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Semifinals: The brutal war to determine the best RTS unit of all time needs your votes
This article discusses the semifinals of a reader-voted competition to determine the greatest Real-Time Strategy (RTS) unit of all time. It highlights the matchups between iconic units like the Mammoth Tank from Command & Conquer: Red Alert and the Pride of Hiigara from Homeworld 2, as well as the Executor Super Star Destroyer from Star Wars: Empire at War against the Priest from Age of Empires. The author expresses personal disappointment over some unit eliminations while encouraging readers to cast their votes.
PC Gamer magazine's new issue is on sale now: World of Warcraft: Forever
The latest issue of PC Gamer magazine features exclusive hands-on access to World of Warcraft: Forever, Blizzard's new evolution of classic WoW, and interviews with its developers, suggesting a new golden age for MMOs. The issue also includes previews of Total War: Warhammer 40,000 and other upcoming games, reviews of titles like The Blood of Dawnwalker, and features on PC hardware, game diaries, and industry discussions.
We tried to earn as much gold in WoW: Forever as we could in 2 hours—which involved a mugging, slander, and at…
PC Gamer writers Harvey Randall, Fraser Brown, and Joshua Wolens attempted to earn as much gold as possible in World of Warcraft: Forever within a two-hour time limit. Harvey Randall, playing as 'The Orc of Wisdom,' successfully used roleplaying and wisdom-sharing to earn the most gold, while Fraser Brown struggled significantly, resorting to animal noises and skinning critters with minimal success. Joshua Wolens leveraged his status as a games journalist to solicit donations, achieving a moderate amount of gold.
Quarterfinals: Vote for the best RTS unit of all time
PC Gamer is running a reader poll to determine the greatest Real-Time Strategy (RTS) unit of all time, with the quarterfinals featuring matchups like Peon vs. Mammoth Tank and Dolphin vs. Priest. The article highlights the unique abilities and lore of each unit, encouraging readers to vote based on various criteria.
GTA 6 marketing stunt reveals none of our UK editors have heard of the Miami Heat
A marketing stunt for Grand Theft Auto 6 involving the Miami Heat basketball team has highlighted a significant cultural divide, with several UK-based editors admitting they had never heard of the NBA franchise. This led to a discussion about the effectiveness and reach of marketing campaigns, particularly concerning niche sports tie-ins.
I am here to save us all time by determining which of our most-played videogames would be more efficiently completed if…
This article explores how the hypothetical inclusion of firearms in games that do not typically feature them could impact completion times. Contributors analyze titles like Baldur's Gate 3, Dark Souls 3, Elden Ring, and Crusader Kings 2, debating whether guns would save time or introduce new complications.
What's the weirdest thing that happened to you in a tabletop RPG?
PC Gamer's Fraser Brown invites readers to share their strangest tabletop RPG anecdotes, contrasting them with the weirdness found in CRPGs like Disco Elysium and Baldur's Gate 3. He recounts personal experiences including a player puking on himself and an actual earthquake interrupting a remote session.
My first MMO character #5: Fraser Brown
Fraser Brown recounts his first MMO character, Zarwulf, an Orc Hunter from World of Warcraft, though he also mentions playing Ultima Online, Star Wars Galaxies, and Guild Wars. He notes that while Zarwulf remains frozen in time, a character with the same name exists in Guild Wars 2.
I absolutely agree with 33% of you when it comes to your choice of freaky Subnautica 2 critters
A PC Gamer writer discusses the results of a poll on favorite creatures in Subnautica 2, agreeing with the majority's choice of the Periscopic Clowncrab. The article also touches on the game's episodic format and the differing opinions of other PC Gamer staff.
Hey PC Gamer, where's your 007 First Light review?
PC Gamer's review of IO Interactive's 007 First Light is delayed because the publication has not yet received the review code. The review will be published as soon as possible, with the author promising a thorough and considered piece. A preview of the game is available from an April hands-on event.
I'll never love another RPG like I loved Neverwinter Nights
PC Gamer's Fraser Brown reflects on Neverwinter Nights as a groundbreaking platform for role-playing and modding, highlighting its persistent worlds and the freedom they offered players. Despite the success of other games and the resurgence of tabletop RPGs, Brown argues that no other title has successfully replicated Neverwinter Nights' unique blend of scale, freedom, and role-playing focus, attributing this to capitalism's influence on game development.
Subnautica is free to play this weekend, and the subaquatic survival all-timer has a hefty discount to boot
Subnautica is available to play for free this weekend until April 6th, with both the original game and Subnautica Below Zero receiving a 75% discount, bringing their price down to $7.49 / £6.49. This promotion coincides with the ramp-up of marketing for Subnautica 2, which is set to enter early access in May.
The Sunday Papers
This article presents a surreal, dreamlike narrative weaving together various gaming news and opinion pieces. It touches on interviews with actors from Life is Strange: True Colors, a personal reflection on the weapon choice in Marathon, and commentary on Crimson Desert's ambitious design. It also briefly mentions OpenAI's Sora video generation technology and its financial struggles.
The great RPG debate: Defined playable characters or blank slates?
This opinion piece from PC Gamer's RPG column debates the merits of pre-defined characters versus blank slates in role-playing games. It explores popular titles like Baldur's Gate 3, Mass Effect, and Disco Elysium to illustrate the strengths of each approach to player character design.
Tabletop gaming saved videogame RPGs
Tabletop gaming mechanics have significantly influenced the evolution of video game RPGs, leading to greater player agency and more creative combat systems. Games like Disco Elysium and Baldur's Gate 3 demonstrate this trend, offering deep role-playing experiences that owe a debt to tabletop origins. This approach is proving successful for both large and small studios, revitalizing the genre.
