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Published 20th February

This month PC Gamer gets world-exclusive access to the greatest MOBA of all time, League of Legends, with its maker Riot Games revealing just why the game's epic new update is its most dramatic yet. LoL is one of PC gaming's most played games, with over 150 million players enjoying the game at its peak last year, so this is a must-read for any established League of Legends fan, or anyone looking to jump into its vibrant world for the first time.

In addition, this issue of PC Gamer also features a detailed deep-dive into the history of Grand Theft Auto on PC, looking back on how the violent crime series has thrived and evolved, as well as what we can likely expect from GTA 6. The top features don't stop there, either, as this issue also comes loaded with a fantastic narrative adventure in the world of Total War: Warhammer III. Can the Warhammer dwarfs rewrite their own tragic and bloody history and emerge triumphant?

This issue is stuffed with top previews, too, including a detailed hands-on of the exciting new first-person driving survival game, Pacific Drive, explosive new military shooter, Escape from Tarkov: Arena, as well as Solium Infernum, Railroads & Catacombs, and United 1944. While over in this issue's reviews section the PC Gamer team delivers authoritative verdicts on Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Warhammer 40:000: Rogue Trader, Cocoon, House Flipper 2, Disney Dreamlight Valley, Against the Storm, and Last Train Home, among other games.

All that plus a group test on the best mainstream graphics cards to buy in 2024, a bloody reinstall of Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, an explosive start to the adventures of astro-rogue Jett Johnson in a new Starfield diary, an update on how modders are fixing Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Volume 1, a love-letter to Project Wingman's 11th mission, Cold War, a comprehensive guide to mastering Lego Fortnite, a special report on the ugly cosmetic epidemic, the latest dispatch from The Spy, and much more too. Enjoy the issue!

This single issue bundle contains 6 issues of PC Gamer US:

352 - January

This month we’ve delved into the world of Riot Games - whether you’re into League of Legends, Valorant, Teamfight Tactics, or the studio’s revolutionary new TV show Arcane, we’ve got juicy interviews for you. In fact, we’ve talked to developers across every Riot game, and even the people that brought you K/DA, to explore the future of perhaps the most wildly ambitious studio in PC gaming. 

Over in previews, we’ve enjoyed a behind-closed-doors demo of two of Total War: Warhammer III’s new factions: the harmonious army of Cathay, and the betentacled horde of Tzeentch. As celestial dragons and gigantic terracotta warriors clash with magic-slinging daemons and mutated monstrosities, we can’t help but be wowed by the spectacle this new sequel has to offer – and we’ve got all the details in our in-depth four-page preview.

Windows 11 - should you install it? Or are you better off waiting? We’ve done the research and run the benchmarks so you don’t have to, exploring every new feature and its possible effects on your PC gaming. Our definitive verdict contains everything you need to know, with the hard data to back it up!

All that, plus we’ve played an absolutely absurd amount of New World for our final review; explored all the new content in Baldur’s Gate III; tested and ranked the six best gaming headsets you can buy; and loads more.

353 - February

This month, we’ve braved the dangers of the irradiated wilderness to bring you an in-depth look at STALKER 2. The beloved series is finally returning, and this long-awaited sequel hopes to reinvent it, with a full open world and a sprawling, non-linear story. The Zone is bigger and bolder than ever before – and more dangerous, too, with new anomalies, mutants, and factions to discover. You’ll find everything you need to know in our killer cover feature, including new insights direct from the developer. Oh, and you’ll find out why deer aren’t as harmless as they seem… 

It’s also time for our annual Game of the Year awards. After much debate and deliberation, we’ve determined the best releases of 2021 – from our favourite RPG, to the year’s most fun co-op game, to, of course, the ultimate best game of the year. The results just might surprise you…

All that, plus we’ve gone behind-the-scenes of the huge new Warframe update; reviewed Call of Duty Vanguard and Battlefield 2042 to see which shooter rules the roost this year; discovered a whole new Half-Life story with the Delta full-conversion mod; gone hands-on with cowboy immersive sim Weird West; and much more.

354 - March

Elden Ring, the grand, open world follow-up to Dark Souls, is almost upon us. If, like us, you just can’t wait, then pick up this month’s issue for an in-depth cover feature delving into absolutely everything you need to know. Drawing on our latest hands-on impressions, and hard-won knowledge of the sprawling new lore, it’s the ultimate tome to study during the long wait for February. 

