adminAhead of Avowed, Obsidian’s classic RPG Pillars of Eternity is incredibly cheap
There aren’t many videogame studios with the RPG pedigree of Obsidian Entertainment. In the last twenty years, the team has given us Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 2,…
Three decades later, JRPG Dragon Quest 3 soars on Steam with gorgeous new remake
When a videogame series has so many mainline entries and spinoffs, it can be difficult to choose where to start. Individual numbered Final Fantasy games aren’t linked, so they’re easy…
12 years after launch, this GTA style crime game just got a surprise update
Whenever I see that an old game has received a surprise update out of the blue, it immediately gets my attention. Is it preparing for some kind of revival or…
The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is back in stock at MSRP, if you get in quick
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Call of Duty Warzone’s most annoying weapon has mysteriously vanished
Call of Duty Warzone Season 1 recently got underway, and it ushered in a huge drop of new weapons thanks to its integration with Black Ops 6. These new armaments…
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 guide
Now that it’s been over two years since the mighty RTX 4090 set a new standard for high-end gaming GPUs, we expect the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 to arrive soon,…
Counter-Strike 2 adds a new map out of nowhere, and it’s a fan-favorite
Counter-Strike 2 has already given several incredible CSGO maps a fresh coat of paint, but there’s a fan-favorite that’s been surprisingly absent from the FPS game. Home to so many…
Brutal and brash, Rising Storm 2 is the perfect FPS for 2024, and it costs $2
After ten years of patches, updates, roadmaps, and seasons, I don’t want FPS games to be ‘balanced’ anymore. This constant adjusting – nudging a few values one way, then nudging…
New Monster Hunter game separate to Wilds is on the way, but not for PC
There’s another new Monster Hunter game on the way. Monster Hunter Outlanders is built on open-world survival gameplay, giving us a close approximation of World, Wilds, and Rise. The action RPG…
Beautiful, 9/10 RPG Sea of Stars has been basically remade as a whole-new game
It’s still only November, but I’m ready to call it: Sea of Stars developer Sabotage Studio wins the award for Best Free Update of 2024. If you haven’t played the…
Mad Max meets Hades in demonic roguelike car combat game Scaravan 66
Atmospheric and gruelling action roguelikes are all around us these days, but they pretty much all involve heading into dungeons, scaling towers, or escaping otherworldly realms on foot. Well, in…
Intel just admitted its Arrow Lake launch “didn’t go as planned,” promises fixes
Intel has publicly held up its hands and admitted that its new Intel Arrow Lake gaming CPU release didn’t go according to plan, saying that it found the experience “humbling.”…
Best browser games 2024
What are the best browser games? Modern computers are so powerful that you don’t need a beefy rig to play great games. As long as you have access to a…
The Veilguard might be good, but Dragon Age 2 is the best in the series
Depending on who you talk to, you’ll get a different answer on which Dragon Age is their favorite. The elders will grow misty eyed and reminisce about Dragon Age: Origins,…
Beautiful automation sandbox game Techtonica ramps up the story in 1.0 launch
With the launch of Satisfactory 1.0 and Factorio Space Age, it’s a good time to be a fan of making intricate stacks of machinery that handle all your work for…
Get most of the XCOM series at up to 92% off
Do you love all things mech? What about XCOM? If you’ve answered yes to one or both of those questions, don’t sleep on Humble Bundle’s latest sale. The Robots, Mechs,…
Smite 2 unveils its next 19 gods with an exquisite PowerPoint
Smite is one of the all time great tactical multiplayer games, but its successor hasn’t gotten off to the smoothest of starts. Sure, Smite 2 is currently in an early…
Black Ops 6 meta – best weapons tier list
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So, erm, where the heck is Ark 2?
From Once Human, to Palworld, to Enshrouded, it’s been a pretty awesome year for new survival games. While existing juggernauts of the genre also remain popular, the class of 2024…
The First Descendant boosts Outpost farming as Nexon targets matchmaking times
A new The First Descendant hotfix should make Outpost farming a much faster option as developer Nexon addresses inconvenient rewards and “tedious gameplay.” This adjustment should speed up the process,…
LOTRO launches 12th expansion, exploring huge new lands near Gondor
17 years is a long time for any game to still be pumping out content, yet Lord of the Rings Online is managing it. Launched during the MMO explosion days…
Grab seven great Steam Deck games, and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, for under $12
Here’s an amazing opportunity to grab yourself a load of new Steam Deck games without spending a huge amount of money, as the November Humble Choice games are now out.…
Hardcore WW2 shooter Hell Let Loose teases a brand new desert map
If you’re looking to immerse yourself in the brutality of World War 2, find a new hardcore tactical FPS to play, or both, you really can’t go wrong with Hell…
Beloved free game World of Tanks is getting one of the greatest crossovers ever
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, For Honor, and Valheim are some of the greatest Viking games in PC history, but do you know what they don’t have? Tanks. The ominous, thundering rumble…
Munch has arrived, and it could be this year’s most metal new game
When you think of winning combinations in videogames, the partnership of meaty, satisfying combat and a heavy metal soundtrack is right up there as one of the best. The likes…
Fortnite codes and how to redeem
What are the active Fortnite codes? It’s been some time since we’ve had a random code distribution for Fortnite, but at the beginning of Chapter 5, we got a new…
