Hardware

Microsoft hikes Windows license costs for OEMs

The cost of building a modern computer often feels less like an investment and more like a negotiation—and lately, that

Firefox stunts on Edge against Microsoft’s adblocker plans

The digital world of ad-blocking is currently embroiled in a corporate power struggle, pitting browser developers against the open-source community

I compared 20 years of RAM kit prices using a calculator

The cost of computer memory has reached a fever pitch, fueling the ongoing global memory shortage and making every gamer’s

Big Walk beats Untitled Goose Game in sales reaching 1 million copies

In just one week since its launch, the co-op puzzle game Big Walk has achieved a remarkable milestone, selling one

3 Years to Craft: Fans made a full Metroid Prime 2D demake

Forty years is a long time for a video game franchise to leave an indelible mark on gaming culture. The

Banned in Australia: Drugs vs Ultra-Violence

Every year, the appetite for multiplayer horror knows no bounds. Illfonic, the studio responsible for beloved titles like Friday the

1 Million Wishlists: Vibey Offroading Game Release Date

In a landscape saturated with high-octane racing simulators, a new kind of off-road experience is quietly gathering momentum on Steam:

Mass layoffs weaken developer incentive in gaming

In an industry often defined by dazzling creativity and massive investment, something is fraying at the edges. Leading figures in

Sorting 1000s of objects is the new craze in PC gaming

The Great Tidy-Up: How Gaming Is Obsessed with Order and Chaos In the world of PC gaming, a surprising trend

Division launch sparks debate: ‘Calling it slop disrespects actual slop’

The world of looter-shooters has seen its share of spectacular launches, but not every new title manages to deliver a

Designer wanted only a handful of planets in Bethesda

When talking about the evolution of massive open-world games, some artists simply know where the trouble starts. For Nate Purkeypile,

Lies of P Studio’s Goal: Creating the World’s Greatest Action Game

The world of gaming just got a little more introspective as Lies of P studio Nough, formerly known as Round8

Fields of Mistria has me head over heels more than Stardew Valley

I used to think I had mastered the art of property development—turning overgrown lots into industrial vineyards in a single

Deltarune’s ‘The Third Sanctuary’ a masterpiece song

Welcome to Critical Hit, a space where we celebrate the stunning auditory world of video games. This week, we are

The Witcher season is delayed

The world of The Witcher continues to spin, and while some fans might be waiting for one final conclusion, the

Blizzard is Microsoft’s top studio leaked email

Behind the massive empires of Warcraft, Diablo, and Overwatch, the studio behind these titans has just achieved something remarkable: a

Hit markers are an unfair FPS crutch

You’ve been shot. You landed the hit. Now, where is the proof? In the world of first-person shooters, the humble

Sam Barlow guides you through elegant roguelike games

When you delve into the world of interactive fiction and game development, you encounter some truly unique minds. Sam Barlow,

Former XCOM dev finds cancelled Quake 4 expansion on old drive ‘Saved my life’

There is a certain magic in waiting for a game to arrive—a sense of anticipation for the next big shooter

Roblox stock crashes 70% Player decline solved by AI

The digital giant Roblox, once deemed an unstoppable force in the gaming world, is facing a significant reckoning. The company’s

Devora Wilde didn’t know she was in Space Marine 2 until revealed

Devora Wilde is certainly known for grace and commanding presence, especially as she embodies Lae’zel in the popular title Baldur’s

Battlesector Roadmap: Upcoming Additions and New Narrative DLC

Deep in the grimdark corners of the Warhammer 40,000 universe, strategy gamers have found a compelling new battlefield with Battlesector.

GTA 3D Fanpatch Restores San Andreas Dialogue and 100+ Fixes

The classic world of Grand Theft Auto—specifically GTA 3, Vice City, and San Andreas—has always been defined by chaotic fun.

John Carmack revisits Doom at QuakeCon

The Ghosts in the Machine: id Software Legends Revisit Their Roots at QuakeCon When legends gather, the conversation inevitably turns

50% off Doom: The Dark Ages Revelations just after launch

When it comes to Steam sales, nothing quite captures the feeling of a massive treasure hunt like Bethesda’s 40th-anniversary event.