Microsoft made $27.2 billion in 3 months and still chose to lay 9,000 people off, in case you thought there was simply no other way
News Somebody help me budget this, my industry is dying.
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Why Grounded 2 is already AMAZING | Hot Drop
Grounded 2 releases into Early Access today but is already shaping up to be one of our favourite survival games of the year! In this Hot Drop, we break down Grounded 2's new map, the improved combat, the game changing new "buggy" system that has you riding soldier ants into battle, and the Swiss army knife style "omni-tool" which makes gathering easier.
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Mafia's INCREDIBLE graphics evolution: 2002-2025
The graphics in Mafia games have come a long way since the 2002 original. To celebrate the release of Mafia: The Old Country we’re looking back at the graphical evolution of the series so far. From the groundbreaking realism of the original Mafia to the stunning Unreal Engine 5 visuals of the latest entry, we explore how each game raised the bar. Join us as we chart two decades of visual innovation in one of gaming’s most iconic crime sagas.
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PEAK developer interview: Unexpected success and big update coming soon
PEAK has become one of the unexpected hits of the summer with over 5 million copies sold, surprising even the devs, Aggro Crab and LandFall Games. In an interview with PC Gamer, Nick Kaman (Studio Head at Aggro Crab) opens up on the game's development, what we can expect from future updates, and what he's enjoying most about the game's success and watching all of us play.
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Free cozy PC games you should try | Cozy Corner
We all know that games are getting more expensive as each day passes, but don't worry. There are still plenty of options for those who don't want to splash any cash on their next adventure. This week in Cozy Corner, Kara whisks you through some of her favourite free games, so you've got a list of new journeys to work your way through. Or, at the very least, a stack of titles to add to your never ending backlog.
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AMD RX 9060 XT vs Nvidia RTX 5060 | Critical Rig
It's time for another graphics card face off! This week Andy is putting the AMD 9060XT up against Nvidia's RTX 5060. Which will come out on top?
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Is Cronos: The New Dawn the Future of Horror Gaming?
At Summer Game Fest 2025, we caught up with some of the Bloober Team to dive deep into their brand-new survival horror game, Cronos: The New Dawn Long – and it might just be their most terrifying project yet! Sponsored by OMEN.
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King of Meat is total co-op chaos
Get ready to slice, smash, and scream with your squad in King of Meat! A 1–4 player co-op hack-and-slash from the creative minds at Glowmade. We spoke to the developers at Summer Games Fest about the game and the Dungeon Create Mode. Sponsored by OMEN.
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Everything we know about Haunted Chocolatier | Cozy Corner
Today we are delving into the next adventure from Stardew Valley creator ConcernedApe. Anyone who's ever dipped a toe into the pond of cozy gaming will have more than likely heard about Haunted Chocolatier, a chocolatier meets life simulator. But, no matter how popular the game has gotten since it was first revealed, little information about what to expect has actually been shared. We've broken down everything there is to know about the game so you can get all the information you need right here.
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Elden Ring Nightreign review
Nightreign is FromSoftware's wildest experiment since the 90's - an intense, co-op remix of Elden Ring with randomized loot, brutal bosses, and unpredictable chaos. Watch as PC Gamer's Tyler Colp takes on this surprising, frustrating, brilliant mess of a battle-royale style RPG and gives his verdict.
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Why We Still Play The Witcher 3: A Decade Of Greatness
PC Gamer discusses the legacy of The Witcher 3, the 2015 RPG that remains one of the PC's most beloved games.
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Kittens, Kerbals and Kiwis: DayZ Creator Dean Hall talks Kitten Space Agency
We caught up with Hall recently and enjoyed a wide-ranging discussion on Kitten Space Agency’s development, his gripes with how games are priced and published, the lessons learned from Icarus’ troubled launch, and much more.
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How to get and use the Sizzling Key in Grounded 2
Forged in Fire Conquer the Network Centre and claim your prize, the Spicy Coaltana.
Best gaming headsets in 2025: I'd bet my ears on these headphones
Quality cans Treat your ears to some treacle with the best gaming headsets.
Razer BlackShark V3 gaming headset review
Score: 91% Finally, a wireless headset to topple the all-conquering Cloud Alpha.
Tank mains are eating well in the Marvel Rivals 3.5 patch notes, except for Thor, God of Short Circuits
Ups and Downs Prepare for the balance changes impacting the meta in Season 3.5.
Battlefield 6: All the key details on EA's 'most ambitious' Battlefield yet
Throwback The return of classes, 64-player lobbies, and the Battlefield Portal.
Best microphone for gaming in 2025: from streaming to podcast mics, these are my top picks
Mouth Noises Make your voice heard with the best microphones for streaming and gaming.
Best weapons and armour in Grounded 2
Bug Basher Turn even the wolf spider into mincemeat.
How to get and use the Frostbitten Key in Grounded 2
Stay Frosty Brave the chills of the ice cream truck.
Amazon Basics USB condenser microphone review
Score: 86% It's really hard to argue with this sort of audio quality for the price.
Elden Ring Nightreign's newest Everdark Sovereign Augur, manages to break the fourth wall by sending me to sleep in the game and in real life
Slumber party This feels like something Libra would do.
How to beat Everdark Augur in Elden Ring Nightreign
Bigger fish This'll be a funny one for Souls players.
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro review
Score: 79% Great audio and ANC comes at a frustrating cost.
The best free PC games
Freebies Forever Our frequently updated selection of the best free games right now.
5 stealthy lessons the live-action Assassin's Creed Netflix series could learn from the clumsy live-action Assassin's Creed movie
Make Hay (With a little help from A Minecraft Movie.)
How well do you know Balatro's jokers? Try to ace our latest quiz!
Joker Poker Ante up! Let's see if you're a true card sharp or just a flop.
Edmund McMillen thinks Mewgenics is his best game yet, and after playing it myself, I can see why
🐈 Hands-on with the cat breeding roguelike from the Super Meat Boy and Binding of Isaac creator and fellow Flash game luminary Tyler Glaiel.
All active Blade Ball codes in August 2025 and how to redeem them in Roblox
Sharp Bricks Look sharp on the Blade Ball field with the latest codes for free wheel spins and more.
All active Dandy's World codes in August 2025 and how to redeem them in Roblox
Fine & Top up your Ichor supply to explore Gardenview Center.
All active Blox Fruits codes in August 2025 and how to redeem them
Fruit Codes It’s time to hit the high seas in this One Piece inspired adventure.