The League of Legends MMO now has a “great direction,” Riot says
If you’ve been eagerly waiting for an update on the Riot Games League of Legends MMO, I’ve got some good news. While at the Worlds 2024 Grand Final, Riot co-founder…
Titan Quest 2’s masteries make the Diablo rival’s best aspect even better
With Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred in the rear-view mirror and Path of Exile 2 imminent, my mind is always on the next great ARPG, and Titan Quest 2 is…
Stalker 2’s limited edition bundles get another run to meet “constant interest”
Stalker expertly brings you into the Zone. Filled with horrific nature-defying anomalies, mercenaries, and dangerous mutants, every breath you take in the excluded area of Choronobyl could be your last.…
Capcom assures that the Monster Hunter Wilds launch will improve on the beta
The Monster Hunter Wilds beta hasn’t been going down well on PC. While it’s attracted a colossal number of players, there are myriad reports of crashes, bugs, and graphical problems across…
ESO dev lifts lid on the MMO’s MMR system saying “it’s nothing new”
PvP has received a renewed focus in the Elder Scrolls Online thanks to the most recent update which completely overhauled the game’s battlegrounds. Instead of the traditional version found previously…
After Fallout London, another big Fallout fan game just sparked back to life
Fallout London remains a miracle of modding. Essentially a completely new (albeit unofficial) game in the Bethesda RPG series, it’s proof that dedicated teams of hobbyist game developers can produce…
Hit horror indie Buckshot Roulette soars on Steam after game changing update
One thing indie games do so wonderfully is to take a concept and explore it freely. When you’re dealing with multi-million dollar titles, risks can be tough to justify but…
Best VR games on PC 2024
What are the best VR games? When it comes to VR games, we’re entering a golden era, kickstarted by the release of the Meta Quest 3. That being said, if…
Black Ops 6 breaks Call of Duty series records with mega opening weekend
It was only a matter of time before Activision and Microsoft began letting off some fireworks celebrating yet another colossal Call of Duty launch. Most new CoDs are often lavished…
Best PUBG settings for max fps
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Animal Use Protocol feels like Dead Space, but Isaac Clarke is a chimp
Atmospheric survival horror games like Dead Space and Alien Isolation have one goal in mind – get your heart beating as fast as possible. However, almost every survival horror experience…
Best Witcher 3 settings for max fps
What are the best The Witcher 3 settings for PC? Thanks to regular updates over the past few years, including the major next-gen graphical update, The Witcher 3 has never looked…
Moon Mystery is a new indie space game that feels like a mini Starfield
I am an absolute sucker for space games. Whether it’s documenting the cosmos in No Man’s Sky, shooting up giant worm gods in Destiny 2, or dogfighting in Star Wars…
Liberty Falls vault code – How to open the Liberty Falls vault in BO6 Zombies
How do you open the BO6 Liberty Falls vault? It’s a classic trait of all Call of Duty Zombies that there are secrets and Easter eggs hidden in each map,…
Furry fantasy soulslike Kristala adds a second chapter and new ice magic
Of all the Dark Souls challengers we’ve seen over the years, Kristala has to be one of the most immediately appealing. It’s gorgeous to look at, with vibrant environments and…
The next Satisfactory update will be its last for a while, Coffee Stain warns
Satisfactory 1.0 has been a huge success. The sandbox and factory automation game is hitting new heights on Steam, and there are plenty more updates on the way. As I write…
Torchlight Infinite hits highest peak in over a year in the wake of Diablo 4 DLC
Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred has been a fantastic revitalization for Blizzard’s dominant RPG. Yet we’re now reaching that quieter post-DLC period where the hype dies down and players look…
Valve reverses Team Fortress 2’s ‘biggest’ change in 17 years after just one day
Valve has just reversed a Team Fortress 2 tweak that came 17 years after launch. I’m not talking about weapon balancing, map changes, or even team adjustments. No, I’m talking about…
Endzone 2 is like Cities Skylines in a Fallout world, and it just got better
Ever found yourself playing Cities Skylines and thinking: ‘what would this be like if it was after a huge, planet-ruining apocalypse?’ It happens all the time, right? Right? Well, Endzone…
Best Black Ops 6 C9 loadout
What is the best Black Ops 6 C9 loadout? SMGs are a fantastic gun class in Call of Duty multiplayer; compact frames and high rates of fire make them a…
Ambitious new city builder Thrive Heavy Lies the Crown locks in launch date
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AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D gaming performance up 8%, says benchmark leak
We’re just three days away from the official launch of the AMD Ryzen 9000X3D range, with the 9800X3D expected to be the flagship product of the new gaming CPU range.…
Rivals of Aether 2 soars past its fighting game predecessor on launch day
You’d be forgiven if you’d never heard of the original Rivals of Aether – it was an excellent but niche Smash Bros-style fighting game with a modest yet dedicated audience.…
Sweeping StarCraft 2 patch balances the game ahead of impending Game Pass launch
Even with so many excellent RTS classics like Command and Conquer, Total Annihilation, and Age of Empires, there’s one series that’s always reigned supreme. For me, StarCraft is the pinnacle…
Dead Island 2’s new free update delivers two essential zombie slaying modes
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Incredible new Skyrim mod is like an RPG version of World of Tanks
Using the Dovahkiin shouts to yank dragons out of the sky and then decapitating them with your ae is pretty cool – but it’s not the same as blowing them…
Co-op ARPG Wayfinder launches in 1.0, completing its wild underdog story
