Epic sues Fortnite botters who filled their own maps with clankers and made off with tens of thousands of dollars

Can the Epic Games Store turn things around? ‘I don’t see how they can recover at this point,’ says Newzoo analyst

Back in February Epic Games told us about its plan to overhaul the Epic launcher, with an update in June mentioning it would start up five times faster on average. That technical overhaul will apparently be accompanied by changes to the storefront including personalized game recommendations, quick-access categories, and patch notes right there on the…

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I was roasted by a physician for sitting weird but they gave me some great tips for healthier gaming

I remember the stigma attached to gaming chairs even 10 years ago. The general consensus among many being they’re all style over substance. Browse most major retailers and you’re sure to find some specimens even today, many of which leave ergonomics to the imagination. That’s gradually changing—as is the science behind sitting. I recently had…

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Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 is sitting at Mixed reviews on Steam: ‘It’s not a Bloodlines game’

A decade after Bloodlines 2 was pitched to then-new Vampire: The Masquerade owner Paradox Interactive, we’re finally able to sink our fangs into the undead sequel. Unfortunately absence has not made the heart grow fonder, and it’s currently sitting at Mixed reviews on Steam. The consensus among the user reviews, even the positive ones, is…

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I spoke to FF14’s ‘Solo Only’, who spent 85 days beating a single raid boss on his own, and I was wrong—that old MMO magic is still alive and well

Terminally Online This is Terminally Online: PC Gamer’s very own MMORPG column. Every other week, I’ll be sharing my thoughts on the genre, interviewing fellow MMO-heads like me, taking a deep-dive into mechanics we’ve all taken for granted, and, occasionally, bringing in guest writers to talk about their MMO of choice. My credentials? Well, I’ve…

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