Is Steam down again? It may just be the regular Tuesday maintenance
News Knowing it's gonna happen won't stop me from asking next week.
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What we’ve learned about Anno 117: Pax Romana’s Albion Region | First Look
From swamp-crossing stilt walkers to wicker men taller than buildings, Anno 117: Pax Romana's newly revealed Albion region is sure to provide both new challenges and unique units. PC Gamer has been given an EXCLUSIVE look at this rugged, wet region, which you'll have the opportunity to govern with Anno 117 launches on November 13th.
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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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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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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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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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Best gaming PC builds: budget, mid-range and high-end recommendations
DIY From a sub-$1,000 penny-saving performer to a $4,000+ monster.
Gears of War: Reloaded PC performance: The updated graphics are easy work for any desktop GPU from the past six years but they're still enough to give handhelds grief
Bare bones You could use the potato-mode preset to get better portable performance, though your eyes won't thank you.
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.
Everything you need to know about Blitz Royale, Fortnite's newest mode
Rapid fire Five-minute rounds, tons of medallions, and mythic weapons galore.
15 of the best landing spots in Fortnite
Drop in Get a head start and glide your way to victory with some of the best drop spots on the map.
Inside the Chinese PC gaming industry as it gets ready to dominate the next decade: 'We have to work harder, we have to make the games even better'
Watch What we saw and learned from spending time on the ground at a massive gaming event in Beijing.
Five new Steam games you probably missed (August 25, 2025)
New on Steam Sorting through every new game on Steam so you don't have to.
All MMO quest journals are a massive waste of potential, except for FF14's, which was good for exactly one storyline
META-KNIGHT Ishikawa popped off, but her trick hasn't been repeated since.
Speculatively plotting GTA 6's map is a painstaking, exhausting, and heroic effort: 'We had 10 people search every street in StreetView, this took weeks—and failed'
Map store Welcome to Miami, err, Vice City.
How well do you know your hacking minigames? Put your wits to the test with our latest quiz
Gibson-esque ./Quiz.
By surrendering to an 'open weapons' default, Battlefield 6 is giving up the most special thing about Battlefield
CLOSE THE WEAPONS With open weapons, classes barely matter. And if classes barely matter, is it really Battlefield?
I've played Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2's DLC clans, Lasombra and Toreador, and they absolutely should have been in the base game
Love and war They're ready to go and fit into the game perfectly, so why are they being sold separately?
How to get all the berry plants in Grow a Garden
Berry handy I hope you find this berry useful.
I modded guns into Baldur’s Gate 3—and now I’m an unstoppable angel of death
Lock and load An RPG in more ways than one
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
One piece Get some extra gems with these codes.
All Jujutsu Infinite codes and how to redeem
Hollow purple Redeem these Jujutsu Infinite codes for a helping hand.
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.
