PC Archive
21 October 2019
Fortnite's supercharged XP event is an imperfect solution to Chapter 2's levelling grind
You shall not Battle Pass.
Hide your purses, three upcoming Steam Sale dates have leaked
Subject to change.
EGXSnow is a Nordic narrative thriller with style and potential
Chances of completion are flakier.
World record Fallout sex speedrunner "tomatoanus" changes name for GDQ
Nobody can ketchup.
Fortnite Fishing - how to catch a weapon and fishing locations explained, including fish chart
How to fish, and find a gun by doing so, in Fortnite.
Borderlands 3 Shift Codes and VIP Codes list: How to redeem Shift Codes and VIP Codes for free Gold Keys and other rewards
A list of known Shift Codes and VIP Codes to get your hands on some easy freebies.
FeatureMonaco is on Switch, which is great because Monaco is great
Steal of approval.
20 October 2019
Looks like those The Sims 4 "Discover University" expansion pack rumours are true
They grow up so fast, eh?
EGXFlotsam is a beautiful sim where you salvage your own floating island
Debris, or not to be.
Here's Untitled Goose Game's goose in its most terrifying role to date
Have a gander at this.
NBA 2K20 is America's best-selling game in 2019 to date
2K20 secures the highest launch month sales of any sports games in the US. Ever.
EGXUnto the End sounds great and plays even better
A great beginning.
Digital FoundryWe built a 'next-gen' Zen 2/Navi-based PC - how much faster is it than current-gen consoles?
Now we're playing with power.
EGXLord Winklebottom Investigates is about a crime solving giraffe
No-one can escape the long neck of the law.
EGXHundred Days makes the complex process of winemaking palatable
Grape expectations.
FeatureInterrogating detective mechanics with a real-life detective
Crime doesn't play.
19 October 2019
PlanetSide Arena the "stepping stone" to PlanetSide 3
Daybreak hiring for PlanetSide 2.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare ditches Prestige for Officer Ranks
Weapon unlocked.
EA reveals #NoRoomForRacism kits for FIFA 20
Following abuse during England match.
US politicians write to Activision Blizzard boss Bobby Kotick expressing "deep concern" over punishment of Hong Kong Hearthstone pro
"Your disappointing decision could have a chilling effect on gamers."
Crusader Kings 3 coming to PC next year
"User friendliness was never our primary goal."
FeatureStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Order knows the power of exploration
Fly away on my Zeffo.
EGXBird of Passage is a relaxing, yet melancholy, taxi ride
Making my way downtown.
FeatureBlizzard faces an impossible choice, but choose it must
The uproar over the banning of a Hong Kong Hearthstone pro threatens the company's values and identity to the core.
18 October 2019
Final Fantasy 14's Nier: Automata-inspired raid gets an airing in new trailer
Ahead of next week's release.
EGXEastward is a sumptuous pixel art adventurer
Ost in space.
RecommendedLonely Mountains: Downhill review - a celebration of landscape
Nothing brakes like a heart.
EGXart of rally is rally done artfully
Easy left, easy right.
FeatureRiot says ditching loot boxes will help Legends of Runeterra stand out from the CCG crowd
An interview with former Magic the Gathering pro and current Rioter Steve Rubin.
Sega and Retro-Bit Gaming to release exclusive controllers in aid of Breast Cancer Awareness
Raising money for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
FIFA 20 messed up Franck Ribéry's face and Franck Ribéry has noticed
Who is this guy?
FeatureFive of the Best: Bags
Totes amaze.
Overwatch's Ashe to get patch to fix "unusable" Halloween skin
I haven't got you in my sights.
Digital FoundryBest gaming mouse pads 2019
Thick or thin, big or small, speed or control?
Digital FoundryBest mechanical keyboard 2019: 11 great gaming and typing options
Digital Foundry's expert picks for quiet, compact and full-fat gaming keyboards with all the trimmings.
17 October 2019
Activision says Call of Duty: Modern Warfare will monetise through Battle Pass not loot boxes
"We are committed to delivering a fair system".
Fallout 76's NPC-adding Wastelanders update has been delayed into next year
But private servers are coming next week.
Anthem's getting in on the Halloween action too in new limited-time event
Season of Skulls now underway.
FeatureStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Order director on risk-taking, crunch, and Cal
"It's something that's going to live forever."
Westwood's classic Blade Runner adventure finally easily playable again on PC
Courtesy of the ScummVM dev community.
Fortnite Chapter 2 Battle Pass skins, including Journey vs Hazard, Rippley vs Sludge, Remedy vs Toxin and Tier 100 Fusion
Everything you need to know about the new chapter in Fortnite.
Fortnite Open Water Challenges list for Week 2
All the available challenges in Chapter 2 Seasons 1's second week.
Fortnite hidden F and other letter locations in loading screens explained
Where to find the secret in each loading screen throughout Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 1.
