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How to fix VALORANT Error Code 40

Just like all live service games, VALORANT has a slew of issues that plague the game, and Riot Games has included error codes that will give players a bit of information about what specific problem they are dealing with.  One of the most common error codes is Error Code 40, which typically only pops up when the VALORANT game servers are experiencing some form of problem. Once Error Code 40 pops for a player, it will usually be accompanied by a message saying there is an error “connecting to the platform”

Is World of Warcraft down? How to check WoW’s server status

Connection issues are one of the worst things that can happen when you’re playing an online game—and World of Warcraft is no different. World of Warcraft servers are almost always live, but occasionally, they do go down. Knowing when they go down, and when they’ll be live again, can help you plan out your playing sessions. On a weekly basis, WoW servers go down for a short maintenance period around 9am CT. Usually, that server downtime is listed as taking an hour, but it almost always takes significantly less time

How to improve FPS and performance in VALORANT

Lag is an issue in any online game. But in a game like VALORANT, it could be the difference between getting that crucial shot off to win the round or losing your head to an enemy bullet. While VALORANT’s dedicated servers are some of the best around, they, of course, aren’t without their problems.  Here’s how to fix lag and improve performance in VALORANT. Make sure it’s lag and not your FPS Lag isn’t the only thing that reduces frame rate when playing VALORANT. Your first plan of action should

Is League down? How to check problems, outages, and server status

League of Legends has a massive player base and a roaring esports scene, but the game isn’t without its flaws. The servers are nothing to write home about. They tend to malfunction, kicking players out of matches or preventing them from joining altogether. If Summoner’ Rift isn’t down, it’s the client or even the store. Sometimes it’s difficult to determine whether the issue is on Riot’s end or yours. Though thankfully, there are a few easy methods to check if League is down. Riot’s official service status If you suspect

Is Overwatch down? How to check problems, outages, and server status

Overwatch isn’t without its issues. Blizzard Entertainment’s character-based shooter is prone to outages, boiling down to server difficulties in Los Angeles and Chicago in North America and Paris in Europe.  But sometimes these issues can’t be blamed on the devs. Internet service providers, hardware failures, and software malfunctions are often to blame. To determine whether the problem is Blizzard’s end or yours, we’ve created a guide to help keep you informed. Check the Overwatch forums If the Overwatch servers are down, Blizzard will almost certainly post or reply on the

Resident Evil Village Mia Doll Puzzle Explained

Top GamesResident Evil Village Mia Doll puzzle explained. | Photo courtesy of CapcomThe Resident Evil Village Mia Doll puzzle is an impressively elaborate puzzle, requiring plenty of snooping and keen-eyed observation. Here's how to complete it.so I finally was able to continue playing resident evil.... and uh. I got to That Part in the doll house..... And I pic.twitter.com/WvZ9DEFXpz— miranda?✨ (@doodle2317) May 31, 2021To start the Mia doll puzzle, you'll need to have reached House Beneviento, which in turn requires having retrieved the Four-Winged Key. Once you're inside, take the

Respawn is ‘working through’ issues with access to Apex Legends’ new season, Legacy

Developer Respawn is “working through some service issues” after the launch of Apex Legends’ Legacy update. The high demand to try out Apex’s new season took out the servers today and players have reported a series of occurrences, from problems with downloading the update to being stuck in the title screen. PlayStation users were able to preload the game starting yesterday, but that doesn't mean they're able to log into Apex now. The outage has affected a series of players across all platforms as they trickle into the game. Players

Is Dota 2 down? Here’s how to check server status

While many Dota 2 players only get to play one or two games a day, a notable bunch of the game’s population can be considered serial-queuers, meaning they queue up for another match right after they’re done with the previous one. The most competitive Dota 2 players will naturally want to squeeze in as many games as possible before calling it a day, but their plans could quickly be ruined if servers go down. Dota 2 uses Valve’s dedicated servers, and the game can suffer a server problem due to