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Arc Raiders is an online videogame launching in 2025, which means it has a store, a (free) battle pass, and, of course, promotions to unlock in-game items by doing things outside the game. That’s right gamers, I’m talking about Arc Raiders Twitch Drops! By watching your favorite streamer play Arc Raiders (or by leaving a…
A Bloomberg report says Grand Theft Auto 6 studio Rockstar Games has fired “dozens” of employees over what the Independent Workers of Great Britain union alleges is a “brazen” act of union busting. Rockstar parent company Take-Two Interactive denies that allegation, and says the employees were fired for misconduct. The report says that between 30…
I was a big fan of Condemned: Criminal Origins back in the day. That day was 20 years ago and I can’t really remember what it was about, except that I was an FBI burnout of some sort, splitting my time between investigating murders and committing them. Trailers really don’t do it justice: Condemned is…
Arc Raiders is having a triumphant launch week, currently sitting at the top of the Steam best sellers charts. But as any seasoned scavenger knows, scrounging for scrap through the same old crates and cabinets can only satisfy for so long. Inevitably, even the most accomplished raider will yearn for more. And more is exactly…
The trio of patents asserted by Nintendo as the basis for its ongoing lawsuit against Palworld developer Pocketpair represent only a portion of Nintendo’s efforts to secure patent protections on creature capturing, battling, and riding mechanics. Last week, however, that effort hit a hurdle: The Japanese Patent Office rejected one of Nintendo’s pending patent applications…
I’m not great at fighting games. I have a main in Street Fighter (add Sakura to 6, please, Capcom) and don’t often swoop to the lows of button bashing, but it doesn’t take much panic to send me there. Well, luckily, Corsair has announced a new professional-looking fighter stick, and I can’t wait to lose…
As it’s Halloween, here’s a jump scare for PC hardware enthusiasts: Meltgate! See, I knew you’d be terrified. Yes, the 12VHPWR and 12V-2X6 connections have been a source of anxiety for many of us since their introduction, as we’re still seeing reports of the odd melting incident. Thermal Grizzly says it has the answer for…
A couple of weeks ago, at the start of Overwatch 2 Season 19, the devs made a bold decision to change the format of Stadium, the most recent third-person addition, and a new favourite for many players. Stadium’s competitive format changed from best-of-seven to best-of-five, the structure that Stadium Quick Play has had and continues…
Need to know What is it? A mad, grandiose historical strategy simulator.Release date: November 4, 2025Expect to pay: $60Developer: Paradox TintoPublisher: Paradox InteractiveReviewed on: Radeon RX 6800 XT, Ryzen 9 5900, 32GB RAMSteam Deck: UnknownLink: Official site Many games claim to be multi-layered simulations. Few properly achieve that, happy to focus on just one area…
The first-person feudal Japan horror game Labyrinth of the Demon King knocked my socks off when it released back in May, and it’s only gotten better since launch and PCG Australian editor Shaun Prescott’s 81% review. The game’s latest update adds a hefty-sounding new game plus mode, while it’s also on sale for 25% off…