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PCGamesN Monday, November 27, 2023 7:57 AM
     The Steelseries Apex Pro Mini gaming keyboard is now less than $160

The SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini wireless gaming keyboard is less than $160, making it one of the best Cyber Monday deals we've come across on Amazon. If you're looking to switch out your keyboard for a mini-form factor, the Apex Pro Mini with its hypermagnetic key switches has everything you need to give you the edge when it comes to playing your favorite first-person shooters.

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PCGamesN Monday, November 27, 2023 7:38 AM
     Silent Hill 2 release date speculation, gameplay, and more

When is the Silent Hill 2 release date? Whatever your thoughts on the upcoming Bloober Team remake of the classic psychological horror game, there's no denying it's a talking point.

As part of the so-called 'horror renaissance' of the moment, the story of James and Mary is coming back to PC any time now, and we've peered through the fog to find all the latest details. Deemed by many gaming fans as one of the best horror games of all time, the Silent Hill 2 remake is being developed by Layers of Fear creator Bloober Team, and published by the legendary original developer Konami.

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PCGamesN Monday, November 27, 2023 7:44 AM
     The best space games on PC 2023

What are the best space games on PC in 2023? Featuring the biggest Steam games, like Kerbal Space Program, and the best free games, such as Eve Online, these are the most sensational space epics around.

Trying to pick out the best PC space games is a galaxy-sized question. Developers have been churning out space adventures since the '70s, and with everyone getting excited about Jupiter, and with Kickstarter and crowdfunding allowing studios to strike out alone, we're currently just a teensy bit obsessed with what's beyond our little blue and green marble. While we wait for E.T. to return our numerous missed calls, let's kill time by playing some amazing intergalactic adventures in some of the best games on PC.

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PCGamesN Monday, November 27, 2023 7:14 AM
     When is the next Steam sale?

When is the next Steam sale? It feels like one Steam sale has just ended when the next one begins, but with some events offering better discounts than others and genre-specific sales, it's a good idea to keep these dates to hand.

Fortunately, Valve has released the entire Steam sale dates for the rest of the year and beyond, so that you can plan your wishlist. Whether you're looking for new PC games to sink your teeth into or simply the best PC games of all time, there's something for everyone on Steam. Smaller publisher sales can introduce you to new favorites if you get to the bargains in time, while seasonal sales are much bigger and last one to two weeks, with more games, DLC, and bundles available with chunkier discounts.

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PCGamesN Monday, November 27, 2023 7:26 AM
     Honkai Star Rail tier list – best characters November 2023

Who is on the Honkai Star Rail tier list? Judging the best Star Rail characters can be tricky. Not only is your roster subject to the whims of Hoyoverse's infamous gacha mechanics, but each character's abilities are so varied that it can be difficult to separate the wheat from the chaff. Lucky for you, we've put each character through their paces to provide you with the definitive Honkai Star Rail tier list.

When choosing the best Honkai Star Rail characters for our tier list, we've taken great care to evaluate how each character excels in a variety of situations, including battling through story quests, boss challenges, and game modes. It should also go without saying that this tier list goes hand in hand with our Honkai Star Rail builds. Of course, with more Honkai Star Rail banners on the horizon, you might want to check out the latest Honkai Star Rail codes to net some free Warps while you're here. That said, here are our expert tier list rankings for the best Honkai Star Rail characters in the free PC game following the 1.5 update.

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PCGamesN Monday, November 27, 2023 6:53 AM
     The Redfall comeback might have started, as Steam stats suddenly spike

It's been a tough old year for Redfall. Arriving at the start of May, the vampire shooter from Dishonored developer Arkane had plenty of pedigree behind it, but also some stiff competition. Diablo 4 would follow just a month later, and likely, people were holding out for the new Blizzard RPG as their game of the summer. Likewise, Skyrim, Fallout, and Elder Scrolls studio Bethesda - which published Redfall - had a little game in the works called Starfield, potentially making Redfall feel like a less-compelling side project. Couple that with some unenthusiastic reviews and reports about technical and gameplay problems, and Arkane's vampire FPS quickly came and went, despite a launch on Game Pass. However, based on recent Steam statistics and a few other factors, it seems Redfall could be due a minor comeback. It might not be on the same scale as Cyberpunk 2077, but Arkane's game appears to be on the up.

