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PUBG creator Brendan Greene swears his infinite, mega-ambitious digital universe isn't like all the others: 'I want to build a metaverse because I don't think anyone else is'

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/pubg-creator-brendan-greene-swears-his-infinite-mega-ambitious-digital-universe-isnt-like-all-the-others-i-want-to-build-a-metaverse-because-i-dont-think-anyone-else-is/

Published: January 2, 2025 14:35

A billion, million worlds.

Marvel Rivals' FPS bug puts players with potato PCs at a disadvantage, and that's not the only optimisation issue happening right now

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/third-person-shooter/marvel-rivals-fps-bug-puts-players-with-potato-pcs-at-a-disadvantage-and-thats-not-the-only-optimisation-issue-happening-right-now/

Published: January 2, 2025 14:28

Now you can actually blame your PC.

Not only did FF14's controversial chatter Wuk Lamat rank 1st for words spoken in Dawntrail, 'Wuk Lamat' was the most-used phrase by the characters in 2nd and 3rd place, too

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/final-fantasy/not-only-did-ff14s-controversial-chatter-wuk-lamat-rank-1st-for-words-spoken-in-dawntrail-wuk-lamat-was-the-most-used-phrase-by-the-characters-in-2nd-and-3rd-place-too/

Published: January 2, 2025 14:07

Whenever Wuk Lamat's not on screen, all the other characters should be asking "Where's Wuk Lamat"?

Twitter is dead, X is a cesspit, let's make 2025 the year of the message board

https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/twitter-is-dead-x-is-a-cesspit-lets-make-2025-the-year-of-the-message-board/

Published: January 2, 2025 13:00

Bluesky's a nice enough alternative, but it doesn't solve most of the fundamental problems of massive social media.

A debloating wizard has managed to get Windows 11 running on just 184 MB of RAM, and it looks like it can actually run apps

https://www.pcgamer.com/software/windows/a-debloating-wizard-has-managed-to-get-windows-11-running-on-just-184-mb-of-ram-and-it-looks-like-it-can-actually-run-apps/

Published: January 2, 2025 12:28

It can probably run Notepad, at least.

Today's Wordle answer for Thursday, January 2

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/puzzle/wordle-answer-today-january-2-2025/

Published: January 2, 2025 04:00

Help with today's Wordle if you need it.

Skyblivion only has one region of the map left to finish: 'We are nearly ready to release an entirely remastered Elder Scrolls game'

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/skyblivion-only-has-one-region-of-the-map-left-to-finish-we-are-nearly-ready-to-release-an-entirely-remastered-elder-scrolls-game/

Published: January 2, 2025 03:05

Expect it in 2025.

Former Age of Empires developer says the RTS genre's stuck in a rut: 'you're still playing the same game'

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rts/former-age-of-empires-developer-says-the-rts-genres-stuck-in-a-rut-youre-still-playing-the-same-game/

Published: January 2, 2025 00:25

Apparently the problem with new RTS games is "they’re still really largely based on that formula."

2025 PC hardware preview: This is the tech we want in our gaming rigs from the coming year

https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/2025-pc-hardware-preview-this-is-the-tech-we-want-in-our-gaming-rigs-from-the-coming-year/

Published: January 1, 2025 15:31

Some of this is more certain than others, but it's all very enticing.

Why do some games get a pass for jank and others don't?

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/why-do-some-games-get-a-pass-for-jank-and-others-dont/

Published: January 1, 2025 15:27

When encountering jank I either find myself charmed or gnash my teeth in anger. No middle ground.

After a year in its company, I’ve done a complete 180 on my Steam Deck

https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/after-a-year-in-its-company-ive-done-a-complete-180-on-my-steam-deck/

Published: January 1, 2025 15:25

I'm sorry I ever doubted you, Valve.

With the next Elder Scrolls and Fallout games still years away, here are 6 upcoming total conversion mods for Skyrim and Fallout 4 to get excited about

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/with-the-next-elder-scrolls-and-fallout-games-still-years-away-here-are-6-upcoming-bethesda-total-conversion-mods-for-skyrim-and-fallout-4-to-get-excited-about/

Published: January 1, 2025 15:22

Getting creative with the most ambitious Skyrim and Fallout 4 mods.

