PC gaming has been renowned for pushing boundaries and setting the bar for what’s possible, ever since ID Software and John Carmack put their mastery over the 486 processors of old to work with Doom in 1993. Console technology of the time just couldn’t compete in terms of graphical fidelity, and while technically impressive PC games existed beforehand, this trend...
2020 hasn't exactly been the best year overall, but when you look at its biggest game releases, it stands out for all the right reasons. This looks set to continue as we enter the peak end-of-year rush, with plenty of new titles vying for the attention of your gaming PC. So whether you're looking for gift ideas or writing your...
It seemed inevitable that VR (i.e. virtual reality) was a destination video games would one day arrive at. Gaming is, after all, about stepping inside a virtual world as a form of escapism from the stresses of the real one. With VR, we're offered the chance to do this not just by passively observing a computer screen but feeling truly...
Winter is coming, Christmas with it, and this year especially people are hoping it can provide plenty of respite from the rest of 2020. The good news is this looks like it will be the case for PC gamers at least, with an impressive line-up of big releases vying for your attention this season. So whether you're a seasoned gamer...
The Battle Royale idea started off as quite a unique concept with a very niche audience, though its origin is a point of contention. You could potentially argue that its roots go back as far as the infamous Bomberman series, dumping 8 players in an arena that starts shrinking over time until only one remains. Didn’t think of that, did...
Anyone who is a fan of strategy and fast-paced gameplay is likely already aware of the impact that Dota Auto Chess had upon the gaming community. Originally released in 2019, this chess-based top-down platform reached no fewer than 8.5 million subscribers only a handful of months after its introduction. Thus, it should come as no surprise that many other developers...
It has often been said that the best things come to those who wait. It seems as if the developers of Half-Life have taken this expression quite literally considering the fact that it has been more than 13 years since a sequel to this revolutionary franchise has been released. The good news is that our patience has finally paid off...
