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The moment none of us have been waiting for: Former President Donald Trump’s new social media platform just hit the U.S. Apple App Store.

The new app, called Truth Social, was released for U.S-based downloads over the weekend, with an official launch date of Feb. 21 — President’s Day, duh.

According to the app’s description, Truth Social markets itself as a social media app “free from political discrimination,” that uses a “Big Tent” approach to facilitating dialogue online. What does that mean? “Think of a giant outdoor event tent at your best friend’s wedding. Who’s there? The combination of multiple families from all over the United States, and the world,” the description reads.

The app works similar to Twitter, to the dismay of some, and allows users to create individual profiles, follow each other, and curate “Truth Feeds” that essentially work just like every other app you probably have. Trump announced he was developing said social media alternative last October, and the surprise President’s Day drop comes after rumors that the app would be delayed until at least March. It’s also only available for U.S. Apple users, for now.

But some are already struggling to sign up for the app, however, placing many prospective users on extended “waitlists” to limit the number of users signing up on its first day, while others are unable to complete the two factor authentication needed to confirm their profiles. The app requires an active phone number or email to verify your sign up.

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The social media is just the first of potentially many media ventures by Trump’s new company, the Trump Media & Technology Group, which also announced it’s devising a subscription video service called “TMTG+,” featuring “‘non-woke’ entertainment programming.” We wait with bated breath.

And while thousands apparently yearn to get over to their “Truth Feeds” and engage in “civil” conversations about “The Truth,” we’ll remain on good old Twitter. Timeline cleanse, anyone?

YouTube is taking more cues from TikTok and Instagram, adding a small new feature that will let you know if a channel is streaming live.

While the platform has offered livestreaming since 2016, you’ll now see a ring sitting around a YouTube channel’s circular icon with the word “Live” across it, which users can click to lead them to the stream.

YouTube’s chief product officer, Neal Mohan, made the announcement on Twitter last week.

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TikTok and Instagram already feature a similar ring, which circles an account’s profile picture while they’re livestreaming.

This isn’t the first time YouTube has revealed a TikTok-esque update to its platform. Most significantly, the company rolled out YouTube Shorts last year, a direct TikTok competitor promoting short-form videos on YouTube’s mobile app.

TikTok lending inspiration to other tech companies is well evidenced: Netflix added “Kids Clips” to its iOS app in a handful of countries last year, a feature displaying short clips from their child-friendly content.

It’s no real surprise to see these platforms constantly copying TikTok — it was, after all, the most downloaded app in the world last year.

Online dating is now the norm. “We met on Tinder” is the new “we met in a bar.” And this isn’t going to change any time soon.

Countless children have been born to parents who met via an online dating app like Match or eharmony, and according to eharmony, more than 50% of couples will meet online by 2031. They would say that, but it’s understandable given online dating’s popularity.

The only real problem with online dating is that there are so many services out there to consider. With so many options on the table, it can be difficult to know where to find the best crop of potential lovers. Each dating app will have features that will matter differently to you depending on your lifestyle, what you are actually looking for, and what’s most important to you. Looking for Ms. Right? Or perhaps just Mr. Right Now? It’s helpful to know how each dating app is different so that you can surround yourself with people who want the same thing as you.

What are the benefits of using a dating site?

Dating sites and apps allow you to get your information out there to a massive network of like-minded individuals. Plus, you can save a lot of time, energy, and cash by testing out a potential relationship on an app before actually meeting. We know that some dating apps can be expensive, but just think about all those wasted coffees you could avoid by chatting through an app first.

Should you consider free dating apps?

There are a lot of free dating sites and apps out there, and the likes of Tinder and Hinge are seriously popular options with massive networks of users. Plus, most of the biggest and best dating sites have free versions with limitations on certain features. So yes, you can easily enter the online dating game without spending anything. There are levels to this game though, and sometimes free apps just don’t cut it.

This won’t be a surprise to hear, but you get what you pay for with dating sites and apps. For the best experience with the greatest possibility of finding exactly what you’re looking for, you are going to have to cough up the cash. We’re sorry to break it to you, but the best dating sites don’t come cheap.

What is the best dating app?

