Vibe coding is what happens when someone uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools like Google’s Gemini, OpenAI’s ChatGPT, or ...

One major element of multiplayer in Hytale is that, in most cases, when the host of a world goes offline, the world can't be ...

Learn how to quickly get set up playing Hytale multiplayer with your friends and family with this simple guide on hosting and ...

Our celebration of the best games of 2025 has us looking at which had the best design bringing us all together.

Eventually the schtick gets old. That’s the thing about “black hole” games—games like Valorant, Fortnite, Overwatch, and any other that’s designed to eat up as much of your free time as possible, ...

Smaller teams are often blocked from multiplayer by operational complexity rather than creative ambition. Hosting flexibility reduces risk more effectively than committing to a single infrastructure ...

Best co-op games continue drawing millions of players long after release due to enduring gameplay, teamwork, and community engagement. Titles like "Left 4 Dead 2" still peak at 50,000 concurrent Steam ...

Melissa Sarnowski has been a game writer for over two years. While she's willing to dig into any game for an article, she heavily focuses on The Legend of Zelda, Resident Evil, Final Fantasy, and The ...

One of the greatest miracles of the gaming industry happened during the first HD generation. Thanks to networks like Xbox Live and PSN, it became easier than ever before to play with friends online, ...

In addition to our main Game of the Year Awards 2025, each member of the PC Gamer team is shining a spotlight on a game they loved this year. We'll post new personal picks each day throughout the rest ...

Sometimes gaming truly is better with friends, and the best multiplayer games of 2025 are testament to that fact. Whether it's your gang spraying bullets on the virtual front lines, a group hacking ...

An HR advisor with a background in recruitment and HRIS functions, with a passion for video games and writing. Oliver grew up playing Call of Duty with his siblings and has garnered 1000s of hours ...