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PCGamesN Monday, November 27, 2023 6:56 AM
     Get this great AMD Ryzen processor super cheap for Cyber Monday

Cyber Monday is here! And with it comes a horde of amazing hardware deals. One of the best offers we've spotted over the festivities is a massive discount on the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X. At just $139.99, this excellent mid-range gaming CPU is less than half price, and very close to an all-time low.

AMD is known for making excellent gaming CPUs, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is a very capable bit of kit that would be an upgrade to a lot of gaming rigs. Its six cores, 12 threads, and 4.6GHz max boost clock mean it handles most if not all gaming loads with ease.

Although it's a last-generation processor, it still has plenty left to give and can act as a slot-in upgrade to existing owners of compatible AM4 motherboards. If you're hoping to build a budget PC, AM4 boards are also going for cheap these days as well, even outside of sales.

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PCGamesN Monday, November 27, 2023 7:37 AM
     The best hacking games on PC 2023

What are the best hacking games on PC? Game developers have long valued the 'hacker ethic' — the will and skill to grab a game by the scruff of its code, rip it apart, and put the pieces together in a new way. Id Software prioritized the nascent modding community when they were creating Doom, Valve courted it from Half-Life onward and the entirety of the MOBA genre stems from folks futzing with Warcraft III.

Of course, most players are just that: players. We see numbers and letters in a line of code; not meaning. But, there's a lineage of games that have sought to deliver the fantasy of being in complete command of a computer's functions; of using that control to wreak destruction - or to avert it. This list includes some of the best PC games, either entirely about hacking, or featuring the skill as a heavy component, whether part of the sci-fi world of a multitude of space games, encouraging teamwork in one of the best co-op games, or of course putting you in the hacker's seat of an RPG game, so there's something for everyone in our list of the best hacking games in 2023.

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PCGamesN Monday, November 27, 2023 6:38 AM
     Is Little Kitty Big City on Game Pass?

Will Little Kitty Big City be on Game Pass? All's furr in love and war, that's what we're told, and this kitty's adventure through a sprawling metropolis has certainly given us paws for thought. You play as a kitty, obviously, and you're lost in the, you guessed it, big city. Finding your way back home isn't as easy as it may seem - there are so many birds to chase, keyboards to sit on, and boxes to nap inside.

While Little Kitty Big City lumps you with the very important task of getting home, that won't stop our protagonist from having a little fun along the way. The adventure game sees our furry companion jostle with the local birds, have a verbal sparring match with a rather large dog, and wear a multitude of adorable hats. One of the best PC games ever, surely.

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PCGamesN Monday, November 27, 2023 6:09 AM
     Save over $100 on this esports monitor in Cyber Monday deal

Black Friday may be over, but Cyber Monday is here to bring the holiday savings. This time we're looking at the MSI Optix MAG274QEF QD, a premium esports monitor built for quick response times, strong color range, and a high refresh rate. You can get $120 off this 1440p gaming monitor, bringing it down to just $329.99, its lowest-ever price on Amazon.

While not on our list of the best gaming monitors out there (yet), MSI has pedigree in this field, and the MSI MAG 32CQRF QD did make the list after we reviewed it earlier this year.

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PCGamesN Monday, November 27, 2023 5:44 AM
     WoW Race to World First ends in Legendary drop, but it's expensive

Amirdrassil, the Dream's Hope has been conquered: Echo walks away as the victor of the latest WoW Race to World First. As a reward for stopping Fyrakk in his firey path, the squad were lucky enough to obtain the raid's Legendary drop, Fyr'alath, the Dream Render - but the cost to craft it has proven divisive.

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PCGamesN Monday, November 27, 2023 5:37 AM
     Silent Hill 2 Remake is alive but you need to be patient, Bloober says

Silent Hill 2 Remake has been pretty, well, silent for a while now. First revealed back in October 2022, the return of James Sunderland, Pyramid Head, and co. coincides with a concerted effort from Konami to revive the classic horror series. Silent Hill Townfall, Silent Hill F, and the interactive web series Silent Hill Ascension are all part of the long-awaited return, but Silent Hill 2 Remake is the crown jewel. Since we haven't seen or heard anything official in such a long time, speculation has arisen that development on Silent Hill 2 might be in trouble. Now, Bloober Team, which previously created Layers of Fear, Blair Witch, and Observer, says SH2 is going "smoothly," but everyone needs to be patient and wait for word from Konami itself.

