Of all the Balatro-likes on Steam, I think I'm enjoying this Mahjong version best
News Aotenjo: Infinite Hands doesn't have a lotta flash, but enchanting tiles to rack up multipliers is quietly satisfying.
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How to install a graphics card… and 5 games to push it to its limits | Critical Rig
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.
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Why we still play Resident Evil 4 20 years on
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.
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Elden Ring: Nightreign hands-on | 10 takeaways from playing in Japan
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.
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5 things I always tell people before buying their first...gaming keyboard | Critical Rig
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.
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Warhammer 40,000 Boltgun | Hidden Gems of PC Game Pass
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.
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Helldivers 2: Omens Of Tyranny overview and gameplay
The Illuminates are here! All the details on Helldivers 2's surprise update.
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Indiana Jones And The Great Circle | Review
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.
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PC Gamer Magazine | Issue 404
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.
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Journey to the Savage Planet | Hidden Gems of PC Game Pass
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.
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Best cozy games that aren't farming sims
From tumbling railways to soothing scrambles, here's a list of some of the best cozy games that are not farming sims.
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Dicey Dungeons | Hidden Gems of PC Game Pass
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.
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Starstruck: Hands of Time | New Game Alert
This surreal rhythm adventure will have you dusting off the old Guitar Hero controller as you dive into the obscure.
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Space Station 14 | New Game Alert
This open-source roleplaying sandbox is all about trying to keep a complex space station running while being faced with constant sabotage.
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PVKK | New Game Alert
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.
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PC Gamer's Top 100 2024: Highlight Reel
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!
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Toweborne | New Game Alert
Towerborne is an arcade brawler RPG from Stoic, developers of The Banner Saga series.
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UFO 50 | New Game Alert
UFO 50 includes 50 games from the developers of Spelunky and their friends. Some solo and some local multiplayer.
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Satisfactory 1.0 | Launch Trailer
Satisfactory is finally entering 1.0 after 5 years in early access.
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No Man's Sky Aquarius | Update Trailer
You can now go fishing in No Man's Sky. The Aquarius update is free to download for existing players.
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Dungeon Clawler | New Game Alert
This roguelike deckbuilder uses a rigged claw-machine instead of a deck of cards to get you through a dungeon.
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Rue Valley | Reveal trailer
A time loop RPG where you live through the same 47 minutes over and over again.
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Subnautica 2 | Teaser Trailer
The sequel to the acclaimed immersive underwater survival game will be entering early access in 2025.
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Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure | New Game Alert
This charming narrative puzzler will have you casually solving problems as you navigate its story-driven world.
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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 | Tyranid trailer
You'll be facing off against swarms of Hormagaunts when Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 releases on September 9, 2024.
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Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds | Homestead reveal
Join us for an exclusive look at Homestead, the new player housing feature coming to Guild Wars 2's next expansion, Janthir Wilds.
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Doom: The Dark Ages | Official trailer
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.
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Killing Floor 3 gameplay trailer and developer interview | PC Gaming Show 2024
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.
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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 | Official trailer
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.
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Destiny 2: The Final Shape launch trailer
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.
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Homeworld 3 review
The sci-fi RTS returns, but is Homeworld 3 a return to form for the series? Let's find out.
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When does Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth unlock on PC?
News Here's exactly when you can start downloading Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth on Steam.
Best Sorceress build in Path of Exile 2
Elementary Also incidentally the best build in the game right now.
Where to buy the Nvidia RTX 5090: the hotly-awaited Founders Edition GPUs and chunky third-party cards are already listed at retailers
Time to buy Whether from Nvidia, MSI, Gigabyte, Asus, or another, here are the places to shop for an RTX 5090 on January 30.
I built the mullet of gaming PCs with MSI's Project Zero 'Back-Connect' parts
Mullet PC Business up front, party out back.
Best 4K gaming monitors: the ultra hi-res panels I highly recommend
4K Vision The best 4K gaming monitor has all the bells and whistles an enthusiast could ever want or need.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is technically functional on Steam Deck, but it's a terrible way to play
Adjust expectations There are so many great JRPGs that you should play on the go; this isn't one of them.
Diablo 4 meets Vampire Survivors in this clever roguelike that makes every round its own epic viking adventure
THOR SCORE Embrace the power of the Norse gods in Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel.
Best cheap gaming monitor deals today
Deals We've scoured the internet for the best deals on gaming monitors, so you don't have to.
How to complete the Poison in the Roots quest in Diablo 4
It's magic Help the Tree of Whispers' coven perform the ritual.
Blade Chimera ditches the usual metroidvania progression in favour of a radical idea: skipping straight to the good stuff
Quick step Why shouldn't exploration be interesting from the start?
Civilization 7: Everything we know about the first new Civ game in nearly a decade
New age What to expect when Firaxis' grand strategy sequel launches in February.
The best games like The Sims for building beautiful characters, homes, and a life full of drama
Live Mas Here's how to get your life sim fix outside the Sims series walls.
Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders review: One of the most beautiful skiing games on PC
Snow mercy Both blissful and demanding, Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders is one of the most beautiful skiing games on PC.
Best curved monitors for gaming in 2025: These are the bendy displays I'd plant myself in front of
Bendy Immerse yourself to the max with these vision-enclosing panels.
Best cheap gaming laptop deals
Deals Our regularly updated list of all the best gaming laptop deals you'll find today.
World of Warcraft has a currency problem: more than 500 kinds of tender can currently be used in the 20-year-old game
DADDY WOWBUCKS Things pile up in an long-running game, especially the items you hand over for goods.
The run up to the US TikTok ban got as messy, emotional, and weird as the final days of an MMO—and now everyone's back and no one can look each other in the eye
THE FINAL COUNTDOWN Tears shed, grievances aired, secrets spilled, and most importantly, plenty of content generated.
OBSBot Tiny 2 Lite review
AI love it Almost half the price of the Tiny 2 with more than half the features.
Best VR headset in 2025: my top picks for stunning virtual reality experiences
Jack In Immerse yourself in stunning game worlds with the best VR headset.
