New hardware needs new software Image by Gordon Mah Ung/IDG The best free PC software programs aren’t about the cost (lack thereof), they’re about a fresh opportunity—collections of code that puts the…
How to set up your new computer
So you’ve got a new computer. Awesome! That humble metal box is the key to a wide world of potential. It can help you with everything from juggling your finances to keeping…
Celebs’ Favorite Classic Games, from Mario to Zelda
Welcome to Best. Game. Ever., our new video series where we ask entertainers, athletes, comedians, and creators to weigh in on their all-time favorite video games. From Mario to Master Chief, 8-bit to 4K, we’re…
Rocket League Passes 38 Million Players, Teases Updates
More than 38 million people have played Rocket League across PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch, developer Psyonix announced today. Rocket League hit 25 million registered players this past January, and…
Cuphead Breaks 2 Million Copies Sold
Cuphead has sold over two million copies across Xbox One and PC, Studio MDHR announced today. “Even in our wildest dreams, we never thought our crazy little characters would be embraced by this…
Lenovo has a 27-inch QHD monitor for $200
Lenovo has a great last-minute deal today for a 27-inch 2560×1440 monitor: You can pick up the Lenovo L27q for $200. To get the $100 discount, use the coupon code MONITORSALE (via TechBargains)…
The Witcher 3 Gets Xbox One X Patch
A new Xbox One X patch for The Witcher 3 is now out and adds two new graphical modes to the game. As detailed on a recent blog post by CD Projekt…
Squadron 42: See Mark Hamill in Action in Star Citizen’s Space Combat Spin-Off
All month long we’re highlighting cool games that might not be on your radar, as part of IGN First: Games to Watch in 2018. Today’s game is Squadron 42, the highly anticipated…
Why MechAssault Didn’t Continue
Mitch Gitelman, who previously worked as the head of FASA Studio, has shed a bit of light on why the Xbox-exclusive MechAssault franchise didn’t continue after the first sequel, subtitled Lone Wolf. MechAssault…
The Full Nerd episode 37: 2018 PC predictions and eating our words
Now that the crew’s picks for the best PC hardware of 2017 are out of the way, it’s time to gaze into the crystal ball. In this episode of the Full Nerd, Gordon…