Whether you’re looking for something super specific or have tried every app on the market, we have put together a handy guide that breaks down what the deal is with each of these online dating experiences. We have lined up a selection of your best options for finding love, finding a hookup, and more, including leading services like EliteSingles and AdultFriendFinder.

These are the best dating apps in 2022.

YouTube star Jamal Edwards has passed away at the age of 31 after a sudden illness.

Edwards founded online music platform SBTV, which launched the careers of musicians like Dave, Ed Sheeran, Skepta, Rita Ora, and Jessie J. He has been credited with playing a huge role in the UK music scene. In 2014, he was appointed an MBE for services to music.

In a statement, Edwards’ mother Brenda Edwards, who is a singer and presenter, confirmed her son’s death.

“It is with the deepest heartache that I confirm that my beautiful son Jamal Edwards passed away yesterday morning after a sudden illness,” she wrote. “Myself, his sister Tanisha, and the rest of his family and friends are completely devastated. He was the centre of our world.”

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“As we come to terms with his passing, we asked for privacy to grieve this unimaginable loss. I would like to thank everyone for their messages of love and support. Jamal was an inspiration to myself and so many. Our love for him lives on, his legacy lives on. Long live Jamal Edwards MBE, MBA, PhD,” she continued.

Tributes for the entrepreneur and YouTuber poured in from musicians, music industry professionals, broadcasters, politicians, and public figures.

Rapper Dave posted a tribute for Edwards.

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British YouTuber and rapper KSI wrote, “Your legacy will always live on.”

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Comedian Mo Gilligan wrote that Edwards has “inspired a whole generation.”

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Politicians paid tribute to Edwards’ lasting impact on the UK music scene.

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Whether you’re planning to travel across the continent in a camper van or you prefer an old-fashioned tent in the great outdoors, even total amateurs know that there are camping essentials you need before venturing out into the wilderness.

You could spend hours planning an itinerary, but you need the right gear — or that great trip can go south pretty quickly. That also goes for festival weekends. Gear is essential to ensure your trip goes smoothly.

You probably already have a decent torch and portable charger kicking around, but you might want to consider investing in some camping basics, like a decent stove and fire top coffee percolator for example. Sure, there are some seriously innovative camp gadgets out there, but if you’re a beginner, you’re better off investing in the basics and spending any extra cash filling up your cooler with drinks and snacks.

Need more advice? Here’s all the need-to-know info before you set off camping.

What camping basics do you really need?

Camping is all about getting back to nature and appreciating the great outdoors, but there’s a lot to take into account when packing for a given season.

Whether you’re braving the elements or you much prefer camping in the heat of the summer (we don’t blame you), you’ll always want to pack ample sleeping and cooking gear. We also recommend leisurely items for relaxation, such as a good camping chair and speaker — it’s a holiday, after all. And don’t forget a handy tool, such as a knife. You never know when you might need it.

What is ‘three season’ and ‘four season’ camping gear?

Camping gear will often be marked as “three season” or “four season”. This is fairly self-explanatory. Three season is good for spring, summer, and autumn, but might not be tough enough for the winter months. Four season gear is built to withstand the winter.

How do you plan for wet weather?

As this is a beginner’s guide, it’s safe to assume your first camping trip won’t be an arduous journey into the mountains, but this is still the UK. Always plan for rain. It’s worth packing extra clothes and wet weather gear. Consider picking up a rope for hanging clothes to dry should you get caught in any unexpected drizzle. Double check that your tent is rated all-weather, and even if it is, we suggest bringing an extra tarp to help absorb any unexpected moisture in the ground.

Should you go camping in cold weather?

If you are intent on braving sub zero temperatures, consider swapping your thin nylon tent and sleeping bag for thermal options. There’s a wide variety of four-season tents that sport a thicker outer layer, but you’ll also want to look out for a sleeping pad with an R-value of four or more — as well as a sleeping bag that’s rated lower than the coldest temperatures you’re expecting.

How should you pack for hiking?

If you’re physically carrying your gear on your back rather than lumping it in the boot of your car, you’ll want to streamline your supplies as much as possible. No matter how cool or innovative a piece of gear can be, we promise you’ll be wishing you left it in the shop once it’s weighing you down during your hike.

Consider purchasing lightweight materials like down feathers over synthetic options and a flexible water bladder over a plastic or glass bottle. If you’re hiking in the summer, picking up a simple poncho is a great way to avoid the weight of a cotton jacket.

