PC Gamer
PulseAugur coverage of PC Gamer — every cluster mentioning PC Gamer across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
27 day(s) with sentiment data
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Star Wars Zero Company to launch at $50, defying $80 game trend
Star Wars Zero Company is set to launch at a price point of $50, bucking the trend of increasingly expensive video games. This pricing strategy suggests that affordable gaming options are still available.
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Tekken! Cartoon shorts announced; Vampire: The Masquerade D&D crossover criticized
Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced a new series of short cartoons titled "Tekken! Cartoon," which will feature popular characters from the Tekken franchise. Separately, a critical piece from PC Gamer discusses the…
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GTA 6 Pre-orders Open Without Trailer; Deltarune Chapter 5 Guide Released
Rockstar Games has opened pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI at a minimum price of $80, a move that has drawn criticism due to the lack of a gameplay trailer. Separately, a guide has been released detailing the location…
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Steam Summer Sale launches with deep discounts; Enshrouded sets October 1.0 release date
The Steam Summer Sale has officially launched, featuring significant discounts on a vast number of games. Separately, the early access game Enshrouded has announced its full 1.0 release date for October, with additional…
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EA executive: AI fuels creativity by automating tedious game development tasks
Electronic Arts executive Laura Miele stated that artificial intelligence has significantly boosted creativity within the company's game development studios. By automating tedious tasks, AI allows developers to focus mo…
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Gaming news roundup: Black Ops 7 Season 4 Reloaded, Prime Day deals, and PC building tools
This cluster aggregates news about upcoming gaming content and deals. It includes information on the start time for Black Ops 7 Season 4 Reloaded and highlights Prime Day deals on staff-favorite products. Additionally, …
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Gaming News Roundup: Pokémon, Alien Isolation 2, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, FF14, and Steam Machine Updates
Several gaming news outlets are reporting on new developments and releases in the gaming world. This includes a fan-made Pokémon game bringing Nintendo DS features to the Game Boy Advance, discussions about the developm…
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Genshin Impact Creator miHoYo Launches AI Companion on Steam
miHoYo, the creator of Genshin Impact, has launched an AI companion application on Steam. This AI character is designed as an "eternal student" who is unable to complete her piano degree, reflecting the company's increa…
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Sand: Raiders of Sophie offers land-based Sea of Thieves-like gameplay
Sand: Raiders of Sophie is a new video game that offers a land-based experience similar to Sea of Thieves. The game challenges solo players with difficult gameplay as they navigate desert environments to find loot and e…
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Gore-horror game director cites Half-Life 2's Ravenholm for inspiration
The director of a new extreme gore-horror game has stated that the game is not "gore porn," despite its trailer featuring graphic scenes such as a zombie baby's skull being crushed and an eye being removed with a knife.…
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Ultima Creator Seeks Rights Reclaim; RTX 5070 Gaming Laptop Deal Highlighted
Richard Garriott, the creator of the Ultima RPG series, is attempting to reclaim the rights to his game from Electronic Arts. He plans to use a 50-year-old copyright loophole to achieve this. Meanwhile, a gaming laptop …
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Critical Role's 13-player D&D campaign wins over critics
Critical Role's new 13-player Dungeons & Dragons campaign has overcome initial skepticism to demonstrate a grand and ambitious promise. The latest episodes have fully convinced observers of its potential, highlighting t…
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AI-generated art clutters Steam, diminishing user experience
AI-generated capsule art on Steam is causing issues, making the platform less enjoyable for users. This influx of AI content is described as a "pox" that detracts from the browsing experience. The problem highlights con…
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AI stigma on Steam reduces game reviews by 53%, analysis finds · 5 sources tracked
A data analyst has found that the presence of "AI stigma" on Steam can negatively impact game reviews. Games that are flagged as using AI may see a reduction of approximately 53% in the number of reviews they receive, a…
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CD Projekt Red co-CEO admits Cyberpunk 2077 launch cost fan faith
CD Projekt Red's co-CEO has acknowledged that the company lost the trust of some fans due to the troubled launch of Cyberpunk 2077. He believes the studio has not yet fully completed its redemption arc following the gam…
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Luna Abyss Dev Team Laid Off Weeks After Game Release
The development team behind the bullet hell FPS game Luna Abyss has been laid off less than a month after its release. This event adds to the ongoing trend of layoffs within the gaming industry this year.
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AI in game development could frustrate new talent, says Dragon Age writer
A former writer for the Dragon Age series expressed concerns that the increasing integration of AI in game development could hinder the training of new developers. The writer argues that AI's ability to automate entry-l…
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Ultima Creator Reportedly Reclaiming Rights from EA Next Year
Richard Garriott, the creator of the Ultima video game series, is reportedly in the process of reclaiming the franchise's rights from Electronic Arts. This move could occur as early as next year, following EA's apparent…
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Ubisoft Co-Founder Claude Guillemot Dies in French Plane Crash
Claude Guillemot, a co-founder of the video game giant Ubisoft, has died at the age of 69 in a plane crash in France. The accident occurred on June 19 near La Baule, involving a Cessna 421 aircraft. Guillemot was instru…
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Path of Exile 2 director laments player exploits ruining holidays
The director of Path of Exile 2 expressed frustration over players exploiting game systems to become in-game millionaires, stating it "ruined Christmas" for him. He admitted to losing sympathy for those who took advanta…