PC building sucks right now. At least, it does for anyone on a budget—even a reasonable one. This reality is documented in stark, painful detail by my colleague Mike Crider, who attempted…
Huge Success of Arc Raiders Gives Embark ‘Financial Security and Employment Stability,’ $75 Million Budget Estimate ‘Not Too Far Off’
Embark Studios CEO Patrick Söderlund says the success of Arc Raiders has given the team “stability [and] long-term security” as it continues to support its new extraction shooter through 2026. The studio…
The Big Arc Raiders Interview: Embark Boss Patrick Söderlund Talks Live-Service Plans, Banning Cheaters, and the Secret Sauce of PvE
Arc Raiders, an extraction shooter and the second game from developer Embark Studios, has taken the world by storm. This sci-fi, third-person PvPvE experiment launched with little more than a $40 price…
Making HBO’s Baldur’s Gate 3 TV Series Without Larian’s Help Would Be a Big Mistake
It was recently revealed that a live-action adaptation of Larian’s award-winning RPG, Baldur’s Gate 3, is on the way from prestige TV makers HBO. It somewhat makes sense at first glance —…
How to build a $1,000 gaming PC in 2026: Don’t
PC gaming has never quite been affordable, but you could always save money—and get a surprising amount of value and power—if you knew how to build your own desktop. That advice has…
Asus ROG Strix 5K XG27JCG review: This 5K gaming monitor is ultra crisp
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Functional design with a small stand base and tripod mounting Many image-quality features and adjustments 27-inch 5K panel looks extremely sharp Combo of high refresh rate,…
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Baldur’s Gate TV Series Set for HBO, Will Be a Continuation of Baldur’s Gate 3’s Story
Larian Studios’ multi-award-winning fantasy RPG, Baldur’s Gate 3, is set for its own TV series on HBO, and will be helmed by The Last of Us co-creator Craig Mazin. As reported by…
Arc Raiders Dev Outlines Expedition Changes After Players Criticized Steep Reward Requirements
Embark Studios has opened up about how it will make the second Expedition in Arc Raiders more enticing after the first left its community wanting more. The developer behind the popular sci-fi…
Ubisoft Reportedly Cancels Rumored Cooperative Multiplayer Assassin’s Creed Game
Ubisoft has reportedly canceled a multiplayer, cooperative Assassin’s Creed title that has been in development at French studio Ubisoft Annecy. This comes from a report by French publication Origami, which IGN has…