PC gaming has a reputation for being complicated, but it has one of the most generous communities in gaming. Whether you want to build a PC, understand graphics settings or fix a crash, someone has already explained it well. The challenge is knowing which sources to trust. Planning and building a PC Hardware reviews you … Read more
Most PC games are sold through a handful of digital stores, and the same title often appears on four or five of them at different prices. The store you pick decides more than the price, though: it decides where the game lives, whether you can get a refund, and whether you need a launcher running … Read more
Predicting the future of games is a risky business, but several changes are already well under way on PC. They affect what hardware people buy, where they play and how games are made. Looking at them helps make sense of where the platform is heading. PC gaming in your hands The Steam Deck showed that … Read more
Good aim looks like pure reflexes, but most of it comes from a consistent setup, good habits and deliberate practice. Players who improve quickly are usually not the ones who play the most hours, but the ones who practise with a purpose. Get your setup consistent A large mouse pad and a mouse that suits … Read more
The right game for a group depends less on what is popular and more on three practical questions: how many of you there are, whether everyone is willing to buy a copy, and how much time you have per session. A game that is perfect for two people on a Sunday afternoon can fall apart … Read more
Massively multiplayer online games ask for something most games do not: hundreds of hours. Before choosing one, it helps to know how they charge, how they treat solo players and what the endgame looks like, because these differences matter far more than graphics once you are a month in. Final Fantasy XIV Square Enix’s MMO … Read more
First-person shooters are one of the genres where the PC shines most: precise mouse aim, high refresh rate monitors and a long history of competitive play. The best choice depends on whether you want competition, a story or something to play with friends. Competitive tactical shooters Counter-Strike 2 is the long-standing reference: round-based matches where … Read more
Strategy games have been at home on PC for decades, thanks to the mouse and keyboard and the long sessions they invite. The genre covers very different experiences, from fast real-time battles to empires managed over centuries, so the best place to start is the pace you enjoy. Turn-based empire building Civilization is the classic … Read more
“RPG” covers very different games, from turn-based party adventures to action games with character builds. The best way to find one you will finish is to start from the kind of experience you want rather than from a ranking. Big story-driven adventures Baldur’s Gate 3 (Larian, 2023) is the modern benchmark for player choice. Based … Read more
Independent studios make some of the most inventive games on PC, often with teams of a handful of people. They are usually cheaper than big releases, run on modest hardware and are short enough to finish. The difficulty is not quality, it is finding them among the thousands released on Steam each year. Games that … Read more
