
Some players loved Battlefield 2042 and No Man's Sky before the fixes arrived
A PC Gamer writer reflects on appreciating games widely criticized at launch, and what it means when developers overhaul them into something different.
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A PC Gamer writer reflects on appreciating games widely criticized at launch, and what it means when developers overhaul them into something different.
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A budget test of Amazon Basics Stereo 2.0 desktop speakers reveals surprising volume and hefty bass that causes the miniature units to physically walk across flat surfaces.
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Real-world testing of Logitech's G Pro X3 Superstrike analogue switches shows that the physical latency reduction has no noticeable effect on average player reaction times.
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Neon Giant's upcoming first-person open-world shooter RPG, No Law, is drawing comparisons to immersive sims like Deus Ex with its handcrafted city design, stealth options, and consequence-driven gameplay.
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The Defense Manpower Data Center experienced unauthorized access from October 2025 to July 2026, exposing Social Security numbers and military job details for millions of active-duty troops, reserves, civilians, and veterans.
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A PC Gamer writer systematically searched Nexus Mods to find the least probable Goku mod across games, scoring each using a custom Saiyan Singularity Judgment system that measures how recognizable, impossible, and satisfying each Goku swap feels.
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Bethesda revealed two major updates for Fallout 76: World Pets arrives in December 2026 with companion animals that provide unique gameplay benefits, while Hideouts launches in spring 2027 with dynamic gang lairs and a dangerous new bounty hunter
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At Tokyo Game Show 2026, Sonic series producer Takashi Iizuka explained how the franchise's expansion into films and Netflix anime is directly improving game development resources and allowing SEGA to maintain a consistent release schedule without
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Developer Jong-gyu Lim discusses how Astrae Oratio merges fighting game mechanics with visual novel storytelling, drawing inspiration from 1990s Japan for a retro-modern aesthetic.
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The EU's Consumer Protection Cooperation Network has launched coordinated investigations into Activision Blizzard, King, Supercell, Mojang, Riot Games and six other publishers over compliance with transparency rules for in-game currencies. The action
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An opinion piece from Safe In Our World argues that video games offer genuine mental health benefits for young people when parents engage with what their kids are playing, rather than imposing blanket restrictions.
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The legendary game designer and industry veteran shares lessons from five decades creating games, from Intellivision's early days through modern challenges, emphasizing the importance of artistic commitment and adaptability.
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