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OBS on a slow PC? We got you.
OBS Setup for Low-End PCs (2025 Edition)
Learn how to optimize OBS Studio for low-end PCs in 2025. Get easy tips to stream or record smoothly on low-spec computers without lag.
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October 1, 2025 at 7:43 PM
OBS on a slow PC? We got you.
Senua isn’t just a warrior who braved Hel; she’s a fighter who faced her own mind.
Her journey in Hellblade is raw, vulnerable, and unforgettable.
#Hellblade #Senua #WhySenuaMatters #GamingCommunity
Her journey in Hellblade is raw, vulnerable, and unforgettable.
#Hellblade #Senua #WhySenuaMatters #GamingCommunity
Senua: The Warrior Who Faced Hel and Herself
Character spotlight on Senua from Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice - her backstory, struggles, and why she’s one of gaming’s most powerful protagonists.
norpan.co
September 11, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Senua isn’t just a warrior who braved Hel; she’s a fighter who faced her own mind.
Her journey in Hellblade is raw, vulnerable, and unforgettable.
#Hellblade #Senua #WhySenuaMatters #GamingCommunity
Her journey in Hellblade is raw, vulnerable, and unforgettable.
#Hellblade #Senua #WhySenuaMatters #GamingCommunity
A Beginner’s Guide to Gaming on macOS in 2025
A macOS owner? Here are all the ways you can enjoy your favorite games on Apple's operating system (even the non-compatible ones).
A macOS owner? Here are all the ways you can enjoy your favorite games on Apple's operating system (even the non-compatible ones).
A Beginner’s Guide to Gaming on macOS in 2025
A macOS owner? Here are all the ways you can enjoy your favorite games on Apple's operating system (even the non-compatible ones).
norpan.co
August 31, 2025 at 11:12 AM
A Beginner’s Guide to Gaming on macOS in 2025
A macOS owner? Here are all the ways you can enjoy your favorite games on Apple's operating system (even the non-compatible ones).
A macOS owner? Here are all the ways you can enjoy your favorite games on Apple's operating system (even the non-compatible ones).
New skills unlocked, overthinking slightly nerfed, hydration buff applied.
Full changelog here.
#GamingDiary #PatchNotesFromMyBrain #CozyGaming #MonthlyUpdate #LifeXP
Full changelog here.
#GamingDiary #PatchNotesFromMyBrain #CozyGaming #MonthlyUpdate #LifeXP
Monthly Gaming Diary – Patch Notes from My Brain (August 2025)
From cozy fairy fests to chaotic boss fights, here’s my August 2025 gaming diary: what I played, loved, and my future plans. Welcome to the Patch Notes from My Brain!
norpan.co
August 23, 2025 at 8:23 AM
New skills unlocked, overthinking slightly nerfed, hydration buff applied.
Full changelog here.
#GamingDiary #PatchNotesFromMyBrain #CozyGaming #MonthlyUpdate #LifeXP
Full changelog here.
#GamingDiary #PatchNotesFromMyBrain #CozyGaming #MonthlyUpdate #LifeXP
Balance your Sims’ vibes + luck = magic unlocked! ⚖️🍀
Who’s ready for fairy-powered fun?
#Sims4 #EnchantedByNature
Who’s ready for fairy-powered fun?
#Sims4 #EnchantedByNature
The Sims 4: Enchanted by Nature Expansion Pack
Explore The Sims 4: Enchanted by Nature. Fairies, gnome wars, magical skills & Innisgreen’s lush world in this fun, detailed expansion review.
norpan.co
August 11, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Balance your Sims’ vibes + luck = magic unlocked! ⚖️🍀
Who’s ready for fairy-powered fun?
#Sims4 #EnchantedByNature
Who’s ready for fairy-powered fun?
#Sims4 #EnchantedByNature
Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice is one of the most intense games I’ve ever played.
It’s not just about Norse mythology or epic combat; it’s a journey through grief, trauma, and resilience.
#Hellblade #GamingLife #StoryDrivenGames #GameReview #NorseMythology
It’s not just about Norse mythology or epic combat; it’s a journey through grief, trauma, and resilience.
