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s&box Characters Finally Get Necks After Fan Backlash
Garry Newman has added necks to s&box citizens after negative reviews consistently criticized their neckless design. Players can now adjust neck size with a slider.
Satisfactory's New DLC 'Core Values' Promises Underground Building, But Fans Feel a Mix of Excitement and Dread
Coffee Stain Studios announced 'Core Values,' the first paid DLC for Satisfactory, taking building deep underground. But for one fan, the news brings more fear than joy.
Amazon's $25 Speakers Walk Off Your Desk, And It's Hilarious
Amazon Basics Stereo 2.0 desktop speakers deliver surprising volume and bass for $25, but their midrange is weak and they vibrate across your desk. Entertaining, but not recommended.
GTA 6's Leonida Will Have Over 170 Animal Species, Rockstar Confirms
Rockstar confirms GTA 6's fictional Florida will feature 170+ animal species, including invasive iguanas, legendary creatures, and diverse marine life.
Steam Top-Down Extraction Shooter Project SUNDIAL Opens Playtest Sign-Ups
Indie studio Ice Quake Studios has revealed Project S.U.N.D.I.A.L., a 2D top-down PvPvE extraction shooter, and opened Playtest recruitment on Steam.
GTA 6's Leonida Gets Dynamic Weather: Hurricanes, Rainbows & Puddles
Rockstar reveals GTA 6's Leonida map features a fully rebuilt dynamic weather system with localized rain, persistent puddles, rainbows, and hurricanes, plus six distinct regions.
Deadlock's Massive Update Smashes Steam Player Record
Valve's Deadlock gets a huge update with new heroes, map changes, and more, propelling it to the top of Steam's charts with over 220,000 concurrent players.
Xbox Disc-to-Digital Is Now Live for Everyone
After testing with Insider members, Xbox's disc-to-digital feature is rolling out to all players, letting you claim digital copies of supported disc-based Xbox One and Xbox Series X games.
Ex-Halo Director's Bold Advice for Activision: Hire Laid-Off Bungie and Halo Studios Devs
Frank O'Connor, former creative director for Halo, has urged Activision to hire developers recently laid off from Bungie and Halo Studios, offering a potential path forward for the Halo series.
Yoshida: Sony & Nintendo Should Extend This Console Gen
Former PlayStation exec Shuhei Yoshida says Sony and Nintendo should keep the current generation going as long as possible, while Xbox moves to next-gen.
Witcher 3 Remastered Free on Switch 2 with Old Cartridge
CD Projekt Red offers a free digital upgrade to The Witcher 3 Remastered for Switch 2 if you own the original Switch cartridge. You can even borrow a friend's copy to unlock it, as one Reddit user discovered.
FBI Confirms Arrest of Alleged ShinyHunters Leader Behind Rockstar Hack
Dutch police arrested a 24-year-old Amsterdam man tied to ShinyHunters, the group that hacked Rockstar Games and leaked GTA Online revenue data. The FBI says he's one of the group's alleged leaders.
Miyamoto's Toad Love-Hate Mystery: He Picks Toad Despite Calling Him Least Favorite
Shigeru Miyamoto once said Toad was his least favorite Mario Kart character, but footage shows he consistently picked Toad in Mario Kart 8. What's the truth?
Deadlock Hits 228K Concurrent Players After Massive Update
Valve's invite-only shooter Deadlock just smashed its Steam concurrent player record with over 228,000 players, thanks to the huge City Never Sleeps update.
Halo Vet's Bold Idea: Hire Laid-Off Devs for Next Halo
Frank O'Connor, a nearly 20-year Halo veteran, suggests Activision hire laid-off Bungie and Halo Studios devs to make the next Halo game great.
Raincoat Pikachu Card Sells for Record $8.4 Million
A rare 'Raincoat Pikachu' Pokemon card has sold for $8.4 million, becoming the second-most expensive Pokemon card ever auctioned. Only 100 were ever made as prizes for a 2015 competition.
Ex-NVIDIA Advisor Claims $1B in Stock, Settlement Rejected
Eric Gullichsen, a former NVIDIA technical advisor, says he's owed $1 billion in stock due to a 1993 options dispute. NVIDIA reportedly rejected his settlement offer.
Witcher 3 Remastered Gets Path Tracing and DLSS 4.5
CD PROJEKT RED's The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered launches with free path tracing and DLSS 4.5 upgrades, while Gears of War: E-Day, AION 2, and more prepare to roll out NVIDIA's latest tech.
Gamers Are Sharing the 9 Games That Shaped Their Lives
A fun new tool called My 9 Games is letting players pick the nine titles that shaped who they are, and the nostalgia-filled results are taking over Chinese gaming communities.
Sonic Producer Takashi Iizuka on 35 Years: Games Stay the Core
In a TGS interview, Sonic series producer Takashi Iizuka reflects on 35 years of Sonic, the impact of Sonic Adventure, Sonic Mania's surprise success, and why games remain the heart of the IP.
ShinyHunters Suspect Arrested After Rockstar and FBI Hacks
A 24-year-old Dutch man has been arrested in connection with the ShinyHunters hacking group, which allegedly breached Rockstar Games and the FBI. He denies involvement.
Spider-Man #1000 Cover Sparks One Piece Gear 2 Comparison
A variant cover for The Amazing Spider-Man #1000 has fans buzzing because Spidey strikes a pose that looks a lot like Luffy's Gear 2 — and DC pulled a similar One Piece nod before.
You Decide the Greatest FPS Mode Ever: Round 1 Voting Opens
PC Gamer's FOV 90 column launches a single-elimination tournament to crown the best FPS mode, with reader voting now open for Round 1.
Discord's Game Mode Wants to Free Up Your CPU and GPU While Gaming
Discord is testing a Game Mode that automatically lowers its CPU and GPU usage when it detects a game, reducing animations and effects so more resources go to your game.