Sorry, 2024's record-breaking 402,000,000 Mbps internet connection isn't available at your house yet

https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/sorry-this-years-record-breaking-402-000-000-mbps-internet-connection-isnt-available-at-your-house-yet/

Published: January 1, 2025 15:18

I mean I have the fiber for it, right?

Today's Wordle answer for Wednesday, January 1

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/puzzle/wordle-answer-today-january-1-2025/

Published: January 1, 2025 04:00

Today's Wordle: Help with the daily puzzle.

Try this cute freebie about crafting magical scrolls to pay your student loans

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/try-this-cute-freebie-about-crafting-magical-scrolls-to-pay-your-student-loans/

Published: December 31, 2024 23:25

Enscroll is a sure bet for fans of Potion Craft and the like.

The 2024 Steam Awards give Game of the Year to Black Myth: Wukong

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/the-2024-steam-awards-give-game-of-the-year-to-black-myth-wukong/

Published: December 31, 2024 21:34

And two other awards, for more than any other in this year's Steam contest.

CES 2025: From next-gen Nvidia GPUs to gaming laptops galore, here's everything we expect to see at January's show

https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/ces-2025-from-next-gen-nvidia-gpus-to-gaming-laptops-galore-heres-everything-we-expect-to-see-at-januarys-show/

Published: December 31, 2024 20:00

Start your engines: CES 2025 looks like it's going to deliver a vast array of PC gaming hardware to get excited about.

2024 was still the year of Baldur's Gate 3: Why we're all still playing Larian's once-in-a-decade RPG 16 months later

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/baldurs-gate/2024-was-still-the-year-of-baldurs-gate-3-why-were-all-still-playing-larians-once-in-a-decade-rpg-16-months-later/

Published: December 31, 2024 17:00

Dice so nice you play it thrice.

Helldivers 2 and Marvel Rivals convinced me: Battle passes should never expire

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/third-person-shooter/helldivers-2-and-marvel-rivals-convinced-me-battle-passes-should-never-expire/

Published: December 31, 2024 16:00

Following in Halo's footsteps, two major 2024 hits won our hearts by letting us take our time.

The Factorio 'God Factory' was one of this year's greatest gaming feats: 'Most players will never find themselves hitting the limits of the game. We are.'

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/sim/the-factorio-god-factory-was-one-of-this-years-greatest-gaming-feats-most-players-will-never-find-themselves-hitting-the-limits-of-the-game-we-are/

Published: December 31, 2024 16:00

"The most difficult obstacle has been not burning out."

WD Black SN850X 8 TB NVMe SSD review

https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/ssds/wd-black-sn850x-8-tb-nvme-ssd-review/

Published: December 31, 2024 15:00

Pushing PCIe storage to the limit.

HeroQuest: First Light turns the classic board game into something I could actually imagine kids playing today

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/board-games/heroquest-first-light-review/

Published: December 31, 2024 15:00

This version of HeroQuest won't do five dice of damage to your wallet.

After 2024, it feels like the games industry is poised for a vibe shift—or maybe a reckoning

https://www.pcgamer.com/2025-gaming-industry-vibe-shift-live-service-reckoning-2024-layoffs-trends/

Published: December 31, 2024 14:00

This year's trends and hardships are setting up 2025 to be a year of big change.

PC Gamer Hardware Awards 2024: The winners in every category of PC gaming greatness from the past 12 months of tech

https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/pc-gamer-hardware-awards-2024-the-winners-in-every-category-of-pc-gaming-greatness-from-the-past-12-months-of-tech/

Published: December 31, 2024 14:00

We've had our hands on all the best PC gaming hardware of 2024 and these are our absolute, solid gold favourites.

Next year I actually want more games willing to waste my time

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/next-year-i-actually-want-more-games-willing-to-waste-my-time/

Published: December 31, 2024 11:00

Make me work for it.

Today's Wordle answer for Tuesday, December 31

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/puzzle/wordle-answer-today-december-31-2024/

Published: December 31, 2024 04:00

Trouble solving today's Wordle? Here's the help you need.