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PCGamesN Monday, November 27, 2023 7:32 AM
     Honkai Star Rail current banner, next banner, and 1.6 banners

What is the current and next Honkai Star Rail banner? If you're looking to acquire the best five-star characters for your team, then wishing on banners is your best bet. Banners rotate on a regular basis, so it can be difficult to decide whether to go all-in on the current banner or wait for the next one. Our banner schedule includes everyone you can pull during the 1.5 update, as well as a list of upcoming characters that are set to appear in later updates.

The Honkai Star Rail banner system almost entirely relies upon the luck of the draw, where you can trade in your hard-earned Star Rail passes for the opportunity to pull the best Honkai Star Rail characters. If you're new to HoYoverse's gacha-driven free PC games, our crash course to Honkai Star Rail Warps is invaluable for understanding banners and how they work, as well as the latest Honkai Star Rail codes to redeem currency. Now that we've got you up to speed, here's the lowdown for the current and next banner in Honkai Star Rail updates.

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PCGamesN Monday, November 27, 2023 6:50 AM
     Save big on the Asus ROG Strix G17 with this Cyber Monday laptop deal

Finding the best Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals can be hard, especially when so many brands are competing for your business. With the Asus ROG Strix G17, 2023's version of this laptop is built for performance, so if you need a gaming solution that's a bit more flexible than your standard desktop, it's currently $1,599.99 down from $2,199.99 on Amazon for Cyber Monday.

We consider the Asus ROG Strix G17 from 2022 to be one of the best gaming laptops on the market right now, but that's only because we haven't yet had the chance to take its 2023 sibling out for a test drive.

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PCGamesN Monday, November 27, 2023 7:53 AM
     Cyber Monday CPU cooler deals 2023: best deals still live

Although Black Friday itself is over for another year, you've still got all of the best Cyber Monday CPU cooler deals ato explore. We'll be updating this page to point you towards the most appealing discounts, so that you can upgrade your gaming PC for less.

The balance of performance and temperature within best gaming PC go hand-in-hand, as the more you make your CPU sweat, the weaker the performance levels it will accomplish. Pop a decent CPU cooler on top of one of the best gaming CPU options, and you'll have a rig that's ready to run a marathon.

It doesn't matter whether you're crafting a top-of-the-line system or simply trying to get Warzone 2 to run at more than 60fps. The Black Friday weekend - and now the Cyber Monday rush - is bringing some very decent CPU cooler prices, which you'll find below.

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PCGamesN Monday, November 27, 2023 7:00 AM
     Best Cyber Monday gaming keyboard deals 2023

On the hunt for the best Cyber Monday gaming keyboard deals? You've come to the right place, as we're still updating this page with keyboard offers across the weekend. Black Friday is over, but Cyber Monday gives a fresh crop of deals, some of which will last until the end of the month.

There are a ton of choices to make with a PC gaming keyboard. Do you go mechanical? What switches do you need? Is RGB essential (who are we kidding, of course it is). You don't want just any keyboard this Cyber Monday, you want the gaming keyboard that's going to help you set your skills apart from the rest of the lobby.

Investing in the best gaming keyboard is a great way to round off your gaming PC set-up, especially if you're eyeing up other peripherals. Saving a few pennies on your clicky-clacky companion will empower you to then check out the best Cyber Monday gaming mouse deals.

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PCGamesN Monday, November 27, 2023 7:25 AM
     Shop and save the best Cyber Monday RAM deals

Looking for the best Cyber Monday RAM deals? You've stumbled onto the right web page. Black Friday is over, but our team of deal experts are scanning the internet for the discounts that are still live, along with the whole wave of new ones that come with the advent of Cyber Monday.

There aren't as many specifications to fuss over when it comes to the best gaming RAM options, but your rig won't get very far without a stick - or four - of reliable memory. It is an essential component if you want the best gaming PC.

While 8GB is the minimum we recommend for any gaming system, best new PC games are going to need something like 16GB, and in recent months we've even seen them demand 32GB. This will help you meet minimum specs for the latest games, and it'll come in handy if you like to play while running a few Chrome tabs and Discord. You'll also need to be cautious of the speed you're buying, with 32ooMHz being the maximum possible with DDR4, and 4800MHz being the minimum for DDR5.

Oh, and don't forget, there's a vital choice to be made when it comes to RGB lighting (no, really). It seems like a ludicrous and unnecessary addition, but there's no quicker way to tell if you've properly clicked in your sticks than by an assault of flashing colors. Whatever your needs, you'll have plenty of opportunities to get some sweet RAM deals over Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend.

