Ask any Resident Evil fan to name an iconic setting, and youre guaranteed to hear "the Spencer Mansion" more than a few times. As the very first scenario of the entire franchise, that unforgettable labyrinth of dread lives rent-free in pretty much everyones mind by now.

Of Ash and Steel is a polarizing game to say the least, but there is a ton of great stuff there if you have the patience to deal with the inherent jank that comes with a game of this budget and genre.

Where the Wii was one of Nintendos biggest, money-printing successes of the modern era, the Wii U was something of an ugly duckling. Ive heard various reasons for its less-than-stellar performance; casual gamers didnt see the point of the expensive game pad, and hardcore gamers had been alienated by the Wiis family-friendly vibe. I also heard that some people didnt even realize it was an entirely new console, believing it was just a peripheral for the Wii they didnt need.

The new era of Destiny 2, spearheaded by June's Edge of Fate expansion, hasn't exactly gone to plan for Bungie. I was extremely excited for a fresh Destiny experience post-Light and Dark saga, but so far it's failed to hit the mark. Looking across the last four or five years as a whole, I'd still proclaim that Destiny 2 is my 'favorite' shooter, but since Edge of Fate arrived, players have massively leaked from the game - myself included, in recent times. However, a Star Wars-themed expansion sounds like just the ticket to renew interest, and to an extent, Destiny 2 Renegades has done just that, with a healthy Steam spike on launch day and plenty of praise for certain aspects of the new campaign. However, that spike is still a long way off where Destiny 2 should be.Read the full story on PCGamesN: Destiny 2 Renegades results in a generous surge on Steam, but even Star Wars mania can't bring back the highs of my favorite FPS

Despite decades of technological advancements and creative innovation in the video game industry, I can't help but be amazed by its ability to keep introducing novelty year after year.

We're pacifists here at PCGamesN; at least, outside of videogames. Whether we're combo'ing some poor soul in the latest fighter, or lighting up lobbies like a Christmas tree in our favorite shooters, we love a good scrap. Roblox's Slap game distills this into its purest form - two people sitting opposite each other, direct eye contact, throwing hands until one reigns victorious. If you want to be the winner, though, you'll need to lock in Slap codes to gain an upper hand thanks to the free spins they provide. Slap utilizes different styles, each providing a unique gameplay twist on simply swinging your arm about like you're at a rave. These require rolls to obtain. You can also use lucky rolls to up your chances of hitting rarer styles, which is where our codes list comes in. Before we get into that, though, make sure you've joined the game's group first, as you won't be able to redeem your rewards without doing so.Read the full story on PCGamesN: Slap codes December 2025

With World of Warcrafts newest update, Patch 11.2.7, player housing has finally made its way into the game.

Once Human continues to persevere in what is a super competitive time for survival games, with developer Starry Studio rolling out some big new features in recent months. A new class system, the PvP-focused Raid Zone, and even a crossover with survival rival Palworld have all arrived. This steady stream of new additions is great to see, but like any free PC game wanting a long and prosperous life on Steam, an even faster flow of microtransactions is required. However, one decoration item found in its new loot crates has led to accusations of directly imitating an asset found in No Man's Sky. While Hello Games head Sean Murray light-heartedly tells Starry Studio that the "joke's on you," the Once Human dev is now taking action. In a statement provided to PCGamesN, it confirms it is removing the problematic item from the game.Read the full story on PCGamesN: "Joke's on them," says No Man's Sky lead as rival survival game confirms it's replacing an eerily familiar cosmetic

I was already looking forward to new Tempest Rising update Superior Firepower, which introduces highly requested superweapons to 2025's strongest Command and Conquer spiritual successor. But developer Slipgate Ironworks has gone one step further, sneaking in something even more exciting: a third playable faction. That's right, the Veti are finally in our hands courtesy of the public test branch for one of the best RTS games of the year, and we've got two full weeks to test them out and offer feedback.Read the full story on PCGamesN: After scratching my Command and Conquer itch, Tempest Rising comes for Starcraft by making its 'secret' third faction suddenly playable

Crass, corny, and gory, you've got to resonate with a certain kind of humor to really get Postal. While it's switched perspectives for each of its mainline entries, one thing that's never wavered is its vulgarity. In the spinoff department, though, some of the best FPS games on Steam have been born - look no further than the highly rated, Doom-style Postal Brain Damage. Soon, there'll be a new Postal spinoff in town, and while it retains a first-person perspective, it also throws in a big dose of Vampire Survivors chaos. Running With Scissors has just revealed Postal Bullet Paradise, and it's coming next year.Read the full story on PCGamesN: I didn't expect the next Postal game to be a co-op FPS with a Vampire Survivors twist, but here we are

Is anyone actually buying the RTX 5090? Because Nvidia can't stop giving them away. The latest in its steady stream of RTX 5090 giveaways sees the company handing out an Arc Raiders-themed RTX 5090 FE, and all you need to do to win it is tell Nvidia why you're worthy. Ok, so there's a little more to the process of potentially winning the best graphics card in the world. Nvidia wants you to reply to an X post - or one of the similar posts on one of its other social media channels, such as Instagram - making sure to add the words "GeForce Season" in your comment and to say "why you deserve this Holiday upgrade."Read the full story on PCGamesN: Hey Arc Raiders, a free Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 could be yours, and all you need to do is say why you deserve it

Band of Crusaders is a game witha lot of moving parts. Taking visual inspirations from Diablo and religious iconography, and blending it with Heroes of Might and Magic-style exploration and Age of Empires' RTS combat, it's a strategy game quite unlike any other. There's base management, buildcrafting, boss battles - it's a delicious abundance of chaos that has to be seen to be believed. Virtual Alchemy CEO Dominik Sypnicki and art director Kamil Mickiewicz walked me through it all at Gamescom, and while my coffee-fuelled brain initially panicked at the sheer volume of content, I found myself falling in love with their wider vision of the game and its demon-infested 1300s Europe.Read the full story on PCGamesN: Blending Diablo's horror with Age of Empires' real-time combat, Band of Crusaders just got a new demo