#Hellblade #GamingLife #StoryDrivenGames #GameReview #NorseMythology
Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice Review – A Game That Makes You Feel Everything
Personal review of Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, an emotional, immersive journey through grief, trauma, and Norse myth you’ll never forget.
norpan.co
August 9, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice is one of the most intense games I’ve ever played.
It’s not just about Norse mythology or epic combat; it’s a journey through grief, trauma, and resilience.
#Hellblade #GamingLife #StoryDrivenGames #GameReview #NorseMythology
It’s not just about Norse mythology or epic combat; it’s a journey through grief, trauma, and resilience.
#Hellblade #GamingLife #StoryDrivenGames #GameReview #NorseMythology
Epic Games won its Google lawsuit, and we may see a future with more mobile games, better app stores, and fewer restrictions.
Epic Games won its Google lawsuit: But what does that mean?
Maybe, just maybe, we're looking at a future with more app stores, fewer restrictions, lower commission fees, and more options to download our favorite games and apps.
norpan.co
August 3, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Epic Games won its Google lawsuit, and we may see a future with more mobile games, better app stores, and fewer restrictions.
RDR2 has over 30,000 daily active members, and we've joined Red Dead Online in 2025 to see why (spoiler alert: we found not one, but two hackers).
Everything you need to know about Red Dead Online in 2025
Based on the SteamDB, RDR2 is one of Steam's 50 most popular games based on daily active players, 7 years after its initial release. So we've joined its online world to see why people have fallen in love with it.
norpan.co
August 2, 2025 at 4:34 AM
RDR2 has over 30,000 daily active members, and we've joined Red Dead Online in 2025 to see why (spoiler alert: we found not one, but two hackers).
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III are now completely FREE from the Microsoft Store. #callofduty #cod #freegames
August 1, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III are now completely FREE from the Microsoft Store. #callofduty #cod #freegames
Everything there is to know about Days Gone's NG+ mode, including the differences, new weapons, trophies, and special ammo, along with the Hard II and Survival II difficulty modes.
A Beginner’s Guide to Days Gone’s New Game Plus (NG+) Mode
Everything there is to know about Days Gone's NG+ mode, including the differences, new weapons, trophies, and special ammo, along with the Hard II and Survival II difficulty modes.
norpan.co
July 20, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Everything there is to know about Days Gone's NG+ mode, including the differences, new weapons, trophies, and special ammo, along with the Hard II and Survival II difficulty modes.
🚨 Games I Dropped and Why It Was 100% the Right Call 🚨
Sometimes the bravest thing a gamer can do... is uninstall. #GamesIDropped #GamerBurnout #GamingConfessions
Sometimes the bravest thing a gamer can do... is uninstall. #GamesIDropped #GamerBurnout #GamingConfessions
Games I Dropped and Why It Was the Right Call
Dropped a game and felt guilty? Here's a list of games I quit, and why leaving them behind was the best gaming decision ever.
norpan.co
July 19, 2025 at 9:03 AM
🚨 Games I Dropped and Why It Was 100% the Right Call 🚨
Sometimes the bravest thing a gamer can do... is uninstall. #GamesIDropped #GamerBurnout #GamingConfessions
Sometimes the bravest thing a gamer can do... is uninstall. #GamesIDropped #GamerBurnout #GamingConfessions
So many amazing games get lost in the noise.
Here are 6 underrated gems you’ve probably never played but totally should 🎮. Let’s go. #indiegames #hiddengems #UnderratedGames #GamesYouMissed
Here are 6 underrated gems you’ve probably never played but totally should 🎮. Let’s go. #indiegames #hiddengems #UnderratedGames #GamesYouMissed
Underrated Games You’ve Probably Never Played But Should
10 Underrated Games You Need to Play (But Probably Haven’t)
norpan.co
July 16, 2025 at 8:46 AM
So many amazing games get lost in the noise.