Observer and Alan Wake's American Nightmare the next free games on Epic's store
Available later today.
PodcastWhat you should know before starting The Witcher 3
You'll be Novigrad you listened.
Gears 5's first character DLC drop adds General Raam, DeeBee, COG Gear and Warden
But poor old Carmine is still M.I.A.
16 October 2019
Blizzard finally suspends US Hearthstone team that staged Hong Kong livestream protest
"I appreciate all players being treated equally".
Norwood Suite dev's next surreal jazz adventure Tales From Off-Peak City gets first trailer
Ahead of release early next year.
Sea of Thieves' sizeable Halloween update lets you change the colour of your underpants
Plus spooky forts! Banjo! Arena sloops! More!
Digital FoundryUpgrade your PS4 or Xbox One with a discounted WD portable hard drive
2TB and 4TB models are on sale for today only at Amazon.
Borderlands 3 Show me the Eridium! event - how to find and spend Eridium explained
It's time to go Eridium hunting in Borderlands 3.
Overwatch's third annual Halloween Terror event has begun
Trick or treaty.
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 delayed to avoid repeating the mistakes of the first game
"This hasn't been an easy - nor our first choice…"
The Witcher 3 Serpentine gear: How to get the Serpentine Steel Sword and Serpentine Short Sword
How to complete the Serpentine set of gear.
The Witcher 3 Viper gear: How to get all Viper armor and Viper sword locations
How to complete the Viper series of gear quests.
The Witcher 3 Ursine gear: How to get all Ursine armor and Ursine sword locations
How to complete the Ursine gear sets.
The Witcher 3 Wolven gear: How to get all Wolven armor and Wolven sword locations
How to complete the Wolven gear sets.
The Witcher 3 Manticore gear: How to get all Manticore armor and Manticore sword locations
How to complete the Manticore series of gear quests.
Digital FoundryBest FreeSync and 'G-Sync compatible' monitors for Nvidia graphics cards
Our pick of the best adaptive sync screens, covering a range of sizes and resolutions.
In Gears 5, Terminator is a bit of a cheat character
I know now why you cry.
Here's everything Riot announced for League of Legends' 10 year anniversary
From a trailer for its animated series to a competitive shooter.
FeatureSomeone should make a game about: Puppets
And Kermit to it.
15 October 2019
SimGolf goes sci-fi in "management sim, tower defense, pinball hybrid" GolfTopia
From devs behind Space Pirates and Zombies.
The Witcher 3 money making methods explained
Various ways to make easy cash on your travels.
The Witcher 3 Feline gear: How to get all Feline armor and Feline sword locations
How to complete the Feline - or Cat - series of gear quests.
The Witcher 3 endings explained: What to choose to get good, bad and best endings
How to see each version of the game's finale.
The Witcher 3 Alchemy ingredient lists: How to make potions, bombs, decoctions, oils and substances
A complete list of everything you can craft when it comes to Alchemy.
The Witcher 3 herb locations explained
Struggling to track down a herb for your next potent potion? Here's where to find every single ingredient that's sprinkled around the world.
The Witcher 3 Griffin gear: How to get all Griffin armor and Griffin sword locations
How to complete the Griffin series of gear quests.
The Witcher 3 Crafting lists: How to craft runestones, components, repair kits, glyphs and crossbow bolts
Our essential guide to crafting some of the most important items in The Witcher 3, including Runestones, Glyphs, repair kits and ammunition.
The Witcher 3 Places of Power locations list
Where to visit each magic-infused site and improve your signs.
Fortnite new map, landmarks and named locations explained
Every location you can explore in Chapter 2's new map.
Fortnite New World Challenges list for Week 1
All the available challenges in Chapter 2 Season 1's debut week.
Fortnite boat locations: Where to find boats and how they work?
Where to find boats in Fortnite.
Google Stadia release date detailed
Stream early access.
Zombie Army 4: Dead War has a zombie shark
Doo doo doo-doo doo-doo.
Divinity: Fallen Heroes put on hold indefinitely
"We all agree there's a great game in there that will sometime reach the players who await it."
Volition finds long-lost Saints Row 2 source code, pledges to fix notoriously wonky PC port
Over a decade after its original release.
Fortnite Chapter 2 overhauls the game's map, mechanics, items and more
And kicks off with a masterful opening.
Big FIFA 20 patch is packed with bug fixes, Career Mode improvements and more
Dramatic late winner.
Fortnite Chapter 2 patch released, map shown
UPDATE: Live now.
Nintendo's New York Overwatch Switch launch event cancelled in wake of Blizzard boycott
"We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause."
Fortnite new Victory Umbrella revealed, all other Fortnite Umbrellas listed
Take a look at Fortnite's new Victory Umbrella - and all others from winning in previous seasons.