Author Archives: Hayden Dingman

Valve supplants E3 with its third all-digital Steam Game Festival—and this one could be huge

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Hayden Dingman

Turns out when you cut off E3’s head, seven more game conventions sprout in its place. We already know Microsoft is hoping to hold its own digital event in June, as will Ubisoft, and that the PC Gaming Show will probably go on as planned. But now … Continue reading →

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Kick back and chill with these relaxing PC games

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Hayden Dingman

Chill outImage by American Truck SimulatorFirst, some ground rules: Everyone relaxes differently. There are people out there (myself included) who occasionally blow off steam playing Destiny or Call of Duty or some other shooter. That’s perfectly valid… Continue reading →

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Google’s Stadia is finally ‘free’ now, but the game-streaming service still comes with caveats

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Hayden Dingman

We reviewed Google Stadia in November, calling it “A glimpse of a future some other company will probably perfect.â€� The underlying tech? Solid. The platform and business model? Disastrous.And not much has changed in the ensuing months, except no… Continue reading →

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Google’s Stadia Pro is ‘free’ for 2 months, but the game-streaming service still comes with caveats

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Hayden Dingman

We reviewed Google Stadia in November, calling it “A glimpse of a future some other company will probably perfect.â€� The underlying tech? Solid. The platform and business model? Disastrous.And not much has changed in the ensuing months, except no… Continue reading →

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The best co-op PC games to play with your friends

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Hayden Dingman

Better togetherImage by MediatonicIt’s good to have friends.We’ve refreshed this list a few times over the years, but now feels like a particularly appropriate time to do so. We could all use a way to hang out with friends right now, right? Co-op gam… Continue reading →

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