Here are 6 underrated gems you’ve probably never played but totally should 🎮. Let’s go. #indiegames #hiddengems #UnderratedGames #GamesYouMissed
Here are 6 underrated gems you’ve probably never played but totally should 🎮. Let’s go. #indiegames #hiddengems #UnderratedGames #GamesYouMissed
If you look for something that has anime graphics, looks like GTA, gives you Spider-Man abilities, and has a great touch of Dying Light-type of parkour, Ananta is an upcoming open-world RPG that you may take a good look at.
Ananta: The new open-world RPG that looks like GTA in Anime
If you look for something that has anime graphics, looks like GTA, gives you Spider-Man abilities, and has a great touch of Dying Light-type of parkour, Ananta is an upcoming open-world RPG that you may take a good look at.
norpan.co
July 15, 2025 at 6:45 PM
If you look for something that has anime graphics, looks like GTA, gives you Spider-Man abilities, and has a great touch of Dying Light-type of parkour, Ananta is an upcoming open-world RPG that you may take a good look at.
Psychological horror done right.
Blasfemia traps you in a haunted apartment with no escape and no combat. Just your thoughts (and maybe a creepy nun).
#indiegame #horrorgames #gamereview
Blasfemia traps you in a haunted apartment with no escape and no combat. Just your thoughts (and maybe a creepy nun).
#indiegame #horrorgames #gamereview
I Played Blasfemia So You Don’t Have To (But You Totally Should)
A personal review of Blasfemia, the indie horror game that traps you in a haunted apartment. No combat, just pure psychological dread.
norpan.co
July 14, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Psychological horror done right.
Blasfemia traps you in a haunted apartment with no escape and no combat. Just your thoughts (and maybe a creepy nun).
#indiegame #horrorgames #gamereview
Blasfemia traps you in a haunted apartment with no escape and no combat. Just your thoughts (and maybe a creepy nun).
#indiegame #horrorgames #gamereview
If gaming helps your mental health, you’re not alone.
I used to think I was just avoiding life, turns out I was creating space to heal.
I wrote about it, finally.
#mentalhealth #cozygames #gaminglife #anxietyawareness #pixeltherapy #introvertlife
I used to think I was just avoiding life, turns out I was creating space to heal.
I wrote about it, finally.
#mentalhealth #cozygames #gaminglife #anxietyawareness #pixeltherapy #introvertlife
Gaming With Anxiety: How I Found Comfort in Virtual Worlds
Struggling with anxiety? Discover how gaming can provide comfort, structure, and healing during mental health challenges. One pixel at a time.
norpan.co
July 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM
If gaming helps your mental health, you’re not alone.
I used to think I was just avoiding life, turns out I was creating space to heal.
I wrote about it, finally.
#mentalhealth #cozygames #gaminglife #anxietyawareness #pixeltherapy #introvertlife
I used to think I was just avoiding life, turns out I was creating space to heal.
I wrote about it, finally.
#mentalhealth #cozygames #gaminglife #anxietyawareness #pixeltherapy #introvertlife
Patch Notes from My Brain - July update is live!
Think: life + games + whatever’s been bouncing around in my head.
#GamingDiary #PatchNotesFromMyBrain
Think: life + games + whatever’s been bouncing around in my head.
#GamingDiary #PatchNotesFromMyBrain
Monthly Gaming Diary – Patch Notes from My Brain (July 2025)
A fun monthly gaming diary from Norpan’s brain. Gaming recaps, thoughts, and goals for July 2025. Solo play, game highlights, and life patch notes!
norpan.co
July 12, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Patch Notes from My Brain - July update is live!
Think: life + games + whatever’s been bouncing around in my head.
#GamingDiary #PatchNotesFromMyBrain
Think: life + games + whatever’s been bouncing around in my head.
#GamingDiary #PatchNotesFromMyBrain
Norpan’s Gamer Horoscope
♒️ Aries - Still trying to beat that boss solo
♍️ Virgo - Min-maxing your build for 6 hours
♋️ Cancer - Emotionally attached to your NPC pawn
♐️ Sagittarius - Refuses to fast travel out of spite
No matter your sign, if you grind solo, I've got you.
