It seems like video games are getting more expensive by the hour, which is turning gaming into an increasingly costly hobby. But there are ways around it, and this limited time offer on an otherwise paid PC game is one of them.
December is approaching fast and the holiday season is soon upon us. Like many of us, you
probably haven't had the time to think about a suitable Christmas present, and you might think that
a mere Steam code is not gonna be personal enough to show true appreciation.
It seems like video games are getting more expensive by the hour, which is turning gaming into an increasingly costly hobby. But there are ways around it, and this limited time offer on an otherwise paid PC game is one of them.
A few weeks ago, rumors about the shaky future of the Xbox brand started making the rounds. At one point, players worried that the Xbox Series X/S may have been the brand's last console. But what Microsoft has revealed now could change gaming forever.
PC gaming has had one major drawback for as long as I can remember: it's big, clunky, and as a result, not very portable. Now, however, a new form factor is set to conquer PC gaming. We've seen the Steam Deck, and now we're looking at the latest handheld on the market, the ROG Xbox Ally X.
Games are becoming increasingly important on smart TVs. In the battle for a larger market share, Amazon recently announced it wanted to focus more on gaming with its Prime offering, and now another competitor is following suit.
Gaming is an expensive hobby—and it begins with hardware. Once you have that covered, there is the issue of the games themselves, which can quickly cost up to $80 for triple-A titles. Casual gamers in particular feel turned off by such high prices. Even free-to-play titles are not a real alternative at this point. Although the game itself is free, the game's developer hides so many things behind a paywall that it quickly becomes a pricey adventure if one is not careful.
What has long been a common practice among other manufacturers, Sony is now also allowing it on the PlayStation 4 and 5. With the help of the PlayStation Family app, parents can regain control of the console.
A new Pokémon game has just been released... and it's already managed to piss off some players. Pokémon Friends presents itself as a cute, free-to-play game, packed with colorful puzzles and cuddly stuffed animals. But behind this sweet facade lies a veritable microtransaction trap.
Buying games at their launch can be pricey. So, if you're like me and wait for games to go cheaper before buying and playing them, then you can finally plunge in. Steam has started its Summer Sale, and there are reasons to be merry, as many popular and even recently released titles for PC are on sale. We've rounded up the best picks in this list.