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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Life Ruined The great renaissance of the genre has been postponed—maybe indefinitely.
What to play Colossal RPGs, ingenious puzzle games, surprise indie hits, and all the other great PC games we're playing in 2025.
Remartian There are fewer reasons for veteran players to return, but for new colonists it's a no-brainer.
Plant-Based Who is that? Who is that?
Score: 78% A mixed bag, but it's still a great productivity mouse.
wistful memories Yes, I'm calling it the memory price crisis now, and you can't stop me.
Archaeology Knowing is half the battle. The other half is robots.
Scope Out Chart out Dam Battleground, Spaceport, and Buried City for Celeste.
Stocking Up Find the Marano Station cache, and plenty more.
Pub Crawl It's been in development for over a decade, and all that hard work really shows.
Date Planner The new games of 2025 stack more massive RPGs and open-world adventures against each other.
📅 If Black Ops isn't your thing, there's a whole slew of early access games on the way.
Updated! Discover your next epic adventure with our list of the most essential RPGs you can play on PC right now.
Budget or bust It sounds surprisingly good for the cash, and no one's happier about that than me.
Perfect PC Everything you need to know about buying the best prebuilt gaming PC.
Plus, Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, Dispatch, Dinolords, Baldur's Gate 2, Gunman Chronicles, Dying Light: The Beast, Borderlands 4, gaming laptops tested, and much more, too
:-) How well do you know your game title punctuation marks? Let's find out.
Mouth Noises Make your voice heard with the best microphones for streaming and gaming.
MAD WORLD You can't become a titan if you never get time to grow.
Untethered The best wireless gaming headsets allow you to enjoy your games and music tangle-free.
Score: 70% A boon for fight pad lovers, but not a controller for the mainstream.
Next Day Delivery Tag me back in.
ANVIL UP The elusive revolver blueprint is easiest to find in raider containers, which are easy to find if you know where to look.
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