The 15 best video game weapons of all time

It was hard work narrowing this list to just 15! Step this way for memorable video game weapons, from the sublime BFG to the ridiculous Shark-O-Matic.

We’re using the wrong aspect ratio – why we need to bring back 16:10 monitors

16:9 might offer a good compromise between 4:3 and 2.35:1 for TVs, but it makes no sense as the standard for desktop PC monitors.

8 abandoned game series that are crying out to be resurrected

From SimCity to Burnout, these game franchises have been left gathering dust for long enough. It’s time to expand their potential with modern engines.

Why live-service fatigue is growing among gamers

Games such as Destiny 2 are starting to struggle as players grow tired of constant grind, aggressive monetisation, and unfinished launches.

7 reasons PC gaming is better than console

From superior graphics quality to lower game prices and wider upgrade paths, here are just some of the reasons why I champion gaming on PC.

Here’s how game system requirements have evolved over 20 years, from 512MB to 16GB

I examine how game system requirements have changed through the years, and the striking comparison between what's needed today vs 2006.

Worst CPUs ever: the top x86 offenders on PC

We rundown the biggest flops in the PC processor world, from the Cyrix 6x86 to AMD Bulldozer and Intel Pentium 4.

No Man’s Sky: Hello Games’ redemption story

This is the story of how the developers of No Man’s Sky rose from the ashes of a maligned launch to craft a certified cult classic.

I love Arc Raiders, but here are 7 ways I’d change the game for the better

Arc Raiders is good fun in its current state, but the overall experience could be so much better with a few UI additions and gameplay tweaks.