Latest articles by Fraser Brown
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is already getting a live-action movie from the folks behind the Tomb Raider and Just Cause adaptations, even though the RPG isn't out yet
News It's now on the hunt for a director and cast.
The OG Dying Light is giving away its first DLC in more than 4 years for free, and it's very shiny
News And there's more coming to both games as Techland celebrates the series' 10th anniversary.
While I'm trapped indoors by one of the UK's worst storms, I'm enjoying one of my favourite pastimes: trudging through gnarly weather in videogames
Weather report Bring a coat.
The RTS genre might be in a bit of a state, but at least you can pick up these 10 classics for $30 in the Steam Real-Time Strategy Fest before it ends soon
Budget battles I can't think of a better way to spend the weekend.
Endless Legend 2, the sequel to Amplitude's sublime 4X, is finally coming, and it's fully leaning into the joy of exploration: 'It is a feeling that will stick with you until the end'
Exclusive Conquer a new world with some familiar faces.
Former Arkane designer says Dishonored 2 cost more to make than Skyrim, and while it didn't meet Bethesda's sales expectations, the series' reputation still 'saved the studio'
News But that didn't stop Bethesda from eventually putting the series on ice.
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.
The first multiplayer demo for my most anticipated RTS, Tempest Rising, is out now
News Along with the PvE skirmish mode, so you can comp stomp with your buddies.
The best MMOs on PC
Fine Grinds The best MMOs, whether you love massive raids, playing through a great story on your own, or ruling a corporation
Brutal survival RTS Age of Darkness kept me up until 4 am this morning as I tried to perfect the formula to halt the end of the world
High tide It's leaving early access today, so join me in the sleep deprivation club.
Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen is an aggressively old-school MMO that hates hand-holding so much it won't even give you a map—but a certain type of player might just love it
Knocked down If you like having no guidance, murdering rats and working very hard for stingy rewards, man do I have good news.
The best strategy games on PC
Updated! From real-time classics to modern turn-based favorites, these are the best strategy games on PC.
Tencent says it's not a Chinese military company and is willing to sue the US Department of Defense if it isn't removed from a blacklist
News The conglomerate was one of several Chinese companies given the designation at the start of the year.
Thank Goodness You're Here! review: An anarchic treasure trove of jokes and skits
Taskmaster Welcome to Barnsworth, where everyone's lost their damn mind.
18 games the PC Gamer team can't wait to play in 2025
🕹️ There's lots to look forward to this year.
Call of Duty's $28 Squid Game skins are the perfect crossover for our capitalist dystopia, and Activision knows exactly what it's doing
Squids vs whales We're living in a whale world.
Tencent has been designated a Chinese military company by the US Department of Defense, which the conglomerate calls a 'misunderstanding'
News But several US-based videogame companies, including Microsoft, would be considered US military companies if the same metric was applied to them.
Steam sale dates: When is the next Steam sale?
Bargain Dates, biggest discounts, tips, annual Steam sale dates, and more.
Most of my favourite games of 2024 didn't come out in 2024
Olden path It's been a weird old year.
MMOs had a great year in 2024, with the genre the liveliest it's been in years
They live Big updates, great expansions, and even some new entries.
Best RPG 2024: Metaphor: ReFantazio
🏆 Atlus graduates from high school and brings us its best JRPG yet.