Who doesn’t love a good redemption arc? There are plenty in the videogames space, but few are quite as wild as Wayfinder’s. Once a free-to-play multiplayer RPG that was abandoned…
One of the worst Resident Evil games deserves a remake
Hear me out. While it may be considered among the weaker Resi games, Resident Evil Zero has potential. Its promising story is told poorly and its combat is lacking, but…
Da Hood codes October 2024
October 20, 2024: We have checked and added two new Da Hood codes. What are the new Da Hood codes? You need tons of cash to equip yourself with the best weapons on…
Star Citizen spinoff Squadron 42 shares an hour of new gameplay, aims for 2026
You’d be forgiven for finding Star Citizen impenetrable. Cloud Imperium’s colossal MMO might present itself as a spaceship simulator, but there’s so much more to it. It’s got a persistent…
Dark fantasy FPS Witchfire says “everybody won” after Epic Store exclusivity
Choosing to launch your new PC game without including a Steam version can feel like a scary prospect. The Valve storefront maintains a seemingly unassailable cultural presence, even as the…
Dying Light 2 and dozens of other spooky bangers up to 80% off in new sale
With grappling hooks, wallrunning, parachuting, and more parkour than you can shake a modified machete at, Dying Light 2 boasts some of the best videogame movement and traversal mechanics around.…
Command and Conquer successor RTS Tactical Warfare unveils new Steam demo
RTS Tactical Warfare has already made first contact with the public thanks to an earlier playtest, but with its release right around the corner and Steam Next Fest currently running,…
The best Diablo 4 mercenaries and how to recruit them
Who are the best mercenaries in Diablo 4? Vessel of Hatred adds mercenaries as a new mechanic, giving you allies that can be called into battle or set as your…
Starfield Steam numbers slip back down following Shattered Space launch
Starfield Shattered Space promised to usher in a new phase for Bethesda’s beleaguered space RPG. It was to be a moment to reflect on everything the developer had learned since…
Throne and Liberty server status and maintenance times
October 17, 2024: We’ve updated the Throne and Liberty server status. What’s the Throne and Liberty server status? Launching a new MMO is always a challenge, and Throne and Liberty has…
Dwarven roguelike Below the Stone adds new biomes, quests, and NPCs
I play a lot of exciting new roguelikes as part of this job, but one that particularly caught my attention when I first tried its early access launch almost a…
Space Marine 2’s next free update adds in its “most terrifying” enemy yet
While co-op shooters are all the rage right now, and Warhammer games always generate a fair amount of engagement, even I’m surprised at just how successful Space Marine 2 has…
Exciting new RTS Falling Frontier hits a massive wishlist milestone
There are so many amazing-looking space games on the horizon, but one that’s really captured the imaginations of gamers that love to look starward is Falling Frontier. This RTS of…
A new Destiny game has been revealed, but it’s not Destiny 3
While Bungie has been hard at work laying out the future of Destiny 2, a brand new Destiny game has just been announced. No, it’s not Destiny 3 – it’s…
Dandy’s World codes October 2024
October 14, 2024: We have checked and added one new Dandy’s World code to this list. What are the new Dandy’s World codes? Horror games on Roblox always make for a…
Concord might be back soon as mysterious Steam updates ramp up
Concord was, by all accounts, a tragic end to a promising game. Sony’s Firewalk Studios made a hero shooter aiming to rival Overwatch, but player interest was almost nonexistent. The…
Destiny 2 Vesper’s Host guide – dungeon walkthrough
How do you clear the Vesper’s Host dungeon in Destiny 2? Bungie has introduced contest mode for a dungeon for the first time in the franchise’s history. Contest mode, for…
Valve massively nerfs Deadlock’s Bebop just to buff him a day later
Deadlock‘s Bebop is in the middle of a turbulent phase right now. The MOBA robot was just given a pretty big nerf that impacted how you use his hook, only…
Balatro and mahjong meet in Aotenjo, a roguelike with a new Steam demo
Gaming often dips from the same wells over and over again – we’re seeing this right now with the current tide of extraction shooters – but sometimes that dipping yields…
Lenovo Legion Go price slashed by $150 ahead of possible Legion Go 2 launch
The Lenovo Legion Go price has been steadily falling in recent months in the wake of building pressure from rivals such as the Steam Deck OLED and Asus ROG Ally…
Does Metaphor ReFantazio have new game plus?
Does Metaphor ReFantazio have new game plus? We get it, uniting the kingdom of Euchronia once might not be enough to scratch your regal itch. But is there any point…
Legendary space MMO Eve Online unveils new expansion bursting with war
In a weird bit of synchronicity that no-one expected, there are two Revenants to talk about this week. One’s the latest episode for Destiny 2 which launched on October 8,…
FC 25’s most overpowered exploit has finally been fixed in surprise update
Pacey players are already hard enough to deal with in EA Sports FC games, but in FC 25 things have been even more brutal. The community was quick to uncover…
Dragon Ball Sparking Zero is already going Super Saiyan on the Steam charts
I know that any new Dragon Ball game is going to generate a lot of excitement. I also know that fighting game fans will always flock to any newcomer in…
Get a 165Hz Samsung gaming monitor for nearly half price, if you’re quick
With Amazon Prime Day upon us, there are some stonking bargains to be had on all manner of gaming PC tech. Among the opportunities is this fantastic Samsung gaming monitor…
Vessel of Hatred length and how long to beat
How long is Vessel of Hatred? Set after the campaign, the new expansion takes us on a journey through the mysterious region of Nahantu in search of Neyrelle. To cut…
When is the next Supervive playtest?
