The History of the Roguelike in 23 Games

Staff – July 23, 2019 at 9:37 AM

What exactly is a “roguelike”? The term has become more and more popular as a way to describe titles that at first might not seem to have obvious common denominators: the side-scrolling shooter Enter...

How to Start Your Very Own Esports College Club

Staff – July 23, 2019 at 9:37 AM

IEM Chicago took place this past weekend, marking Intel’s 76th global esports event since IEM’s founding in 2006. With a prize pool of $250,000 at stake, eight teams competed against each other in a ...

Green Man Gaming Summer Sale Guide

Staff – July 23, 2019 at 9:37 AM

With summer only halfway done, there’s plenty of time left to kick back with a new game while the days are still lazy. As always, Green Man Gaming’s got you covered with massive deals on select...

The Force Is Strong with This BB-8-Inspired Battlestation

Staff – July 23, 2019 at 9:36 AM

Every serious PC builder knows that a successful gaming setup isn’t just about the machine itself, but its surroundings, as well. In other words, a gaming PC is only as good as its battlestation.

How a Student Speedrunning Game Topped the Charts

Staff – July 10, 2019 at 10:20 AM

While the primary objective of speedrunning a game might be to complete in the shortest possible time, that’s not the practice’s only defining quality. Watch any seasoned speedrunner play a game and...

Overcoming Language Barriers Is Just One Challenge Overwatch League Teams Face

Staff – July 10, 2019 at 10:20 AM

The Overwatch League’s Guangzhou Charge is a Chinese team with members from South Korea, China, and the United Kingdom. When you take a look at the team’s roster, the question surely comes to mind:...

You Won’t Believe How Many Hand-Drawn Frames of Animation Went into Cuphead

Staff – July 10, 2019 at 10:20 AM

50,000. If you’ve ever wondered how many frames of animation goes into a masterpiece like Studio MDHR’s Cuphead, you’ve got your answer. From its elaborate, scenic backdrops to its wonderfully...

Shenmue 3 is more than pure nostalgia

Andy Kelly, PC Gamer – July 10, 2019 at 10:20 AM

The devs promise deeper RPG systems, detailed towns, and more character development.

Once upon a time, lavish martial arts adventure Shenmue was the most expensive videogame ever made. So expensive...

This Watercooled Gaming Desk Was Designed to Push Boundaries

Staff – July 10, 2019 at 10:20 AM

Let’s face it: gaming PCs can be unwieldy. As impressive as a PC might look in person, finding a graceful way to fit it into your battlestation setup can be a bit of a challenge, especially if the...

Conqueror’s Blade is Medieval Warfare at a Massive Scale

Staff – July 2, 2019 at 11:07 AM

Booming Games’ Conqueror’s Blade is a game that’s most impressive when you consider its colossal, nearly dizzying scale. Though you’ll spend much of the game besieging and defending fiefs, the end of...