March 30, 2026

Nothing is more of a tease than dangling an upcoming raid boss in front of players a week early. MMO players thrive when there’s nothing to do but wait for the next patch, so if a boss is just sitting there, they’re going to look for a way to kill it against Blizzard’s wishes. And…

When is an insult not an insult? When it’s affectionate. ‘Friendslop’ might sound dismissive, but speaks of a pervasive cultural fondness for approachable, affordable co-op games that know how to stay out of the way of a meandering voice chat. ‘Walking simulator’ may have once been used as a cudgel to attack minimalist and meditative…

PC Gamer life simmer Mollie Taylor said last year that Inzoi, the much-hyped Sims-like from Krafton, is a “shallow imitation” of the series that inspired it, and that she’s not even sure “it understands what makes those games so special in the first place.” Seems like Mollie was pretty much dead on the money with…

Here’s my problem with Peak: I love the climb as much as the next person, but I don’t have the patience for waiting out the snow storm or hiding until the wind settles. Reaching the top of the mountain is hard enough without the elements themselves fighting you. And that’s why I’ll be turning those…

The US Federal Trade Commission has sent letters to the CEOs of Mastercard,Visa, PayPal, and Stripe, raising concerns about “financial services companies denying their customers access to services due to their political or religious views,” and warning that they could face investigations and “potential enforcement action” if they’re found to be doing so. The move…

The phrase “Too Many F*cking Nazis” strikes me as a perfect counting prompt for our little tykes getting their first exposure to mathematics. Can you count to one? If so, good job! You’ve correctly identified how many Nazis is Too Many F*cking Nazis—and also inadvertently learned the name of this year’s most on-the-nose FPS, which…

Eidos Montreal has imposed another round of layoffs, announcing today that 124 employees have been put out of work. Longtime studio head David Anfossi has also left, although it’s unclear at this point whether he resigned or was also laid off. “The reduction in workforce affecting 124 employees is a result of changing project needs…

The Thermaltake View 380 WS ARGB looks a million bucks. Bearing the hallmarks of many a high-end case today, it includes a front panel made of tempered glass with wooden trim. How suave. It even includes three reverse fans for a more cohesive appearance. And yet, it’s shockingly affordable. This case costs $120/£90. A very…