What is the best camping gear for beginners?

There are plenty of cool gadgets out there that would be nice to have, but your boot (or rucksack) will be filled to the brim before you know it. All those nice-to-have products will just weigh you down and make unpacking even more of a hassle.

Consider the basics. Do you plan on camping frequently, or is this more of a one off or semi-annual trip? If you’re an avid camper, it’s worth investing in top-of-the-line gear that will serve you well for years to come. Of course, the price tag will be a factor. If you’re not entirely sold on the idea, opt for budget-friendly items or consider renting gear from your local outdoor supplies shop.

From a utility-first portable camp stove to one of the highest rated (and least expensive) sleeping bags on the internet, this list of the best basics will help ensure your wild adventure goes off without a hitch.

This is the best camping gear for beginners in 2022.

DC’s Peacemaker had absolutely no right to be so excellent — but boy are we glad it is.

The HBO Max series was just renewed for a second season after wrapping up its first eight-episode run on Thursday. Without getting into major finale spoilers, let’s take a look at the many, many things that Peacemaker nailed — things that other shows, and superhero franchises, could stand to learn from.

1. Letting superheroes curse and f*ck

For many years, superhero movies played it safe with a PG-13 rating, worried about shutting out younger audience members and suffering at the box office. That all changed with not one but two Deadpool features, and with Peacemaker’s introductory film The Suicide Squad. Not only are characters besides Tony Stark having sex now, but they are letting expletives fly as freely as super powered punches to their enemies’ faces. The word “fuck” is so intrinsic to Peacemaker‘s style and vernacular that it’s almost scary to imagine a clean version of the show.

The pilot episode’s sex scene actually drives the narrative when Chris/Peacemaker (John Cena) sleeps with a woman who turns out to be a major lead on Project Butterfly. She then tries to kill him in a no-holds-barred fight sequence throughout the apartment and sets the entire series in motion.

Later on, Peacemaker and Vigilante (Freddie Stroma) ostensibly have a threesome with a witness from that building, which serves as comic relief but also hints at Peacemaker’s sexuality. Is this the same HBO that gave us Game of Thrones‘ “sexposition?” How far we’ve come.

2. Queer representation

Peacemaker stars a queer black woman, doesn’t care to be coy about it.

With queer representation in demand from both audiences and filmmakers, a character like Leota Adebayo (Danielle Brooks) can and should be front and center. None of the other characters care about her sexuality, which is especially refreshing from Peacemaker himself. Her wife Keeya (Elizabeth Faith Ludlow) remains a central figure in the series, not cast aside or fridged for the sake of Leota’s growth, and their reunion is one of the most emotionally gratifying moments of the finale.

Chris himself has a history of queerness, something stamped down by his father which he’ll hopefully revisit in future seasons.

3. Dismantling toxic masculinity

When only the white male character from The Suicide Squad was slated for his own show, fans were quick to point it out. His own companions on Project Butterfly are also uninterested in what they perceive as a violent, rude individual — but Peacemaker quickly turns all that on its head.

In early episodes we see Chris lashing out at his colleagues, only to come home and break down because he can’t get people to like him. When he’s alone, he grapples with his hatred of violence, his relationship with his father, and the loss of his brother. By the end of Season 1, Peacemaker’s tears are a regular occurrence, a necessary release after near-death experiences and building emotions.

Peacemaker takes down toxic masculinity in its smaller moments, too, like when Chris is trying to prove he didn’t write the journal found in his apartment. He’s quick to mock the cover art and collage aesthetic, but when he considers for a moment, he takes it back.

“Fuck it,” he says. “If I enjoyed it, I wouldn’t let people’s judgements hold me back. I’d collage all sorts of shit.”

4. Punching Nazis

Not all TV villains are black and white, but Peacemaker isn’t interested in redeeming the White Dragon (Robert Patrick). The only complication is that he’s Chris’s father, but he’s also a card-carrying white nationalist with deeply harmful views on women, people of color, and queerness. Leota underscores in episode 4 that there is nothing redeeming about this man. Later episodes refer to his supporters as “racist thug” in closed captioning, and no one on Peacemaker’s team has any problem fighting and killing White Dragon’s crew.

