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.
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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.
ANVIL UP The elusive revolver blueprint is easiest to find in raider containers, which are easy to find if you know where to look.
History Repeats You have a world to win.
outta this world Sorry for the squelching.
HR complaint There's a security camera in the toilets.
Kid stuff The Undertale-inspired Stray Children, like Kimura's '90s RPG Moon, is part oddball story, part genre commentary.
Gone Fisching Cast aside your worries and get ready to catch some big game.
CRUNCH TIME Scrap the streamline.
TRIVIA TROVE All our brain-teasers in one place.
Dress Up All it takes is a little push.
IMPERIAL LISTS There are 76 to name, excluding most of the weird mobile ports.
All Finnish, no finish UnReal World has been in development since 1992.
📅 If Black Ops isn't your thing, there's a whole slew of early access games on the way.
Time flies Hyperbeat's take on the rhythm game is futuristic, original, and not to be missed.
FOV 90 The wild successes of Battlefield 6 and Arc Raiders show that "free-to-play everything" is not inevitable.
Makes history Even hardened grand strategy veterans may be startled by the intricacy of this historical simulation.
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