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Big Walk made more money than Counter-Strike and Warcraft in August
New data from August reveals that Big Walk and Star Wars Zero Company achieved significant revenue on PC, outperforming established titles like Counter-Strike and World of Warcraft. Big Walk sold over a million copies in its first six days, while Star Wars Zero Company, despite a late launch, also performed strongly. Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls showed mixed results, with a decent console performance but a disappointing PC launch.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is getting a Counter-Strike-inspired game mode that I can't believe it never had before
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will introduce a new game mode called Collateral, which draws heavy inspiration from Counter-Strike and Valorant's Bomb Defusal mode. This mode features an in-game cash economy, disabled loadouts, no automatic health regeneration or respawning, and requires strategic spending on weapons and perks.
CoD: Modern Warfare 4 Features A Brand-New MP Mode Similar To Counter-Strike
Activision has revealed a new round-based multiplayer mode for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 called Collateral, which draws inspiration from tactical shooters like Counter-Strike and Valorant. This mode features a cash system for upgrades between rounds, disabling respawns, killstreaks, and automatic health regeneration to emphasize strategic play. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is set to release on October 23 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
Anime Finals codes (September 2026)
This guide provides working codes for the Roblox tactical shooter Anime Finals, which draws inspiration from Valorant. Redeeming these codes can grant players in-game rewards such as gems, spin tickets, charm cases, and cosmetic packs. The article also explains how to redeem codes within the game and where to find future code drops.
The Witcher 3 Remastered is the perfect excuse to get back on the Path, even if it looks a bit too colorful
The Witcher 3 Remastered offers a free upgrade for owners of the base game, enhancing visuals and combat with a more colorful and vibrant aesthetic. While the improved lighting and more fluid combat are praised, the increased saturation detracts from the original's gritty atmosphere, making some elements appear too cartoonish. Despite these visual criticisms, the remaster significantly improves gameplay mechanics and is considered a worthwhile experience, especially as a prelude to the upcoming 'Songs of the Past'.
I crammed 20 anime figures inside my gaming PC to see how it affects thermal performance. Yes, you can call me a…
An experiment was conducted to test the thermal impact of placing anime figures inside a gaming PC. Despite cramming 20 figures into a Hyte Y40 case, the impact on GPU temperatures and frame rates was surprisingly minimal, suggesting that airflow concerns might be overstated for moderate numbers of figurines.
What's on PC Gamer's desk?
Several members of the PC Gamer team shared photos and details of their personal desk setups, including their PC rig specifications and unique personal touches. The article highlights a variety of hardware, from high-end GPUs and custom keyboards to personal items like figurines and collectibles, offering a glimpse into the workspace of gaming journalists.
Why CD Projekt is Boosting Investment into Witcher Franchise
This article discusses how modern gaming habits favor short play sessions over long, uninterrupted ones. It highlights game design elements like natural play units, low re-entry costs, and constant saving as crucial for games to fit into brief windows of time, citing examples like roguelites and quick multiplayer matches.
Best Games to Play When You Only Have 30 Minutes
This article discusses how to find the best games for short play sessions, focusing on titles that can be enjoyed in 30-minute windows. It highlights genres like roguelites and certain multiplayer games, along with specific examples like Balatro, Rocket League, and Stardew Valley, emphasizing games with quick restarts, low re-entry costs, and constant saving.
Riot's Vanguard is coming for League of Legends and Valorant boosters, with nearly 300,000 accounts hit
Riot Games' Vanguard anti-cheat system has expanded its detection capabilities to include boosting and rank manipulation in both League of Legends and Valorant. Nearly 300,000 accounts have been affected by actions ranging from rank removal to permanent bans. The system targets players who log into others' accounts to increase their rank, as well as those who benefit from such services.
Forget that 1000 Hz screen, Sony has made the best ultra high refresh rate monitor around
Sony's new 27-inch 1440p OLED monitor, the Inzone M10S II, offers an unparalleled combination of speed with a 540 Hz refresh rate and 0.02 ms pixel response time, making it ideal for esports. While its high price and matte finish may not suit everyone, its exceptional motion clarity and dual-mode capability position it as a top-tier choice for competitive gamers.