5. A simple, satisfying story

At its core, Peacemaker is the story of a super strong costumed ex-con who joins a secret government task force to track an alien invasion. The plot is clean and gripping, with twists doled out regularly that always satisfy even if they don’t shock. From Leota’s agenda to the butterflye reveal and the truth about the cow, the show is less interested in eliciting a reaction than it is in telling a story, and a good one at that.

6. Compelling villains

One one hand we get the emotionally compelling White Dragon storyline, which boasts a despicable villain with complex family ties to Peacemaker. On the other, we have the butterflies, whose unclear motivation is what makes them such a threatening enemy.

When Goff and the others come clean about their intentions, Peacemaker puts forth intriguing thoughts about humanity’s essence and role in its future — and then tables those conversations in favor of friendship, truth, and kicking ass.

7. The friends we made along the way

Peacemaker so skillfully builds its central relationships that you’re almost caught off-guard when you realize how much these characters have bonded.

Harcourt (Jennifer Holland) goes from hating Chris to begrudgingly calling him a teammate and being genuinely grateful for his presence in the finale. She goes from rolling her eyes at Adebayo’s ineptitude to relying on her heavily in the finale, and the two share a poignant moment outside the shack before Adebayo goes charging in. Episode 4’s 11th Street Kids group text is an unapologetically sweet moment, as our disparate and emotionally stoic characters soften, realizing that they might finally have a group of friends who get it.

8. The right amount of winks and nods

Adapting an extended universe is no joke, but it doesn’t have to be exhausting. Disney’s The Book of Boba Fett happened to release in tandem with Peacemaker, and it’s stuffed to the gills with suffocating Star Wars fan service that ultimately amounted to nothing.

Peacemaker, on the other hand, stands alone with confidence. It references the Justice League and Task Force X but doesn’t bend over backwards to explain or include them. It comfortably weaves in Judomaster and Vigilante in the same way, letting their arcs during the series build up their characters rather than anything outside the show.

Peacemaker Season 1 is now streaming on HBO Max.

Even in the typically eyebrow-raising world of cryptocurrency, the BuyTheBroncos DAO stands out.

As the name suggests, this loose collective of blockchain enthusiasts is setting out to buy the Denver Broncos — and they’re hoping to raise $4 billion worth of crypto to make it happen. That’s according to CNBC, which spoke with one of the organizers behind the Herculean effort.

“We know it sounds a bit crazy, but it’s also a bit badass,” said Sean O’Brien, who CNBC describes as “one of the people spearheading the cause.” O’Brien continued: “The purpose essentially is to establish an infrastructure so that fans from all walks of life can be owners of the Denver Broncos.”

Decentralized autonomous organizations, or DAOs, are essentially collaborative efforts built on the blockchain with a stated purpose and rules that anyone can join. The SpiceDAO, and its hilarious $3.8 million purchase of Alejandro Jodorowsky’s Dune adaptation in book form, is perhaps the most notable recent example of DAOs making unintended waves.

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Before that, ConstitutionDAO tried to buy a copy of the Constitution. That didn’t exactly work out, either.

But where those projects failed, BuyTheBroncos DAO hopes to succeed.

“DAOs have already responsibly and transparently raised billions of dollars, they allow for all people to participate, and provide the flexibility necessary to meet the rigorous ‘barriers to entry’ established by the NFL,” explains the project’s website. (There is already, of course, a fan-owned team in the NFL: the Green Bay Packers.)

Coming on the heels of ETHDenver, a web3 and Ethereum conference which just wrapped up in Colorado’s capital city, the BuyTheBroncos DAO appears designed to grab the city and cryptocurrency community’s attention — if not its ether. The project’s barebones website seems relatively light on details, and with a pending Broncos sale on the horizon, the BuyTheBroncos DAO would have to act faster than, well, a bronco.

In some respects, this sort of outlandish project is exactly what DAOs were made for. Because they decidedly are not, as the aftermath of the failed ConstitutionDAO made clear, made for smoothly issuing refunds when everything goes to hell.

Bob Saget left us too soon, but fans who are still mourning the loss can take comfort in the fact that he was still working and having fun in the weeks before his death on Jan. 9.

