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Hi-Rez reportedly ends major updates for Smite, Paladins, and Rogue Company

Hi-Rez Studios has announced that Paladins and Smite will no longer receive major updates, with the focus shifting to Smite 2. Around 70 employees have been laid off as part of a restructuring.

Football Manager 25 Cancelled: Sports Interactive Issues Official Statement

Football Manager 25 has been canceled by Sports Interactive due to technical and visual issues, with the studio promising a "new era" for the series in the future.

What RDNA 4 GPU features gamers demand most: Availability, price, and upscaling

The latest in gaming news, reviews, and hardware deals. Keep up to date with the biggest stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.

Update Your Netgear Router Now: Critical Vulnerabilities Patched

Netgear has released a security advisory urging users to update their router's firmware to address two critical remote code execution vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities affect several Netgear WiFi router models, including the XR1000, XR500, and WAX206.

Manor Lords Has Sold 3 Million Copies, Surprising Even Its Creators

Manor Lords, our favorite city builder of 2024, continues to impress in 2025. With new maps, bridges, and building upgrades, it has sold over 3 million copies.

Spider-Man 2 PC Port Performance Issues Linked to DirectStorage GPU Decompression

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on PC is facing launch issues due to performance problems and bugs. One issue is the use of DirectStorage, which is using GPU resources and degrading performance.

Minecraft's Warm and Cold Cows, Highland Cows, and Fireflies

Minecraft is getting new cow variants, including fluffy highland cows and warm cows. The update also includes new ambient desert sounds, a lush new plant block, and fireflies.

Introducing Battlefield Labs: Where You Help Shape the Future of Battlefield

Battlefield Labs: A new playtesting initiative for the next Battlefield game. Learn more about the program, its goals, and what to expect from the gameplay.

PC Gaming Hardware Industry Faces Potential Impact Due to China Tariffs

US tariffs on China may impact PC gaming industry, with companies like ASRock moving manufacturing away from China and predicting price increases due to potential cost absorption.

Destructible Environments in Marvel Rivals: A Technical Deep Dive

Marvel Rivals features destructible terrain, allowing players to break walls and expose enemy positions. The game's developers implemented a two-tiered fragmentation system and native unsupported LOD functionality to minimize performance impact from large-scale destruction while maintaining competitive standards.