Inside Activision’s £6.3 Billion Fight Against Cheat Sellers
Activision Blizzard estimates the global market for game cheating services, including subscriptions, account sales, and spoofing, generates approximately $8.5 billion annually. The publisher's anti-cheat unit, Team RICOCHET, is actively pursuing legal action against cheat sellers, having disrupted over 375 reseller operations and shut down 31 primary vendors. This crackdown coincides with the upcoming release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.
The MOP Up: Dune Awakening posts its console server list
Dune Awakening has released a list of available Xbox and PlayStation server worlds for players to coordinate with friends before launch. This roundup also includes updates on Valorant's new game mode, PUBG's Jujutsu Kaisen collaboration, Conan Exiles' upgrade to Unreal Engine 5.8.2, and delays for Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 and MechWarrior 5.
The first 1000 Hz gaming monitor is a tough sell, but I truly felt hard-wired into games
The LG UltraGear 25G590B is the first 1,000 Hz gaming monitor, offering extremely low latency for competitive esports players. However, its modest 1080p resolution and high $999 price point make it a niche product with questionable value for general use, as achieving 1,000 fps in games is difficult and the motion clarity benefits over 500 Hz are marginal.
10 Browser-Based Drifting Games for Fast-Paced Racing Fun
This analysis details the effectiveness and varying strictness of anti-cheat systems like Valve's VAC, Riot's Vanguard, Activision's Ricochet, and BattlEye across popular games such as Counter-Strike 2, Valorant, and Call of Duty. It highlights that while 'undetectable' software exists, it only reduces risk, and bans can occur weeks or months later through pattern recognition and machine learning, with consequences extending beyond the game itself.
The Case For Playing Games Abroad Instead of Waiting for the Perfect Home Setup
This article analyzes the effectiveness and detection methods of major anti-cheat systems like Valve's VAC, Riot's Vanguard, Activision's Ricochet, and BattlEye. It highlights that while 'undetectable' software exists, it only reduces risk, and bans can occur weeks or months later through pattern recognition and machine learning. False positives, consequences beyond game bans, and the legal implications of violating terms of service are also discussed.
I’d call the Sony Inzone M10S II a gaming monitor refresh rather than a sequel, but it is one of the slickest first-person shooter screens around
The Sony Inzone M10S II is a high-refresh-rate gaming monitor that excels for PC first-person shooters with its 1440p 540Hz and 720p 720Hz dual modes, vibrant OLED colors, and enhanced brightness. However, its high price and limited appeal outside of competitive PC gaming, particularly its lack of robust PlayStation 5 integration, prevent it from being a universal recommendation.
Ontos is a game about rats, liars, and lying rats. At least, I think that's what it is
Ontos is a narrative-driven game that explores themes of deception and moral ambiguity through difficult choices, as experienced in a Gamescom preview. Players encounter numerous rats and must decide their fate, with options ranging from freeing them to causing them harm. The game aims to present players with weighty decisions that may have significant repercussions, though the preview suggests the decision-making might be too obvious at times.
The Emperor would approve of Total War Warhammer 40k, Creative Assembly says. I can't help but agree.
Creative Assembly's Total War: Warhammer 40,000 aims to distill the vast Warhammer 40,000 universe into manageable, immersive campaigns. The game focuses on specific segments of the galaxy, allowing players to experience granular battles with meaningful stakes, reminiscent of Helldivers 2. The preview highlights accessible gameplay for newcomers and deep customization options, drawing inspiration from Space Marine 2.
Valorant's new Warden rifle aims to disrupt the eternal Phantom vs Vandal contest
Valorant is introducing a new fully automatic rifle called the Warden in patch 13.06 on September 22. Priced at 2900 credits, the Warden features a 2x scope, consistent 50 body damage at all ranges, and a lower fire rate with 18 bullets per magazine, aiming to provide a distinct long-range option. The update also includes a new experimental game mode, Gauntlet: Glitched, and an Agent Mastery system.