Saget is the unexpected star of a newly released rap video from Desiigner. In a video for “Bakin’,” the Full House star plays a chef who is cooking up strips of sizzling bacon in a cliffside mansion’s fancy kitchen. He’s got a sous chef in porn star Kendra Sutherland, and the video also features Snoop Dogg, Jay Pharaoh, and guest performers Slushii and DJ Whoo Kid.

The “Bakin'” video ends on a poignant note that serves as a tribute to the fallen star. After flashing a “rest in peace” graphic, viewers are treated to an assemblage of behind the scenes clips pulled from the video shoot. It’s a chance to see Saget as a person, just hanging out and acting casual while cameras roll. This is one of his final filmed performances but it’s not the last new thing we’ll see him in; EW already confirmed that there are multiple Saget projects still coming.

Did you catch that video game moment on the beach in Uncharted?

This isn’t really a spoiler since Sony Pictures revealed the surprise in an ad, but there’s a fun cameo that ties directly to PlayStation’s hit Uncharted series, which was the inspiration for the new Tom Holland-led action movie. Knowledgeable viewers no doubt spotted it themselves, but Nolan North, the acclaimed video game voice actor who has played Nathan Drake in every Uncharted game, makes an appearance.

It’s right after that big airplane escape/skydiving setpiece. After Holland’s Drake, along with Chloe Frazer (Sophia Ali) manage to escape death against all odds, they find themselves on the beach of some tropical resort. As they trudge out of the water and up the beach, a man sitting in a beach chair flashes a smile their way.

“What the hell happened to you two?” the man asks of the two soaked and bedraggled stars. “Fell out of a car then fell out of a plane,” Holland-as-Drake replies matter-of-factly. “Huh,” the man replies, adding, “Something like that happened to me once.” He then wishes the two a friendly “Good luck!” as they walk away.

That man is North. Even if you don’t recognize him — he’s a prolific voice actor in video games, but not everyone knows his actual face! — the scene provides some assistance in the form of the game’s theme music. It’s playing in the background as the two Drake actors have their own kind of Spider-Man pointing meme moment.

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Even if Sony hadn’t spoiled the North surprise in an ad that ran before Uncharted hit theaters, it was never going to be a surprise for long. North himself has done some interviews on his Uncharted cameo, and he even sees a way to keep the good times rolling if he does return in a theoretical sequel.

North, who is adamant that he wouldn’t have been the right actor to play a live-action Drake at age 51, shared his thoughts on returning during an interview with Variety.

“Maybe some day they find Drake’s long-lost father, I’d be old enough by [the time an Uncharted sequel is out],” he said. In the imagined redux cameo, he pictures Holland’s Drake having a moment of recognition where he’d shout: “You’re the guy from the beach!” North would then reply: “I’ve been watching you, kid. You’re doing great.”

It would be cute! The Uncharted cameo on its own is one of the new movie’s highlights. Holland shows in Uncharted that he’s got more range than fans of his turn as Spider-Man may recognize. He anchors this movie and makes it more of a fun time than you might expect. But Uncharted is also weighed down by some strange casting choices (Mark Wahlberg as Sully??) and a sadly underused cast of colorful villains and scoundrels.

Uncharted released in theaters on Feb. 18.

Horizon Forbidden West is a stellar sequel for all sorts of reasons.

There are improvements galore in this sequel to the 2017 PlayStation 4 hit, Horizon Zero Dawn. A bigger world the offers more to do, a larger and more diverse cast that’s brought to life by some of the best performance capture out there, new toys to play with, no robodinos to hunt… the list goes on. But one of the low-key most exciting sequel enhancement is the addition of motion controls.

Sony’s DualShock 4 controller for PS4 and DualSense controller for PlayStation 5 both sport built in gyroscopic sensor, which can detect the gamepad’s physical movements in games that support the feature. Zero Dawn didn’t take advantage, but Forbidden West does. And while there’s definitely a learning curve to mastering the motion controls, it’s a literal game-changer.

So here’s a rundown of how to turn on motion controls in Horizon Forbidden West, as well as some of the customization features you might want to tweak. I’ll also explain why at least trying out these controls for yourself is probably a good idea.

