I’ll be the first to admit that my excitement around the announcement of Hades 2‚ the direct sequel to one of my favorite games of all time‚ was pierced with apprehension. Supergiant’s approach to sequels in the past has been to‚ well‚ not make them. Each new game the indie studio puts out features a new world with new characters‚ challenges‚ narratives‚ and gameplay styles. Hades hit differently‚ though‚ with its roguelike structure embellished with tales of mythological family and personal struggles. The element of the original Hades that really drew me in‚ as a queer woman‚ was the underlying theme of sexuality and gender identity that highlighted the personal lifestyles of us all. Continue reading Hades 2 is better than the original in every single way MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best roguelike games‚ Best fantasy games on PC

Turtle Beach has announced a plethora of new gaming peripherals including a new premium gaming headset‚ keyboard‚ and an ultra-light gaming mouse. Hidden away behind these headliners are also two new Stealth headsets and two further gaming mice‚ targeting a more casual gaming audience who still value performance and wireless connectivity. Having made our current pick for the best wireless gaming headset for FPS games‚ the Stealth Pro‚ Turtle Beach today surprised us by revealing an impressively light gaming mouse‚ the Burst II Air‚ at just 47g. The likes of the Finalmouse UltralightX are lighter still‚ but for mice not made from exotic metals and with a traditional shell (no holes) this weight is among the lowest. Continue reading Turtle Beach’s new gaming mouse is the lightest you can actually buy MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card‚ Best gaming PC‚ Best SSD for gaming

If‚ like me‚ you still have a big spot a big soft spot for 3dfx‚ and fondly recall playing Quake II and Jedi Knight‚ then get a load of this new custom 3dfx Voodoo card. The new VoodooX 4900 is based on the VSA-100 (codenamed Napalm) chip that fueled the last generation of 3dfx cards at the turn of the Millennium‚ but with a brand new card design and digital outputs. Continue reading I love this new homemade 3dfx Voodoo graphics card MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card‚ Best gaming PC‚ Best SSD for gaming

It’s a bold idea‚ letting players have so much of your game for free. But one seriously sizable strategy game‚ which blends inspirations from RimWorld‚ Factorio‚ Cities Skylines‚ and even Skyrim‚ proves that fortune favors the brave. Four years since it first launched‚ it’s suddenly enjoying a serious influx of new players‚ and is more popular on Steam than ever before. It’s also available to try via an unlimited demo‚ which lets you experience as much of the game as you want before buying it wholesale. If you’re waiting for Manor Lords or kicking your heels ahead of Frostpunk 2‚ this is the game for you. Continue reading Huge strategy game with an unlimited demo is booming on Steam MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best strategy games‚ Best 4X games‚ Best grand strategy games

How do you earn more Heatstamps in Frostpunk 2&;#63; You’re running a bustling city. You’ve got workers falling ill‚ problem children running rampant in the streets‚ and you’re running out of resources. Before everyone dies‚ you need to fix all these issues — and more. Heatstamps are possibly the most crucial aspect of this harrowing city-building game. From researching new buildings to breaking the ice around your Frostpunk 2 settlement‚ almost everything requires Heatstamps. You might be gifted a few to get you going‚ but you soon run out following your first few tasks. Continue reading How to earn more Frostpunk 2 Heatstamps MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best city-building games‚ Best survival games‚ Upcoming PC games

How do you unlock the Council Hall in Frostpunk 2&;#63; Government and democracy might be a divisive subject‚ but when it comes to running your own city‚ you'll soon find that some form of democracy is essential to keeping the peace. As you progress through Frostpunk 2 and build your own city from the ground up‚ one of the most essential mechanics is the Council Hall‚ in which you can try to pass laws on a range of subjects. Doing so not only changes how your story unfolds in the city-building game‚ but can appease or infuriate different Factions. Certain laws can even improve goods manufacturing‚ food production‚ and Frostpunk 2 Heatstamps income‚ so here's how to get started with your own democracy. Continue reading How to unlock the Frostpunk 2 Council Hall MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best city-building games‚ Best survival games‚ Upcoming PC games

It’s a fantastic time to be an action RPG fan. Diablo 4 has brought a fresh audience into the genre for the first time‚ and will introduce a wealth of upgrades with its next seasonal update. Promising newcomer Last Epoch has stormed out of early access to huge acclaim and success‚ and the upcoming Path of Exile 2 promises a whole-new evolution for the hardcore audience’s favorite child. Perhaps the most interesting and exciting new APRG of 2024‚ however‚ is No Rest for the Wicked‚ a smart evolution of the genre‚ infusing that beloved soulslike precision into the typically fast-paced format‚ and it comes from beloved indie developer Moon Studios‚ creators of the excellent Ori games. Continue reading The most unique and exciting Diablo 4 contender is out now on Steam

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