Weve all gotten used to big game scandals and flops, the art of knowing a game is bound for a life of controversy before it even comes out. Whether its the politically imbued launch of The Last Of Us Part 2 or the live service fail that went by the name of Concord, oftentimes its clear when a game isnt given the best chance of a full release.

While Sony delivers a fresh set of free games every month as part of its PlayStation Plus subscription service, we don't get a lot of demos for gameseven for old titles.

Optimism in anime isnt just about smiling. Its about choosing to stand back up after getting knocked down, to believe in others even when theyve failed you, and to chase a future that feels impossible.

If youve been playing Death Stranding 2 and noticed some obscure references to Kojimas other work, theres a good chance he put them there himself.

As games like Stalker 2 and Far Cry 6 prove, the FPS and an open world can be a match made in heaven. You may lose out on tightly-designed, bespoke encounters, but you can gain a tense unpredictability, the sense of systems converging on each other to horrifying and thrilling effect. The newly released Project Silverfish looks to be an example of just how exciting an open world FPS can be and you can try it right now. Continue reading Project Silverfish is a brutal open world FPS that plays like a retro Stalker 2MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best open world games, Best FPS games, Best indie games on PC

Some may tell you the RTS is dead. Perhaps they should look again. Rogue Command takes some of the spice from deck builders like Slay the Spire and places it alongside the real-time thrill of something like Command and Conquer. This new update offers the biggest shake-ups to Rogue Command yet. Continue reading New Rogue Command update is the "most impactful" yet for the roguelike RTSMORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RTS games, Best roguelike games, Best strategy games

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If you dont know about Backloggd, maybe you should check it out. The basic pitch is Letterboxd for games. Its simple interface and robust social media features make it a fun place to track what games you are playing and to learn about new ones from friends. A new feature has officially crowned Clair Obscur Expedition 33 the highest rated game on the website. Continue reading Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is the top-rated game ever on 'Letterboxd for games'MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Clair Obscur Expedition 33 weapons, Best Clair Obscur Expedition 33 builds, Best Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Pictos

A Short Hike was one of the biggest indie surprises of the last few years. It was a brisk and poignant game that felt as refreshing as an actual hike in the woods. Now, its developer has released a peak at one of his canceled projects, a beautiful and cute RPG in the vein of Paper Mario called Untitled Paper RPG. Continue reading A Short Hike dev drops demo for gorgeous RPG they "might never finish"MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best indie games, Best turn-based RPGs, Best JRPGs

Riot Games has just announced Tier 1 League of Legends and VALORANT teams in the Americas and EMEA will now have the opportunity to obtain sponsorships from betting companies. The modern era of gaming has begun to see allegations and lawsuits regarding gambling and video game addiction, as recent years have seen a heavy focus on battle passes, microtransactions, and loot boxes.

Vehicles play a crucial role in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. Not only do they help you travel faster in the open world, but they also make it easier to transport heavy cargo.

A sprawling journey through one of literatures most storied epics, Black Myth: Wukong was one of 2024s best games. Its bristling action and gorgeous mythic visuals won praise from critics and players alike. Now, you can pick it up for its lowest discount yet on PCs biggest gaming storefront. Continue reading Black Myth Wukong gets its first-ever Steam sale ten months after launchMORE FROM PCGAMESN: Black Myth Wukong bosses, Black Myth Wukong abilities, Black Myth Wukong weapons