“Cozy” isn’t the word I’d usually reach for when discussing the hot and sweaty labour that comes with running a medieval forge. But even in its early access form, Blacksmith Master’s unlikely combination of hard metalwork and decorative drapes brings a pleasantly relaxing vibe to all that smelting and hammering. My little workshop’s comfortably nestled…
If there’s one thing to settle the perennial schoolyard “my dad’s better than your dad” debate, it’s the ability to make your gaming PC look like it’s come straight out of Borderlands or a comic book. Which is exactly what Nathan, SuccessfulHost6375 on Reddit, did for his kids. I remember my first gaming PC case….
Breeze through your favourite puzzle game with our clue for today’s Wordle, designed to give your game a boost whenever you feel the need for it. Like to kick things off with a bang? It’ll help. Rather hold off until you need it? It’ll give your guesses the nudge they need. And the March 8…
Another Call of Duty, another opportunity for Activision to update its vision for perks. Black Ops 7 perks function much like they did in last year’s Black Ops 6: Pick three from a huge pool of bonuses, either ignoring or targeting a “combat speciality” bonus for using perks of the same type. The big change…
Best of the best (Image credit: Xbox Game Studios) 2025 games: Upcoming releasesBest PC games: All-time favoritesFree PC games: Freebie festBest FPS games: Finest gunplayBest MMOs: Massive worldsBest RPGs: Grand adventures On an average day about a dozen new games are released on Steam. And while we think that’s a good thing, it can be…
Like most TTRPG actual-play series, Dimension 20 usually runs Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition—though they have recorded seasons where they roleplay using the Kids on Bikes and Kids on Broomsticks rules, as well as their own homebrew system. Their next season marks the first time they’ve partnered with a publisher to make official use of…
Get 10% off the pair! Clearly, hand-drawn 2D video games based on classic ’80s ninja series are like buses – you wait ages for one to arrive, then two come at once. That’s what seems to have happened this year, with gamers being treated not just to Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, but also Shinobi: Art of…
Jump back in comes to Compact Mode In November, we introduced Compact Mode, a feature available via the Xbox app on PC that enhances your gaming experience by providing a more intuitive user interface on smaller screens, including Windows handhelds. We’re excited to announce that the Jump back in feature and enhancements to the Friends…
New Year, same game backlog. Only, what if we made it even worse? Forget finally returning to The Witcher 3 or Persona 5, there are weird indie games to play. They’re cheap. They’re short. They’ll probably run on your Steam Deck (and maybe even your Windows 7 PC). They just might surprise you with ambition…