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Video Games From Niko Silvester, your About Video Games Editor This week, our Experts have some help with your hardware and firmware, plus the usual reviews and items from our archives. First, Michael shows you how to find some important bits of information for getting your PC games running. Then, Nadia helps you with your Nintendo ID, and Charles reviews the latest battery-extending device from Nyko. And finally, Brian picks out his top cinematic games, and Eric looks at the HD re-release of a fan favourite. Find Your DirectX Version and Shader Model (PC) To get the best out of your PC games, not only do you need a good graphics card, but you need to keep DirectX up to date. If you're having issues with a game, the DirectX version could be at fault, so Michael goes through how to find out what version you've got... Read more Link Your Nintendo Network ID from Wii U to 3DS You only need one Nintendo Network ID, so if you have both a Wii U and a 3DS, you don't have to create an ID for each one. Instead, Nadia shows you how to link them so you can use the same ID on both machines... Read more Search Related Topics:  nintendo 3ds  nintendo network  wii u uBoost Gamepad Battery Extender Review (WiiU) The Wii U's gamepad has a rather short battery life, so Nyko came up with a solution: an add-on battery pack to recharge the controller when it gets low. It has its good points and its not-so-good points, and Charles covers both... Read more Search Related Topics:  nintendo wii u  wii u peripherals  gamepad battery life The 5 Most Cinematic PlayStation Games Last week, Brian listed five movies based on video games that are worth your time to watch. This week, he flips that around and lists five games that are so cinematic that they're almost like watching a movie -- except you're in control... Read more Search Related Topics:  uncharted  heavy rain  mass effect Related Searches Free PC Video Games Video Game Play 3 Accessories Battery Find Games New Xbox Video Games Featured Articles 'Fable Anniversary' Review (X360) The Life of Jack Tramiel How To Read Comics and Zines on a PSP 'Word of Warcarft' Transmogrification Basics 'Runespell: Overture' Review (PC) Xbox 360 Cheats, Hints, Tips, Achievements, and Guides   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Video Games newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Advertisement