actually Deliver Better Games?

Crunch culture is an appalling practice, but does it make for better games, or does it mean strung-out developers don't deliver?

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How to Delete Digital Games From Your PS4

Got some old, unplayed titles on your PS4? Spring-clean your storage and delete some digital games, like this.

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How to Choose a New Gaming Console: 8 Things to Consider

Confused about which console you should buy next? Well, don't be, just take these factors into consideration.

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