♒️ Aries - Still trying to beat that boss solo
♍️ Virgo - Min-maxing your build for 6 hours
♋️ Cancer - Emotionally attached to your NPC pawn
♐️ Sagittarius - Refuses to fast travel out of spite
No matter your sign, if you grind solo, I've got you.
Best Solo-Friendly Games for Grinding in 2025
Discover the top solo-friendly games. Perfect for introverts, late-night grinders, and anyone avoiding voice chat.
norpan.co
July 9, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Norpan’s Gamer Horoscope
♒️ Aries - Still trying to beat that boss solo
♍️ Virgo - Min-maxing your build for 6 hours
♋️ Cancer - Emotionally attached to your NPC pawn
♐️ Sagittarius - Refuses to fast travel out of spite
No matter your sign, if you grind solo, I've got you.
♒️ Aries - Still trying to beat that boss solo
♍️ Virgo - Min-maxing your build for 6 hours
♋️ Cancer - Emotionally attached to your NPC pawn
♐️ Sagittarius - Refuses to fast travel out of spite
No matter your sign, if you grind solo, I've got you.
🚨 Warning: These mods are weird. Like… really weird.
The Weirdest Mods I’ve Ever Tried (And I Regret Nothing)
From giant Sims heads to dinosaur zombies in Resident Evil, check out the wildest, most hilarious, and weirdest mods I’ve ever tried.
norpan.co
July 5, 2025 at 3:58 PM
🚨 Warning: These mods are weird. Like… really weird.
🌞Summer vibes = gaming vibes🎮 Dive into these 5 awesome PC games perfect for your gaming marathon.
5 Awesome PC Games To Play This Summer
Looking for the best PC games to play in summer? From indie gems to competitive hits, here are 5 must-play titles to keep you gaming all season long.
norpan.co
July 3, 2025 at 3:49 PM
🌞Summer vibes = gaming vibes🎮 Dive into these 5 awesome PC games perfect for your gaming marathon.
Just finished a game and still emotionally wrecked?
Here are 5 short indie games that hit you in the heart.
Here are 5 short indie games that hit you in the heart.
Small Games, Big Feelings: 5 Short Indie Games That Hit You in the Heart
Looking for short indie games that will make you feel something? These 5 short emotional games deliver powerful storytelling in under 5 hours.
norpan.co
June 30, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Just finished a game and still emotionally wrecked?
Here are 5 short indie games that hit you in the heart.
Here are 5 short indie games that hit you in the heart.
Mod your way to a better Los Santos!
Level Up Your GTA V: Must-Have Mods for a Next-Gen Experience
Upgrade your GTA V in 2025 with must-have mods for next-gen graphics, real cars, realistic gameplay & more.
norpan.co
June 29, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Mod your way to a better Los Santos!
If you could rewind time... would you fix the past, or break the future?
Life is Strange Review: An Emotional Ride Through Time
Life is Strange is an episodic adventure game that blends time travel, deep storytelling, and emotional choices in one unforgettable journey.
norpan.co
June 28, 2025 at 8:32 AM
If you could rewind time... would you fix the past, or break the future?
Learn how to access and explore the junk pile in The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit. Find hidden items, unlock secrets, and complete key tasks!
Captain Spirit Junk Pile Guide: How to Unlock and Explore the Backyard Secrets
Learn how to access and explore the junk pile in The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit. Find hidden items, unlock secrets, and complete key tasks!
norpan.co
June 27, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Learn how to access and explore the junk pile in The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit. Find hidden items, unlock secrets, and complete key tasks!
Learn how to decode the secret map in The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit. Step-by-step guide to finding the hidden treasure and completing the quest!
Captain Spirit Secret Map Guide: How to Decode and Find the Hidden Treasure
Learn how to decode the secret map in The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit. Step-by-step guide to finding the hidden treasure and completing the quest!
norpan.co
June 27, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Learn how to decode the secret map in The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit. Step-by-step guide to finding the hidden treasure and completing the quest!