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The latest PC gaming news, reviews, and analysis, all in one place. Whether you’re on the hunt for new Steam games, an upgraded graphics card, or a glorious 4K ultrawide monitor, you can find it all right here.

A monitor showing the Special K mod in Elden Ring.

This ‘Swiss Army Knife’ app transformed how I play PC games

PC games usually arrive with problems, but there's an app that can solve most PC gaming woes with a couple of clicks.
A game playing on the Razer Blade 14 gaming laptop.

Nvidia is cheating with its GPUs, and that’s great for laptops

The Corsair Voyager a1600 gaming laptop set up with a monitor and other accessories on a desk.

Best gaming laptop deals: Save on Alienware, Razer, HP and more

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Best gaming PC deals: Powerful gaming rigs starting at $860

Steam Deck sitting on a pink background.

You’ll have to wait a long time for a Steam Deck 2

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Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition is about to clear its final hurdle

Reflections on the street in Cyberpunk 2077.

Nvidia’s DLSS 3.5 update is what ray tracing always wanted to be

A side view of Samsung's Odyssey Neo G9 2023.

Should you wait for the 2023 Samsung Odyssey Neo G9, or buy last year’s model?

Key art for Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story.

Get an exclusive new look at Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story

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Asus’ ROG Ally Z1 is caught in no man’s land

Asus ROG Ally and Steam Deck sitting next to each other.

Asus ROG Ally vs. Steam Deck: here’s how they compare

MSI RTX 4080 Suprim X installed in a PC.

I bought Nvidia’s worst-value GPU, but I don’t regret it

Cyberpunk 2077 on the Lenovo Legion Pro 5.

I review gaming laptops professionally — these are the only two you should buy in 2023

We review dozens of gaming laptops each year, and there are some great options. But these two laptops truly stand above the pack in 2023.
The inside of the MSI Aegis RS 12.

Prebuilt PCs are problematic — here’s how to avoid getting scammed

Prebuilt PCs have some merits, but I'm never going to buy one again. Here's why I would choose to build my own PC each and every time.
RTX 4070 logo on a graphics card.

Nvidia’s RTX 4070 is seeing big price cuts in response to AMD

Nvidia's RTX 4070 is already seeing big price cuts, likely in response to AMD's new RX 7800 XT graphics card.
Three cars racing in Horizon Chase 2.

Horizon Chase 2 expertly channels the fun of classic arcade racers

Apple Arcade racer Horizon Chase 2 is now on PC and Nintendo Switch, and Digital Trends had a lot of fun playing it ahead of its surprise launch.
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Riot Forge explains why Bandle Tale is a perfect fit for its developer

Riot Forge announced Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story and exclusively told Digital Trends why it partnered with the developer of Punch Club for the game.
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This Noctua-themed gaming PC is a bespoke beauty — and you can buy it

Maingear has just unveiled two new prebuilt desktops, and one thing is certain: Gaming PCs have never looked more stylish.
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You don’t need an Xbox Series X to play Starfield. Here’s how

Starfield isn't just locked to Xbox Series X/S. These are some of the other ways you can play Microsoft's big new exclusive without a new console.
AMD RX 7600 on a pink background.

AMD might still have some next-gen GPUs left in the tank — but I don’t buy it

AMD has said it's done with new GPU dies, but a new rumor suggests the company is gearing up to release more graphics cards.
The WD Black SN770M hard drive on a Steam Deck.

WD’s new SSD is the Steam Deck upgrade you’ve been waiting for

Western Digital has announced the new SN770M SSD, which is built for devices like the Steam Deck and ROG Ally, and sounds blistering fast.
A bunk and helmet in Starfield.

Is a game poorly optimized, or just demanding? They’re not the same thing

PC optimization is a term that gets thrown around so often that it has almost lost all meaning, and it's worth exploring why with Starfield.
Logitech's Pro 2 gaming peripherals.

Logitech’s new Pro X peripherals are stunning, but I only recommend one of them

Logitech gave its series of Pro peripherals a makeover, but only one of them is truly worth your money.
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Here’s how you can win this insane, custom Starfield PC

Skytech Gaming and SignalRGB released an insane, custom Starfield PC, and you can enter for a chance to win it for yourself.
AMD RX 7800 XT graphics card on an orange background.

Nvidia gave AMD’s RX 7800 XT a free win

AMD's new RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT have been met with a mixed reception, so why do we still recommend them? It's because of Nvidia.
AMD RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT graphics cards.

AMD RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT review: the price is right

AMD's new RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT are solid performers, and they might finally be the Nvidia killers Team Red has promised for years.
A character in Starfield.

Starfield PC performance: best settings, FSR 2, benchmarks, and more

Starfield is finally in our hands, and we've put it through a series of tests on PC to bring you optimized settings and performance.
An astronaut stands on the moon in Starfield.

This Starfield mod adds Nvidia’s DLSS 3 — for free

Starfield received a DLSS 3 mod hours after launching, but a new version is live, and it's free for anyone to use.
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AMD FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution): everything you need to know

FidelityFX Super Resolution is AMD's answer to DLSS. Here's everything you need to know about FSR and how it works.
An astronaut explores a planet's surface in Starfield.

Starfield bet on FSR, and now Nvidia players are paying the price

Starfield is a visual marvel, but the decision to exclusively use FSR 2 while pushing visual quality keeps many PC gamers from having the best experience.
Final Fantasy VII Remake running on the Steam Deck.

After four months with the ROG Ally, I’m going back to my Steam Deck

About four months ago, I ditched my Steam Deck for Asus' ROG Ally. But with some distance, I'm going back to Valve's handheld. Here's why.
A closeup of a person reclining on a sofa, playing a game on Lenovo Legion Go while looking up at a virtual screen in Legion glasses.

Lenovo’s Legion Glasses promise big-screen gaming wherever you are

With Lenovo's Legion Glasses, portable gaming doesn't have to mean leaving the big screen behind. They also pair nicely with the Legion Go handheld.
A Starfield GPU bundle on eBay.

The first Starfield-themed GPU is up for sale — amid warnings of scams

The first of AMD's limited-edition Starfield GPUs has gone up for sale, but it arrives amid warnings of fake giveaways.
Stadium lighting on the Alienware x16 laptop.

These are the only gaming laptops you should consider if you want to play Starfield

If you want to play Starfield with the best performance, you need one of the best gaming laptops. Here's what we recommend picking up to play the game.