I think there's a misconception that, because indie studios don't have access to the same resources as big studios, indie games are somehow lesser.

Growing up as a platformer fan with the NES and SNES consoles, the transition to the Sony PlayStation felt seamless when a purple dragon named Spyro made his presence felt. Since 1998, this little nightmare has been breathing fire, collecting gems, and taking down anything and anyone that got in his way.

Microsoft is today laying off 9,000 employees, and a decent chunk of those workers are part of the Xbox side of the business. Developers under the Xbox Game Studios banner are being squeezed, and The Elder Scrolls Online creator Zenimax Online Studios is among them. Despite being busy supporting ESO for many years, the studio has been toiling away at another project, reportedly codenamed Blackbird. However, due to this new round of layoffs, Blackbird - thought to be another ambitious MMO - has been canceled. Continue reading ESO dev's new MMORPG, in the works for over seven years, has been canceledMORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MMORPGs, Best fantasy games, Best single-player MMOs

If you're keen to get your hands on Where Winds Meet, you'll have a chance to do so incredibly soon. Developer Everstone Studio is having one final global beta test for the game ahead of launch, and it promises to be the biggest yet. Whether you love fast-paced combat or gorgeous historical worlds, this is definitely an RPG you need to keep an eye on. Continue reading Striking open-world game Where Winds Meet is launching one final, giant playtestMORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best PC games, Best RPG games, Best free games

Save the date, because Asus is giving away an Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series graphics card as part of its 30 year anniversary celebration. Additional prizes are up for grabs, including power supplies and other graphics cards, and heres how you can be in with a chance to win them.On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, Asus will unveil a series of contests via a commemorative browser game in which Nvidia RTX 50 series hopefuls can earn points and enter a number of as-of-yet undisclosed giveaways. Youll also have a chance to win additional prizes by sharing on YouTube and social media moments youve experienced with some of the best graphics cards from Asus over the years. Continue reading Win a free Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series graphics card in this Asus giveawayMORE FROM PCGAMESN: Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 review, Asus ROG Ally X review, Best gaming motherboard

A founding member of the original Xbox project has weighed in on the new Asus Ally Xbox handheld, saying theres literally no reason to buy the new device, while also saying that she personally thinks Xbox hardware is dead now. Formerly the director of the Xbox Advanced Technology Group, Laura Fryer shared her thoughts in a YouTube video, in which she said Microsoft is now betting the entire business on Game Pass.The new Xbox Ally handheld lineup was unveiled in June 2025, and it has a similar spec to the existing Asus ROG Ally X, but with the latest AMD Ryzen Z2 hardware, rather than the older Z1 chips. The device was designed by Asus, rather than Microsoft, and has Xbox-style controller grips on the sides. It stands in stark contrast to the Steam Deck, which Valve developed itself over several years, progressing through a number of prototypes, rather than just sticking Steam branding on a third-party device. Continue reading There's "no reason to buy" Xbox handheld, says founding member of Xbox projectMORE FROM PCGAMESN: Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 review, Asus ROG Ally X review, Best gaming motherboard

How do you avoid the Peak Scoutmaster? Youre warned very early on in your Peak journey to never leave your friends. Its kind of the most important rule when climbing a mountain, apparently. Sometimes, though, youll find yourself separated from the pack, and you might just get a visit from the man in charge - the Scoutmaster.There are plenty of things to be aware of if youre trying to conquer Peak, and youll need to master them all if you want to stand any chance of succeeding. Legendary items like the Cursed Skull and the Faerie Lantern can be game-changers if used correctly, saving your friends from the brink of death. One thing those legendary items cant save you from is the Scoutmaster. Continue reading Peak Scoutmaster explainedMORE FROM PCGAMESN: Peak capybara location, How to revive in Peak, Peak bugle explained

PlayerUnknowns Battlegrounds (PUBG) is one of the most well-known survival shooter battle royale games you can dive into, and the PUBG system requirements remain unchallenging. In fact, the minimum specs calls for decade-old hardware, so even a dusty laptop or entry-level gaming PC should be able to get the game running with confidence.PUBG doesn't demand the best graphics card but if you're chasing the highest fps possible, it will certainly help. In any online multiplayer experience, fps becomes a matter of victory or defeat, so youll want to know what the best PUGB settings are. If you only just meet the minimum specs and aren't getting a decent fps, you might want to consider an upgrade if you want to see the phrase Winner! Winner! Chicken Dinner! Continue reading PUBG system requirementsMORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best battle royale games, PUBG 2 release date, Best multiplayer games

Some of the Occult Crescent changes previously planned for FF14 patch 7.3 in August will now arrive this week, producer and director Naoki Yoshida announces. The adjustments, designed to make the MMORPGs new Forked Tower raid easier to access, will instead be implemented with emergency maintenance in order to more immediately improve the experience of tackling it. Continue reading FF14 Occult Crescent changes now coming before 7.3, thanks to emergency updateMORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MMOs, FF14 Dawntrail review, FF14 Island Sanctuary guide

Every city has its hidden gems, but this Detroit, Michigan, spot deserves all the attention it can get. Here's why it's such a local favorite.