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Kena: Scars Of Kosmora Officially Delayed To 2027

Kena: Scars of Kosmora was announced all the way back in February this year, during one of PlayStation's many State of Play showcases. Pretty much every other game that was announced during the show either has a confirmed release date, or has already been released, but Kena: Scars of Kosmora was still waiting for one,...

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This arse cushion is the biggest upgrade I've made to my gaming setup in 2026, which says a lot about where we're at right now

Like many of you, I love upgrading my PC and anything to do with my gaming setup. And in my privileged position as a PC Gamer hardware writer, I often get my hands on the latest gear for the purposes of review. But in terms of what I've spent my own cash on this year, and my own personal possessions, the biggest upgrad...

2 weeks ago 👁 10
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I am here to save us all time by determining which of our most-played videogames would be more efficiently completed if you had a gun

If there's one thing I know about the age of information, it's that none of us have time for anything anymore, nor the attention spans to see them through. If I'm not getting a constant jitterbug hit of dopamine every two seconds from my doomscrolling, am I really awake? Don't answer that. I don't want to think about t...

2 weeks ago 👁 10
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I'm not sure the "AI" in my chair's lumbar support actually counts as AI, but it has been smart enough to fix up my spine

AI is everywhere, exhausting to keep up with, and increasingly perceived as harmful to games. But that’s mostly generative AI; the more limited, less media-scraping and energy-hungry breeds of artificial intelligence can still play a harmless, maybe even useful role, especially on the hardware side. Even if it fi...

2 weeks ago 👁 10
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I'm not sure the "AI" in my chair's lumbar support actually counts as AI, but it has been smart enough to help my posture

Note from James, 02/10: We've heard your complaints that some of the wording in this piece - a lot of which, if I'm honest, was added/changed by me in the edit - overstates the chair's potential health benefits. The HBADA’s X7 chair may reduce back pain during long periods of sitting at your desk but it will not...

2 weeks ago 👁 10
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How to Beat Corpser Boss in Gears of War E-Day Act 3

As you make your way through Act 3 of Gears of War: E-Day, you'll eventually have to face off against the Corpser that's been causing mayhem across the city and was seen with Vraahk under the bridge. Unlike in previous games, however, this one can't be beaten by just firing at its exposed body once its legs are out of...

2 weeks ago 👁 8
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10 Anime Opinions Only Normies Have

The popularity of anime with global audiences has increased monumentally over the past decade. Each year, the medium becomes more relevant in mainstream culture, catching the attention of even those who had never considered giving it a chance. While it is true that the largest consumers are still the hardcore fans, the...

2 weeks ago 👁 9
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Assassin's Creed Game is Permanently Shutting Down in January 2027

Ubisoft has officially confirmed that Assassin's Creed Rebellion is shutting down in January 2027 after more than eight years. Following the closure of Ubisoft Halifax earlier this year, the publisher has decided to completely shut down Assassin's Creed Rebellion, with a server closure date now set.

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World of Warcraft: Forever Is Bringing Back Something Modern MMOs Made Too Easy to Avoid

It's pretty remarkable how much the moment-to-moment gameplay in the World of Warcraft: Forever beta seems purpose-built to make players need each other. The outdoor world is dangerous, as pulling even one enemy can send you straight back to the graveyard as multiple enemies then come rushing in alongisde, and new coll...

2 weeks ago 👁 8
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Gears of War: E-Day Reveals Post-Launch Plans and Special 20th Anniversary Tease

Ahead of the game's launch, The Coalition outlines its post-launch plans for Gears of War: E-Day, giving fans a glimpse at the upcoming 2 seasons and more. While Gears 5 may have left fans hanging with its cliffhanger ending, many were surprised to see The Coalition's next entry veer completely into different territory...

2 weeks ago 👁 6
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How to Get 'Payback's a Pitch' Achievement in Gears of War E-Day

There are 55 achievements for players to unlock as they play Gears of War: E-Day's campaign, multiplayer, and Horde Siege modes. Some of these can only be unlocked in a specific mode, but 'Payback's a Pitch' is one of a handful that can be unlocked in any game mode where the requirements are met. For this achievement,...

2 weeks ago 👁 8
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AOC jumps on the 1,000 Hz IPS gaming monitor bandwagon but this time with 0.1 ms pixel response

I reviewed the world's first 1,000 Hz monitor just the other day, a refresh rate that would have seemed barely comprehensible a couple of years ago. Now here comes another, this time from AOC. Pretty soon, no doubt, serious esport types won't get out of bed for less than quad-digit refresh rates.However, I'd argue that...

2 weeks ago 👁 6