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Caught up in the wave of Xbox ‘reset’ layoffs that occurred last week, id Software has been hit particularly hard. And while official statements given by the studio maintain that it’s still of a decent enough size to make the kinds of games it used to, that sentiment’s at odds with many of the developers…
When it comes to gaming mice, big innovations don’t come around that often. Earlier this year there was one, though, as Logitech was the first to put proper analogue clicks in a mouse using a mix of haptics and induction in the G Pro X2 Superstrike. And now, rumour has it we’ll be seeing a…
Back in 2013, EVE Online creator CCP Games attempted an ambitious FPS to tie in with its legendary galactic economics MMO. Dust 514 didn’t end up having legs—not the least because it was a PS3 exclusive—but the developer, now known as Fenris Creations, didn’t give up on the vision. Fenris’ London office is carrying on…
Fallout: New Vegas is a sprawling RPG filled with sketchy factions, greasy NPCs, rubbery morality, and tough decisions, all of which ultimately lead the player to one of four possible outcomes that share one thing in common: They’re not great. Which isn’t to say they’re not satisfying, just that there’s no optimal outcome where everybody’s…
There are, somehow, those of us who still haven’t played the hit 2023 RPG Baldur’s Gate 3, and I know that because someone asked My Chemical Romance front man Gerard Way at a recent concert. As spotted by IGN, the question came via a large paper sign made by fan Katie.Lauren, who recorded the interaction…
If Palworld’s 1.0 launch has brought you back for a fresh round of legally distinct Pokemon—as it’s done for millions of other players—you’re going to be crafting a lot of items. Thousands and thousands of items. Luckily, while the game would normally expect you to hold the F key for the duration of every building…
From the archives: This interview was originally published 10 years ago this month in PC Gamer #293 (UK, July 2016), and conducted not long after the release of Stardew Valley. You can see how developer Eric Barone was just realizing how life-changing Stardew would prove to be, and many of the game’s now-beloved features, like…
Just a week after South of Midnight developer Compulsion Games returned to independence amidst the latest round of sweeping layoffs at Xbox, the studio is looking for work. In a message posted on LinkedIn, Compulsion said it is “expanding opportunities to collaborate with studios across the games and entertainment industry.” “We invite partners to leverage…
One of the biggest end goals in a farm sim (other than a massive wine-making operation) is getting married to your favorite townie. Moonlight Peaks lets you really play the field by going on dates with pretty much everyone before you lock down one chosen beau. I’ve been through the process a couple times already,…
Agent 64: Spies Never Die, a lovingly-crafted homage to the classic Nintendo 64 James Bond game GoldenEye, made quite an impression when it turned up at the PC Gaming Show in 2022, but all hasn’t gone quite according to plan since then. An early access release expected later that year didn’t come together, and updates…