Palworld 1.0 update has '27 pdf pages of changes and additions,' says publishing lead
News "Losing my mind trying to make nice patch notes for Palworld 1.0…"
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The Steam Machine has fallen victim to the memory crisisThe Steam Machine has been one of the most eagerly anticipated of Valve's Steam hardware triumvirate since it was unveiled back in November last year. But the world has changed since then and now we've actually got the Steam Machine in our hands, and Valve has finally settled on a price and a novel randomised system to buy one, Dave and Andy have got together to lament what could have once a great entry point to PC gaming.
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Is 8 GB VRAM enough for budget graphics cards in 2026?I've been testing 8 GB vs 16 GB graphics cards to see how they hold up under real-world gaming conditions, and the results are a little surprising. Should you save some cash and pick up a cheaper 8 GB model over a 16 GB version? Perhaps, but be prepared for a bigger frame rate gap than you might expect.
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Dead As Disco preview + exclusive Dex boss fight gameplayDead as Disco is a neon-drenched Beat ‘Em Up where every punch, kick, and combo syncs to the music! Our staff writer Harvey Randall got to play through an early access build of the build ahead of its release on May 5. Here he shares his thoughts as well as exclusive footage of his boss fight with Dex, a heavy metal guitarist with tech tentacles!
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Steam Controller pricing, customisation, stock & more | Valve interviewLooking forward to the Steam Controller? Want to know more before you decide whether to buy one? We've spoken to two of the people behind it: Steve Cardinali and Lawrence Yang. We talk pricing, spare parts, and more.
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Our Directive 8020 hands-on preview left us sweating | Hands-on previewDirective 8020 is an upcoming narrative survival horror from Until Dawn creators, Supermassive Games. Set aboard the interstellar spaceship Cassiopeia, 8020 pits a crew of scientists journeying a remote planet against a shapeshifting alien lifeform in a twisting 'choices matter' story. Taking influence from horror cinema like John Carpenter's The Thing (1982), and Alien (1979), we sent our bravest explorer Elie Gould for a hands-on preview of the game, which is out on May 12th.
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What's next for Slay the Spire 2: the ending, new character(s), new modes?We sat down with Mega Crit co-founder Casey Yano for the first Slay the Spire 2 post-launch interview. We dive into the magnitude of the games success, what the ending could look like, character win rates, review bombing, and how player feedback. Plus — new characters, new modes, and what’s next for Slay the Spire 2.
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Discussion time: Most big MMOs are seasonal now—do you prefer it that way, or do you loathe the FOMO checklist?
WELL SEASONED 'Tis the season.
I tried to create the perfect zombie apocalypse in this intensely detailed outbreak simulator, and sorry slow zombie fans, fast zombies are just better
Infectious "It's the game I wanted to play but couldn't because it didn't exist, so I made it."
A series of surprise updates has polished Path of Exile 2 into a juggernaut that's about to shake up the action RPG genre later this year
big upgrade Grinding Gear Games is putting in the work to prepare for the game's 1.0 release.
Super Earth's finest, can you identify these Helldivers 2 Stratagems using just their codes?
Do or dive Prove your proficiency, Diver.
I picked out 31 must-play games going for $5 or less in the Steam Summer Sale
dealman 'Bout a hundo if you want them all.
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Meccha Chameleon review: A wonderful, rough-edged playground of creativity and psychic violence
IMPASTO-R It's wrapped in clumsy software, but it's a must-play multiplayer concept.
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The best cars in Forza Horizon 6 for each race type
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I've hunted down every confirmed GTA 6 gun in its trailers and screenshots so far
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FREE STUFF Stay up to date on what games Epic is giving away each week this year.
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GTA 6 pre-order editions explained: What do you get with each version?
$$$ Decide whether to opt for standard, ultimate, or wait a while.
Vampire: The Masquerade's D&D crossover is a condescending cave-in to people who are afraid of trying something new
BLOOD DRAINED The d10s can't hurt you, I swear.
Looks like there's no firm favourite for 2026's GOTY just yet, though there are two standouts
Poll Still plenty of time for new contenders to enter the ring, at least.
It's wild of Rockstar to ask us for $80, minimum, without showing a GTA 6 gameplay trailer
Self-Parody I really didn't think they'd open pre-orders without a new trailer, but here we are.
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We should all be happy that GTA 6 isn't launching with multiplayer
Take it easy A GTAO sequel is almost certainly coming, but the singleplayer campaign should be the priority.
When the heck is GTA 6 going to release on PC?
Remote Start We're expecting to wait about a year, and for Rockstar to keep playing coy about the PC version.
GTA 6's preorders mark the start of a long wait for it to come to PC, despite the fact we'll likely make up '50% of the sales'
LEFT OUT What are we, chopped liver?
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Now we know how much GTA 6 costs, but can you remember what these other games cost at launch? Take our price tag quiz!
💰 There's always a price.
Tim Sweeney on the future of games, AI, and whether Valve will ever join forces with Epic: 'It's now clear that nobody's going to end up with an absolute monopoly'
Interview The Epic Games CEO discusses his vision for "Team Open," his objections to Steam's AI disclosure requirement, and the huge problems facing AAA game development.
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The best NBN plans for gaming in 2026
need for speed The fastest download speeds, the most generous data caps: these are the best on offer in Australia.
Blending my way through Hive Tertium's tunnels as a towering murderbot might make the Skitarii my favorite Darktide class yet
*binharic screaming* Sorry Zealot, you don't have Transonic Blades.
An absurdly large patch filled with over 2K lines of changes is how the devs of early access co-op RPG Fellowship hope to hook players on running MMO-like dungeons without the MMO
ready check Season 3 brings its biggest and most important update ever.
The arcade meets the hex grid in R-Type Tactics—an unlikely fusion that shines like a star on PC
Spacetacular Body horror, shiny lasers, and callous political machinations in a tough strategy game? What a treat!
Steam Machine review
Score: 62% A wonderful design can't beat the ugly realities of pricing, performance, and consumer value.
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The Steam Machine is the biggest victim of the RAMpocalypse to date, and that's made me unreasonably annoyed
Steamed up Chalk another one up to AI demand, I guess.
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Bungie's at a crossroads: Should Destiny 3 be a live service, just a campaign, or something else entirely?
Calcified Bungie has always struggled to figure out what Destiny actually is and how to support it.
