YouTuber dreams up and builds lockpicking robot that can feel the pins in the tumbler and it almost even works
news I sense great pins inside of you.
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PEAK developer interview: Unexpected success and big update coming soon
PEAK has become one of the unexpected hits of the summer with over 5 million copies sold, surprising even the devs, Aggro Crab and LandFall Games. In an interview with PC Gamer, Nick Kaman (Studio Head at Aggro Crab) opens up on the game's development, what we can expect from future updates, and what he's enjoying most about the game's success and watching all of us play.
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Free cozy PC games you should try | Cozy Corner
We all know that games are getting more expensive as each day passes, but don't worry. There are still plenty of options for those who don't want to splash any cash on their next adventure. This week in Cozy Corner, Kara whisks you through some of her favourite free games, so you've got a list of new journeys to work your way through. Or, at the very least, a stack of titles to add to your never ending backlog.
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AMD RX 9060 XT vs Nvidia RTX 5060 | Critical Rig
It's time for another graphics card face off! This week Andy is putting the AMD 9060XT up against Nvidia's RTX 5060. Which will come out on top?
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Is Cronos: The New Dawn the Future of Horror Gaming?
At Summer Game Fest 2025, we caught up with some of the Bloober Team to dive deep into their brand-new survival horror game, Cronos: The New Dawn Long – and it might just be their most terrifying project yet! Sponsored by OMEN.
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King of Meat is total co-op chaos
Get ready to slice, smash, and scream with your squad in King of Meat! A 1–4 player co-op hack-and-slash from the creative minds at Glowmade. We spoke to the developers at Summer Games Fest about the game and the Dungeon Create Mode. Sponsored by OMEN.
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Everything we know about Haunted Chocolatier | Cozy Corner
Today we are delving into the next adventure from Stardew Valley creator ConcernedApe. Anyone who's ever dipped a toe into the pond of cozy gaming will have more than likely heard about Haunted Chocolatier, a chocolatier meets life simulator. But, no matter how popular the game has gotten since it was first revealed, little information about what to expect has actually been shared. We've broken down everything there is to know about the game so you can get all the information you need right here.
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Elden Ring Nightreign review
Nightreign is FromSoftware's wildest experiment since the 90's - an intense, co-op remix of Elden Ring with randomized loot, brutal bosses, and unpredictable chaos. Watch as PC Gamer's Tyler Colp takes on this surprising, frustrating, brilliant mess of a battle-royale style RPG and gives his verdict.
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Why We Still Play The Witcher 3: A Decade Of Greatness
PC Gamer discusses the legacy of The Witcher 3, the 2015 RPG that remains one of the PC's most beloved games.
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Kittens, Kerbals and Kiwis: DayZ Creator Dean Hall talks Kitten Space Agency
We caught up with Hall recently and enjoyed a wide-ranging discussion on Kitten Space Agency’s development, his gripes with how games are priced and published, the lessons learned from Icarus’ troubled launch, and much more.
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GTA 6 Trailer 2 Breakdown: Did You Spot These 25 Details?
Lets dive deep into GTA 6's second trailer to uncover 25 hidden details you might have missed! Beyond the stunning ray-traced reflections and cinematic in-game visuals, we saw glimpses of possible RPG elements and wildlife encounters, character clues, and nostalgic nods. Could Jason's rooftop shoutout be a wink to the 2022 hack? Are weightlifting and fight clubs making a comeback? Join us as we explore everything from Vice City’s modern makeover to beer brands and big cats. Don't forget to comment your favorite hidden moment!
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11 best stealth in games on PC
Ready to disappear into the shadows? We break down the 11 BEST stealth in games on PC — from iconic assassins to underrated stealth gems that every silent operator needs in their backlog. Whether you’re sneaking through vents, disabling guards, or going full ninja, these games master the art of stealth.
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Eric Barone talks Stardew Valley & Haunted Chocolatier | ConcernedApe Interview
Join us for an in-depth conversation that PC Gamer's Wes Fenlon had with Eric Barone (ConcernedApe) at this years GDC. From Stardew favourites, reflections, and bug fixes, to Haunted Chocolatier's progress, intuitive chocolate making and solo development. If you're a fan of anything remotely Stardew Valley related then this conversation is for you.
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Balatro interview - Gambling, reacting to a big hit, LocalThunk | GDC 2025
We sat down with Wout van Halderen of Playstack, the publisher behind Balatro, to talk about the continued success the game has seen in 2025, and some of the issues that come along with having a big hit.
