Tech Tales This article first appeared in PC Gamer magazine issue 384 in May 2023, as part of our Tech Tales series. Every month we talk about the ups and downs of PC hardware, with a look back on our own history with the hobby. People were excited in 2004. The most anticipated PC game…
Lies of P is pretty tough in its own right, especially for those who play it expecting something identical to Soulsborne. While the game definitely takes a hefty dose of influence from those popular games, it has its own systems and challenges to overcome, not least of all, a heavy focus on deflecting attacks that…
Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, and Game Pass! Get more details on these upcoming games below and click their profiles for further info (release dates subject to change). Let’s jump in! Gloomhaven Gold Edition Twin Sails…
Ohtani doesn’t miss. Sega has released a new video showcasing snippets of new character themes from Sonic Frontiers‘ upcoming ‘Final Horizon’ update. Launching on September 28th, 2023, the update will allow players to take on the role of Frontiers’ supporting cast, including Tails, Knuckles, and Amy as you explore new story content and challenges. Read…
Update: Launches 2024 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, & PC. Update (Fri 15th Sep, 2023 14:45 GMT): The publisher City Connection has announced that Granzella’s reboot of Jaleco’s Formation Z will be arriving on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (via Steam) in 2024. The news came ahead of this year’s Tokyo Game Show 2023…
Hello Travelers! The Genshin Impact dev team is back and today we’d like to bring you the latest information on the new landscapes, stories, and companions that will be introduced in Genshin Impact version 4.1 To the Stars Shining in the Depths on September 27. With the latest update, the area north of the prosperous…
Back on the Trails. The Trails series is known for its incredible worldbuilding through many different games, including Trails of Cold Steel, Trails from Zero, and Trails to Azure, as well as Trails in the Sky. The events of those games culminated with Trails into Reverie, which finally got a localized release this year. The…
“We thought this was going to go nuclear. And then it didn’t.”. When the developer Rocket Science Games released the adventure game Obsidian for Windows and Mac computers back in 1997, it needed a miracle. After years of disappointing games, such as Cadillacs and Dinosaurs: The Second Cataclysm, Wingnuts: Battle in the Sky, and Loadstar:…
Mysteries abound. Publisher Thunderful and developer Tag of Joy have announced that the point-and-click adventure game Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit will launch on the Nintendo Switch on September 28th, 2023. Boasting some remarkable behind-the-scenes talent – including the Art Director from Broken Sword 2.5 and voice actors from Monkey Island, The Wolf Among…
Don’t get dizzy with excitement! Back in January, we reported on the computer scientist Dr. Tom Tilley and his bizarre contraption that transformed a deodorant ball, a football, some cardboard, and an optical mouse into a fun, new way to play Katamari Damacy. Well, now it appears he’s back at it again, this time turning…