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PCGamesN Monday, November 27, 2023 6:01 AM
     Best Cyber Monday PC gaming deals 2023

If you're on the lookout for this year's top Cyber Monday PC gaming deals, we've got you covered. Check out our expert picks below, from gaming laptops and pre-built PCs to essential accessories like headsets, mice, keyboards, and storage.

There are still plenty of mega deals to be had at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart, as well as brands like Samsung, Razer, and Corsair. We're updating this page regularly as new deals roll in. If you're short on time, use the quick links below to navigate straight to your preferred retailers and brands. Shop smart and snag some savings on your PC gaming gear.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 27, 2023 7:56 AM
    

Good news, fans of dire implications! Daniel Mullins, developer of RPS bestest best horror comedy Inscryption and the equally acclaimed/diabolical Pony Island, appears to be making something new.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 27, 2023 7:48 AM
    

The best Cyber Monday SSD deals still resemble a Greatest Hits of Black Friday week's storage bargains – surely a relief to the unfortunate souls who missed out when they were fresh. Fancy a cheap WD Black SN850X? Done. Surprise savings on the new Crucial T500, one of the most effective cutters of game load times on the market? Sure. And those are just a couple of the NVMe highlights, with plenty more SATA and external SSD deals hanging around until the sun sets on Cyber Monday as well.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 27, 2023 7:14 AM
    

Almost all of Cyber Monday's best gaming monitor deals were also up for grabs on Black Friday – so if you spent all of the latter away from your desk, or on holiday, or locked up in someone's car boot, good news! You can still upgrade your screen to one of these RPS-approved gaming displays for less. A lot less, especially where ultrawide and 4K monitors are concerned.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 27, 2023 6:42 AM
    

The best Cyber Monday Steam Deck accessories deals come at a time when this Black Friday/pre-Christmas sales season starts winding down. Happily, there are still more than a few microSD card, docking station, case, and screen protector deals running, for both the UK and US. New Steam Deck OLED and classic Deck owners alike, take a look – some of these will tangibly improve your handheld PC experience and maybe even unlock whole new features.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 27, 2023 6:09 AM
    

Here's the very first of RockPaperShotgun's new weekly news liveblogs. Read more about the thinking behind them in our announcement post, if you dare.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 27, 2023 6:08 AM
    

There is a Creature that resides in the farthest corners of the cosmos and the deepest fathoms of the human psyche. It is a dreadful god of gossip and reportage, a hideous, paradiscursive entity of boundless appetite, whose Number is Infinity+1 and whose Sign is the Serrated Spiral. It's one of many abyssal denizens of a dungeon dimension outside of Time, where nothing changes and there is accordingly an apocalyptic hunger for News. My ancestors, the Brigante Celts who once ruled the misty valleys of Yorkshire, called it keno-augā-brājat, or "the cave that will never be filled". But nowadays, we call it the Maw.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 27, 2023 5:27 AM
    

Black Friday may have been and gone, dear readers, but the deals still continue with the dawn of Cyber Monday. This will be the last day of the Black Friday extravaganza, so make sure you get those purchases in before midnight if you still want to take advantage of any offers. And to help you navigate the trauma of endlessly navigating several different price-checking sites to bring you the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, I'm back for one last day of liveblog duties. Hardware editor James will also be updating our dedicated Cyber Monday deals pages with lots more of the best deals if you're looking for something more specific.

(And if you're looking for more console-related Cyber Monday deals, then our friends at Eurogamer have their own Cyber Monday liveblog you may want to keep an eye on as well.)

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 27, 2023 4:17 AM
    

Black Friday 2023 is donezo, but the best Cyber Monday PC gaming deals live on. Here, we'll continue to round up big savings on all kinds of quality hardware – from the best SSDs and graphics cards to fully prebuilt gaming PCs and laptops.

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Snappers can continue snapping with no worries for now.

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These Mario games will make Wario super jealous

Gamer Empire Monday, November 27, 2023 3:19 AM
     Matador 64 made quite a splash when it was added to the Destiny 2 sandbox. PvP players are very interested in getting a good roll. This guide will show you how you can unlock Matador 64 and get the god-roll. Recommended Read: Best Hand Cannons to Use in Destiny 2 To get Matador 64 in […]