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Fretless: The world's first GuitaRPG?
YouTuber Rob Scallon has been entertaining us for more than a decade with his light-hearted music-focussed videos. Now he's teamed up longtime contributor Jeff Linville of Ritual Studios to create Fretless: The Wrath of Riffson, a rhythm-focussed, pixel art "GuitaRPG" packed with references to his channel and music culture. Our Features Producer Mollie Taylor recently got to check out the demo and chat to Rob and Jeff about the project, discussing the mechanics, the development, and the famous musicians lending their talents - and their likenesses - to this intriguing game.
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Disco Elysium Studio ZA/UM Talks Project [C4] at GDC
ZA/UM, the studio behind 2019 hit Disco Elysium, is hoping to bounce back from recent controversy with its latest game, codenamed Project [C4]. PC Gamer's Ted Litchfield recently got to sit down with writer Siim Sinamäe, better known as “Kosmos”, to discuss [C4] and how they hope to build on Disco to craft a daring and cerebral espionage RPG. Unfortunately, we're not allowed to show any of the gameplay we saw, so we've used clips of ZA/UM's previous game, Disco Elysium, which [C4] appears to iterate on.
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RuneScape: Dragonwilds - Jagex Community Manager Jake Blunt answers all at GDC
RuneScape: Dragonwilds is an upcoming open world survival game set in the RuneScape universe made by Jagex, creators of one of the most beloved MMOs in history; RuneScape. We sat down with Jake Blunt, Senior Community Manager at Jagex, at GDC 2025 to discuss the lore, challenges, and epic adventures that await in this dangerous region.
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11 BIG FPS games coming to PC in 2025
2025 is going to be a hell of a year for first-person shooter fans. It's not just that we're getting more new shooters than you can fit in a magazine, but the sheer depth and breadth of what's coming is already beating a quieter 2024.
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Wuchang: Fallen Feathers review - A soulslike without a soul
ruffled feathers An action RPG dragged down by references to much better games.
Abiotic Factor guide: Tips for exploring the Office Sector, making soup, and feeding your coworker
Office Hours A little help with that chatty coworker at the water cooler, your batch of bad soup, and paranormal guests.
All Abiotic Factor soup recipes and their buffs
Delish A sci-fi cookbook so you don't wind up with a bad batch destined for the floor.
All active Blade Ball codes in July 2025 and how to redeem them in Roblox
Sharp Bricks Look sharp on the Blade Ball field with the latest codes for free wheel spins and more.
All active Dandy's World codes in July 2025 and how to redeem them in Roblox
Fine & Top up your Ichor supply to explore Gardenview Center.
How to get the Keypad Hacker in Abiotic Factor
Security Breach Build this high-tech gizmo to bypass GATE's fancy security locks.
How to get an Energy Brick in Abiotic Factor
Battery powered A step closer to Silo 3 and unlocking new ideas.
Where to find an anvil in Abiotic Factor
Hammertime You'll need this scarce item to craft a repair and salvage station.
How to get Refined Carbon in Abiotic Factor
REFINEMENT One of Abiotic Factor's most important resources is easily farmable if you know where to go.
The best anime games on PC
UPDATED From great adaptations to games every anime lover should play, here are the best of the best.
Alienware Area-51 gaming PC review
Score: 81% The most impressed I've been with a modern Alienware PC in years.
Best cheap gaming laptop deals
Deals Our regularly updated list of all the best gaming laptop deals you'll find today.
Best gaming motherboards in 2025: these are the AMD and Intel mobos I'd build a system around today
Best Mobo The best gaming motherboards from the top Intel and AMD chipsets.
All Destiny 2 armour set bonuses and how to get them
Stacks on Stacks Edge of Fate finally brings set bonuses to armour.
Destiny 2 The Desert Perpetual loot table: Find out who drops what in The Edge of Fate raid
Loot Lover All the weapons and armour you can earn from each encounter in the new raid.
Five new Steam games you probably missed (July 21, 2025)
New on Steam Sorting through every new game on Steam so you don't have to.
10 years ago, Obsidian made the only D&D-style Monk I've ever really loved—all it took was grounding him in harsh asceticism, mortification of the flesh, Aztec history, and stoner comedies
fist and foot Monks are often really lame in RPGs, but Zahua is not.
Everything you need to know about Blitz Royale, Fortnite's newest mode
Rapid fire Five-minute rounds, tons of medallions, and mythic weapons galore.
