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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.
