And yes, it is purple.

Haters begone, I've got builds to plan.

Put your patch note prowess to the test with a quiz!

See you again in 2026.

We've had our hands on the absolute best PC hardware the industry has had to offer in this bountiful year, and these are the winners.

Desktop pets are back, bigger than ever, and surprisingly vibrant.

Every faction's worst enemy is itself.

MonoGame has been used to make all sorts of notable games, including Celeste and Bastion.

Mindwave is shaping up to be just as groovy as its inspirations.

River City Ransom: Underground is dirt cheap until it's gone forever.

Provide the tools and they will build it.

Trine's a little long in the tooth now, but its co-op antics are no less enjoyable.

Casual-friendly shooters ruled the roost this holiday season.

Upscaling is almost perfect. Now it's frame gen's time.

The best games of the year probably ran great on whatever PC you have lying around, and that's fantastic.

Plenty of reasons to be optimistic—and a few concerns

Through thick and thin.

A look back at the year that was, as chosen (sort of) by you.

Wildcards keep us guessing every year, shedding light on the hardware hits that don't easily fit into a neat category elsewhere.

Let's see how well you remember the last 12 months.

A whole new generation of graphics cards dropped this year, but which can take the crown?

Lies of P: Overture is a game no longer held down by its own strings.

No weapons, no armor, and no healing flasks.

Bad news, rad news.