Qualcomm wins $2 legal decision against fellow tech giant Arm, and that’s not a typo
At a glance: Qualcomm gets $2 from Arm in the Delaware jury’s decision, part of a yearslong licensing dispute between the two. Yahoo Finance puts their market caps at $210 billion and $243 billion respectively. Qualcomm alleges bad faith action by Arm over tech licensed by the former company from the latter. Qualcomm won $1…
‘I am overwhelmed and overstimulated’: The actor behind Star Wars: Galactic Racer’s Biddy Blas is scribbing doon all your enthusiasm
Every time I check in on Star Wars, there’s a new stupid little creature (colloquially known as a Glup Shitto) everyone’s into. The latest of these is Biddy Blas, a braggadocious pod racer and mama’s boy who stands out for his shrill Huttese quips. “Ding dong pookie, ding dong,” he crows. “Scrib doon!” If you…
To help America, I used Crusader Kings 3 to figure out how to remove a doddering, senile lunatic from power
I heard it on the wireless: election fever is sweeping America. The world’s loudest democracy is headed to the ballot box to vote in its next slate of soda jerks and Chevrolets and whatever else it is they have over there. It’s all very exciting. Can I help? Yes. I’ve already solved my own country’s…
Discussion time: Do you think zone chats in MMOs are forces for good, or evil?
Terminally Online (Image credit: Future) This is Terminally Online: PC Gamer’s very own MMO column. Every other week, I’ll be sharing my thoughts on the genre, interviewing fellow MMO-heads like me, taking a deep-dive into mechanics we’ve all taken for granted, and, occasionally, bringing in guest writers to talk about their MMO of choice. Ah,…
Surprising no-one, Wizards of the Coast ‘doesn’t intend to voluntarily recognize’ union efforts for the second time this year
Per the United Wizards of the Coast Union (UWOTC-CWA) account on X, WoTC is acting in an entirely unsurprising manner: “Yesterday, Wizards informed us that it doesn’t intend to voluntarily recognize the D&D or Studio X units of our union ahead of a vote. We remain committed to creating a workplace focused on wellness, transparency,…
Technosoft’s Rare Sega Saturn Blaster ‘Hyper Duel’ Is Getting A 2-Disc Soundtrack Release Next Month
The game itself still costs a pretty penny though! Here’s something for the Sega Saturn fans in the audience — 30 years after its Sega Saturn release, Hyper Duel is getting a new 2-disc CD soundtrack release in Japan next month. Developed by Technosoft, the creators of Thunder Force, Hyper Duel is a horizontally-scrolling shoot…
The Oliver Twins Mark 40 Years of Dizzy with New Sega Genesis / Mega Drive Collection
‘The Eggcellent Dizzy Collection’ hits Kickstarter soon. The Oliver Twins have announced that they are celebrating Dizzy’s 40th birthday with a new Mega Drive / Genesis collection. The Eggcellent Dizzy Collection was revealed at the recent Crash Live event in Coventry, and contains three games: Dizzy the Adventurer, Go! Dizzy Go! and Panic! Dizzy. Read…
Guide: Pokémon Pokopia Pumpkaboo’s Sweet Surprises Halloween Event Guide, From Pumpkin Candy To Gourgeist
Treat yourself to two Ghost-types this Halloween. The Pumpkaboo’s Sweet Surprises event runs from 17th October to 1st November, adding two Gen 6 Ghost-types to Pokémon Pokopia. For those who have played previous Pokopia limited-time events, the format will be familiar: a new Pokémon, Pumpkaboo, visits a Pokémon Center and requests a currency (Pumpkin Candy)…
This game about grinding mute lumps of shapeless flesh has made me realise I’ve been hornswoggled by capitalism
Weird Weekend Weird Weekend is our regular Saturday column where we celebrate PC gaming oddities: peculiar games, strange bits of trivia, forgotten history. Pop back every weekend to find out what Jeremy, Josh and Rick have become obsessed with this time, whether it’s the canon height of Thief’s Garrett or that time someone in the…
Ghostwire: Tokyo joins GOG Preservation Program, which means you don’t have to deal with Bethesda.NET anymore
Ghostwire: Tokyo, Tango Gameworks’ spooky, neon-drenched action-adventure game, is now officially a good old game. Granted, it’s not that old, but ‘good’ seems about right given that contributing writer Imogen Mellor scored it a 72 in her review. But what I mean is that it’s joined GOG’s Preservation Program. If you’re wondering why a game…
