Not every RPG hero wants to pledge allegiance to a faction, kingdom, or cause. Sometimes, the most compelling path is the one where you side with no one.

Intel is now really pulling out all the stops to get gamers to buy a Core Ultra 7 265K. Not only has the price now plummeted from $394 to just $299.99, but that price now even includes the new Intel Builders Bundle, netting you 32GB of G.Skill DDR5 memory and two games, including Civilization VII. At that price, and with those inclusions, its now a genuine bargain, even if its not the fastest CPU for gaming.In my initial Core Ultra 7 265K review I criticized this Intelchips disappointing gaming performance, and the launch was also immediately overshadowed by the release of the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D. However, a new Cyberpunk 2077 performance boost has appeared since then, as well as more free performance from the new Intel 200S overclocking feature, and it's now a better chip for gaming. Continue reading This mind-blowing Intel gaming CPU deal includes 32GB of G.Skill RAM and Civ 7MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Intel Core Ultra 7 265K review, Best gaming CPU, Core i9 14900K review

When isThe Witcher 4 release date? CD Projekt Red initially confirmed the existence of a new game in The Witcher series via a press release in March 2022 and a title update in October 2022. Following a long wait - one that felt like an eternity for fans of the series - The Witcher 4 was officially revealed at The Game Awards in December 2024 alongside its first trailer.We know that the upcoming open-world game is the first installment in a new trilogy, and sees Ciri take on the role of the protagonist. While CDPR's global PR director had previously hinted the next installment wouldnt be called The Witcher 4, the official reveal trailer has confirmed its position as a direct sequel in the mainline series. Continue reading The Witcher 4 release date estimate, trailer, and latest newsMORE FROM PCGAMESN: The Witcher 4 release date, The Witcher 4 Unreal 5, The Witcher 4 School of the Lynx

While I love the high fantasy feel of games like Fable or World of Warcraft, there's nothing quite like the allure of a world plunged into darkness, depravity, and chaos. The hopelessness of Diablo's Sanctuary, the grit and grime of Dragon Age Origins' Deep Roads and Korcari Wilds - for every sparkle, I demand an equal amount of blood splatters. The Necromancer's Tale - as the name might suggest - has gore in droves, accompanied by a Disco Elysium-style investigation system and turn-based combat akin to Baldur's Gate 3. If there's ever a game that screamed 'Lauren,' it's this one. Continue reading The Necromancer's Tale is a dark gothic Disco Elysium, and it's got a new demoMORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best indie games, New PC games, Best PC games

There were a lot of exciting reveals during last year's Warhammer Skulls showcase. From the highly anticipated Mechanicus 2 to more sneak peeks at the then-unreleased Space Marine 2, Warhammer 40k fans atewell last year. As the 2025 iteration of the much-beloved community stream looms and Space Marine 3 continues to chug along in the background, one of last year's most popular reveals is finally hitting 1.0. After just under a year in early access, Warhammer 40k: Speed Freeks is finally zooming into full release mode, and, in a somewhat surprising twist, it's ditching all in-game microtransactions. Continue reading Warhammer 40k Speed Freeks hits 1.0, ditches all microtransactionsMORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best multiplayer games, Best racing games, Best Warhammer 40k games

I'm yet to task ChatGPT with taking over some of my online shopping, and that's for two very good reasons. First, ChatGPT Operator, the only AI agent that might come close to shopping for anything on my behalf right now, is only available to ChatGPT Pro users, which is the $200/month AI subscription I can't justify paying for.More importantly, I'm not ready to hand over my payment data to the AI or trust that ChatGPT will follow my instructions correctly. I'm more likely to ask Operator to browse the web for the things I need, then handle the final steps myself, payment included.That said, I am aware that Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal have already announced credit card tech designed to keep payment credentials safe in the age of AI shopping. That's one piece of the puzzle we need before we can fully trust AIs with our shopping needs.It now looks like shopping giants like Walmart are preparing for the inevitable rise of AI agents doing the shopping, which is another important step for easing concerns about AI and online shopping.One reason I'm not ready to trust AI with something as simple as a grocery list is that AI can hallucinate information. What if it makes a mistake? Online stores preparing their platforms to be more AI-friendly could help reduce that risk.Continue reading...The post Walmart is getting ready for AI agents that do your shopping for you appeared first on BGR.Today's Top DealsTodays deals: $720 Apple Watch Ultra 2, $6.50 Anker fast chargers, $35 2K camera drone, Fitbit sale, moreTodays deals: $30 Anker waterproof speaker, $50 off Powerbeats Pro 2, $9 Angry Orange pet stain spray, moreTodays deals: $4 iPhone chargers, 51% off Beats Studio Pro ANC headphones, $80 Roku Ultra, moreTodays deals: $189 Apple Watch SE, 15% off Energizer batteries, $144 queen memory foam mattress, more

Epic Games claims that Apple is blocking its Fortnite app from the U.S. and E.U. App Stores. After winning a decisive victory for app developers in a legal battle with Apple, forcing the tech giant to allow external payments in its U.S. App Store without charging commission, Epic Games attempted to resubmit Fortnite to the []

Veteran Chipotle executive Jack Hartung was appointed a member of Teslas board of directors Thursday, according to a Tesla filing with the SEC. Hartungs addition to the board comes as Tesla quietly works to finish its 1950s-style diner and charging station in Los Angeles. Hartung brings over two decades of experience as a Chipotle CFO, []

Sometimes its worth thinking about why you think what you think. Take the Republic of China on Taiwan. Defending Taiwan is an article of faith in some quarters. Yet not everywhere. A year-and-a-half