Every now and then, there are a few innovative and enthralling genres that seemingly pop up out of nowhere to captivate the gaming masses. When roguelikes were all the rage, you had Hades to thank, and you have the great Eric Barone to thank for the saturation of Farming Simulators on the market.

Since I beat my first boss ever in Star Wars: Jedi Power Battles, I've always known that's one of my favorite game mechanics.

There aren't many better feelings in a game than leveling up. Sure, Stardew Valley doesn't have conventional "levels," but tool upgrades and new weapons always give me that same dopamine quick-fix.

Nintendo is pulling out all of the stops when it comes to the Switch 2's release. This year alone, we will see the launch of a new Mario Kart game, a 3D Donkey Kong platformer, and the long-awaited Metroid Prime 4. Now we can officially add another iconic Nintendo franchise to the list: Pokmon.

Wrestling is not just about in-ring ability. It's also about the performance, the entertainment value, and specifically, the mic work.

From time to time, I still think about the range of emotions that I went through on the night of The Game Awards back in December. Seeing an Elden Ring reveal was not on my bingo card for the night, and as a massive fan of the original title and most other FromSoftware endeavors, I was absolutely hyped.

Summon one another as spirits, cross the gaps between worlds, and engage in jolly cooperation. The immortal words of Solaire of Astora have echoed across FromSoftwares Souls series and beyond. Its a rallying cry to band together during adversity; a reminder that, no matter how impossible a challenge, the wider community is just a summon sign away. Until Elden Ring Nightreign, its multiplayer elements have historically amounted to transient encounters with strangers that either help or harm. Continue reading Elden Ring Nightreign review - I'd rather be playing Elden RingMORE FROM PCGAMESN: Elden Ring Nightreign review, Elden Ring Nightreign class, Elden Ring Nightreign bosses

What are the best Minecraft tower designs? While houses may seem like the ideal way to showcase your Minecraft skills, and a Minecraft treehouse is a wonderful accomplishment, theres something to be said about putting together a tower that reaches into the heavens. It's going to take a lot of time and energy, but boy, are the results worth it when you're quite literally towering over your world.The freedom to make whatever you want makes Minecraft one of the best PC games. These juggernauts are intricately detailed, fully climbable, and sure to keep you safe from the most dangerous Minecraft mobs - unless, of course, they start chipping away at the base. Between massive gothic spires, fantasy turrets, and everything in between, weve put together a list of some of our favorite Minecraft towers - which should be just enough to send your imagination sky-high in the survival game. Continue reading 14 best Minecraft tower designs in 1.21.5MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods

The next Crusader Kings 3 DLC is set to significantly fill out missing parts of the CK3 map as developer Paradox targets a full medieval world. The Stellaris and Hearts of Iron 4 studio has plenty of incredible strategy games under its belt, and recently confirmed that Europa Universalis 5 is on the way, but it isnt leaving its dynastical showpiece behind quite yet. Following a recent deep-dive into plans for previous expansion Khans of the Steppe, Paradox reveals what we can expect from the upcoming All Under Heaven. Continue reading New Crusader Kings 3 DLC dramatically expands Paradox's massive medieval mapMORE FROM PCGAMESN: Crusader Kings 3 DLC guide, Best Crusader Kings 3 mods, Crusader Kings 3 review

What's the best F1 25 Bahrain setup? Early in the season, you move away from the classic locations in Melbourne and Shanghai, heading instead for the deserts in the middle east. While not a traditional track, the Bahrain GP has become a staple of the F1 calendar.Since Bahrain is focused on long straights and high-speed sweeping corners, you'll need a different setup to most other tracks in F1 25. The racing game has various options you need to play around with to ensure you can go as fast as possible. Below are our choices for the changes you should make. Continue reading F1 25 Bahrain setupMORE FROM PCGAMESN: F1 25 review, F1 25 Australia setup, F1 25 China setup