There was a time when support for DirectX 12 on Windows 7 would have been a big deal. Embracing the ‘better late than never’ adage, Microsoft has finally “decided to act” on feedback imploring the company to bring DX12 to Windows 7. By “act,” Microsoft means it’s working with a select group of developers to port existing DX12 games to Windows 7. “We are currently working with a few other game developers to port their D3D12 games to Windows 7. “Windows 7 WoW gamers can run the game using DirectX

Competition is intensifying among gaming panel makers and it is pushing prices down “sharply,” according to a recent report. While this has mostly affected gaming monitors with up to 144Hz panels, the increased competition could soon impact even faster displays, with refresh rates ranging from 165Hz to 240Hz. If that is the case, it makes sense that even faster displays will draw the attention of China’s panel makers, as Digitimes predicts. These launches will help ensure a demand for gaming mon

It’s a day later than planned, but Fallout 76’s Wild Appalachia update has begun. Starting today, and with new stuff planned for just about every week until summer, players can take their first steps onto the Fallout 76 roadmap. You can start the quest by viewing a party invitation poster, which are scattered here and there around the map, including at all the train stations. You can also pick up a poster for free in the Atomic Shop, place it at your camp, and then read it there to begin the que

Keyboards and mice are great, but for racing games like Forza Motorsport and GRID Autosport, an actual steering wheel goes a long way to making the experience more fun. The Logitech G29 is one of the best wheels available for PC, and now it has dropped to $194.99 on Newegg. Don’t be fooled by the PlayStation logo in the center—the Logitech G29 works with PCs, as well as PS3 and PS4 consoles. American Truck Simulator, Dirt Rally, F1 2018, Farming Simulator 19, Forza Horizon 4, and GRID are just s

Hyper Light Drifter developer Heart Machine has officially pulled back the curtain on its new game, Solar Ash Kingdom, with an announcement trailer that’s as lovely as it is weird. The trailer makes Solar Ash Kingdom look like a speed-skating sim in a surprisingly colorful alternate dimension riven by the sticky marshmallow offspring of Yog-Sothoth, but that’s probably not quite what it’s all about. Actual specifics are short, but Preston said that “a whole new set of incredible tech and key inn

Microsoft’s Wireless Display app now lets Xbox One owners stream PC games, a bit like Steam Link, but not just limited to games you’ve added to your Steam library. You’ll need to use your Xbox controller to control the PC remotely, as there’s no mouse and keyboard support. Playing PC games on your Xbox seems like a logical step, then, even if I’m not sure who it really appeals to. There are hardly any exclusives these days, not since Microsoft started releasing most of its games across both PC a

There’s a Hyena crate in the room right after you save him but you’ll need a Hyena Key to open it. Unfortunately, you can’t revisit the area to open the Hyena crate once you’ve completed the mission, so one of the first things you should think about is hunting down the Hyena Key locations in The Division 2. The Division 2 Hyena key locations: how to get themWe’ve managed to uncover the various faction keys in The Division 2 and we’re pretty certain that we’ve found most of the locations of the H

The great news that Halo: The Master Chief Collection is coming to PC, won’t be trapped on the Microsoft Store and will contain Reach prompted fans to send 343 Industries gifts. Specifically, lots and lots of pizza. Last week, Reddit user thewombinthesky promised to buy a pizza for any 343 employee commenting, but only if the collection got announced during the Inside Xbox show. Please, don’t send anymore pizzas to 343 Industries. The building receptionist isn’t here so it’s getting logistically

The Division 2 The Division 2 review in progressThe Division 2 is a huge game. Before you start, get the right perksOne of the first things you’ll want to do is visit the Quartermaster at the White House. Avoid PvP (for now)If (and only if) you’re wanting to get to level 30 fast and efficiently, don’t even entertain going up against other players just yet. Lots of things in The Division 2 take literally five seconds to do, and the XP does add up over time. If you’re not in a rush, take your time

Brendan “PlayerUnknown” Greene is moving on from the game that bears his name, PUBG. After five years of working on the battle royale that popularised the genre, he’s shifting to a new role within PUBG Corp. He’s handing over the game’s continuing development to Taeseok Jang, while his new job will be heading a new division known as PUBG Special Projects. “And it is those dreams of connecting others that is driving our work at PUBG Special Projects.” Greene’s not quite closing the door on PUBG e

