After promising Black Ops 7 skins would 'feel authentic to Call of Duty and its setting,' Fallout has arrived in Call of Duty
NEWS The midseason celebration includes operator skins, themed modes, and a Vault-Tec makeover for Nuketown.
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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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Who asked for this? PC gamers left wondering after AI takes center stage at CES 2026
CES 2026 AI and fears of further price increases have made for a strange CES for gamers.
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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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Where to find the Stabilizer blueprint in StarRupture
Unstable Trace the key blueprint to a monster den in the mountains.
Where to find the Stator blueprint in StarRupture
Newprints Don't worry! It's not too far from your very first basecamp.
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Do I regret yeeting my blueprints and loot-filled stash into Arc Raiders Expedition? No, it actually made the game fun again
Begin again Turns out starting again ain't so bad.
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Between bots calling themselves 'Mecha-Hitler' and 95% of businesses realising they don't know the point of AI, 2025 was the year the tech lost its shine even for the most blinkered execs
AI ay ay ay It's gonna change the world. Once we figure out what to do with it and it stops being a Nazi. But after that for sure.
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The demo of Flock Around has made me realise I don't have the skills to be a wildlife photographer, but I'd certainly give it my best shot
Fine feathers Laying my real life binoculars down to rest for the time being.
It's not weird to want a generative AI disclosure on games
Why not? Steam's competitor has criticized its AI disclosure policy as pointless, but if consumers want to know, why shouldn't they?
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I don't care that there are no big new games in January because all I need now is Ball x Pit, the most underrated roguelike pinball game that I could spend all 744 hours of the month playing
Pinball Gone Rogue I didn't know I needed roguelike pinball until now.
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In 2025, Monster Hunter fell prey to profit
carved up There's no predator more vicious than infinite growth.
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Playing Code Vein 2 made me wonder why more soulslikes don't have guns, even if I could do with a bit less anime melodrama
Gun Souls The anime soulslike returns with a time travel story and, more importantly, firearms.
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The best Baldur's Gate 3 builds for Patch 8 and beyond
Kensai/Mage There are so many ways to play this game.
'Fine, I'll do it myself': Cybertsu had never seen a King of All Cosmos cosplay, so decided to pull off one of the most elaborate headpiece designs, and it's the best I've ever seen
Real star Sometimes the support is the motivation you need to keep creating.
MSI MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36 gaming monitor review
Score: 92% The latest QD-OLED tech is something very special.
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All Anime Fighting Simulator: Endless codes for January 2026: Chikara and Yen
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