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Cursebane is a Hades inspired roguelike with more freedom that you can try now
Whether you’ve already plowed your way through Hades 2 early access or, like me, are waiting for Supergiant’s full 1.0 release, there are plenty of action roguelikes to keep you…
Silent Hill 2 rivals the Resident Evil 2 remake on its Steam launch weekend
Remakes are risky business. Not only do nostalgia goggles often cloud how we feel about the original material, but old hardware limitations frequently help create the experiences we’re so fond…
Build iconic FPS weapons in Gunsmith Simulator, as it finally hits Steam 1.0
I’ve recently been replaying Sniper Elite 5, and it’s reminded me how much I enjoy building virtual weapons. Ghost Recon Future Soldier also nailed it over a decade ago, as…
The Assassin’s Creed Mirage Steam launch is suddenly imminent
According to a new Ubisoft listing, the Assassin’s Creed Mirage Steam launch is imminent. Mirage was released last year exclusively via Ubisoft Connect and the Epic Games Store on PC,…
XCOM 2 gets a dice rolling Persona twist with tactics RPG Dice Gambit
A new turn-based tactics game is always welcome, and it’s even more so when it comes with a unique premise and art style. That seems to be the case with…
This AMD Radeon GPU now has a great price, beats Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Current-gen graphics card prices are falling, meaning it’s a great time to pick up a new GPU for your gaming PC. Now it’s the turn of the AMD Radeon RX…
The Last Plague Blight is a new wilderness survival game, out now
It wouldn’t be all that great to be stranded deep in the woods in real life. In videogames, though, trying to persevere against the elements can be downright enjoyable. This…
Once Human update The Way of Winter challenges you to survive the elements
Once Human continues to build on a successful start as developer Starry Studio details its next major update. The sci-fi survival game continues to maintain its momentum on the Steam…
Grab six amazing indie games on Steam Deck for just $12, saving over $80
The October Humble Choice games are live and it’s another great opportunity to grow your Steam Deck library, although there are two games this month that unfortunately carry Steam Deck…
War Thunder Dance of Dragons update adds over 40 new vehicles
Some updates are just built different. While live-service games require fine tuning at almost every corner, the War Thunder Dance of the Dragons update does all that and more. Adding…
Anime Souls X codes October 2024
October 1, 2024: We have checked and added two new Anime Souls X codes. What are the new Anime Souls X codes? Anime Souls X, a sequel to the game without…
Next Minecraft Update – Bundles of Bravery and The Pale Garden details
What is the Minecraft Bundles of Bravery update? The next Minecraft update is coming to the vanilla game, and features a new feature for Bedrock players alongside a long-awaited new…
Once Human names and shames cheaters in fair play crackdown
Out of all the free-to-play open-world games to launch in 2024, Once Human is undoubtedly one of the most impressive of the bunch. The survival game has drawn in an…
Razer Synapse 4 just dropped, and this new software update is a big improvement
As part of the announcements at RazerCon 2024, it has been revealed that a brand new version of Razer Synapse is available to download, and if you’re actively using any…
Must-play 2023 JRPG Octopath Traveler 2 hits its lowest price yet
Don’t let the absolutely ridiculous name fool you: Octopath Traveler 2 is a remarkable game. Despite its bizarre naming convention (get it together Square Enix), Octopath Traveler 2 was certainly…
Next Warframe update is coming very soon, and Caliban is free for two weeks
As a new Warframe player, Koumei and the Five Fates is the update I’ve been waiting for. Overhauling some of the more frustrating parts of the onboarding experience, while simultaneously…
Silent Hill 2 remake dev Bloober Team had to “push Konami very hard” for PC
The age-old cold war between PC and consoles has considerably thawed over recent years. Once upon a time everything was in its own silo, with games on one platform never…
What is the current and next Genshin Impact banner?