Iconic shop sim JRPG Recettear is getting an HD remake in 2025

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/iconic-shop-sim-jrpg-recettear-is-getting-an-hd-remake-in-2025/

Published: December 30, 2024 23:11

Capitalism, ho!

Here's a quirky little space sim crossed with traditional roguelike

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/roguelike/heres-a-quirky-little-space-sim-crossed-with-traditional-roguelike/

Published: December 30, 2024 22:17

Approaching Infinity has the weird little goods that make a roguelike interesting.

Infinity Nikki's 1.1 update, Shooting Star Season, is out now

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/infinity-nikkis-1-1-update-shooting-star-season-is-out-now/

Published: December 30, 2024 20:09

Star-themed outfits make an appearance. I'm sure you're shocked.

The biggest winners and losers of 2024: Nvidia won over Wall Street but what hardware won PC Gamer's heart?

https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/the-biggest-winners-and-losers-of-2024-nvidia-won-over-wall-street-but-what-hardware-won-pc-gamers-heart/

Published: December 30, 2024 20:00

It's not about the money, money, money…

I played a whopping 23 city builders in 2024, and here are my 5 favorites

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/city-builder/i-played-a-whopping-23-city-builders-in-2024-and-here-are-my-5-favorites/

Published: December 30, 2024 19:00

(Plus a bunch more city builders from 2024 that I also recommend.)

Game of the Year 2024: Balatro

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/roguelike/game-of-the-year-2024-balatro/

Published: December 30, 2024 16:00

Hands down the best game of the year.

PC Gamer Hardware Awards: 2024's wild cards—the best of the rest

https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/pc-gamer-hardware-awards-2024s-wild-cards-the-best-of-the-rest/

Published: December 30, 2024 16:00

Rather than get lost in a sea of too many awards categories, we're instead taking the time to recognise some of our favourite oddballs that don't easily fit anywhere else.

The 20 best hidden gems from 2024 to grab before the end of the Steam Winter sale

https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/steam-winter-sale-2024-hidden-gems-best-deals/

Published: December 30, 2024 14:00

Deep discounts and deep cuts as we delve into some of 2024's most criminally overlooked indie games.

PC Gamer Hardware Awards: The best graphics card of 2024

https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/graphics-cards/pc-gamer-hardware-awards-the-best-graphics-card-of-2024/

Published: December 30, 2024 14:00

The year of the Supers, plus a couple of surprise AMD launches.

Today's Wordle answer for Monday, December 30

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/puzzle/wordle-answer-today-december-30-2024/

Published: December 30, 2024 04:00

Help with solving Monday's puzzle.

Rule the talking movie industry in tycoon game Hollywood Animal

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/sim/rule-the-talking-movie-industry-in-tycoon-game-hollywood-animal/

Published: December 30, 2024 00:57

There's a nice little demo of this Old Hollywood business manager.

Here's 20 delightfully isometric minutes of Underrail 2's apocalyptic undergrounds

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/heres-20-delightfully-isometric-minutes-of-underrail-2s-apocalyptic-undergrounds/

Published: December 29, 2024 21:00

Featuring an interesting new turn system for an old-school isometric RPG.

PC Gamer's highest rated hardware favourites of 2024, plus five dishonorable mentions

https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/pc-gamers-highest-rated-hardware-favourites-of-2024-plus-five-dishonorable-mentions/

Published: December 29, 2024 20:00

A wealth of tech breezed past our coveted 90% review score—but plenty also went down in infamy this year.

I've tested the best graphics cards and CPUs of the year, and yet it's this affordable, unassuming little gaming laptop that captured my heart in 2024

https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-laptops/ive-tested-the-best-graphics-cards-and-cpus-of-the-year-and-yet-its-this-affordable-unassuming-little-gaming-laptop-that-captured-my-heart-in-2024/

Published: December 29, 2024 18:00

The Asus TUF A14 is a surprising, delightful little laptop I did not expect to love so much.

Most of my favourite games of 2024 didn't come out in 2024

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/most-of-my-favourite-games-of-2024-didnt-come-out-in-2024/

Published: December 29, 2024 18:00

It's been a weird old year.

