Remember Boaty McBoatface the polar research vessel? Now we have Ctrl Alt Deleaf the leaf cleaning train
news The British public has given yet another vehicle a perfect, goofy name.
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Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 | Developer interview
At this year's Gamescom we caught up with Jason Carl, Brand Marketing Manager at White Wolf and Ian Thomas, Narrative Director on Bloodlines 2 to discuss the much anticipated Vampire: The Masquerade® - Bloodlines™ 2.
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What is the BEST gaming laptop size... we disagree | Critical Rig
How do you choose what size gaming laptop to buy? Well a pair of our gaming hardware experts are here to give you the run down on which is best for what. But do they agree? From budget, bulkiness, and aesthetics, to personal preference and practicality, they have got you covered.
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Housing, Midnight, and the future of World of Warcraft | Developer interview
World of Warcraft: Midnight may still only have a vague release date attributed to sometime in 2026, but that hasn't stopped the hype for the second instalment of the Worldsoul Saga growing exponentially. We sat down with art director Ely Cannon and technical director Frank Kowalkowski to talk through all the best and brightest parts of the next expansion, and what's next for World of Warcraft.
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007 First Light: IO Interactive’s CEO on honoring Bond’s legacy | First Look
James Bond, the world’s most famous secret agent, will return in the hotly-anticipated 007 First Light from IO nteractive next year. Best known for their Hitman games, IO - along with franchise rights holder Amazon Studios - let us watch an extended first look at the game at Gamescom (shown publicly yesterday as part of Sony’s State of Play). Then we sat down with Hakan Abrak, IO’s CEO, to quiz him on the game, handling Bond’s legacy with care, and the visceral new combat mechanics glimpsed in the footage shared so far.
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Silent Hill f devs talk combat, main character Hinako, plus their favourite monsters!
PC Gamer's Elie Gould got to play Silent Hill f for three hours at Gamescom, prompting many questions when they sat down with the game's director Al Yang and series director Motoi Okamoto for an interview afterwards. Silent Hill f is the latest edition in KONAMI's popular Silent Hill franchise, this entry developed in partnership with NeoBards Entertainment. Here, Yang and Okamoto-san talk about the game's greater focus on combat, the 1960s setting, and new protagonist, Hinako.
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Razer's IMPRESSIVE new headset range | Hardware review
This week on Critical Rig Dave is putting the Razer BlackShark V3 headset range to the test. Going though all three options Dave is here to tell you which is worth the price, which isn't, and which one stands out far above the others.
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MENACE devs talk about its turn-based brutality, inspirations, and more
Overhype Studios have been teasing their newest game, MENACE, since 2023. Best known as the developers of 2D turned-based RPG Battle Brothers, MENACE switches up the setting to sci-fi. At Gamescom we sat down with the devs to talk about all things MENACE.
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What we’ve learned about Anno 117: Pax Romana’s Albion Region | First Look
From swamp-crossing stilt walkers to wicker men taller than buildings, Anno 117: Pax Romana's newly revealed Albion region is sure to provide both new challenges and unique units. PC Gamer has been given an EXCLUSIVE look at this rugged, wet region, which you'll have the opportunity to govern with Anno 117 launches on November 13th.
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BioWare never stopped making Baldur's Gate 2
Party Animals BG2 was when BioWare truly understood how nuts we all were for companions.
25 years ago today, Baldur's Gate 2 set RPGs on the path to becoming the industry-defining genre they are today: 'We were putting all the fantasies that we had into the game'
NATURAL 20 The game's original developers let us in on the story of its ambitious and turbulent journey to release.
All Borderlands 4 Shift codes and how to redeem them
Golden Key Tons of freebies for Vault Hunters.
Dying Light: The Beast docket codes for September 2025
Cache In Limited-time freebies to get you out of Castor Woods in one piece.
No MMO will ever have graphics as good as the text MUDs I played for years
Muddy Waters A word says a thousand polygons.
How to get the grappling hook in Dying Light: The Beast
swingers There are no skyscrapers to swing from, but the grappling hook is still an essential tool to add to Kyle Crane's belt.
The best Harlowe builds in Borderlands 4: Gravitar guide
The Gravitar Harlowe's builds are explosive, to say the least.
Best gaming mouse in 2025: I've tested the very best mice and these are my top picks
Pinpoint The best gaming mouse for every game, budget, grip, and size.
This is all the best PC gaming gear we recommend in one techie tier list
The guide Here are PC Gamer's hardware picks, based on years of experience and expert knowledge, all in an easily digestible but admittedly big ol' list.
The best Amon builds in Borderlands 4: Forgeknight guide
The Forgeknight Flaming fists, icy axes, and sturdy shields are the Forgeknight's way.
The best open world games
vast travel Looking to escape into a new open world? Check out our expert recommendations.
Best 4K gaming monitors in 2025: the ultra hi-res panels I highly recommend
4K Vision The best 4K gaming monitor has all the bells and whistles an enthusiast could ever want or need.
All Build a Zoo codes and how to redeem them
Pet friendly Redeem codes for coins and eggs.
The best Vex builds in Borderlands 4: Siren guide
The Siren Vex is the most versatile Siren the series has seen.
Where is Maurice’s Black Market location in Borderlands 4 this week?
Black Market Maurice's Black Market moves each week.
Best CPU for gaming in 2025: These are the chips I recommend for gaming, productivity, and peace of mind
Happy Cores Fire up your rig with the best CPU for gaming. More cores, more clocks, more of everything that matters.
This metroidvania based on an old Atari 2600 classic had the audacity to release on the same day as Silksong, but it's a nice break from Hornet's hell
Solarvania Adventure of Samsara is a solid 7/10 metroidvania for days when you need one of those.
All Brainrot Evolution codes and how to redeem them
Level up Get a head start with these Brainrot Evolution codes.
All active Fisch codes in September 2025 and how to redeem them
Gone Fisching Cast aside your worries and get ready to catch some big game.
All Grow a Garden codes and how to redeem them
Green thumb A little help around the yard.