Genshin Impact banners rotate every few weeks on a precise schedule, and we always know what to expect thanks to regular updates from Hoyoverse. The developer of the anime game always keeps…
Riot Games responds to League of Legends SAG-AFTRA strike announcement
SAG-AFTRA, the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists has announced that it is striking League of Legends, meaning all union members will be unable to…
ZZZ codes September 2024 and how to redeem
September 24, 2024: We checked for new ZZZ codes. What are the new Zenless Zone Zero codes? We love a freebie. Whether it’s free Polychrome, Investigator Logs, or Bangboo Algorithm Modules, the…
Marines vs God is like Helldivers 2 mashed up with Black and White
For as many asymmetrical multiplayer games as we currently have, fresh takes on the genre are always welcome. The newly announced Marines vs God definitely fits into that novel category,…
Beloved Skyrim Grandma retiring from gaming videos after nine years
Videogames can be a toxic space. Opinions, spirited debates, and hate can make it hard to find joy in the medium we all love so much. There a pockets of…
The delightful Atelier Ryza JRPGs get a welcome anniversary overhaul
It’s been five years since the first Atelier Ryza game launched, bringing its charming blend of colorful anime designs, JRPG combat, and satisfying alchemy to our PCs. That initial entry…
Enotria The Last Song is the perfect 7/10 soulslike
It’s only September, but Enotria: The Last Song has got me thinking about the end-of-year PCGamesN awards. More specifically, I’m thinking about our award for Best 7/10. This hallowed category…
Ara History Untold is a 4X game that’s “optimistic about history”
While Civilization 7’s 2025 launch is some way off, there’s plenty of new 4X goodness right on our doorstep. Ara: History Untold, the historical strategy game from Oxide Games and…
Dragon Age The Veilguard trades goofy blood for “convincing” gore
Stay awhile and listen: I have a story for you. Once upon a time, a young, definitely not 18-year-old Lauren really wanted to play Dragon Age. The slick, blood-red visuals…
New Star Citizen engineering system will turn the space MMO into FTL
There’s a scene in a Star Trek Deep Space 9 episode where the Defiant’s computer is disabled. As a result, all the crew has to do things manually, involving lots…
Valorant tier list – the best agents for Ep 9 Act 2
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Free shooter Vigor struggles with wave of negative reviews on Steam
There comes a point in a game’s journey when it has to be sent out to live or die, judged by those who would play it in full view of…
Meme Sea codes September 2024
September 18, 2024: We’ve checked for new Meme Sea codes. What are the new Meme Sea codes? When taking on an ocean of the internet’s most popular memes with a One…
Defunct Valve card game Artifact sort of comes back to life, again
Once upon a time there was a card game called Artifact, created by Steam, Half-Life, and Dota juggernaut Valve. This title never performed particularly well, being beset by issues on…
Anime Vanguards codes September 2024
September 18, 2024: We have checked and added one new Anime Vanguards code to this list. What are the new Anime Vanguards codes? In a Roblox game where the universes of…
Anime Card Battle codes September 2024
September 17, 2024: We have checked for new Anime Card Battle codes. What are the new Anime Card Battle codes? Roblox anime games are often among the best and most popular experiences…
New retro FPS Hands of Necromancy 2 looks to Heretic for inspiration
Fantasy and gaming often goes hand in hand, with The Witcher, Elder Scrolls, Baldur’s Gate, and Dragon Age being the pillars of the genre. Despite that, fantasy and FPS games…
Retro immersive sim Fallen Aces gets huge free gangster filled update
The rain is pouring outside your window, drumming a staccato beat as you knock back your third whiskey of the evening. Work’s slow – too slow – but you can…
Wild Bastards review – a stylish Wild West roguelike FPS
Our Verdict A charming comic book aesthetic and a tight, satisfying gameplay loop make Wild Bastards a worthwhile FPS roguelike, provided you can bear its gratingly chatty cast and often…
Upcoming roguelike is a fantasy Risk of Rain 2, and you can try it now
Hunting for new roguelikes is my favorite part of this job. The genre is filled with promising ideas, tough-as-nails fights, puzzling challenges, and so much more. Steam alone is overflowing…
New Metroidvania Spirit of the Samurai gives you total combo control
One look at new stop-motion Metroidvania The Spirit of the Samurai is more than enough to grab your attention. Blending the side-on 2D action of Hollow Knight or Ori and…
Greedfall 2 is a beautiful fantasy RPG reminiscent of BioWare’s heyday
Playing Baldur’s Gate 3 was a nice reminder of how much I enjoy tactical RPGs. While the turn-based format is always welcome, however, I still have a craving for that…
Cozy vanlife sandbox Outbound smashes stretch goals on Kickstarter
Videogames are notoriously full of conflict but sometimes you just want to step back from the murder morass and enjoy something a little more hopeful. Titles like Stardew Valley, A…
Silent Hill Townfall publisher Annapurna sees entire staff resign
The entire staff of videogame publishing division of Annapurna Interactive, also known as Annapurna Games, has reportedly resigned following a dispute with owner Megan Ellison, according to a report by…
Legendary series returns with new Metroidvania, Yars Rising, out now
Back in 1982, Atari launched a shooter called Yars’ Revenge. In the decades that followed, the game received a reboot and remake, but it took until this year for a…
Anime Royale codes September 2024
September 12, 2024: We have checked and added two new Anime Royale codes. What are the new Anime Royale codes? Throwing you into an anime world where you can summon your…
Demolish and Build 3 is a building game in reverse, and it’s out now
As gratifying as it can be to carefully construct buildings in games like Rust or Valheim and entire cities in Cities Skylines 2 or Frostpunk 2, there’s a different, more…
