We sometimes say “it’s the end of an era” to mark a notable occasion of one sort or another, and sometimes it’s warranted and sometimes, not so much. In this case, though, it really is the end of an era: A Variety report says that after nearly 40 years at the company, Microsoft Gaming CEO…
New data centre projects in China must use homegrown AI hardware going forward. According to Reuters, new government guidance will soon be passed down, apparently requiring state-funded data centres to only use AI chips manufactured domestically within China. Though data centre projects have drawn $100 billion in state funding since 2021, it is not yet…
When I think about the first year of Helldivers 2, I think about the 150+ hours of fun I had closing bug holes and scrapping Automatons with friends, and how Arrowhead put the “live” back in live service by never telling us what was coming next. But if you stuck with Helldivers 2 throughout 2024,…
The latest EA Sports College Football game has finally arrived, which is tantalizing news if you were excited for the series’ hotly anticipated comeback a couple years ago. Less tantalizing is the game’s reception, which so far has been marred by widespread backlash to its egregious microtransactions. Complaining works: in a post on X yesterday,…
Disney Dreamlight Valley loves to make you work for new characters, and unlocking Jasmine and Aladdin is no exception to that rule. If you’re not busy running around for crafting materials to create something incredibly specific for someone, or desperately gifting items to each character in the hopes of levelling up your friendship, then Disney…
Climbing mountains is no easy feat in Peak, and after you’ve fallen to your death one too many times, you might want to call it quits for the night and save. But, you should be prepared for the rather punishing routine of Peak, and it’s not as easy as setting up camp and leaving it…
Disk Cleanup (Image credit: Future) Welcome to Disk Cleanup, our regular weekend feature delving into the PCs of PC gaming luminaries. Come back every weekend to read a new interview, digging into the important questions, like “How tidy is your desktop?” and “What game will you never uninstall?” Ashly Burch’s first encounter with PC gaming…
After its collaboration with Infinity Nikki, I thought it would be a while before Stardew Valley jumped into another random game for an elusive partnership. But, to my surprise, we’ve left the planet for a more galactic adventure this time around, though it won’t be the farm life we’re used to. That’s right, Stardew Valley…
A mystery has been brewing since viewers visited the monster-filled lands of Legendary’s 2017 film, Kong: Skull Island. The movie revealed a shady organization called Monarch with special interests in the growing presence of titanic monsters like King Kong and Godzilla. We’ve seen these behemoths crush and clash on the big screen, along with a…
Acquiring ore nuggets in the Gothic Remake can be a taxing process, quite literally as it happens, as warders squeeze you for protection money and you have to shell out for even the most basic gear to keep yourself alive. Protective armor, decent weaponry, and even magic are all luxuries in the Valley of the…