I want Eric Barone to make his new game, but I get why he's still fixing Stardew bugs

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/life-sim/i-want-eric-barone-to-make-his-new-game-but-i-get-why-hes-still-fixing-stardew-bugs/

Published: December 29, 2024 17:00

Who among us has never gotten locked into eternal tinkering mode?

PC Gamer Hardware Awards: The best microphone of 2024

https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/microphones/pc-gamer-hardware-awards-the-best-microphone-of-2024/

Published: December 29, 2024 16:00

Speak, priest! These audio-capturing beasties are my top three candidates for our hallowed best microphone award.

Ultros took the feature I hate most about games and made me love it through the power of farming

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/ultros-took-the-feature-i-hate-most-about-games-and-made-me-love-it-through-the-power-of-farming/

Published: December 29, 2024 16:00

A seed for every occasion

Dragon's Dogma 2 understands that fantasy's at its best when it knows how to revel in the mundane

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/dragons-dogma-2-understands-that-fantasys-at-its-best-when-it-knows-how-to-revel-in-the-mundane/

Published: December 29, 2024 16:00

Can't have heroics without fresh harspuds.

Best Multiplayer 2024: Helldivers 2

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/best-multiplayer-2024-helldivers-2/

Published: December 29, 2024 16:00

Reinventing the live service game—for democracy.

PC Gamer Hardware Awards: The best gaming headsets of 2024

https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-headsets/pc-gamer-hardware-awards-the-best-gaming-headsets-of-2024/

Published: December 29, 2024 14:00

It's been a year of excellent gaming headset releases, so we've rounded up three candidates for the best we've tested in 2024.

Today's Wordle answer for Sunday, December 29

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/puzzle/wordle-answer-today-december-29-2024/

Published: December 29, 2024 04:00

Help with solving Sunday's puzzle.

If you ever wanted a game about digging a hole, A Game About Digging A Hole is a game about digging a hole

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/sim/if-you-ever-wanted-a-game-about-digging-a-hole-a-game-about-digging-a-hole-is-a-game-about-digging-a-hole/

Published: December 29, 2024 00:48

Just a real big hole in your backyard.

Nearly 19,000 games released on Steam in 2024

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/nearly-19-000-games-released-on-steam-in-2024/

Published: December 29, 2024 00:20

You probably didn't play most of them.

Unlikely hit Nier: Automata has now sold over 9 million copies

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/unlikely-hit-nier-automata-has-now-sold-over-9-million-copies/

Published: December 28, 2024 23:54

Absolute vindication of one studio's creative vision.

The NZXT Relay is a flawed set of speakers but it's also my favourite bit of hardware from 2024 thanks to its ingenious stand

https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/speakers/the-nzxt-relay-is-a-flawed-set-of-speakers-but-its-also-my-favourite-bit-of-hardware-from-2024-thanks-to-its-ingenious-stand/

Published: December 28, 2024 18:00

These aren't smart™ speakers but they are SMART speakers.

Amid a tidal wave of new games in 2024, these 10 must-play deep cuts are cheap and will run on almost anything

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/amid-a-tidal-wave-of-new-games-in-2024-these-10-must-play-deep-cuts-are-cheap-and-will-run-on-almost-anything/

Published: December 28, 2024 16:48

They're worth your time and (relatively little) money.

PC Gamer's biggest hardware stories of 2024: Elon Musk, the rise and rise of AI, brilliant builds, the humbling of big tech giants, orb pondering aplenty, and much more

https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/pc-gamers-biggest-hardware-stories-of-2024-elon-musk-the-rise-and-rise-of-ai-brilliant-builds-the-humbling-of-big-tech-giants-orb-pondering-aplenty-and-much-more/

Published: December 28, 2024 16:46

Looking back at another year of head-turning headlines, as decided by you.

Too many games released busted, broken, and basically in early access this year—it's time for it to stop

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/too-many-games-released-busted-broken-and-basically-in-early-access-this-year-its-time-for-it-to-stop/

Published: December 28, 2024 16:46

The money-men are getting complacent in our incredibly online era.