Sweet Transit gets electrifying new update and train-filled DLC
The older I get the more I dream of train sets. Maybe it’s something hardwired into the DNA of many of us but somehow the idea of watching miniature trains…
Intel’s Arrow Lake CPU launch just got pushed back, says new leak
The release date for the new range of Intel Arrow Lake CPUs has been reportedly pushed back to the end of October, 2024. While there’s been no official announcement about…
Space Marine 2 achieves highest ever Steam peak for a Warhammer game
It’s been a solid year for co-op shooters, to say the least. Spearheaded by Helldivers 2’s unexpected boom, it’s now Warhammer 40k Space Marine 2’s turn to make some noise.…
Six great PC games we played at Gamescom 2024
This year’s Gamescom was comfortably among the busiest in recent memory, with so many great games to play that we couldn’t possibly see the lot. Of the many we did…
Hordes of Hunger infuses Vampire Survivors with Diablo style combat
The compelling wave-based survival and upgrade loop of Vampire Survivors won all our hearts throughout 2022, but I couldn’t help wondering how it might fit a more active hack-and-slash style…
Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown compensation coming after server woes
Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown developer KT Racing is promising free compensation for all players, after server issues marred the game’s launch. The racing MMO is currently out in advanced…
Reignbreaker is a punchy punk roguelike with a unique weapon system
As Hades 2 early access rolls on, we’re seeing several other studios put their own spin on its particular brand of top-down roguelike action. Studio Fizbin, previously known for games…
Slick samurai roguelike Shogun Showdown hits 1.0 with rave reviews
Turn-based roguelikes hit Steam on a near-daily basis, but nearly none of them reach the level of quality and community praise quite like Shogun Showdown has. This new indie strategy…
Monster Hunter Wilds is a smart sequel making all the right decisions
I’ll never be one to bemoan my privilege to play much-anticipated games early, yet getting just an hour to go hands-on with Monster Hunter Wilds is as agonizing as it is…
Black Ops 6 beta ramps up weapon XP gain for its final weekend
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Greedfall 2 studio Spiders increasing dev pay following strike action
After some members of its workforce went on strike and penned an open letter criticizing the company, Greedfall 2 developer Spiders has announced new measures such as pay increases and…
Space MMO Star Citizen shows off new roleplaying options coming soon
In terms of ambition there’s probably nothing quite on the same level as Star Citizen. While it is an MMO at heart, it’s aiming to be much more than that.…
Acer’s new Orion 7000 gaming PC has a hot-swappable SSD
Acer just unveiled its latest gaming PC range, the Predator Orion 7000, and along with all the usual internal hardware options you might expect, the company has offered up an…
Helldivers 2 map briefly teases its long-awaited Illuminate faction
During both its stratospheric highs and its recent wobbles, Helldivers 2 has been dangling the carrot of a third enemy faction in front of players for a while. I definitely…
Spectre Divide launches with strong player count but mixed reviews
Despite only being announced just over a month ago, today’s the day that new free-to-play tactical shooter Spectre Divide opens its doors. It’s been a rapid turn around from reveal…
Helldivers 2 dev delays update, promises further details coming soon
Helldivers 2 has been suffering recently under a series of community backlashes that has seen its once colossal star begin to grow dim. Developer Arrowhead Game Studios has been working…
Genesis of a Small God is Populous meets Black & White without limits
There’s a movement happening right now and I suspect it’s caused by people who remember playing Black & White reaching an age where they’re able to devote time to making…
Gym League codes September 2024
September 2, 2024: We’ve checked and added one new Gym League code. What are the new Gym League codes? If you want to get buff to unlock new bodies and gyms…
Stellar APRG Last Epoch announces its first event and a seasonal reset
Fans of ARPGs are eating well right now, with Diablo 4 Season 5 proving a lot of fun and the Path of Exile Settlers of Kalguur league putting a city-building…
Warhammer 40k Space Marine 2 rejects Denuvo and DRM with a simple “no”
Saber Interactive confirms that Warhammer 40k Space Marine 2 will not launch with any form of digital rights management (DRM), including Denuvo. With the launch right around the corner, Saber…
Special Anime Defense codes August 2024
August 31, 2024: We added new Special Anime Defense codes to our list. What are the new Special Anime Defense codes? Another fun anime-themed Roblox game, Anime Special Defense stands out with its…
Titan Quest 2 builds on the best parts of Diablo’s Greek fantasy rival
If you love games like Diablo, you’re spoiled for choice nowadays. Last Epoch’s 1.0 launch arrived to great success, the Path of Exile 2 beta is on the horizon as…
Destiny 2 says it won’t fix bugged new Exotic because it’s too fun
Destiny 2’s third act of Episode 1 is now well underway, and its brand new Exotic is causing quite a stir. The new Destiny 2 Choir of One assault rifle…
Civ 7 will potentially launch with Denuvo, based on Steam update
Civilization 7, the next entry to the long running strategy series from Marvel’s Midnight Suns, XCOM 2, and Civilization 6 creator Firaxis Games, is set to come out next February.…
XDefiant reportedly has a two-season deadline to improve its fortunes
XDefiant got off to a surprisingly successful start to life when it dropped just a few months ago, with Ubisoft reporting impressive player numbers and dishing out the praise for…
Legendary survival game Green Hell to end development with next update
Five years ago, Green Hell left Early Access on Steam and went on to become one of the most recognizable survival games to come out during an enormous wave of…