How to turn on Horizon Forbidden West motion controls

Great news: Turning on Forbidden West‘s motion controls is extremely easy to do once you know where to look. First, load up your game and hit your PlayStation controller’s Start button equivalent (it’s the “Menu” button on a DualShock 4 and the “Options” button on a DualSense, which definitely isn’t confusing at all). From there select “Settings” and go to the “Controls” submenu.

Scroll down in that menu to the third grouped set of options, the one that’s topped by “Aim Assist.” Just below that you’ll see an option for “Motion Aiming.” If you’re just coming to this menu for the first time, Motion Aiming is probably turned off; that’s the default setting. Switch it to “On.”

Once you do that, a whole new list of nested settings will appear on the list. There are sensitivity sliders for the X and Y axes; you’ll want to play around with those to get the feel right, there’s no one-size-fits-all setting. (The default sensitivity worked fine for me, though.) You can also tweak a separate sensitivity setting that’s specific to Concentration mode, the Forbidden West feature that lets you temporarily slow down time while you’re aiming.

There are also axis-specific tweaks you can apply separately. For the Y-axis, which relates to your up and down movements on the controller, the default “Normal” setting makes it so moving your controller up or down adjust your in-game aim in the same direction. But some players prefer to game with inverted Y-axis controls, and you can invert them here.

For the X-axis, you can set the motion aiming to read “Yaw” movements (moving your entire controller to the left or right) or “Roll” movements (tilting your controller left or right). You can also set it so both Yaw and Roll movements are read by the motion aiming. In my experience using the two options, Yaw movements tend to require wider swings left and right for bigger aim adjustments — making the Yaw option better suited for fine-tuning your precision shots — whereas Roll movements let you swing aim more widely to the left or right.

I didn’t need to tweak much in my playthrough. Inverting the Y-axis is a matter of personal preference, but I’m not someone who inverts Y-axis controls in most games so I left it at the default normal. I also left the X-axis option set to the default, since the Roll motion swings the aim a bit too wildly for my tastes.

The only sensitivity option I tweaked was the Concentration one. It’s lower than the non-Concentration sensitivity settings by default, but still felt a bit too sensitive for the times when I’d use the slowdown ability. By moving the slider all the way to the left, the least sensitive setting, I found I had much more control over motion-based precision aiming.

Turning all the sensitivity options down a little bit is a good idea, though. If you’re using motion aiming and finding that too many of your shots are going wide, it’s probably because slight movements in your hand when you release the trigger button to let an arrow fly are throwing off your aim. Turning the sensitivity down can help with that.

Why you should use motion aiming in Horizon Forbidden West

The “why” is pretty simple, really: Precision aiming is the whole game here.

The most effective robot hunters in either Horizon game are the ones who know that the key to any hunt is targeting weak points and shearing resource-containing parts off a target before they’re destroyed. The problem is the thumbstick, which is far less precise than a mouse when it comes to lining up a shot.

You can tweak the Aim Assist setting in Forbidden West‘s Controls menu to see if that helps, but thumb-dependent aiming is still a less-than-ideal option for pinpoint shooting. Motion Aiming fixes that.

It helps to think of the motion controls as an addition to thumbstick aiming and not a replacement. Use the stick to get your crosshairs in the general vicinity of your target and then fine-tune from there using hand motions. Just know there’s a bit of a learning curve, tied mostly to the fact that the motion sensors treat your hand positioning as 0,0 on the X and Y axes the moment you start aiming.

That means if your hands are in your lap as you go into aim mode, lifting the controller up to put it into a more neutral position is going to adjust your aim. The trick is to make sure you’ve got the controller held in a neutral position with a decent range of movement above/below and left/right before you start aiming.

There’s no real trick to this, it just takes some getting used to. Horizon Forbidden West is a very long game, and I just got used to positioning my hands in a certain way ahead of any fight. The one thing I would say is that sticking with Yaw over Roll for X-axis motion aiming. In my time using it, Roll put much more strain on my wrists. And for a game as long as Forbidden West, those strains can add up and lead to injury. Try it if you want, but don’t hesitate to change your settings if you start feeling aches and pains.

Motion aiming is worth getting used to in Horizon Forbidden West. It’s a game-changer for any robodino hunt once you get the hang of it, and it’s the easiest thing to turn off if you’re not vibing with the feature or just finding the learning curve to be too steep.