How to buy a gaming PC for the best performance and value
Buying a gaming PC doesn't have to be complicated. Our guide on how to buy a gaming PC will walk you through what's most important.
How to get the free Redcap skin in Fortnite
This free mushroom skin is only available for a limited time. Here's what you need to do to claim this rare outfit.
Please, don’t buy an AMD GPU right now
There aren't a ton of rumors about AMD launching new graphics cards soon, but we still expect to see prices drop in the next few weeks.
The Steam Winter Sale ends tomorrow, so don’t miss this fantastic bundle
The Steam Winter Sale ends tomorrow, so you still have time to splurge on this excellent game bundle.
How to play split-screen in Fortnite
You can now drop into Fornite with a friend on the same console in split-screen mode. Just follow these few steps for some couch co-op battle royale action.
Samsung’s new OLED gaming monitor might have a problem
Samsung is ready to reveal its slate of 2024 OLED gaming monitors, but they might face tough competition at CES 2024.
PC gamers — Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 are officially dead
Microsoft may have ended support for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 a while ago, but with Steam jumping ship, the operating systems are officially dead for PC gamers.
PC ports need to be better in 2024 — here’s how
We saw several problematic PC releases this year. Here's what PC ports need to do to be better next year.
Razer Blade 14 vs. Razer Blade 15: is smaller better?
Both the Razer Blade 14 and 15 stand as excellent thin and lightweight gaming laptops, but determining the superior choice requires a closer examination.
A starter’s guide to PC cable management that won’t intimidate you
If the cabling in your PC is a bit of a mess, now is the time to get it sorted. Here's why you should and how you can do it.
The biggest gaming news of 2023: Insomniac leak, GTA 6 reveal, and more
2023 was a tumultuous year for the game industry, full of leaks, layoffs, closures, and more. These were the stories that defined gaming in 2023.
Is Fortnite down right now? Login, queue and matchmaking issues
Having trouble logging into Fortnite? You aren't alone. Here's what we know about the outage so far and when you can expect to play again.
AMD might have a new graphics card next month, too
It's been quiet on the Team Red front, but a new rumor suggests AMD is prepped a GPU that could launch in just a few weeks.
This stunning Corsair keycap set has one major problem
Corsair's new Steel Crimson and Steel Azure keycaps look stunning, but there's one problem that holds back their potential.
OLED was the hero of PC gaming this year
2023 was a big year for PC gaming, but the biggest thing that enhanced my gaming experience was the introduction of OLED gaming monitors.
We predicted gaming’s 2023 future last December. Here’s what we got right
We made four bold predictions last December about where gaming was heading in 2023. Here's what we got right (and one thing we got very wrong).
I hope Nvidia never makes an RTX 5090
We'll probably see the RTX 5090 when Nvidia is ready to release next-gen GPUs, but I hope it doesn't repeat the mistakes of the RTX 4090.
The best gaming chairs you can buy right now
The best gaming chairs on the market will keep your back healthy and tush happy during long gaming sessions. Choose between our bargain faves and premier picks.
How gaming laptops grew up in 2023
Gaming laptops have treated the display like an afterthought for years, but in 2023, gaming laptops grew up in a big way.
Steam Winter Sale 2023: best deals, how long is the sale, and more
The Steam Winter sale 2023 is here to give you a great deal on any game you missed out on! Here are the hottest deals to cozy up with for this winter on PC.
LG’s massive 45-inch UltraGear misses what makes 32:9 special
LG's UltraGear 45GR75DC-B brings the unique (and oddly popular) 32:9 aspect ratio below $1,000, but it trades a lot in meeting that price.
The video game industry flew too close to the sun in 2023. Now, its crashing back to Earth
After a few years of pricey acquisitions, the video game industry came crashing back to Earth in 2023.
LG’s new 480Hz gaming monitor just changed the game
LG is getting ahead of the curve with a suite of new OLED gaming monitors, one of which can reach a staggering 480Hz.
Bobby Kotick leaves Activation Blizzard next week amid Xbox shake ups
Controversial Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick will finally leave Activision Blizzard on December 29.
Intel isn’t giving up on GPUs yet
A new slide reaffirms that Intel is still working on its Arc GPUs, and we could see next-gen Battlemage cards surprisingly soon.
How to mod weapons in Fortnite
Modding your weapon can give it a more personal feel in Fortnite, but the process of actually tweaking it is rather difficult to do and discover on your own.
The GPU shortage is over, but it’s still wreaking havoc
GPU prices have been stable over the past year, but the lingering effects of the GPU shortage are still in the air today.
This was the most exciting gaming laptop I reviewed in 2023
I review dozens of gaming laptops every year, but no laptop stood out to me in 2023 quite like the Lenovo Legion 9i.
The best last-minute gifts for PC games on keyboards, monitors, and more
We've put together a massive guide for finding the best gifts for PC gamers. If you're looking to make the holidays special for the geek in your life, see this.
Fortnite’s new modes are fun, but don’t sleep on Battle Royale’s great update
Fortnite's big new games are getting a lot of attention, but its Battle Royale mode received an equally exciting update that's getting overshadowed.
Steam Year in Review 2023 is live — here’s how to see your Steam Replay
Valve has opened the doors on Steam Year in Review (formerly Steam Replay) for 2023. Here's how to see your stats for the year.
Intel is cooking up an exciting DLSS 3 rival
At Siggraph Asia 2023, Intel introduced a research paper that details an exciting rival to Nvidia's popular DLSS 3.
My favorite game of 2023 is a secret Twitter eulogy
While 2023 was full of huge games, no game was more on the pulse of current events than the oddly prophetic Videoverse.
5 ways to take your PC from boring to beautiful
Performance is one thing, but what about aesthetic? Here are a few things you can to do make your PC look as great as it runs.