Today, we’ve got horror, controversy, some seriously useful tech advice, and graphics cards that might just cost more than your entire gaming setup.
So grab your favorite controller, check that your PC isn’t overheating, and maybe leave a light on — because we’re jumping into a packed episode!
First up, we’re counting down the Top 100 Horror Games of All Time!
We’re talking terrifying survival horror, psychological mind games, creepy indie experiences, and those unforgettable titles that make you question why you decided to play alone at two in the morning.
From legendary classics like Resident Evil and Silent Hill to modern nightmares that turn every dark hallway into a potential heart attack, we’re celebrating 100 games that prove sometimes the scariest thing in gaming isn’t the monster…
It’s the sound of your last save being corrupted.
And speaking of nightmares, let’s talk about something that might be even scarier to some PC gamers: the ongoing rivalry between Epic Games and Valve. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has once again taken aim at Steam, criticizing Valve’s influence over PC gaming and its policies around the Steam ecosystem. The latest debate includes Steam’s requirement for developers to disclose certain uses of generative AI in their games.
Sweeney argues that these policies can hurt developers and restrict their choices. But critics have pushed back, saying players deserve transparency about the games they buy.
So, is this a fight for a more open PC gaming industry, a business rivalry over who controls your game library, or a little bit of both?
And more importantly, can we get back to arguing about which game is better instead of which launcher we have to open first?
We’ve also got gameplay footage of the public test build of Dead By Daylight that features a new killer and survivor: Art the Clown (the Terrifier) and the protagonist Sienna Shaw (from Terrifier 2 and Terrifier 3)
Next, we’re getting into something you probably use every single day without thinking twice about it: USB ports!
Yep, those little rectangular holes that somehow never seem to be in the right place when you need to plug something in.
We’ll talk about why USB-C doesn’t automatically mean faster speeds, why two ports that look identical can have completely different capabilities, and how to avoid plugging an expensive accessory into a port that can’t deliver the power or performance you expect.
We’ll also cover some practical tips for connecting external SSDs, gaming controllers, capture cards, and other PC accessories.
Because buying a fast external SSD and plugging it into a slow port is a little like buying a sports car and discovering your driveway has a speed limit of five miles per hour.
And finally, we’re checking in on the latest graphics card and video game news.
We’ll also look at what’s happening across the gaming industry, including the latest developments in PC gaming platforms, hardware, and the games everyone’s talking about.
Because let’s be honest: keeping up with gaming news these days is practically a full-time job.
One minute you’re excited about a new graphics card. The next minute, you’re reading a 47-post argument about AI, game launchers, and whether your favorite storefront is ruining the industry.
So, whether you’re here for the horror games, the hardware advice, the industry drama, or just to hear somebody complain about graphics card prices for the thousandth time, you’re in the right place.
Graphics card news
- Crysis running inside my GPU is the weirdest thing I’ve tried this year
- Buying an AMD GPU used to be wildly cheaper in 2006 vs. 2026
- Your CPU’s integrated graphics might be faster than a GTX 1050, but most people never use them
- VR tech gives DLSS 5 a big performance boost on ultrawide monitors
- AMD says it’s working to improve frame pacing, but will it deliver before the modders figure it out?
- Nvidia store quietly pulls the RTX 5080 following RTX 5090 — street prices climb to 2.2x MSRP
Microsoft
- Windows modding is back, and the open-source tools are better than Microsoft’s own
- This old Windows limitation punished you for buying a bigger hard drive
- These Windows terminal commands fix what settings can’t, and I use them every time my PC breaks
- These 3 free Microsoft apps will completely declutter your Windows PC
- Windows 11 is finally letting you fix one of its most annoying menus
General tech news
- 5 ways you can add more USB ports to your PC
- Your high performance power plan might be hurting your CPU’s gaming performance
- I don’t want my next PC to be upgradable, and maybe you shouldn’t either
- 11 essential command line tools every PC user should try | Watch
- The cheapest terabytes left for a home NAS are used SAS drives, and they need a $30 card most people have never heard of
- The oldest USB advice on your PC is finally obsolete
- Your USB hub can sabotage your wireless mouse: here’s the cheap fix
- Your ESP32 has PSRAM sitting there unused, and most tutorials forget to mention it
- 5 reasons SATA is actually better than NVMe for your home server
- How to undervolt your CPU (and why you should)
- All-flash NAS was supposed to be the future, and SSD prices just pushed it back by years
- 5 high-powered mini PCs that run circles around most desktops
- I changed 5 BIOS settings and improved my gaming PC’s performance without touching overclocking
- Used enterprise hard drives are the last real storage deal, and I trust them more than new ones
General gaming news
- The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind is making an official comeback
- There will never be another physical media format, so I’m buying what I can while it’s still cheap
- After 25 years, classic D&D RPG is officially making a comeback
- GTA 6 pre-load dates and file size: When can you download the game on PS5
- Wendy’s is releasing an official Final Fantasy-like game on Steam
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Xbox
- Xbox is officially removing the biggest Star Wars game ever made
- 4 drawbacks you should know before buying an Xbox Series X
- Everything we know about Project Helix, the next Xbox console
Sony
- Which AMD CPU is equivalent to the PlayStation 5?
- A jailbroken PlayStation 5 can play PS2 discs, but Sony is giving users a tough choice
- Jailbroken PS5s can now run Steam PC games
- PlayStation’s delisted PS2 classic finally returns today
- Want to buy the best SSD for PS5? We’ve tested all of the top options
- How much would it cost to build a PC that can compete with the PS5 Pro?
- PlayStation Plus officially replaces November 2026 free game with alternative title
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