Upgrading your PC can seem daunting at first. But with games continuing to push the boundaries of graphics technology ever further, making sure your rig is armed with a capable GPU has never been more critical. Fortunately, swapping out your graphic card is one of the easiest upgrades you can do to your PC and gives the most immediate benefits in terms of increased framerates and extra crispy eye candy. Here, our resident hardware expert Dave James walks you through not only how to install your new graphic card, but what five games will push it to its limits.
This weekend marks the 20th anniversary of Resident Evil 4, one of the most legendary survival horror games ever created. Initially a Game Cube exclusive, Resi 4 would find its way to PlayStations 2, 3 and 4, Wii, Mac, phones, and of course PC, eventually being remastered in 2023. But what is it about this heart-pounding classic that keeps us coming back? How did something as seemingly mundane as a new camera behaviour revolutionise 3rd person action adventures forever? And why are the residents of its fictional Spanish village so...evil? PC Gamer's Midas Whittaker uncovers the full story here.
Elden Ring: Nightreign is FromSoftware's next game, coming in 2025—and we've played it. This standalone spin-off throws weapons, enemies and bosses from Elden Ring into a new co-op roguelike set in an alternate version of Limgrave, with new "hero" characters with unique abilities replacing the usual RPG create-a-character. Here's what we learned from 6 hours playing Nightreign at FromSoftware's offices in Tokyo.
With so many great keyboard options out there, it can be hard to decide what's important and what's not. Fortunately, our resident hardware expert Dave James is here to help.
We searched the edges of the PC Game Pass cave to find some hidden gems. Let's dive into Warhammer 40,000 Boltgun and the blast you'll have shooting your way through the pixels.
The Illuminates are here! All the details on Helldivers 2's surprise update.
Indiana Jones returns to our screens (and our keyboards) in MachineGames' new action adventure game. But does it belong in a museum? PC Gamer Associate Editor Ted Litchfield delivers his verdict.
New issue out now with four special collector's edition covers to choose from! World-exclusive access to stunning dark new fantasy RPG, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Plus, Arc Raiders, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, gaming mice grouptest, and PC Gamer's Game of the Year Awards.
We searched the depths of the PC Game Pass pool to find some hidden gems. Let's explore why Journey to the Savage Planet's tightly curated spacefaring adventure is worth your time.
From tumbling railways to soothing scrambles, here's a list of some of the best cozy games that are not farming sims.
We explored the depths of the PC Game Pass pool to find some hidden gems. Let's get into why deckbuilding dice battler Dicey Dungeons will keep you coming back for more rolling combos.
This surreal rhythm adventure will have you dusting off the old Guitar Hero controller as you dive into the obscure.
This open-source roleplaying sandbox is all about trying to keep a complex space station running while being faced with constant sabotage.
PVKK will have you operating a massive planetary defence cannon from your retro-tech cockpit . There'll be plenty of buttons to push, levers to pull, and tough choices to make.
Welcome to the PC Gamer Top 100, our annual rundown of the best games you can play on PC today. This list is the culmination of months of discussion, negotiation and a handful of arguments—the passion of the PC Gamer team as our writers and editors wrangled to get their favourites into the list. We judge games based on a number of factors: Importance, Hotness, Playability, and, above all, Quality. Hopefully you'll discover some new favourites too. Enjoy!
Towerborne is an arcade brawler RPG from Stoic, developers of The Banner Saga series.
UFO 50 includes 50 games from the developers of Spelunky and their friends. Some solo and some local multiplayer.
Satisfactory is finally entering 1.0 after 5 years in early access.
You can now go fishing in No Man's Sky. The Aquarius update is free to download for existing players.
This roguelike deckbuilder uses a rigged claw-machine instead of a deck of cards to get you through a dungeon.
A time loop RPG where you live through the same 47 minutes over and over again.
The sequel to the acclaimed immersive underwater survival game will be entering early access in 2025.
This charming narrative puzzler will have you casually solving problems as you navigate its story-driven world.
You'll be facing off against swarms of Hormagaunts when Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 releases on September 9, 2024.
Join us for an exclusive look at Homestead, the new player housing feature coming to Guild Wars 2's next expansion, Janthir Wilds.
We're going back in time for a Doom prequel set in medieval times. You've still got guns, but now there's a shield that is also a chainsaw. Rip and tear indeed.
Action horror, genetic freaks, and new methods of survival warfare. We give you an exclusive look at the first gameplay reveal of Killing Floor 3. We sit down with the team at Tripwire to take you behind the scenes and find out what we can expect from the third instalment in the Killing Floor series.
The next instalment of the classic sim series, in Microsoft's words, "the most ambitious consumer flight simulator ever undertaken". It certainly looks the part, with this new trailer showcasing the game's breathtaking visuals.
We're one week away from the end of Destiny 2's Light & Darkness saga. In The Final Shape, players will journey into the Traveler to finally stop The Witness. It all launches on Tuesday, June 4.
The sci-fi RTS returns, but is Homeworld 3 a return to form for the series? Let's find out.
🤷 We don't know a lot about the kid in the new Assassin's Creed Shadows poster, but we can't help but feel like he's going to get up to shenanigans.
Soul of Wit Grand Theft Hamlet is the pinnacle of performance culture in a sandbox punching well above its weight.
SOCD-elightful Logitech has offered a solid entrypoint into rapid trigger play.
Dead easy Friend or Photo?
Mid mainstream Gaming in name only but that's not necessarily a bad thing.
Ascetic aesthetic The only thing better than lightning is really cold lightning.
Driven Speed away with the best PC racing wheel for gaming.
Fine Grinds The best MMOs, whether you love massive raids, playing through a great story on your own, or ruling a corporation
Use your head Locate the missing skull and stick it back on Sarin's skeleton.
Minty fresh A game about letting your worst moments define you.
Richter Scale A more ambitious but uneven second season still has it where it really counts.
Wheely good The wheel upgrade I've been waiting for.
Alien audio Comfy, yet slightly disappointing.
Switch sides Even as a dyed-in-the-wool PC gamer, I can't resist the pull of Nintendo's exclusives.
Audiophile Immerse yourself in your games with the best audiophile headphones for gaming.
Widowmaker Paying the price for top-tier typing.
Deals Our regularly updated list of all the best gaming laptop deals you'll find today.
Total control Grab one of the best PC controllers for when your keyboard and mouse simply won't do.
High tide It's leaving early access today, so join me in the sleep deprivation club.
Hot Tip The best PC fans will keep your gaming PC cool and quiet.
