'Steam Charts don't measure fun,' Splitgate: Arena Reloaded studio says in response to worries about declining player numbers: 'They don't show the full picture'
news Fair enough, but "fun" doesn't pay to keep the servers online.
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Arc Raiders dev on art style, player feedback and the game's "10 year plan" | Developer debrief
Arc Raiders is redefining the extraction shooter after a successful 2025 launch. We sat down with Embark Studios' Art Director Robert Sammelin to discuss the art style of the game, how Embark implements player feedback, and what the future holds in store for Arc Raiders.
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Divinity: Larian Studios on their most ambitious RPG yet | Developer debrief
After setting a new bar for RPGs with Baldur's Gate 3, Larian Studios is working on a new Divinity game, set to be their biggest and most ambitious project yet. At the 2025 Game Awards, we caught up with Swen Vincke, CEO of Larian Studios, Adam Smith, Writing Director, and Chrystal Ding, Lead Writer about the game's announcement, what players can expect, and how far through development they are.
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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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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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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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Rockstar still hasn't offered a convincing reason for firing over 30 GTA 6 developers
Rockstar's alleged union busting has provoked protests and drawn skepticism from legislators.
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Is there an ideal NBN speed for PC gaming? Here’s what to consider when shopping for a new high-speed internet plan
Sponsored by Superloop
From plan speed to your wireless router to comparing providers, these are the key factors.
All active Fisch codes in January 2026 and how to redeem them
Gone Fisching Cast aside your worries and get ready to catch some big game.
I don't care that there are no big new games in January because all I need now is Ball x Pit, the most underrated roguelike pinball game that I could spend all 744 hours of the month playing
Pinball Gone Rogue I didn't know I needed roguelike pinball until now.
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The best Baldur's Gate 3 builds for Patch 8 and beyond
Kensai/Mage There are so many ways to play this game.
'Fine, I'll do it myself': Cybertsu had never seen a King of All Cosmos cosplay, so decided to pull off one of the most elaborate headpiece designs, and it's the best I've ever seen
Real star Sometimes the support is the motivation you need to keep creating.
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Upcoming 2026 games: All the new PC games you won't want to miss, from big hits to hidden gems
Future Proof We're still waiting on a GTA 6 PC release date.
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How to get Calcium Ore in StarRupture
Moving Out If you want Calcium, you'll need to move home first.
Best ways to get water in StarRupture
Drink Up You can't make a sprawling space factory if you're a dehydrated.
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30 hidden gems from 2025 to grab before the Steam Winter Sale ends
Deals 2025 was an overwhelming year. Let's savor those positives in unlikely places.
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Think you know gaming? Test your knowledge with PC Gamer's fiendish quizzes
TRIVIA TROVE All our brain-teasers in one place.
The city builders of 2026 will let us build in some wild places, including a Pokémon-style world filled with collectible creatures
pretty city Build cities on massive trees, on steampunk trains, and even on the back of a cosmic whale.
PC Gamer magazine's new issue is on sale now: Fallout Special
Plus, Dispatch, Deadlock, Resident Evil Requiem, Pathologic 3, Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy, Cultic, Tides of Tomorrow, Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2, and much more, too
Fallout Season 2—your viewing guide to everything in New Vegas
Fall In Fallout Season 2 release dates, reviews, episode recaps, and everything else you won't want to miss.
CES 2026: From new Intel chips to far too much AI, here's everything we expect to see
CES 2026 CES always starts the year with a bang.
2025 was the year friendslop reigned, and so many low-cost ways to have fun with your pals couldn't have come at a better time
budget bants Times are hard, but friendslop is here.
I enjoy touching all the hardware bits that pass through PCG's offices, but this bit of kit was all but made for my upsettingly small baby hands
Gear of the Year And yes, it is purple.
I'm not waiting 5 years for everyone to realize The Outer Worlds 2 is another Obsidian classic—I'm giving it its flowers now
🏆 Haters begone, I've got builds to plan.
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As 2025 draws to a close, test your knowledge of another packed 12 months for PC gaming with our big end of year quiz
2025 See you again in 2026.
Can you guess which games these bizarre 2025 patch notes are from?
BUG HUNT Put your patch note prowess to the test with a quiz!
PC Gamer Hardware Awards 2025: All the winners from a bumper 12 months of PC gaming tech
winners! We've had our hands on the absolute best PC hardware the industry has had to offer in this bountiful year, and these are the winners.
The most surprising cozy game trend this year was the desktop pet renaissance
Computer Critters Desktop pets are back, bigger than ever, and surprisingly vibrant.
Love it or hate it, but frame generation is the one major graphics technology that really needs improving in 2026
Next gen Upscaling is almost perfect. Now it's frame gen's time.
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All Universal Tower Defense codes for January 2026: Gems and Trait Rerolls
Battle ready All active Universal Tower Defense codes for Gems and Trait Rerolls.