And Elden Ring is far from the only massive game in this issue. Our 2022 preview feature is packed with over 60 must-see upcoming titles, running down the latest details on everything from Starfield, to Company of Heroes 3, to Total War: Warhammer 3, to Midnight Suns. Find out what games need to be on your radar as we head into 12 months of greatness.

Plus: our definitive reviews of Halo Infinite, Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker, Farming Simulator 22, and plenty more hot releases; we put gaming’s best new CPU through its paces; veteran developers let us in on the secrets of invisibility in games; we chart the incredible rise and recent stumbles of CD Projekt Red; and loads more features, regulars, guides, and news besides.

355 - April

This month we’re celebrating an incredible year ahead for PC gaming. We firmly believe there’s never been a better time to be a part of this community, and across our massive cover feature you’ll discover why - and what you’ve got to look forward to. From huge upcoming games, to the defining trends of 2022, to the biggest hardware releases on the horizon, we’ve got the expert perspective on all of it. Plus a few of our bolder predictions…

Over in previews, we’ve got two big hitters of the strategy genre. We’ve been hands-on with Total War Warhammer 3’s surprise new faction for our final huge look at the game, and we’ve also taken a dive into Ubisoft’s rebooted take on The Settlers, a game of hotly contested resources and, in our experience, your city getting burned down a lot. 

In the wake of the controversial new Matrix movie, we’ve investigated the players keeping The Matrix Online alive far past its official death. This ambitious MMO remains a fascinating relic of the franchise - and its bizarre storyline still seems to be canon. But how on earth are people still exploring its digital streets after the complete server shutdown?

All that, plus the month’s biggest reviews, from Monster Hunter Rise to God of War; expert hardware guides and tech news; the turbulent history of EA DICE, creators of Battlefield; our new favourite Skyrim mod; and much more.

356 - May

The Steam Deck has arrived, and we’ve already put it through its paces. Our expert review delves into the power of the hardware, how the biggest games perform on the go, and how it could even replace your gaming PC altogether. Across our in-depth feature, we’ll fill you in on everything you need to know – and help you decide if it’s worth your cash. 

Warhammer meets XCOM – that’s one appetising pitch. WH40K: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters may have a wordy title, but it’s also got some seriously slick turn-based strategy. As the towering Grey Knights go head-to-head with the diseased forces of Nurgle, it’s up to you to safeguard planets, develop powerful weaponry, and shoulder charge stone pillars onto daemons’ heads. Our huge preview has all the details – and this issue we’ve also checked out Dune: Spice Wars, Ghostwire: Tokyo, and a stone age alternative to Stardew Valley.

It’s a huge issue for reviews too – we’ve got verdicts on all the biggest releases, and that includes everything from Dying Light 2, to Total War: Warhammer III, to Sifu. In hardware, we’ve taken an exhaustive look at the gaming power of 12th gen motherboards. And that’s not even mentioning all the features, news, regulars, and more you’ve come to expect from the best games magazine around. We’ve even had a go at working a regular 9-to-5 in Red Dead Redemption 2.

357 - June

We're enjoying a bit of nostalgia this month as we check out Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge, a loving tribute to arcade classics – as well as a slick and lushly animated brawler in its own right. The minds behind it are masters of retro reinvention, combining the best of old and new across all their projects, and they've told us all about the tricks of their trade.

Also spilling the beans this issue is Valve's head honcho, the indomitable Gabe Newell. We've grilled him on everything from the future of PC, to NFTs, to his ambitions for Steam. Oh, and of course the Steam Deck, which we've also rigorously put through its paces for our final scored review - the definitive verdict on whether Valve's device truly is the future of handheld gaming.

Taking us back to the past is a deep dive into the making of a stealth classic - Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory. We find out how the ground-breaking game came together against the odds, and the legacy it left for soon to be revived series. 

Over in reviews, we've got our verdict on the ground-breaking Elden Ring, disastrous Babylon's Fall, Destiny 2's big new expansion, and more. In hardware, we've broken down the best flightsticks on the market, and investigated Windows 11's gaming potential. And in our Extra Life section, we've got everything from a mod that turns Half-Life 2's Gordon Freeman into a super-powered action hero, to our guide to keeping the forces of Chaos at bay in Total War: Warhammer III, to the ups and downs of Star Wars: The Old Republic's questionable new update.

Published 20th February

This month PC Gamer gets world-exclusive access to the greatest MOBA of all time, League of Legends, with its maker Riot Games revealing just why the game's epic new update is its most dramatic yet. LoL is one of PC gaming's most played games, with over 150 million players enjoying the game at its peak last year, so this is a must-read for any established League of Legends fan, or anyone looking to jump into its vibrant world for the first time.

