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The “Payday” franchise is based around cooperative multiplayer, primarily with player vs. environment (PvE) dynamics as teams of players carry out heists. Since debuting in 2011, the series has seen its fair share of ups and downs, including a divisive launch for “Payday 3” that had its developers apologizing. But when a “Payday” experience really…

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” is here, and it’s the best argument for the continued existence of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in quite a while. The “Brand New Day” supporting cast is filled with characters from outside Spider-Man’s own web, from Bruce Banner/The Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) to Frank Castle/the Punisher (Jon Bernthal) to Sadie Sink’s mystery…

If there’s one thing a superhero movie or TV show needs to get right, it’s the action. Comic books set a high bar for fight scenes, and with the invasive presence of CGI in media based on Marvel Comics, it can be difficult for live-action projects to deliver truly innovative and gripping combat sequences. That’s…

Martin Kemp knows Dublin well, but his son Roman has barely ventured beyond Belfast, so the pair are heading out on the road to see more of Ireland together. Starting in County Cork, their trip takes in everything from the folklore surrounding the Banshee Queen to a visit to Spike Island, the former prison known…

Real-time strategy (RTS) games were the backbone of PC gaming during its early days, and recently they’ve been back and in greater numbers than ever. In this article, we delve into the vast world of the Best RTS Games for PC in 2026, exploring top contenders like the timeless classic “Age of Empires 2” and…

What was possible for gaming on PCs changed dramatically throughout the ’80s, going from text-based gameplay to early 3D presentation. Platforms like the Commodore 64, the Atari ST, and the Apple II helped popularize home computer ownership across the decade. This was buoyed by a wide selection of games, several of which pushed the technical…

Ever since 2013, action RPG fans have been thrilled by the free-to-play online game “Path of Exile.” Played from an isometric perspective, gamers select a character from several fantasy archetypal classes and explore expansive realms to complete quests. These levels are procedurally generated, keeping the experience fresh as players steadily upgrade and customize their characters.…

2026’s best PC game, according to Metacritic, is officially Steam Deck Verified. This means Valve has tested the PC game for its handheld and can confirm it works from start to finish. More than this, that it works well, or at least that is what the Verified badge is supposed to mean. There have been…

With technology such as cameras, displays, and sensors built into their frames, smart glasses can provide augmented reality (AR) views, AI assistants, and Instagrammable snapshots directly on your face. I’ve been covering smart glasses since they first hit the market and have seen them evolve from basic phone-tethered wearable displays into wireless mixed-reality marvels. They’re…

This series has long been lauded as one of the freakiest and most unique modern sci-fi offerings. It’s also one of the rare sci-fi shows that have gotten both critics and audiences to agree it really is just that good, with 93% and 92% scores, respectively. And to this day, there has never been another…