Valve already collects a lot of data about your gaming PC, typically to release its hardware survey every month. But it looks like Steam will soon use frame rate data gathered by its millions of users ...

The vibe around the Epic Games Store is that people love it for the free stuff but don’t use it for much else. That’s an accurate read according to Bloomberg, which recently outlined a pattern of half ...

Super Mario, Zelda (or Link), Purple Tentacle, Sonic—these are just a few of the heroes who have inspired gamers for over 40 years. Some of the original gaming devices from Atari, Commodore, Nintendo, ...

Many video games intentionally include design elements crafted to keep people playing as long and as often as possible. I explained several insidious developer techniques in a previous article. These ...

This month, I picked up a concerned parent from the waiting room. I walked her to my office and asked how I could help. “My 10-year-old son can’t focus on anything. I think it’s because of the video ...

Windows 11 packs a ton of easy-to-miss features. We show you how to download some unique extras, maximize Copilot, tweak the Start menu, upgrade your security, and much more. I've been testing PC and ...

Struggling to make your way around and complete Astro's Playroom? IGN's Tips & Tricks section will give you all the advice, scoops and strategies that you need in order to complete all four areas of ...