MSI is celebrating 10 years of Godlike extravagance with a gold-trimmed AMD motherboard—to go with your golden graphics card and RAM, naturally
News A golden PC is now on the cards, or at the very least spread across many expensive monthly payments.
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Best budget GPUs to buy in 2025
When it comes to graphics cards, there's a lot of choice. But which is worth your cash? In this video we look at some budget to mid-range GPUs to see which is worth your money and which isn't. We've tested six of the latest GPUs from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel and here are our results.
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We've tested 7 liquid coolers to find the best for your next PC build
Liquid coolers are a great way to keep your CPU cool, especially if you're planning to overclock your system. But which are worth your cash? In this video we aim to answer that question: do you spend more on a liquid cooler with a screen? Or one with a CPU all of its own? Or better off going back to basics? We've tested seven of the latest liquid coolers from a range of manufacturers to help you make a decision and get your next gaming PC build off to a great start.
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We need to talk about Umamusume: Pretty Derby...
"Horse" racing gacha game Umamusume: Pretty Derby has been taking the internet by storm since its global release in June. But, what exactly is it? And why is it so popular? This week, we dive into why everyone has become so obsessed with anime horse girls, and give you a few reasons why you should try it out if you haven't already.
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Why Grounded 2 is already AMAZING | Hot Drop
Grounded 2 releases into Early Access today but is already shaping up to be one of our favourite survival games of the year! In this Hot Drop, we break down Grounded 2's new map, the improved combat, the game changing new "buggy" system that has you riding soldier ants into battle, and the Swiss army knife style "omni-tool" which makes gathering easier.
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Mafia's INCREDIBLE graphics evolution: 2002-2025
The graphics in Mafia games have come a long way since the 2002 original. To celebrate the release of Mafia: The Old Country we’re looking back at the graphical evolution of the series so far. From the groundbreaking realism of the original Mafia to the stunning Unreal Engine 5 visuals of the latest entry, we explore how each game raised the bar. Join us as we chart two decades of visual innovation in one of gaming’s most iconic crime sagas.
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PEAK developer interview: Unexpected success and big update coming soon
PEAK has become one of the unexpected hits of the summer with over 5 million copies sold, surprising even the devs, Aggro Crab and LandFall Games. In an interview with PC Gamer, Nick Kaman (Studio Head at Aggro Crab) opens up on the game's development, what we can expect from future updates, and what he's enjoying most about the game's success and watching all of us play.
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Free cozy PC games you should try | Cozy Corner
We all know that games are getting more expensive as each day passes, but don't worry. There are still plenty of options for those who don't want to splash any cash on their next adventure. This week in Cozy Corner, Kara whisks you through some of her favourite free games, so you've got a list of new journeys to work your way through. Or, at the very least, a stack of titles to add to your never ending backlog.
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AMD RX 9060 XT vs Nvidia RTX 5060 | Critical Rig
It's time for another graphics card face off! This week Andy is putting the AMD 9060XT up against Nvidia's RTX 5060. Which will come out on top?
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Is Cronos: The New Dawn the Future of Horror Gaming?
At Summer Game Fest 2025, we caught up with some of the Bloober Team to dive deep into their brand-new survival horror game, Cronos: The New Dawn Long – and it might just be their most terrifying project yet! Sponsored by OMEN.
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King of Meat is total co-op chaos
Get ready to slice, smash, and scream with your squad in King of Meat! A 1–4 player co-op hack-and-slash from the creative minds at Glowmade. We spoke to the developers at Summer Games Fest about the game and the Dungeon Create Mode. Sponsored by OMEN.
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Everything we know about Haunted Chocolatier | Cozy Corner
Today we are delving into the next adventure from Stardew Valley creator ConcernedApe. Anyone who's ever dipped a toe into the pond of cozy gaming will have more than likely heard about Haunted Chocolatier, a chocolatier meets life simulator. But, no matter how popular the game has gotten since it was first revealed, little information about what to expect has actually been shared. We've broken down everything there is to know about the game so you can get all the information you need right here.
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Elden Ring Nightreign review
Nightreign is FromSoftware's wildest experiment since the 90's - an intense, co-op remix of Elden Ring with randomized loot, brutal bosses, and unpredictable chaos. Watch as PC Gamer's Tyler Colp takes on this surprising, frustrating, brilliant mess of a battle-royale style RPG and gives his verdict.
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Why We Still Play The Witcher 3: A Decade Of Greatness
PC Gamer discusses the legacy of The Witcher 3, the 2015 RPG that remains one of the PC's most beloved games.
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Kittens, Kerbals and Kiwis: DayZ Creator Dean Hall talks Kitten Space Agency
We caught up with Hall recently and enjoyed a wide-ranging discussion on Kitten Space Agency’s development, his gripes with how games are priced and published, the lessons learned from Icarus’ troubled launch, and much more.
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If you've ever craved the perfect combination of vibes from Puyo Puyo Tetris and Rhythm Heaven, do I have the game for you
Poppin music Pastel Parade is an adorable rhythmic rainbow fest.
How to unlock Joy in Disney Dreamlight Valley
Bundle of joy Everything you need to do to bring a little Joy (literally) to your valley.
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.
Even if you're as tired of parrying in action games as I am, pay attention to Onimusha
1v1 me A game for those who truly wish to master the blade.
After nailing a quirky PS2 throwback with Kunitsu-gami, Capcom's Pragmata has the charming energy of an Xbox 360-era shooter like The Darkness or Syndicate
Pragmatic Time to hack the whole dang moon.
Best cheap gaming laptop deals
Deals Our regularly updated list of all the best gaming laptop deals you'll find today.
Alienware 18 Area-51 (2025) review
Score: 80% With a better screen and keyboard, this could have been Alienware's best-ever laptop.
How to prepare for the Emotional Rescue update in Disney Dreamlight Valley
Opening up A few things you can do to get ready for the arrival of Joy and Sadness.
The best weapons and loadouts in Fortnite Battle Royale and Zero Build
Super looter What to prioritize and how to manage your inventory space in Chapter 6 Season 4.
LG Ultragear 45GX950A review
Score: 78% This is not quite the ultimate gaming monitor you've been waiting for.
15 attempts in, I actually love that Elden Ring Nightreign's Everdark Libra is the first FromSoftware boss who's harder to beat in co-op than solo
Equilibrious Those crazy kids in Tokyo have done it again.
Think you know gaming? Test your knowledge with PC Gamer's fiendish quizzes
QUIZ All our brain-teasers in one place.
I've been humbled by a surprisingly robust roguelite action RPG where you control two characters at once
power of two Hades didn't prepare me for this.
All Heroes Battlegrounds codes and how to redeem them
Step up A little reward goes a long way, and there are plenty of codes to redeem.
All Disney Dreamlight Valley codes and how to redeem them
Castle Keys Cash in these Dreamlight Valley codes for free outfits and furniture.
All Tennis: Zero codes and how to redeem
Game point Give yourself a little boost with these free rewards.
All Fruit Battlegrounds codes and how to redeem
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All Jujutsu Infinite codes and how to redeem
Hollow purple Redeem these Jujutsu Infinite codes for a helping hand.
4 hidden features that turn your Samsung Galaxy S25 into the dream gaming sidekick
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