In addition, this issue of PC Gamer also features a detailed deep-dive into the history of Grand Theft Auto on PC, looking back on how the violent crime series has thrived and evolved, as well as what we can likely expect from GTA 6. The top features don't stop there, either, as this issue also comes loaded with a fantastic narrative adventure in the world of Total War: Warhammer III. Can the Warhammer dwarfs rewrite their own tragic and bloody history and emerge triumphant?

This issue is stuffed with top previews, too, including a detailed hands-on of the exciting new first-person driving survival game, Pacific Drive, explosive new military shooter, Escape from Tarkov: Arena, as well as Solium Infernum, Railroads & Catacombs, and United 1944. While over in this issue's reviews section the PC Gamer team delivers authoritative verdicts on Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Warhammer 40:000: Rogue Trader, Cocoon, House Flipper 2, Disney Dreamlight Valley, Against the Storm, and Last Train Home, among other games.

All that plus a group test on the best mainstream graphics cards to buy in 2024, a bloody reinstall of Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, an explosive start to the adventures of astro-rogue Jett Johnson in a new Starfield diary, an update on how modders are fixing Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Volume 1, a love-letter to Project Wingman's 11th mission, Cold War, a comprehensive guide to mastering Lego Fortnite, a special report on the ugly cosmetic epidemic, the latest dispatch from The Spy, and much more too. Enjoy the issue!

Published 20th February

This month PC Gamer gets world-exclusive access to the greatest MOBA of all time, League of Legends, with its maker Riot Games revealing just why the game's epic new update is its most dramatic yet. LoL is one of PC gaming's most played games, with over 150 million players enjoying the game at its peak last year, so this is a must-read for any established League of Legends fan, or anyone looking to jump into its vibrant world for the first time.

In addition, this issue of PC Gamer also features a detailed deep-dive into the history of Grand Theft Auto on PC, looking back on how the violent crime series has thrived and evolved, as well as what we can likely expect from GTA 6. The top features don't stop there, either, as this issue also comes loaded with a fantastic narrative adventure in the world of Total War: Warhammer III. Can the Warhammer dwarfs rewrite their own tragic and bloody history and emerge triumphant?

This issue is stuffed with top previews, too, including a detailed hands-on of the exciting new first-person driving survival game, Pacific Drive, explosive new military shooter, Escape from Tarkov: Arena, as well as Solium Infernum, Railroads & Catacombs, and United 1944. While over in this issue's reviews section the PC Gamer team delivers authoritative verdicts on Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Warhammer 40:000: Rogue Trader, Cocoon, House Flipper 2, Disney Dreamlight Valley, Against the Storm, and Last Train Home, among other games.

All that plus a group test on the best mainstream graphics cards to buy in 2024, a bloody reinstall of Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, an explosive start to the adventures of astro-rogue Jett Johnson in a new Starfield diary, an update on how modders are fixing Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Volume 1, a love-letter to Project Wingman's 11th mission, Cold War, a comprehensive guide to mastering Lego Fortnite, a special report on the ugly cosmetic epidemic, the latest dispatch from The Spy, and much more too. Enjoy the issue!

This month PC Gamer blasts off into the cosmos for our Starfield launch special. For everything you need to know about Bethesda's biggest-ever RPG, this is the ultimate feature, covering everything from character creation and exploration to shipbuilding and combat. In addition, this month sees PC Gamer also track the complete un-history of Half-Life 3, in a huge feature where we try to piece together the full story of the greatest PC game never made. It's a must-read for any PC gamer.

In terms of previews, this issue delivers authoritative hands-on takes on the exciting new mech game Armored Core 6, as well as Enshrouded, Six Days in Fallujah, Blasphemous 2, Sea of Stars and BattleBit Remastered. While we've got official PC Gamer verdicts in this issue's reviews section for Jagged Alliance 3, Aliens: Dark Descent, Oxenfree 2, Dave the Diver, Lakeburg Legacies, Exoprimal, Layers of Fear, The Last Worker, Viewfinder, and Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective.

All that plus a group mega test on the best wired gaming mice you can buy today, a thought-provoking reinstall of classic sci-fi action-RPG Deus Ex: Human Revolution, a cracking new diary series based on one man's detective adventures in Shadows of Doubt, an update on spooky fishing game Dredge, a love letter to the joy of Star Wars' Battle Droids, a comprehensive guide to Sanctuary's biggest secrets in Diablo 4, a special report looking into the perilous state of game preservation, the latest dispatch from The Spy, and much more too.

