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Sunday Postmortems/Retrospectives
PC Gamer has published a list ranking ten expansions that are considered superior to their base games. The article explores various downloadable content additions that offered significant improvements or entirely new experiences.
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A Japanese developer has created an "apology game" where players can spank their character's butt as a form of atonement. The article also mentions a free game related to The Lord of the Rings with a long history that can run on basic hardware.
My new favourite Tolkien game is free, has over 40 years of history, and would run on a toaster
Sil-Q is a free, open-source game that adapts the classic Rogue gameplay into J.R.R. Tolkien's First Age of Arda. Its development lineage traces back over 40 years through games like Sil, Angband, and Moria, offering a deep dive into Tolkien lore with mechanics that prioritize setting fidelity over traditional game balance.
The great RPG debate: Do RPGs really need romanceable companions?
This opinion piece debates whether romanceable companions are a necessary feature in role-playing games. While BioWare's legacy has popularized the trope, the article argues that its inclusion can sometimes lead to formulaic design and wish fulfillment, contrasting it with more nuanced approaches seen in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
Game Reviews
This article contains reviews for "The Forgotten Nightmare Series" on PC and "Palworld 1.0" as reviewed by PC Gamer. Both titles are presented as recent releases or updates receiving critical assessment.
Rise of the Robots
This article discusses malfunctioning robots, highlighting a particular 'fail' as a favorite. The content is presented as an opinion piece, referencing PC Gamer.
BeamNG.drive just had a graphics overhaul so we can finally watch a family hatchback navigate a speedbump at 100mph with…
BeamNG.drive, a popular vehicle sandbox game, has received a major graphics and lighting overhaul in its latest update. The patch introduces more stable shadows, HDR output support, physically correct light attenuation, dynamic ambient lighting, and an accurate night sky based on astronomical data. The game's user interface has also been revamped with a new pause menu, improved gamepad functionality, and a revamped replay UI, alongside an overhauled photo mode and new vehicle, the Cherrier Ardente. A PlayStation 5 version is also reportedly in development.
Buffs, Nerfs, and Bugs
The developer of Marvel Tōkon has apologized to PC players for performance issues encountered during the game's beta phase. This apology comes just one week before the game's official launch.
Game Reviews
This article provides reviews for two games: Corsair Cove by PC Gamer and Halo: Campaign Evolved by DSOGaming. The latter includes a performance analysis for the PC version of Halo.
Two arrested for checking into esports hotels and stealing RAM, making off with over $2,000 in profit in just one month
Two individuals have been arrested in China for allegedly stealing RAM modules from esports hotel computers and selling them for profit. The pair reportedly made nearly $2,000 from 16 stolen RAM sticks in just over two weeks. The thefts were discovered when guests noticed malfunctioning PCs, leading to the hotels reporting the incidents to the police.
Red Faction: Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered review (2018)
Red Faction: Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered offers a unique open-world experience centered around its groundbreaking Geo-mod destruction physics. While the driving, shooting, and story are uninspired, the ability to strategically demolish buildings remains a compelling and influential gameplay mechanic. This re-mastered edition includes reworked textures, improved lighting, and native 4K support for PC.
Forget Ultra settings, Halo: Campaign Evolved looks nearly as good with everything set to Low
A performance analysis of Halo: Campaign Evolved reveals that the difference between Low and Ultra graphics settings is subtle, with Low settings offering a significant performance boost without a substantial visual downgrade. The article recommends using Low settings for most PC configurations and suggests specific settings for the ASUS ROG Ally X handheld.
The best farm sims and games like Stardew Valley
This article provides a curated list of the best farming simulation games, focusing on titles similar to Stardew Valley that offer strong character writing and engaging gameplay. It highlights personal favorites like Fields of Mistria and Roots of Pacha, while also discussing other notable entries such as Coral Island, Moonstone Island, and Kynseed, offering brief reasons for their inclusion and potential appeal.
Redditor uses 'ticking time bomb' vial of gallium to stop their GPU sagging
A Reddit user named Philip_777 has shared an unconventional method for preventing GPU sag by using a vial of gallium, describing it as a 'temperature indicator and ticking time bomb.' While gallium's low melting point and corrosive properties make this a risky modification, the user opted for it as a readily available solution for the perfect height, eschewing commercial GPU support brackets.
My sluggish limbs mean I'm terrible at Black Myth: Wukong on both a controller, as well as mouse and keyboard—so surely a brain-computer interface is the answer
At the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, attendees could try playing Black Myth: Wukong using a non-invasive brain-computer interface. The system calibrates in about five minutes and translates neural signals into game commands, with similar technology being used for medical applications. While latency and potential photo-sensitivity are concerns, this BCI offers a new input method for gamers, particularly those with mobility issues.
We just awarded $500 to the PC gamer who sent us this wild Crimson Desert video, and next month it could be you
PC Gamer awarded a $500 prize to a player for a notable video submission featuring Crimson Desert. The monthly PC Gamer Clips contest encourages players to submit gameplay videos for a chance to win prizes, with the latest winner showcasing a unique horse-to-wyvern mount swap.
60 fps is still the de facto minimum frame rate for half of PC Gamer readers, but more than 10% of you are dying on the…
A PC Gamer poll reveals that 50% of readers consider 60 frames per second (fps) the minimum acceptable frame rate for playable games, while over 10% accept frame rates as low as 30 fps or even 24 fps. The article discusses the historical shift from 30 fps to 60 fps as a standard and acknowledges the growing acceptance of lower frame rates on portable gaming PCs like the Steam Deck.
The follow-up to one of last year's best detective games is off to an 'overwhelmingly positive' start on…
The Incident at Galley House, a new detective puzzle game from developer Evil Trout, has achieved an 'overwhelmingly positive' reception on Steam with 97% of over 600 reviews giving it a thumbs up. This title, along with The Roottrees are Dead, originated as browser games on Itch.io and showcases a trend of detective games inspired by Return of the Obra Dinn.
PC Gamer magazine's new issue is on sale now: Duke Nukem special anniversary celebration
PC Gamer magazine's latest issue celebrates the 30th anniversary of Duke Nukem 3D and the 15th anniversary of Duke Nukem Forever with a special feature including interviews with key developers. The issue also includes a look at the best modern retro-style FPS games, previews of Soulframe and other titles, and reviews of Gothic Remake and more.
