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First launched in 2014, The Sims 4 became free to play in October 2022, allowing a wider range of players to enjoy this popular life simulation game. However, only the base game is free; the many expansions, Stuff Packs, and Creator Kits are still purchased separately. The developers at Maxis frequently add new furniture, clothing, and other items to players’ collections through special in-game events, sometimes simply for logging in or completing specific challenges.

Game Rant has created an interactive map for the Eastwood area in Battlefield 6 to help players win. It shows all the objectives, spawn points, and other important locations. You can customize the map by turning different categories on or off, making it easy to find exactly what you need – like turret locations, ladders, … Read more

This is a simple guide to all the starting characters in Octopath Traveler Zero. It covers what each character does well, their weaknesses, and helps you decide which one is right for you.

Just as the holiday shopping season began, Xbox unexpectedly announced a Black Friday sale. Although stores like Costco and GameStop weren’t discounting the Xbox Series X/S consoles themselves, Microsoft offered significant price cuts on many games for both Xbox and PC. Big discounts were available on popular titles like Hogwarts Legacy, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Madden NFL 26. Plus, customers who personalize Xbox controllers through Xbox Design Lab can get a free engraving if they order by December 12th.

Unfortunately, the recent significant decline in player activity appears to be affecting Renegades, Bungie‘s newest Star Wars-inspired expansion. It’s definitely generating discussion, but not the positive kind the developers intended.

PC gamers have been hit hard by a sudden shortage and price increase in RAM. OpenAI’s plans to grow its AI server network led RAM manufacturers to prioritize their projects, leaving less supply for consumers. Since October, the cost of both DDR4 and DDR5 RAM has dramatically increased – kits that used to cost less than $100 in most of 2025 have now roughly tripled in price.

Mike Booth has had an interesting career path, starting at Valve before moving to Blizzard and eventually landing at Bad Robot. This isn’t the first time reports have surfaced about a partnership between the two. JJ Abrams announced Bad Robot’s entry into video games back in 2018, and by late 2020, Mike Booth was confirmed as the head of their gaming division. While a new game was planned under Booth’s leadership, details have been scarce – until recently.

While much of Octopath Traveler Zero is meant to be discovered through gameplay, this guide offers a helpful introduction to the core mechanics and provides some tips to help you enjoy a smoother adventure.

The Battlefield series has faced some challenges recently. After Battlefield 2042 wasn’t well-received, there was a lot of pressure on Battlefield 6. Thankfully, DICE largely returned to what made the series successful. While Battlefield 6 feels more realistic and familiar compared to 2042, it doesn’t quite capture the same immersive and gritty realism that still makes Battlefield 1 so popular, even years later.

Plus, the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted will showcase more than 50 other games with trailers, new announcements, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content for gamers.