From desk-dominating 6K monitors to input devices that rethink how we click, scroll, and type, CES 2026 proved that the unsung heroes of the PC world—peripherals!—are about to have a breakout year.

While any mouse can be used for all video games, your play style might dictate a specific mouse, such as one having more side buttons for real-time strategy.

One of the standout stories in the games industry this last year has been the continued rise of indie hits. At a moment when development budgets just keep ballooning, it's a reminder that spectacle ...

You'll find that PC gaming controllers have a lot of performance features that give them an edge over computer basics which are more suited to office work than online play. The bu ...

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What's been your favourite new game this year? You can read all about our choices right here, with our full Game of the Year Awards 2025 list, but I've got one more for you. Importantly, this one ...

Who hasn’t thought to themselves, I’d really like to play something new again, but unfortunately my wallet looks so empty. These days, a full-price game costs at least $70–sometimes even more. There ...

Julius Davis, who rushed for 73 yards and a touchdown against Northern Arizona in October, is Montana State's leading rusher. Sam Wasson / Getty Images Montana State continued its excellent season ...

Steam’s maker, Valve, has been playing a huge role in Windows emulation on Android. Valve has funded projects such as Fex emulator and Proton, which allow Windows games to run on Android more easily.

Xbox Play Anywhere lets you buy a supported digital game and use it on both Xbox and Windows PC. The feature creates one connected library that follows your Microsoft account. This guide shows you how ...

As many video game publishers continue to desperately push multiplayer-oriented live service games, often in ways that end in disaster, it turns out that most players still prefer single-player ...

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