Tomonobu Itagaki, the Tecmo genius behind Team Ninja, has died at the age of 58
News Farewell, master.
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Europa Universalis 5 - How much can you change history? | Developer interview
Europa Universalis 5 is Paradox’s most ambitious grand strategy yet — complex, deep, and surprisingly fun. At Gamescom, we sat down with the devs to talk EU5’s new features, historical depth, and how they’re making this massive strategy game more welcoming than ever.
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Borderlands 4 Review
Borderlands 4 might just be the best game in the whole 16-year-old series. But there's a catch. Several catches, in fact. Yet despite some baffling design choices, woeful performance and one of the most terribly-conceived UIs in recent memory, I still adore this game - warts and all.
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Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 | Developer interview
At this year's Gamescom we caught up with Jason Carl, Brand Marketing Manager at White Wolf and Ian Thomas, Narrative Director on Bloodlines 2 to discuss the much anticipated Vampire: The Masquerade® - Bloodlines™ 2.
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What is the BEST gaming laptop size... we disagree | Critical Rig
How do you choose what size gaming laptop to buy? Well a pair of our gaming hardware experts are here to give you the run down on which is best for what. But do they agree? From budget, bulkiness, and aesthetics, to personal preference and practicality, they have got you covered.
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Housing, Midnight, and the future of World of Warcraft | Developer interview
World of Warcraft: Midnight may still only have a vague release date attributed to sometime in 2026, but that hasn't stopped the hype for the second instalment of the Worldsoul Saga growing exponentially. We sat down with art director Ely Cannon and technical director Frank Kowalkowski to talk through all the best and brightest parts of the next expansion, and what's next for World of Warcraft.
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007 First Light: IO Interactive’s CEO on honoring Bond’s legacy | First Look
James Bond, the world’s most famous secret agent, will return in the hotly-anticipated 007 First Light from IO nteractive next year. Best known for their Hitman games, IO - along with franchise rights holder Amazon Studios - let us watch an extended first look at the game at Gamescom (shown publicly yesterday as part of Sony’s State of Play). Then we sat down with Hakan Abrak, IO’s CEO, to quiz him on the game, handling Bond’s legacy with care, and the visceral new combat mechanics glimpsed in the footage shared so far.
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Silent Hill f devs talk combat, main character Hinako, plus their favourite monsters!
PC Gamer's Elie Gould got to play Silent Hill f for three hours at Gamescom, prompting many questions when they sat down with the game's director Al Yang and series director Motoi Okamoto for an interview afterwards. Silent Hill f is the latest edition in KONAMI's popular Silent Hill franchise, this entry developed in partnership with NeoBards Entertainment. Here, Yang and Okamoto-san talk about the game's greater focus on combat, the 1960s setting, and new protagonist, Hinako.
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Razer's IMPRESSIVE new headset range | Hardware review
This week on Critical Rig Dave is putting the Razer BlackShark V3 headset range to the test. Going though all three options Dave is here to tell you which is worth the price, which isn't, and which one stands out far above the others.
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Best gaming laptop 2025: I've tested the best laptops for gaming of this generation and here are the ones I recommend
Portable powerhouses From our own extensive testing, rigorously benchmarking 40+ machines over the past two years, these are the best gaming laptops you can buy today.
I tested the beta version of MSI's beginner-friendly, AI-powered EZ PC Builder, and it told me the 9800X3D was the perfect chip for a budget gaming PC
Are we sure? It also loves to recommend MSI components, to the surprise of no one.
Best PC fans in 2025: I've put these case fans through their paces to find the coolest and quietest
Fan-tastic The best PC fans will keep your gaming PC cool and quiet.
'I'm as surprised as you are': After 7 years, Quantic Dream is taking a 'huge swing' with its first competitive MOBA, Spellcasters Chronicles
Attack with titan Long live the Swamp Witch.
Best gaming chair in 2025: I've tested a ton of gaming chairs and these are the seats I'd suggest for any PC gamer
Take a seat Treat your body to one of the best gaming chairs and sit like a royal on your new throne.
Every Final Fantasy Tactics job, rated
job board We grade the style, sass, shenanigans, and stoutness of Final Fantasy Tactics' 20 classes, and identify their best abilities.
If Battlefield 6's gear grind is this slow, I worry what its battle pass will be like
The Curse Perhaps this is the other shoe we've been waiting to drop?
Creative SoundBlaster GS3 soundbar review
Score: 76% An entry-level soundbar from the people who brought us the AWE32.
All Disney Dreamlight Valley codes and how to redeem them
Castle Keys Cash in these Dreamlight Valley codes for free outfits and furniture.
GTA Online Halloween event calendar: UFO locations, ghost locations, and rewards
Haunted Heists Spot all this year's UFOs, snap some ghosts, and complete challenges to get spooky outfits.
How to use the Boombox in Megabonk
Megaboom Unlock this snazzy little item with a collectible hunt.
How to unlock the Hero Sword in Megabonk
Hero Quest Rules and tips for earning one of the most coveted weapons.
Ball X Pit review: A wild and excessive mash-up of roguelike action, city building, and a whole lot of ball-bouncing
ROUND TRIP Balls to the wall chaos.
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.
Best OLED gaming monitors in 2025: I can't keep my eyes off these vivid displays
Eye candy The best OLED gaming monitors deliver awesome speed and eye-popping HDR performance.
Between mail delivery, minigames, and BMX tricks, the demo of Tanuki: Pon's Summer feels like it was made specifically for me
Tail whip I need to live where there is a tanuki postal service.
Best cheap gaming laptop deals
Deals Our regularly updated list of all the best gaming laptop deals you'll find today.
All Fish It codes for October 2025: potions and spins
Reel big fish All active Fish It codes for potions and spins.
The best FPS games on PC
Updated Our favorite FPS experiences of PC gaming's past and present.
All Anime Last Stand codes for October 2025
Recruiting All active Anime Last Stand codes for rerolls, technique shards, and pearls.
