OpenAI is now 10 years old, but how well has its mission statement to 'benefit all humanity' aged?
News Well, it certainly hasn't been all good news for PC gamers!
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We need to talk about Katamari Damacy
The wacky world of Katamari Damacy has been gracing our screens since 2004 now, but what exactly is it? And why is it's first mainline release after 14 years so significant? This week, I want to talk to you about all things Once Upon a Katamari, and maybe we can keep rolling together.
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We tested Valve's NEW hardware: Steam Frame, Steam Machine and Steam Controller | Critical Rig
Valve has announced three new pieces of Steam hardware: the Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and a new Steam Controller. PC Gamer's Jacob Ridley was invited out to Valve HQ in Washington to try them out.
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FEAR: Still as iconic 20 years later? | Why We Play
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.
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Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 has an identity crisis
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.
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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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I've tested PhysX now that it's sorta supported on the RTX 50 series and I'm more convinced than ever it's a feature worth fighting for
Physexcellent PhysX matters, ya know.
Total War: Warhammer 40,000 is totally real, so we've created a wishlist to send to the Emperor
Big and weird We have demands.
The 5 biggest announcements and trailers from The Game Awards 2025
Reveals Reel If you missed the live show, here's the biggest stuff you missed—assuming the group chat hasn't already been typing in all caps to give you the news.
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Cultic review: One of 2025's best singleplayer shooters
cult classic Paint Anytown, USA red with blood.
World of Warcraft: Legion Remix was supposed to be full of lawless fun, but it turned out to be awfully grindy
remuddled The juiced up old expansion shows the disconnect between developers and players.
How to watch The Game Awards 2025 to catch this year's winners and big announcements
Trophy Time Here are all the details on when and where The Game Awards premieres this year from worldwide times to streaming platforms.
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The 2026 game release calendar shifts after GTA 6 delay—Resident Evil Requiem and 007 First Light are now the early heavy hitters
Future Proof I wish I could tell you the Grand Theft Auto 6 PC release date, but we'll have to settle for the console date for now.
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Total War: Warhammer 40k—Everything we know about the series' upcoming grimdark instalment
War unceasing Get all the details about Total War's upcoming venture into the 41st millennium.
Where to find Versos Drafts in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Merci Explore the new area added in the 'Thank You update'.
Control Resonant: All the key details on the sequel to Remedy's supernatural action-adventure
Get ready A new experience is waiting in Manhattan.
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The demo of Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth is only a bite-size piece of what's to come, but I'm already in love with its world
Cosy comfort The door to the Moominhouse is always open.
Everything we know about Crimson Desert
Blood Red The new open world action game isn't a direct sequel to Black Desert Online, but expect some similarities.
Marathon: Everything we know about Bungie's sci-fi extraction shooter
Run Bungie's planned launch in September has been delayed to a yet-undecided date.
Best gaming PC builds: budget, mid-range and high-end recommendations
DIY Component prices are rising, but it's still possible to put together a great DIY build for less than many prebuilts.
FSR Redstone tested: AMD's long awaited AI-powered frame gen delivers the goods but it's very late to market
Redstone released Actually, it's not FSR Redstone. It's all just FSR now because of reasons that only make sense to AMD.
OneXPlayer X1 Air handheld review
Score: 51% Is it a tablet, is it a handheld gaming PC, is it a laptop... you know where this is going.
The best weapon against getting downed by another player in Arc Raiders is actually psychological warfare
Last resort You gotta get real dark.
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All active Fisch codes in December 2025 and how to redeem them
Gone Fisching Cast aside your worries and get ready to catch some big game.
The PC Gamer gift guide: Our favorite hardware
stuff We've tested every single one of these, so we know that this list will make your holiday shopping a lot easier.
Skate Story review: A stylish lunicidal skater with peerless vibes and devilishly sleek flip tricks
antichrist air Skate the (under)world.
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Some Arc Raiders players are angry over the $5 million Expedition goal, but I think they're missing the point
Eyes on the prize Prestige rewards are a bit redundant if everyone gets them.
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Starsand Island is a warm, familiar farming sim hug that comes with all of the weird jank that seems to haunt 3D cosy games
Island living I kinda like the jank, though.
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Beyerdynamic DT 270 Pro headphones review
Score: 85% Flexing its audio chops across a disruptive price point.