New strategy game Tactical Breach Wizards wows with 98% Steam rating
It took six years of development to get there, but last week Tactical Breach Wizards finally magicked its way onto Steam. The witty XCOM-like strategy game already stood out from…
Meme Sea tier list – best fruit powers August 2024
What are the best Meme Sea fruits? This One Piece game sees you collecting fruit and earning new powers to take down the competition. Every fruit’s power is different, with…
Dune Awakening’s approach to co-op goes well beyond MMO combat
Dune Awakening is not only exciting because of the massively-popular IP it’s pulling from but because it is an incredibly ambitious newcomer into the survival game scene. Its MMO approach…
Lord of Metal turns Guitar Hero into a Rimworld style management sim
Management sims have taken on many guises over the years – Two Point has placed us in hospitals and college campuses, Tropico has whisked us away to exotic islands, and…
Pressure codes August 2024
August 27, 2024: We have checked for new Pressure codes. What are the new Pressure codes? Urbanshade’s Roblox horror game tasks you with exploring the deadly, monster-filled Hadal Blacksite, so you’ll be…
Frostpunk 2 and Manor Lords inspire new survival city builder, out now
If it wasn’t enough of a challenge to construct and take care of a city in building games like Manor Lords, Cities Skylines 2, Tropico 6, or Anno 1800, another…
Ten years on, Alien Isolation’s biggest problem is its runtime
The appeal of tight, single-player games cannot be overstated; the type that stands the test of time, that you can revisit again and again, and that leaves an indelible impression…
Genshin Impact offering hefty free Primogem pack, but not for long
It’s become a tradition that whenever a HoYoverse game wins awards, we get given freebies. Does it feel somewhat like rigging things in your favor? Yes. After all, we’ve got…
Dragon Age The Veilguard gets unique spinoff with your new best buds
Dragon Age: The Veilguard is set to deliver an epic narrative that finally wraps up the loose ends left by 2014’s Inquisition. Though the gameplay of its predecessor was mixed,…
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 realizes the series’ medieval RPG ambitions
More than most modern RPGs, the Kingdom Come: Deliverance series is willing to inconvenience you. Peasant-turned-knight protagonist Henry is back after learning to swing a sword and maintain reasonable hygiene…
Arena Breakout Infinite criticisms “quite normal” says studio head
In a period where multiple new extraction shooters are all opening their doors, the one that’s arguably drummed up the most conversation is Arena Breakout Infinite. While there is plenty…
How to beat Tiger Vanguard in Black Myth Wukong
How do you beat Tiger Vanguard in Black Myth Wukong? We’re not going to lie to you, we really struggled against Tiger Vanguard, but that struggle has only made us…
Next DBD update will fix some big problems with one unloved killer
The Knight has never been the most popular killer in Dead by Daylight. Recently, however, a series of changes looked to make this Hungarian swordsman more viable, encouraging longer hunts…
23 of the best horror games to play right now
What are the best horror games on PC? Scary games tend to turn traditional action concepts on their heads, forcing you to run and hide from your enemies. They leave…
Cinematic horror Retrieval shows off bloody delights in new trailer
Honestly it’s beginning to seem like going to another planet is simply a bad idea. You can be a space explorer having a lovely time out there and then bam,…
Before Black Myth Wukong, its dev made a free RTS you can play now
Black Myth Wukong continues to dominate Steam. The action RPG is already second to just PUBG on the Valve platform – an impressive feat for a single-player title. Developer Game…
Lovecraftian survival horror Edge of Sanity gets an apt release date
If keeping just yourself alive in the Alaskan wilderness sounds tough, try having to keep several people alive all while fending off psychosis and Lovecraftian monsters. Sounds like a handful,…
Diablo 4 Season 5 end date and Season 6 release date
When does Diablo 4 Season 6 release? A much-loved feature from Diablo 3 makes its return in D4 with the (re)introduction of seasons, adding everything from new questlines to items, gameplay mechanics,…
Valve just condemned Razer’s Snap Tap in huge CS2 update
Valve is laying down the law with the advancement in keyboard inputs, slamming input-automation features, and even going so far as to name Snap Tap as an example. In a…
The Zotac Zone price has been revealed, and it’s not good
No gaming handheld has been able to challenge the Steam Deck on both price and performance, and this streak looks set to continue with the Zotac Zone price, which has now…
Against the Storm 1.4 adds fishing to the masterful city builder
Whether or not you’ve yet to play the excellent Against the Storm, you’ll soon have another reason to. Already one of the best strategy games in recent years, netting a…
Ten years on, PT remains a flawed but wildly influential horror game
This week marks ten years since the arrival of PT, Hideo Kojima and Guillermo del Toro’s playable teaser for the canceled Silent Hills. Its age seems hard to believe. For…
Tower Defense Simulator codes
August 18, 2024: We’ve checked for more Tower Defense Simulator codes. What are the new Tower Defense Simulator codes? And oldie but a goodie, this particular Roblox experience has been kicking around…
Hunt Showdown 1896 dev delivers emergency response to review bomb
It’s fair to say the response to Hunt Showdown 1896 has been a mixed one. Five years after it first launched, the backwater extraction shooter from legendary PC developer Crytek…
Fantasy smithing sim Blacksmith Master forges itself a release date
There’s something about a smithy that draws me in like a moth to a furnace. The smell of charcoal, the hammering of steel on steel, the unbearable heat from the…
Dragon Age Veilguard system requirements perfect for older gaming PCs
