Borderlands 4 performance patch out now with PC 'our top priority'
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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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MENACE devs talk about its turn-based brutality, inspirations, and more
Overhype Studios have been teasing their newest game, MENACE, since 2023. Best known as the developers of 2D turned-based RPG Battle Brothers, MENACE switches up the setting to sci-fi. At Gamescom we sat down with the devs to talk about all things MENACE.
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The Outer Worlds 2 exceeded all my expectations | First Look
Fresh off of Avowed and Grounded 2's Early Access release, Obsidian Entertainment is once again hard at work on their next action RPG, The Outer Worlds 2, sequel to its well-received 2019 original. PC Gamer's Ted Litchfield got to play the prologue area recently, enjoying it so much he did three separate runs! He's here to tell us why you should keep an eye on this sprawling sci-fi adventure, hint: It's not just the pretty Unreal Engine 5 graphics...
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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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How to get the best ranged weapon in Dying Light 2: The Beast – the awesome Sawblade Launcher
deep cut This uniquely deadly item is the best ranged weapon in the game, and you can craft it yourself.
All Simple Key locations in Silksong and where to use them
Unlocked Find all four keys and use them unlock some secrets.
Now that I'm done mourning BioWare, these are the RPG developers I'm expecting to carry the torch for the next decade
BioWhere? The baton isn't being passed as much as looted off a collapsed old hero.
Dying Light: The Beast dockets: Codes to kickstart your weapons cache
Cache In Limited-time freebies to get you out of Castor Woods in one piece.
How to start a Dying Light: The Beast co-op lobby
Squad Up The four Kyles of the zombie apocalypse.
Where to find Jemmies in Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Something shiny Shiny stones to use for most crafts.
I honestly didn't think Hello Kitty Island Adventure could get any better, but the Wheatflour Wonderland DLC shows a lot of untapped potential
Magical girl What could be better than rolling fields and magical girl transformations?
All Silksong flea locations for The Lost Fleas quest
Fleabagging Rescue all five to complete The Lost Fleas and track down the other locations.
Cheap graphics card deals this week
Pixel pushers We've done the hard yards sourcing the best graphics card deals for the GPUs you should build into your gaming PC.
All Borderlands 4 Shift codes and how to redeem them
Golden Key Tons of freebies for Vault Hunters.
Arc Raiders: All the key details on the most exciting extraction shooter of 2025
CHANCE ENCOUNTER Embark's extraction shooter picked up a lot of buzz after a successful playtest.
Skate: All the key details on the skateboarding sim revival
ollie whoop Everything we know about Skate, including gameplay, and what else to expect.
Next and current banners in Honkai: Star Rail
Tickets please Choo choo choose who you want to spend your Stellar Jade on next.
In the 16 years I've played this series, Borderlands 4 is the first entry that's made me want to do post-game grinding—Gearbox just needs to fix its dang Wildcard Missions first
GRINDSET MINDSET I've got that quest fever.
This Frankenstein's monster of ARPG and battle royale from a studio founded by a former Blizzard chief creative officer is stitching together pieces of Diablo, Dark Souls, and PUBG into something new
tower of terror Arkheron is a new take on battle royale that feels surprisingly fresh in 2025.
Stalker's remaster has taught me just how much of a terrible sicko I am for the pop of a Steam achievement
Cheev-nobyl It's the perfect time to go mad in the Zone.
Best SSD for gaming in 2025: the fastest and the best value solid state drives to perk up your PC
Speedy storage Give your gaming PC a serious speed boost with the best SSD for gaming.
