TikTok hit Quarantine Zone finally launched today and made the mistake of giving me a large medical hammer
News Stop! Hammer time!
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Arc Raiders dev on art style, player feedback and the game's "10 year plan" | Developer debrief
Arc Raiders is redefining the extraction shooter after a successful 2025 launch. We sat down with Embark Studios' Art Director Robert Sammelin to discuss the art style of the game, how Embark implements player feedback, and what the future holds in store for Arc Raiders.
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Divinity: Larian Studios on their most ambitious RPG yet | Developer debrief
After setting a new bar for RPGs with Baldur's Gate 3, Larian Studios is working on a new Divinity game, set to be their biggest and most ambitious project yet. At the 2025 Game Awards, we caught up with Swen Vincke, CEO of Larian Studios, Adam Smith, Writing Director, and Chrystal Ding, Lead Writer about the game's announcement, what players can expect, and how far through development they are.
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We tested Valve's NEW hardware: Steam Frame, Steam Machine and Steam Controller | Critical Rig
Valve has announced three new pieces of Steam hardware: the Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and a new Steam Controller. PC Gamer's Jacob Ridley was invited out to Valve HQ in Washington to try them out.
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We need to talk about Katamari Damacy
The wacky world of Katamari Damacy has been gracing our screens since 2004 now, but what exactly is it? And why is it's first mainline release after 14 years so significant? This week, I want to talk to you about all things Once Upon a Katamari, and maybe we can keep rolling together.
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FEAR: Still as iconic 20 years later? | Why We Play
Time to switch off the lights, turn up the volume and revisit one of gaming's most iconic horror shooters: F.E.A.R. - First Encounter Assault Recon, which turned 20 in October. Released in 2005, we take a look back at what made Monolith Productions' heart-pounding FPS special, delving into the films that influenced it, the electrifying combat, and its innovative approach to AI.
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Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 has an identity crisis
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 being released is an achievement in itself. With one of the most disruptive development journeys that a game has ever had, this sequel to such a cult classic had a lot to live up to. PCG's Fraser Brown is here to tell you his thoughts on what is good about the game, where its strengths lie and which aspects left him wanting more.
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All active Fisch codes in January 2026 and how to redeem them
Gone Fisching Cast aside your worries and get ready to catch some big game.
Minecraft's baby mob drop: Everything you need to know about the first update for 2026
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99 Nights in the Forest—Tips for surviving The Deer, Owl, and Cultist invasions
Forest Ranger Keep your campfire burning and beware of what's lurking in the night.
Best Schedule 1 mixing station recipes to grow your criminal empire
Cooking Learn all the most profitable recipes in this drug-dealing simulation videogame.
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Luto is an underappreciated 2025 horror gem with the perfect mixture of Stanley Parable narration and P.T. ambience
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Valve spent 2025 ripping apart Deadlock and putting it back together, and it delivered better live service than most live service games
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Hell is Us review: a gorgeous adventure that gets in its own way a little too often
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My Arc Raiders 2026 wishlist consists of new mobs, modes, and map conditions
Wishlist New Year, same wishes.
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9 big things Steam needs to improve in 2026
Steam Wishlist Hey Steam, we know you don't have much competition, but there's still a lot you should do.
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I've just found a new cutesy Balatro, but instead of a deck of cards you get to tend to a garden and harvest flowers
Happy harvest Look at the mult on those wild flowers.
Think you know gaming? Test your knowledge with PC Gamer's fiendish quizzes
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Life sims are in a slump and the only way out is becoming strategy games again
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Dogpile review: Canine charm elevates this bizarre roguelike deckbuilder about chucking pups in a pit
PIT BULL A scruffy but lovable little stray.
AndaSeat Kaiser 3E XL gaming chair review
Score: 80% A big chair for big gamers, but lacking a few adjustability options in an attempt to cut costs.
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Minecraft block or luxury paint color? Can you tell which is which?
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Updated Great laptop games can run on low-spec PCs, fit cozily onto smaller screens, and are perfectly playable with a trackpad.
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