A collection of gaming news including Diablo 4's ultra-rare mode, a game where players fight their Steam backlog, and updates on popular RPGs and shooters. Also features insights into upcoming games and industry analysis.
For the quickest way to join, simply enter your email below and get access. We will send a confirmation and sign you up to our newsletter to keep you updated on all your gaming news .
Join the club for quick access. Enter your email below and we'll send confirmation, and sign you up to our newsletter.45 hours of Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred wasn't enough to find its new ultra rare mode where you fight to the death against waves of demons, so I cheated to try itThere are dozens of us!
The best third-person shooter of all time sees HUGE* player spike on Steam after Capcom's PragmataThere's a game coming out this year where you fight your Steam backlog, and it's more dangerous the more you've spentMy favorite RPG of 2026 put an impossible challenge in the second room to teach you not to save scum: 'I am your DM, trust me'I didn't think a 2D platformer could be scary, but oh boy did this game about a forsaken nun in a dead world of demon cockroaches prove me wrongEsoteric Ebb isn't just the best Disco since Disco, it's the closest anyone's come to the magic of tabletop D&D in a videogameAfter over 3 years of running like dogwater on Steam Deck, one of my favorite RPGs has finally earned its Verified badgeKeep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.
Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsYour weekly update on everything you could ever want to know about the games you already love, games we know you're going to love in the near future, and tales from the communities that surround them. Our special GTA 6 newsletter, with breaking news, insider info, and rumor analysis from the award-winning GTA 6 O'clock experts.
From the creators of Edge: A weekly videogame industry newsletter with analysis from expert writers, guidance from professionals, and insight into what's on the horizon. Hardware nerds unite, sign up to our free tech newsletter for a weekly digest of the hottest new tech, the latest gadgets on the test bench, and much more.
Sign up to our new Switch 2 newsletter, where we bring you the latest talking points on Nintendo's new console each week, bring you up to date on the news, and recommend what games to play. Subscribe for a weekly digest of the movie and TV news that matters, direct to your inbox. From first-look trailers, interviews, reviews and explainers, we've got you covered.
I love Atlus' JRPGs but most of the time, faced with the prospect of actually playing them, I flake out. I loved Persona 3 Reload and Metaphor ReFantazio, and Persona 5 is a modern classic for good reason, but in my opinion none can hold a candle to. Why? Because the latter is a no-bullshit turn-based creature-collecting JRPG with absolutely unrivalled vibes and the bare minimum of character dialogue.
You don't watch it and occasionally press X—. I played it on desktop but I can imagine it being an absolutely sublime Steam Deck game. There are two campaigns, and while they're admittedly notdifferent, each offers dozens of hours of the best strategic turn-based combat this side of Persona, only you don't need to sit through 100 hours of cutscene and dialogue every game session.
The reason I bring it up is because Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance is part of this month's Humble Choice bundle. It usually goes for $60, but right now you can get it for the cost of one month's subscription, which is $15. That's nearly $6 cheaper than its current discounted price on Steam, plus you get eight other games thrown in.
The latest Humble Bundle packs 9 CRPGs, including some of the best to ever do it, for a little over $20 Our best RPG of 2024 is half off in the Lunar New Year sale, as are the adventures of Charlie Tunoku and countless other Sega seriesOne of those games, not insignificantly, is Diablo 4, which apparently people like. The code redeems on Battle.net.
It obviously doesn't have the recentI haven't played all of those but Crysis 3 and Heroes of Hammerwatch 2 are meant to be really good. Honestly though, the price is worth it for SMT 5 alone. Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team. Shaun Prescott is the Australian editor of PC Gamer.
With over ten years experience covering the games industry, his work has appeared on GamesRadar+, TechRadar, The Guardian, PLAY Magazine, the Sydney Morning Herald, and more. Specific interests include indie games, obscure Metroidvanias, speedrunning, experimental games and FPSs. He thinks Lulu by Metallica and Lou Reed is an all-time classic that will receive its due critical reappraisal one day.
The latest Humble Bundle packs 9 CRPGs, including some of the best to ever do it, for a little over $20Our best RPG of 2024 is half off in the Lunar New Year sale, as are the adventures of Charlie Tunoku and countless other Sega seriesThe OG Baldur's Gates are freshly patched, and you can pick them up with 500+ hours of other CRPGs for $23 right nowThis is Chort, a Final Fantasy 14 dungeon boss of absolutely no real significance, but a hero to us allKingdom Come: Deliverance has its own $180 perfume, and it's crucial you remember 'These are not distant notes, but fragments of a world you already know'Baldur's Gate 3 cast 'changed the game' for videogame actors, says Dragon Age: Inquisition lead: 'We too deserve to stand up and be counted'I never understood the appeal of a jumbo novelty d20 until I saw one inspired by one of my favorite new RPGsDiablo 4: Lord of Hatred players seem close to finding the secret cow level and the final clue might be on a newly discovered cow island'The team has weathered a lot': Subnautica 2 design lead says the community kept the dev team going 'when it was at its hardest'Steam Deck verification criteria continues to confuse as Masters of Albion is marked Unsupported, despite devs considering it 'fully optimised for handheld'This is Chort, a Final Fantasy 14 dungeon boss of absolutely no real significance, but a hero to us allMicrosoft ends Copilot AI on Xbox to help 'get the business back on track,' as new CEO simultaneously welcomes AI executives into the fold Best gaming laptop 2026: I've tested the best laptops for gaming of this generation and here are the ones I recommend.
Diablo 4 Steam Backlog RPG Challenges Gaming News Industry Updates
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
'Fandom' NI gaming convention celebrates safe space for neurodiverse communityActivities at the event include interactive gaming stations, cosplay competitions, sensory-friendly areas, and much more
Read more »
It may have taken almost three years, but Diablo 4 finally feels finished to meSean's first PC games were Full Throttle and Total Annihilation and his taste has stayed much the same since. When not scouring games for secrets or bashing his head against puzzles, you'll find him revisiting old Total War campaigns, agonizing over his Destiny 2 fit, or still trying to finish the Horus Heresy.
Read more »
The Steam Controller sold out in 30 minutes, utterly breaking Steam in the processTed has been thinking about PC games and bothering anyone who would listen with his thoughts on them ever since he booted up his sister's copy of Neverwinter Nights on the family computer. He is obsessed with all things CRPG and CRPG-adjacent, but has also covered esports, modding, and rare game collecting.
Read more »
eBay resellers are turning a tidy profit on Steam ControllersTyler grew up in Silicon Valley during the '80s and '90s, playing games like Zork and Arkanoid on early PCs. He was later captivated by Myst, SimCity, Civilization, Command & Conquer, all the shooters they call 'boomer shooters' now, and PS1 classic Bushido Blade (that's right: he had Bleem!).
Read more »
GameStop's eBay Bid and Other Gaming Industry ShocksGameStop's ambitious $56 billion bid for eBay dominates gaming headlines, alongside financial struggles at Xbox and Nacon, legal issues with Ashes of Creation, and insights from industry leaders like Gabe Newell and Elon Musk.
Read more »
Gaming News Roundup: Diablo 4 Secrets, Final Fantasy 14's Chort Phenomenon, and MoreThis week's gaming news covers Diablo 4's hidden ultra rare mode, Final Fantasy 14's new dungeon boss Chort, and other major updates in the gaming world. From secret cow levels to unexpected crossovers, there's plenty to discuss in the latest gaming headlines.
Read more »