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Former id Software artist argues performance and optimization is ‘as much of an art problem’ as a tech one: ‘Killzone 2 looks incredible today

Former id Software artist argues performance and optimization is ‘as much of an art problem’…

I recently sat down with Defect game director and former id Software artist, Emanuel…
To celebrate Fallout: New Vegas’ 15th birthday, one mad lad lugged a CRT and an Xbox 360 to the fan gathering at the real Goodsprings to play the game outside the Prospector Saloon

To celebrate Fallout: New Vegas’ 15th birthday, one mad lad lugged a CRT and an…

Over on YouTube, The Scenic Gamer is living the dream (or at least one…
Shortly after Concord’s resurrection by fans, it looks like Sony might be about to kill it again: ‘Due to worrying legal action we’ve decided to pause invites for the time being’

Shortly after Concord’s resurrection by fans, it looks like Sony might be about to kill…

Concord wasn’t great, by our account. It was also one of the biggest black…
In defense of tab-targeting: MMO devs have been trying to put dodge rolls in their games for 10+ years to avoid WoW, and it’s never worked

In defense of tab-targeting: MMO devs have been trying to put dodge rolls in their…

Terminally Online (Image credit: Future) This is Terminally Online: PC Gamer’s very own MMORPG…
The life and death of Call of Duty’s most controversial mechanic, the boost jump: ‘They almost threw me out of the room’

The life and death of Call of Duty’s most controversial mechanic, the boost jump: ‘They…

“When I first showed them the boost jump, are you kidding me? They almost…
GTA: San Andreas is full of legends, and it’s got me chasing ghost ships and urban myths like a schoolkid in 2004

GTA: San Andreas is full of legends, and it’s got me chasing ghost ships and…

Weird Weekend Weird Weekend is our regular Saturday column where we celebrate PC gaming…
Escape From Tarkov shoots to the top of Downdetector, debuts on Steam to ‘Mixed’ reviews as players struggle to log in: ‘Best extraction shooter that you CAN’T play’

Escape From Tarkov shoots to the top of Downdetector, debuts on Steam to ‘Mixed’ reviews…

Escape From Tarkov is the rare PC game to strike it big without a…
How well do you know your videogame goblins? We’re giving the most underappreciated monsters around their due in our latest quiz

How well do you know your videogame goblins? We’re giving the most underappreciated monsters around…

More quizzes! (Image credit: Larian Studios, PC Gamer) Want to keep testing your knowledge…
Before The Witcher 3 launched, CD Projekt was terrified that Batman: Arkham Knight would flatten it with its Batmobile: ‘They’re just gonna roll over us’

Before The Witcher 3 launched, CD Projekt was terrified that Batman: Arkham Knight would flatten…

When The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt was released in 2015, its success was so…
Fancy playing Sea of Thieves without the PvP? This pirate-themed survival game just left early access with a big update and a launch discount

Fancy playing Sea of Thieves without the PvP? This pirate-themed survival game just left early…

Released just as the survival craze was really kicking into high gear, Salt was…