Arc Raiders studio is returning loot to players who get hosed by cheaters: 'We're committed to building an environment where gameplay is about skill, teamwork, and fun'
news Cheaters suck, but Embark is doing what it can.
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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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Borderlands 4 Review
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.
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What is the BEST gaming laptop size... we disagree | Critical Rig
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.
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Housing, Midnight, and the future of World of Warcraft | Developer interview
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.
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007 First Light: IO Interactive’s CEO on honoring Bond’s legacy | First Look
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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After being inspired by Toby Fox to make his first RPG in decades, cult developer Yoshiro Kimura couldn't help but make it weird: 'Some people are going to look at it and go that's kind of odd, but that's just the way my games turn out'
Kid stuff The Undertale-inspired Stray Children, like Kimura's '90s RPG Moon, is part oddball story, part genre commentary.
All active Fisch codes in November 2025 and how to redeem them
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We need to commit—it's time crunchy, complicated RPGs made their mainstream comeback for good
CRUNCH TIME Scrap the streamline.
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You can't take the Arcs out of Arc Raiders, and if you want the robots nerfed, you're missing the whole point
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The Witcher season 4: Everything we know about Hemsworth's debut on The Continent
Season 4 Season 4 of The Witcher will pick up with the third Witcher novel, Baptism of Fire.
GDQ's upcoming event, Games Done Queer, has already become a fierce rallying cry of support for LGBT rights in the US: 'We had 450 hours of content submitted for the 36-hour show'
NO RUNNING "We're here, we're bigger than you think we are, and we can band together when it's important."
Arc Raiders guide: Priority skills, where to loot and more starting tips
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Forget space marines and orks, the secret best faction in Warhammer 40,000 is a tribe of cannibal chicken aliens—and yes, I will elaborate
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Best VR headset in 2025: my top picks for stunning virtual reality experiences
Jack In Immerse yourself in stunning game worlds with the best VR headset.
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Portable PC PC gaming has officially gone portable, and these handheld gaming PCs are mighty quick.
RAM and storage is ridiculously expensive right now because of *drumroll* AI, of course, and there's little reason to think prices will drop any time soon
Memory blues Consumer storage isn't doing bad, but that will probably change before long.
