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Dan is the founder, owner, and lead editor of Nerdburglars. With over three decades of gaming experience tracing back to the 8-bit era and an enduring love for franchises like The Legend of Zelda, they have spent a lifetime analyzing the evolution of interactive entertainment. Today, they oversee the site’s editorial direction, specializing in deep-dive franchise retrospectives, industry news analysis, and hardware reviews, ensuring Nerdburglars delivers authoritative, high-quality content for core gamers.

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Why Your Gaming Fan Is So Loud and How to Fix It

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When you're deep into an intense session of Baldur's Gate 3, the last thing you want is a distracting roar from your device. You might notice your Steam Deck getting toasty, your PC's CPU fan spinning up like a jet...
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Finding the Best Android Game for You in 2025

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The Google Play Store is packed with over a million games, and new titles arrive daily. For every major release that dominates the charts, there are dozens of hidden gems quietly earning five-star ratings from dedicated players. With so many...
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Troubleshoot OLED Steam Deck WiFi Connection Problems

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If you own an OLED Steam Deck, you might have run into frustrating WiFi connectivity issues. Many users report random disconnects, slow speeds, or the device failing to find networks entirely after waking from sleep. While Valve has acknowledged some...
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How to Fix Common Ray Tracing Problems in PC Games

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Ray tracing has transformed PC gaming, delivering lighting, shadows, and reflections that border on photorealism. But the path to that visual nirvana is often littered with technical hurdles. Maybe the ray tracing option is simply missing from your settings menu,...
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Top 4-Key Rhythm Games That Are Not Roblox

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Rhythm games have always been a beloved genre, blending music with precision and timing. For many players, the 4-key lane setup offers an accessible yet deeply challenging entry point. While Roblox hosts several popular rhythm experiences like RoBeats or Sound...
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Key Room Loot Feeling Worse? Here's How to Tell If It's a Nerf

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Every dedicated player has been there. You crack open a key room, the door swings wide, and inside you find... disappointment. Where are the legendary drops you used to get? Suddenly your mind races to the obvious conclusion: the developers...
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Axolotl Location Guide: Catch the Banded and September Axolotls

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Axolotls are among the most sought-after aquatic creatures in many fishing and wildlife simulators, and in our game they're no exception. Two of the most common questions from anglers concern a particular banded type that keeps showing up at Grafton...
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The Best PS5 Games for Moms (That She'll Actually Enjoy)

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So you want to introduce your mom to the world of PlayStation 5 gaming, but you are not sure where to start. The flashy blockbusters and complex control schemes that dominate the gaming landscape can feel intimidating to someone who...
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How to Fix Overheating When Gaming on PC, PS5 & Steam Deck

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Nothing pulls you out of an immersive gaming session faster than a sudden shutdown, performance drop, or a scary overheating warning. Whether you're on a high-end PC, a PlayStation 5, or a Steam Deck, heat is the enemy of every...
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Why Is My RTX 5090 Stuttering? Fixes for Smooth Performance

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Upgrading to a flagship graphics card like the RTX 5090 promises a buttery-smooth gaming experience. But when you fire up your favorite game only to be met with jarring stutters and frame drops, frustration sets in quickly. Stuttering can ruin...

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What Would WW2 Have Been Like With Robots?

What Would WW2 Have Been Like With Robots?

Welcome to a mesmerizing alternate history where advanced robotics and vintage aesthetics come together in the era of World War II. This image gallery presents…