Published 2nd September 2021

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In the latest volume of the PC Gamer Annual, we bring you a collection of the best games, in-depth features and Extra Life mischief from the magazine's last 13 issues. We celebrate the diversity of PC gaming as a platform in the latest version of our annual Top 100 list, but also address those areas where the medium can still improve. Inside, we investigate crunch in videogame development, and speak to the devs who are trying to kill it for good. Meanwhile, we'll take you back in time and behind the scenes of Quake’s AFT, the first all-female pro-gaming tournament. We also pay tribute to eight classics that changed PC gaming forever, and much more.

Published 20th February

This month PC Gamer gets world-exclusive access to the greatest MOBA of all time, League of Legends, with its maker Riot Games revealing just why the game's epic new update is its most dramatic yet. LoL is one of PC gaming's most played games, with over 150 million players enjoying the game at its peak last year, so this is a must-read for any established League of Legends fan, or anyone looking to jump into its vibrant world for the first time.

In addition, this issue of PC Gamer also features a detailed deep-dive into the history of Grand Theft Auto on PC, looking back on how the violent crime series has thrived and evolved, as well as what we can likely expect from GTA 6. The top features don't stop there, either, as this issue also comes loaded with a fantastic narrative adventure in the world of Total War: Warhammer III. Can the Warhammer dwarfs rewrite their own tragic and bloody history and emerge triumphant?

This issue is stuffed with top previews, too, including a detailed hands-on of the exciting new first-person driving survival game, Pacific Drive, explosive new military shooter, Escape from Tarkov: Arena, as well as Solium Infernum, Railroads & Catacombs, and United 1944. While over in this issue's reviews section the PC Gamer team delivers authoritative verdicts on Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Warhammer 40:000: Rogue Trader, Cocoon, House Flipper 2, Disney Dreamlight Valley, Against the Storm, and Last Train Home, among other games.

All that plus a group test on the best mainstream graphics cards to buy in 2024, a bloody reinstall of Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, an explosive start to the adventures of astro-rogue Jett Johnson in a new Starfield diary, an update on how modders are fixing Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Volume 1, a love-letter to Project Wingman's 11th mission, Cold War, a comprehensive guide to mastering Lego Fortnite, a special report on the ugly cosmetic epidemic, the latest dispatch from The Spy, and much more too. Enjoy the issue!

This month, on Doom's 30th anniversary, PC Gamer gets world-exclusive access to SIGIL II, the brand new sixth episode for the iconic shooter designed by the original Doom Guy himself, John Romero. SIGIL II is Doom's most devilishly devious campaign yet, and we speak with Romero about his journey back to creating content for the legendary FPS, what the new episode offers PC gamers, and what his thoughts are on Doom's legacy today in 2023.

In addition, this issue of PC Gamer also features two more great features. First, we take a detailed look back on the entire Doom series of games up to the present day. From the original Doom to Doom 3, and then right on through the reboot up to the latest game in the series, Doom Eternal, this is a celebration and critical appraisal of the FPS series on its 30th anniversary. A must-read for Doom fans and FPS enthusiasts.

And then it is the PC Gamer Game of the Year Awards 2023. This year has been an incredible, game-stuffed one, and that made voting for our favourite games of the year even harder than usual. However, the votes have been counted and in this special feature we honour the games that have won big, including the hyper-prestigious overall Game of the Year.

This issue doesn't take its foot off the gas in terms of previews, either. The PC Gamer team has gone hands-on with exciting new co-op explore-and-survive-'em-up, Nightingale, as well as Beast, The Inquisitor, Moonlight Peaks and The Front. While over in this issue's reviews section the PC Gamer team delivers authoritative verdicts on Cities: Skylines II, Payday 3, Lords of the Fallen, RoboCop: Rogue City, Alan Wake 2 and Star Trek: Infinite, among other games.

All that plus a group mega test on the best new state-of-the-art PC gaming keyboards, a thought-provoking reinstall of Quake II, the continuation of a highly amusing bard's tale in our Baldur's Gate III diary, an update on what's new in Final Fantasy XIV, a hat tip to the immense quality of Cyberpunk 2077's photo mode, a comprehensive guide to getting started in Lords of the Fallen, a special report on a massive Morrowind mod that's older than the game itself, the latest dispatch from The Spy, and much more too.