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Features 7 min read

The release calendar needs a quieter place to land

A busy July close is a good reminder that finding games is easy now. Remembering why you cared is the harder part.

Reviews 7 min read

Denshattack! review deep dive: why critics love the train game, and why PC Gamer split

Denshattack! has an 87 OpenCritic average, but PC Gamer is much cooler on it. The split says a lot about this strange train trick game.

Stories 7 min read

The games you almost played

A calmer way to think about the games that catch your eye, then vanish before you get around to them.

Reviews 7 min read

DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations review deep dive: why critics think the DLC fixes the fight

Critics are calling DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations a sharper, faster answer to the base game's heaviest design choices.

Industry 7 min read

The Steam Machine files are a reminder that libraries should feel lived in

Valve’s Steam Machine CAD files and Xbox on PC point to a future where game libraries feel less locked down and more personal.

Reviews 6 min read

Halo: Campaign Evolved, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, and The Incident at Galley House review roundup

Critics are split on nostalgia this week: Halo looks strong but familiar, Black Flag sails higher, and Galley House quietly steals the room.

Guides 8 min read

How to let the July indie wave stay fun

A practical way to keep up with a crowded indie release month without turning your wishlist into another obligation.

Reviews 9 min read

Mina the Hollower review deep dive: why critics love it, and where the cave walls close in

Critics mostly adore Mina the Hollower, but the mixed reviews point to the same useful warning: its best ideas ask for patience.

Stories 7 min read

The second life of a game after a 2.0 update

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2's August update is a good excuse to think about returning, remembering, and giving games a second chance.

Reviews 7 min read

The King is Watching review deep dive: critic scores for the strategy sleeper

A quieter roguelite city builder returns to the calendar with an 80 Metascore, a 6.5 to 9 review spread, and one very good idea.