'Rethinking the survival genre': In this post-apocalyptic adventure, 'your body tells you what’s going on' instead of stamina and hunger meters
News Explore and survive in a world filled with mutated flora and fauna.
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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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New games 2025: All the upcoming PC games you won't want to miss, from big hits to hidden gems
Date Planner The new games of 2025 stack more massive RPGs and open-world adventures against each other.
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.
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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The 2026 game release calendar shifts after GTA 6 delay—Resident Evil Requiem and 007 First Light are now the early heavy hitters
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All 99 Nights in the Forest classes in an overall tier list for beginners, team players, and solo survivors
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Celebrate 25 years of one of the best strategy series in gaming with our tricky Total War quiz
LOGS OF WAR Can you name every game in the series in just 3 minutes?
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Boxing Day PC gaming deals in Australia for 2025: Pudding and bargains galore
Deals Boxing Day sales in Australia are now officially live, and we've found some of the best discounts across a range of gaming products
Five new Steam games you probably missed (December 8, 2025)
New on Steam Sorting through every new game on Steam so you don't have to.
Debate: Which videogame songs are best for unwinding after a long day?
Giving me chills And, relax.
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Cool Shirtz had one goal and one goal only when it came to creating the Minecraft collaboration: To design clothes people can wear 'not just to represent the game, but to become it'
Character Select A life of loving something really pays off in the creative process.
Whiskerwood looks like an adorable game of cat and mouse, but in reality it's a brutal city builder where my grossly incompetent governance never goes unpunished for long
Don't let its adorable mousy colonies fool you.
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I've been roleplaying in MMORPGs like WoW for 16 years, it's the reason I'm here writing this headline—and there's never been a better time to try it out yourself
PEOPLE PRACTICE Go be cringe in World of Warcraft, it's good for the soul.
What to expect from The Game Awards 2025: What's rumored to be there, what's already confirmed, and what we think is taking home GOTY
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Fallout Season 2—everything we know about our trip to New Vegas
Fall In Fallout Season 2's release date, trailers, returning characters and new faces.
Google is desperate for us to forget the simple joy of the original internet: Links
We have to go back.
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The 25-year history of Total War, from an experimental side project made between PS1 sports games to Medieval 3: 'Now more than ever, we are focusing our technology on the future of Total War'
Living history Getting stuck into the past with some Total War veterans.
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Sandisk WD Blue SN5100 NVMe SSD review
Score: 88% Massive generational leap takes the 5000 line to the next level.
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Survey Tell us what you thought of the show, and you could win a handheld gaming PC.
