How do you avoid the Peak Scoutmaster? You’re warned very early on in your Peak journey to never leave your friends. It’s kind of the most important rule when climbing a mountain, apparently. Sometimes, though, you’ll find yourself separated from the pack, and you might just get a visit from the man in charge - the Scoutmaster. There are plenty of things to be aware of if you’re trying to conquer Peak, and you’ll need to master them all if you want to stand any chance of succeeding. Legendary items like the Cursed Skull and the Faerie Lantern can be game-changers if used correctly, saving your friends from the brink of death. One thing those legendary items can’t save you from is the Scoutmaster. Continue reading Peak Scoutmaster explained MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Peak capybara location, How to revive in Peak, Peak bugle explained

A founding member of the original Xbox project has weighed in on the new Asus Ally Xbox handheld, saying there’s “literally no reason to buy” the new device, while also saying that she personally thinks “Xbox hardware is dead” now. Formerly the director of the Xbox Advanced Technology Group, Laura Fryer shared her thoughts in a YouTube video, in which she said Microsoft is now “betting the entire business on Game Pass.” The new Xbox Ally handheld lineup was unveiled in June 2025, and it has a similar spec to the existing Asus ROG Ally X, but with the latest AMD Ryzen Z2 hardware, rather than the older Z1 chips. The device was designed by Asus, rather than Microsoft, and has Xbox-style controller grips on the sides. It stands in stark contrast to the Steam Deck, which Valve developed itself over several years, progressing through a number of prototypes, rather than just sticking Steam branding on a third-party device. Continue reading There's "no reason to buy" Xbox handheld, says founding member of Xbox project MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 review, Asus ROG Ally X review, Best gaming motherboard

Save the date, because Asus is giving away an Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series graphics card as part of its 30 year anniversary celebration. Additional prizes are up for grabs, including power supplies and other graphics cards, and here’s how you can be in with a chance to win them. On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, Asus will unveil a series of contests via a commemorative browser game in which Nvidia RTX 50 series hopefuls can earn points and enter a number of as-of-yet undisclosed giveaways. You’ll also have a chance to win additional prizes by sharing on YouTube and social media moments you’ve experienced with some of the best graphics cards from Asus over the years. Continue reading Win a free Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series graphics card in this Asus giveaway MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 review, Asus ROG Ally X review, Best gaming motherboard

If you're keen to get your hands on Where Winds Meet, you'll have a chance to do so incredibly soon. Developer Everstone Studio is having one final global beta test for the game ahead of launch, and it promises to be the biggest yet. Whether you love fast-paced combat or gorgeous historical worlds, this is definitely an RPG you need to keep an eye on. Continue reading Striking open-world game Where Winds Meet is launching one final, giant playtest MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best PC games, Best RPG games, Best free games

Microsoft is today laying off 9,000 employees, and a decent chunk of those workers are part of the Xbox side of the business. Developers under the Xbox Game Studios banner are being squeezed, and The Elder Scrolls Online creator Zenimax Online Studios is among them. Despite being busy supporting ESO for many years, the studio has been toiling away at another project, reportedly codenamed Blackbird. However, due to this new round of layoffs, Blackbird - thought to be another ambitious MMO - has been canceled. Continue reading ESO dev's new MMORPG, in the works for over seven years, has been canceled MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MMORPGs, Best fantasy games, Best single-player MMOs

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