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What to play this Halloween, plus last-minute costume ideas and spooky movie recommendations
This article provides recommendations for games, movies, and last-minute costume ideas for Halloween. It highlights various horror game deals and lesser-known titles, alongside spooky film suggestions and creative costume concepts.
Nacon goes full Spider-Man meme, launching a new Xbox controller with a design inspired by one of its own video games
Nacon has launched a new wireless Xbox Series X controller, the Revolution Pro X, featuring a design inspired by its best-selling game, Hell is Us. Priced at $109.99, it offers wireless play, a charging stand, and adjustable joystick tension with Hall effect sensors, positioning it as a more affordable alternative to premium controllers.
Motion blur is the worst effect in games (confirmed)
An opinion piece declares motion blur the worst graphical effect in video games, based on a reader poll where it received 80% of the votes against chromatic aberration. While acknowledging its occasional use in specific genres or on consoles, the author argues it's often a cover-up for performance issues and should be optional, not default.
Razer ascends beyond TMR thumbsticks, launches the Wolverine V4 Pro controller for Xbox and PC with capacitive sensors
Razer has launched the Wolverine V4 Pro controller for Xbox Series X and PC, featuring new high-resolution capacitive sensors instead of TMR thumbsticks to combat stick drift and improve power efficiency. The controller maintains a $199.99 price point but drops the carrying case, while offering enhanced PC polling rates up to 8,000Hz.
PlayStation Plus Essential October Free Games Rolling Out Now
The PlayStation Plus Essential free games for October 2026 are now rolling out globally. Subscribers can claim F1 25, Hunt: Showdown, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2. This is also the final chance to claim September's free titles.
The final showdown: Motion blur vs chromatic aberration
This article discusses a reader poll to determine whether motion blur or chromatic aberration is the more disliked graphical effect in video games. It presents both options as finalists in a debate to decide which effect should be removed from games permanently.
Motion blur vs film grain - which is worse?
This article discusses the ongoing debate about which graphical effect is worse in video games: motion blur or film grain. It details the four effects that advanced to the semi-finals, including vignette and chromatic aberration, and encourages readers to vote for their preferred finalists. Examples from Hunt: Showdown and Phasmophobia are provided to illustrate motion blur and film grain.
Here are our PS Plus monthly games for October 2026
Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus monthly games for October 2026, featuring Hunt: Showdown, F1 25, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2. The highlight is Hunt: Showdown, a tense extraction shooter praised for its unique atmosphere and gameplay, available on PlayStation 5. F1 25 and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 are also included for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 owners.
F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896 and More Join PlayStation Plus Essential on October 6th
Sony has announced that F1 25, Hunt: Showdown, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 will be available for PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers starting October 6th. F1 25 features the latest racing simulation, while Hunt: Showdown offers a PvEvP bounty hunting experience. Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 is a spin-off with a voxel art style, playable on both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
It's taken nearly four years, but Razer has finally made a sequel to the best webcam ever made, and it can record…
Razer has launched the Kiyo V2 Pro, a new 4K60 webcam designed for content creators. This model features a Sony STARVIS 2 sensor and an f/1.9 aperture, offering improved capture quality and reduced motion blur compared to previous iterations. It is priced at $299.99 and includes AI-powered auto-framing and extensive customization options via Razer Synapse software.
It's time to decide the worst graphical effect in games: motion blur vs lens flare
This article discusses and pits various graphical effects in video games against each other to determine which is the worst, focusing on a head-to-head comparison between motion blur and lens flare. Readers are invited to vote on their least favorite effects, with the author expressing a generally negative sentiment towards many of these visual enhancements.
The timeless power of Shiv
Evan, a dedicated First-Person Shooter enthusiast since 2008, now oversees editorial operations for PC Gamer worldwide. His extensive experience includes publishing reviews and news, and his most-played titles include Hunt: Showdown, Team Fortress 2, and Counter-Strike, stemming from a lifelong fondness for the genre initiated by Quake 2.
How about that StarCraft trailer, eh
Evan Lahti, a long-time FPS enthusiast and editorial lead at PC Gamer, reflects on the StarCraft trailer. He shares his personal history with FPS games, listing his most played titles and recalling his first multiplayer FPS experience with Quake 2.
Battlefield Baby
Evan, a dedicated First-Person Shooter enthusiast and editorial leader at PC Gamer since 2008, oversees global editorial operations. His extensive experience includes publishing reviews and news, with a personal history of playing titles like Hunt: Showdown, Team Fortress 2, and Quake 2.
Brutally Hard And Tense FPS Escape From Tarkov Is Cheaper Than Ever Right Now
Escape From Tarkov, a brutally hard and tense extraction shooter, is currently available at its lowest price ever with a 30% discount on Steam. The game, developed by Battlestate Games, offers a challenging experience where players risk losing all their gear upon death. Its recent launch on Steam makes it more accessible for newcomers looking for a demanding militaristic FPS.
"We are committed to passing on savings whenever we can" - Framework rolls out refunds and price reductions on some of its laptops after securing a cheaper supply of memory to make them with
Laptop manufacturer Framework is passing on savings from a cheaper supply of RAM to its customers. The company is issuing price reductions and retroactive refunds for both new orders and existing pre-orders. This move is highlighted as a significant win for consumers amidst current PC market volatility and RAM shortages.
Nvidia says it's only targeting "photorealistic" games with DLSS 5, but am I the only one who thinks…
The author expresses concern that Nvidia's DLSS 5 technology, intended for "photorealistic" games, risks homogenizing art styles and detracting from the unique visual design of many titles. While Nvidia assures developers have control, the underlying AI's focus on photorealism is seen as a step backward from artistic diversity.
"It folds down to the size of a credit card" - Razer's mobile controllers were getting too bulky so it's launching a foldable one you can carry around in your pocket
Razer has launched the Razer Prio, a new foldable mobile controller designed for ultimate portability, folding down to the size of a credit card. While it aims to balance portability and precision, its $99.99 price point is considered high compared to other mobile controllers on the market. The controller features contactless capacitive analog thumbsticks to prevent stick drift and supports phones up to 7 inches.
Playable Control Resonant and a Dune: Awakening Update Highlight Level Infinite’s Massive gamescom 2026 Plans
Level Infinite will feature playable demos of Control Resonant and Dune: Awakening at gamescom 2026. The company will also reveal exclusive content for Hunt: Showdown 1896 at the event.
The Scuf Envision Pro's biggest selling point is exactly why I wouldn't recommend it
The Scuf Envision Pro controller for PC gaming is praised for its comfort, design, and satisfying face buttons, but its unique side buttons are too easily mispressed, hindering its overall recommendation. While the controller offers innovative features like Hall sticks and magnetic faceplates, the execution of the side buttons and the reliance on Corsair's iCUE software are significant drawbacks.