Following its release date reveal, the Dragon Age: The Veilguard system requirements were also posted on the Steam store page recently. Unsurprisingly, Bioware is following in the footsteps of many…
Shapez 2 is Factorio with no limitations, and you can play it now
Factory games come in all shapes and sizes, with Factorio giving you a birds-eye view of your machinery and others like Satisfactory letting you roam up close with your creations.…
Best Zenless Zone Zero Jane Doe build
What is the best ZZZ Jane Doe build? Most characters in HoYoverse’s gacha game make no effort to hide their allegiances, but Jane Doe is a striking exception. As her…
No one is playing Mullet Mad Jack, the best roguelike FPS on Steam
There’s a time and place for elaborate experiences, for chin-stroking moments which evoke the entire gamut of human life. There’s also a time and place for ramming your foot into the…
Metropolis 1998 is a new ‘sequel’ to SimCity and Rollercoaster Tycoon
Keep your Unreal Engine 5, your ray-tracing, and your 4K resolutions – videogames have never looked better than Rollercoaster Tycoon and SimCity 2000. It’s not about fidelity. It’s the colors,…
Arena Breakout Infinite has P2W mechanics after dev said it wouldn’t
Arena Breakout Infinite players aren’t happy with the PC release of the milsim extraction shooter, accusing developer MoreFun Studios of implementing pay-to-win mechanics despite the developer’s claims that “paid features…
The most important Cities Skylines 2 mod ever is finally here
It doesn’t matter how clean your energy network is, how much money you spend on education, or how efficiently you’ve managed to zone your residential, commercial, and industrial areas –…
Half-Life Alyx no VR mod gets much better while original is dirt cheap
If you’ve got the space and $1,000 for a Valcve Index going spare, Half-Life: Alyx is easily one of the best VR games currently on the market. Valve’s FPS prequel…
Puzzle roguelite RoGlass is Balatro with tiles, and you can try it now
With Balatro taking the world by storm, I’ve been on the hunt for more puzzle-focused roguelikes and roguelites. Hades, Dead Cells, and Risk of Rain will always be special, but too many…
The Witcher 4 won’t “focus on Geralt,” but he will be in it
After The Witcher 3 and its similarly spectacular DLC wrapped up Geralt’s saga, we’ve all been patiently waiting with bated breath over how Geralt will feature in The Witcher 4,…
Grab a free Steam key for this ambitious Cities Skylines 2 rival
It’s no secret that Cities Skylines 2 has struggled to catch on quite like its predecessor did. Marred by performance issues, a lack of modding tools, and faulty DLC, Paradox’s…
Unique new FNAF that twists the horror formula is blowing up on Steam
Have you ever wondered what FNAF would be like if it were a spooky retro adventure game? Well, you can now as Five Nights at Freddy’s: Into the Pit trades…
Bungie’s extraction FPS Marathon is reportedly in a “not great” spot
Boy has it been a really rough time for Bungie these last few days. The layoffs, the handing over of staff and projects to parent company Sony, and the question…
One of Diablo 4’s best uniques returns after colossal fast XP glitch
One of the best Diablo 4 Season 5 uniques is back in action after it was temporarily disabled due to a colossal experience gain snafu. The Diablo 4 Umbracrux, an…
Save up to 85% on Bethesda’s best in huge QuakeCon Steam sale
Bethesda is a game developer and publisher that’s grown considerably over the years, so when it runs a QuakeCon sale like the one currently on the go, it’s something to…
Best curved gaming monitors 2024
What is the best curved gaming monitor? When you want total immersion in a computer game, it’s hard to stress just how much curves matter. We’ve picked a selection of sweeping screens that reside…
This trippy boomer shooter gets three new maps in free summer update
I don’t know about you, but when I die, I don’t want to resurrect in a videogame. It’s not that I don’t love them – obviously I do, otherwise I…
Starfield Shattered Space DLC release date window and latest news
When is the Starfield Shattered Space DLC release date? Despite being one of the biggest Bethesda games ever made, the developer isn’t content with leaving it as it is, revealing…
Deserted MMO Allods Online experiences sudden spike in Steam players
There are too many games that fade away like gossamer clouds under harsh sunlight. Too many titles arrive and then depart, forgotten and lost to the brutal slow march of…
Realistic new Tarkov rival Delta Force Hawk Ops is soaring on Steam
Between Arena Breakout Infinite, Escape From Tarkov, Gray Zone Warfare, Hunt Showdown 1896, and Exfil, competition in the extraction FPS world is high right now. Perhaps it’s all pushback against…
Call of Duty Black Ops 6 teasers reveal a punchy new Zombies perk
I don’t usually let myself get swept up in the annual wave of pre-release Call of Duty hysteria – I’ve been burned too many times by the series in recent…
Nvidia just stopped making its most popular GPU, according to leak
Nvidia has reportedly announced that it’s discontinuing the most popular gaming GPU on the Steam Survey. According to the latest leak, the GeForce RTX 3060 is now ceasing production, and…
Massive Europa Universalis 4 mod hauls the strategy game to 600 BC
Among the best grand strategy games that Paradox Interactive has graced us with – the likes of Crusader Kings 3, Stellaris, and Hearts of Iron 4 to name but a…
Mecha Break is already flying on Steam as multiplayer playtest begins
It’s a great time to be a fan of big robots and mechs alike. Elden Ring creator FromSoftware proved that there’s still plenty of life in the genre with Armored…
New Fallout 76 update ensures that you’ll never be bored again
The Fallout 76 of today is a far cry from the sparsely populated wasteland it was at launch. In the six years since Bethesda’s open-world multiplayer survival RPG launched to…
New horror game Fear the Spotlight is the ’90s hit you need
While modern horror games are growing ever more elaborate, there’s still something quite unnerving about that ’90s 3D aesthetic. With classics like Silent Hill and Resident Evil using the design…