PC Gaming
Within moments of opening Cursor Camp, laughter erupts out of me like the clumsy bark of a circus seal as I do something I’ve done hundreds of times before—wiggle my mouse cursor back and forth in time to a song I’m listening to—because someone else on screen has followed my lead. According to the flag…
Final Fantasy 14’s Arcadion raid series has been a highlight of Dawntrail for me. All 12 fights have been resplendent with impeccable vibes and a distinct identity thanks to Creative Studio 3 going all-in on the wrestling theme. Critical Hit Welcome to Critical Hit (formerly known as Soundtrack Sunday), where I celebrate and lament all…
I’d wager most PC gamers are grappling with a backlog—the only thing that truly divides us is whether it’s a source of pride or filthy shame. Steam, GOG, and other digital storefronts just make it too easy. I’m a busy guy, am I really going to make time to play through all of Tex Murphy:…
Plants vs. Zombies review – PC Gamer issue #200 (UK, May 2009) Need to know Price: $20 Release: May 5, 2009 Publisher: PopCap Developer: PopCap Required: 1.2Ghz CPU, 256Mb, DirectX 8 GPU, internet connection Recommended: Slightly more than that Multiplayer: None Link: Popcap.com Influenced by: Insaniquarium, Tower Defence games Alternatively: Desktop Tower Defence This was…
I’d say I’m fairly new to figure collecting, but that doesn’t mean I’m not ever so slightly embarrassed about the sheer number I’ve got sitting next to my desk as I write this. That won’t stop me from spending hours sifting through the shelves of shops like Surugaya or Book Off to find the perfect…
YouTuber Ocelot, who specializes in videos comparing different versions of games like Silent Hill 3 and Resident Evil: Code Veronica, recently took to analyzing different versions of Half-Life 2. Valve’s FPS may not seem as fruitful a topic for dissection, but there are more differences in these builds than you might think. The retail version…
In a new video on his YouTube channel, veteran RPG designer Tim Cain outlined how he’s seen the internet change games and game development, from the first message boards to the ubiquity of streaming content. As with everything, there are pluses and minuses, but he seemed deeply concerned with the state of commentary about and…
Ask.com is no more: The onetime Burger King to Google’s McDonalds has shuttered its search engine after nearly 30 years—though the exact count seems to depend on who you ask—with its website now turning up a farewell message to users. “Every great search must come to an end,” reads the message shared to Ask.com. “As…
Mortal Kombat 1’s post-launch support may have petered out quickly despite relatively strong sales, but spare a thought for Injustice fans: It’s been almost a decade since they’ve had a new game to chew on. It may be time to dust off the ol’ batarangs, though, as a new report suggests Injustice 3 is developer…
Smash hit open-ended RPG and pillar of K-content Crimson Desert has been compared to a singleplayer MMO by both fans and detractors, but perhaps the most MMOish thing about it is how players are frequently returning to find an unrecognizable game. The onslaught of feedback-driven updates continues in a patch released today which boasts two…