Morels: The Hunt 2 is a great outdoors vibe when you're stuck indoors

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/sim/morels-the-hunt-2-is-a-great-outdoors-vibe-when-youre-stuck-indoors/

Published: December 28, 2024 16:00

Sometimes all you want to do is hunt mushrooms, snap photos, and chill out in the forest for a while.

PC Gamer Hardware Awards: The best gaming mouse of 2024

https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-mice/pc-gamer-hardware-awards-the-best-gaming-mouse-of-2024/

Published: December 28, 2024 16:00

With more than 20 mice reviewed this year by the PC Gamer team, only three stand head and shoulders above the rest.

Sure, I'm scared of my own shadow, but that doesn't stop me from forcing my friends to play The Outlast Trials with me

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/horror/sure-im-scared-of-my-own-shadow-but-that-doesnt-stop-me-from-forcing-my-friends-to-play-the-outlast-trials-with-me/

Published: December 28, 2024 16:00

Live for the fear.

Best Expansion 2024: Elden Ring – Shadow of the Erdtree

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/best-expansion-2024-elden-ring-shadow-of-the-erdtree/

Published: December 28, 2024 16:00

FromSoft does it again.

DoubleWe blends Guess Who with Hitman, and its demo is one of the best I've played in ages

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/doublewe-blends-guess-who-with-hitman-and-its-demo-is-one-of-the-best-ive-played-in-ages/

Published: December 28, 2024 15:00

Kill your clone before they kill you in this thrilling social stealth sim.

Ikea Utespelare desk review

https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-desks/ikea-utespelare-desk-review/

Published: December 28, 2024 15:00

*Slaps Utespelare to reenact the meme because it can fit a lot* ... *feels bad for slapping such a nice cheap desk*

PC Gamer Hardware Awards: The best gaming keyboard of 2024

https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-keyboards/pc-gamer-hardware-awards-the-best-gaming-keyboard-of-2024/

Published: December 28, 2024 14:00

Three keebs stand before me, but only one will be crowned the best of 2024.

Today's Wordle answer for Saturday, December 28

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/puzzle/wordle-answer-today-december-28-2024/

Published: December 28, 2024 04:00

Get all the help you need with today's Wordle.

Some madperson briefly, beautifully recreated the corrupted blood plague in World of Warcraft Classic

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/mmo/some-madperson-briefly-beautifully-recreated-the-corrupted-blood-plague-in-world-of-warcraft-classic/

Published: December 27, 2024 23:42

The in-game pandemic killed millions and was studied by scientists. It briefly came back.

Don't stress, Epic Games says you can still unlock Fortnite's Xbox-exclusive Master Chief skin

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/battle-royale/dont-stress-epic-games-says-you-can-still-unlock-fortnites-xbox-exclusive-master-chief-skin/

Published: December 27, 2024 22:28

A previous announcement to the contrary was a mistake.

Alan Wake 2 set such a high technical bar last year that few games in 2024 came anywhere near, but it wasn't all abject disappointment

https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/alan-wake-2-set-such-a-high-technical-bar-last-year-that-few-games-in-2024-came-anywhere-near-but-it-wasnt-all-abject-disappointment/

Published: December 27, 2024 18:49

A year of great games and some great graphics, but far too much not-so-great performance.

The Razer Wolverine V3 Pro has replaced my Xbox Wireless Controller in 2024 and I couldn't be happier about it

https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/controllers/the-razer-wolverine-v3-pro-has-replaced-my-xbox-wireless-controller-in-2024-and-i-couldnt-be-happier-about-it/

Published: December 27, 2024 18:00

It might be expensive but I reckon it's the controller to beat right now.

MMOs had a great year in 2024, with the genre the liveliest it's been in years

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/mmo/mmos-had-a-great-year-in-2024-with-the-genre-the-liveliest-its-been-in-years/

Published: December 27, 2024 17:00

Big updates, great expansions, and even some new entries.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard is my third-favorite game of the year, and I don't care who knows

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/dragon-age/dragon-age-the-veilguard-is-my-third-favorite-game-of-the-year-and-i-dont-care-who-knows/