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Arc Raiders Tests PvE-Only Mode: What You Need to Know
Arc Raiders is running a limited PvE matchmaking toggle test from October 13-20, 2026, letting players enjoy a purely co-op experience with no player damage.
Blood Bowl 3: 70-80% of Games Were Solo, Dev Reveals
A Cyanide programmer revealed that 70-80% of Blood Bowl 3 games were played solo in Eternal Leagues, highlighting the importance of AI improvements in the upcoming Warhammer Blood Bowl.
Retro Run-and-Gunners Thunder Hoop 1 & 2 Blast Onto Steam This October
QUByte Interactive is bringing Gaelco's 1990s arcade shooters Thunder Hoop and TH Strikes Back to Steam on October 8, complete with save states, rewind, and CRT filters.
Loftia Nears Launch as Ship of Heroes Shuts Down
Loftia and Monsters & Memories are gearing up for fall early access launches, while Ship of Heroes faces its inevitable end. Here's the latest on crowdfunded MMOs.
Can You Guess These Games From Their Achievements? Take the Quiz
Think you know your achievements? PC Gamer's new 17-question quiz challenges you to identify games from their achievement names and descriptions alone.
Why Bloodborne Deserves a PC Release: One Fan's 30-Hour Journey
After 30 hours of emulating Bloodborne on PC at 1440p, one fan argues the game belongs on the platform, praising its combat, atmosphere, and unique design despite emulation quirks.
Valheim 1.0 Mods: Best Picks for Crafting, Building, and QoL
Discover the top Valheim mods for 1.0, from ValheimPlus to PlanBuild, plus mod manager advice and essential mods like BepInEx and Jotunn.
Elder Scrolls Veterans Sound Off: 8 Hot Takes After 2,500 Hours
Five PC Gamer editors with over 2,500 hours in The Elder Scrolls share their strongest opinions on Skyrim, Oblivion, and Morrowind—from spellmaking to stealth archers.
Warzone's New Cosmetic Toggle: A Clean Break or Temporary Fix?
Call of Duty: Warzone is introducing a client-side toggle to disable legacy skins, showing Modern Warfare 4 operators instead. But it won't filter out future MW4 cosmetics, so the clean look may not last.
Summer Eternal Gives Players 5% Ownership in Radical RPG Studio
Experimental RPG studio Summer Eternal is offering players a 5% ownership stake and a democratic say in its direction, aiming to mend broken trust in the industry.
Dragon Shelter: My First 14 Days in the Cozy Farm Sim with Dragons
A play-by-play of my first season in Dragon Shelter, the Stardew-style farm sim where dragons help bake pies. From meeting my water dragon to cooking jam, here's what went down.
Gravhounds Playtest: Dog People Co-op Shooter on Steam
Gravhounds, a co-op wave shooter with dog people, is holding a free open playtest on Steam through Monday. It features gravity gun resource tossing and cable gliding.
Why RPGs Keep Recycling the Chosen One, According to a Dev
Klima's comments highlight a growing desire among older players for RPGs that break away from chosen-one tropes. If more developers listen, we could see a shift toward fresher, more varied storytellin…
Fallout's Vault Boy: Why Steve Jackson Games Wasn't a Fan
Tim Cain reveals that Steve Jackson Games had issues with Fallout, including the iconic Vault Boy. Here's the story behind the mascot's origin.
Logitech's Yeti 2 Mic: AI That Actually Helps, Not Hype
Logitech's new Yeti 2 mic packs machine learning for voice tracking and noise reduction, and it's surprisingly useful. At $160/£140, it might be worth the upgrade.
The Blood of Dawnwalker's Time Limit: Why Rebel Wolves Made It Optional
Rebel Wolves changed The Blood of Dawnwalker's main game after the prologue to avoid complaints about restricted gameplay, but one writer argues the time limit should've just been a setting.
Arc Raiders Frozen Trails Update Adds Customizable Outpost Base
Arc Raiders' upcoming Frozen Trails update introduces the Outpost, a new customizable home base for players, along with new weapons, gadgets, and the Pendola Pass map.
PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted Returns Dec 3 With 20 Hotly Anticipated Games
The PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted is back on December 3, spotlighting The Council's 20 most anticipated games, plus world premieres, DLC, updates, and more.
Bethesda Vet: Todd Howard Didn't Want Another New Vegas Situation
Former Elder Scrolls designer Kurt Kuhlmann suggests Todd Howard avoided mainline-style spinoffs after Fallout: New Vegas to prevent fan division.
PS5 Gets Free The Last of Us Background, Naughty Dog Teases TLOU Day 2026
Naughty Dog released a free The Last of Us animated background for PS5 and teased announcements for TLOU Day on September 28, including a partnership, collaboration, and digital surprises.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, Metroid Prime 4, Switch 2 Deals
Save on Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Nintendo Switch 2, and more in today's top gaming deals.
The Division 2 Survivors: Winter Survival Mode Announced
Ubisoft is taking names for testing of The Division 2 Survivors, a new winter survival experience inspired by the first game's Survival mode.
Realm of the Mad God, Path of Titans & EverRail: 2026 Status Check
What's new with Realm of the Mad God, Path of Titans, and EverRail in 2026? We check in on these overlooked MMOs and what's changed since spring.
The Witcher 3 Remastered Gets a Massive Overhaul: Visuals, Combat & Gameplay
CD Projekt Red has completely revamped The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered, adding path tracing, DLSS 4.5, enhanced combat, free DLC for existing owners, and more.