Microsoft finally confirmed during tonight’s Inside Xbox show that Halo: The Master Chief Collection is coming to PC—and it will include Halo: Reach, the 2010 prequel to the original Halo: Combat Evolved. That means Halo: Reach will be first, followed by Combat Evolved, Halo 2, Halo 3, Halo 3: ODST (Campaign), and Halo 4. Pricing and release dates haven’t been announced, but it’s great (and a little surprising) that The Master Chief Collection will be on Steam as well as the Microsoft Store. Hal

Professional HotS players, many of whom were already toiling away and preparing to chase next year’s championship, were growing suspicious. Filip “SmX” LiljeströmOn December 13, without warning, plans for a 2019 Heroes of the Storm Global Championship season were unceremoniously cancelled. Wade “Dreadnaught” PenfoldPenfold dropped out of college to chase his dream of becoming a professional HotS player. Even without official support from Blizzard, players like Penfold and Cailleux are hopeful He

It’s mostly black plastic and metal and looks like an understated gaming headset; no garish colors or angular design tweaks. The earcups themselves house 50mm neodymium drivers which are plenty big enough for loud, bassy booms, and perfect for a gaming headset. The H6’s microphone is detachable enabling you to seamlessly change it from a designated gaming headset to a regular pair of headphones for your commute or long journeys. This makes the Creative Sound BlasterX H6 one of the best headsets

Get the Ryzen 5 2600X for $169.99 at WalmartOur choice for the best AMD CPU from our best CPU for gaming roundup is now back down near its lowest price ever and, as an added bonus, comes with a free copy of Ubisoft’s upcoming open world shooter, The Division 2. As we mentioned in the roundup, the 2600X delivers nearly the same performance for gaming applications as the higher end 2700 and can be overclocked for additional performance when required. It’s a great CPU to anchor a gaming build becau

Star Wars Episode I: Racer was probably the best thing to come out of The Phantom Menace, but at 20 years old, it could probably do with a fresh coat of paint. Thankfully, modder RobJin has come to the rescue of podracing fanatics everywhere, creating a demo version in Unreal Engine 4. Lots of Star Wars mods and fan projects end up having a long life, but since this is directly based on a game and not just referencing the Star Wars universe, Disney may end up hitting it with a cease and desist.

This year’s 7-Day Roguelike Challenge has just come to an end, meaning that 125 new, free roguelikes (and a few unfinished ones) have been suddenly dumped on our laps, like an unseasonal Christmas treat. I’ve had a nosey around on the submissions page, and I’ve already found a great freebie in Citron Curieux’s Forward, which is a roguelike but where everything is made out of cards. You, the adventurer, are a card, as are your enemies and the various loot items placed throughout each dungeon. I d

According to the Microsoft Store, Halo: The Master Chief Collection will be available on the Surface Hub. The Hub is an interactive screen for use in businesses and classrooms, so it’s not really a gaming device. There are rumours that a PC release is imminent, though there’s no official word from Microsoft. If it was added in error, that’s something Microsoft could have fixed pretty quickly, but it’s still listed in the store. A Master Chief Collection announcement has already been teased, with

Of the three new Pinnacle weapons introduced in Destiny 2’s Season of the Drifter, the 21% Delirium machine gun exudes the most style. With a name cheekily referencing the chemical composition of the atmosphere, it’s only logical that the brash Drifter offers it for Guardians who really, really love Gambit. Pick up the “By Your Bootstraps” Pursuit from the Drifter in the TowerLike all Pursuits, you’ll need to keep this in your inventory to get credit. Up to Legend, you’ll be able to earn rank po

A Dragonfly Scout Rifle might initially pass off as merely ho-hum for a Destiny 2 Pinnacle weapon, but Oxygen SR3 puts a twist on it. Its unique perk, Meganeura, buffs Dragonfly’s climactic boom if you land successive precision hits (headshots) before the kill. Think of it as a conclusive “and stay down!” for elite PvE enemies. Keep the Pursuit in your inventory and don’t touch it until you need to hand it back to Zavala. Use Masterworked weapons in conjunction with generous Super usage to keep

Destiny 2’s PvP meta is a fickle beast, but you won’t hear any grumblings from your teammates if you include the new Recluse SMG in your Crucible kit. The Recluse thus encourages synergized swapping between a sturdy one-two punch setup, and it’s a nasty surprise for long-range specialists defending themselves from sudden close-quarter surprises. This is how to get The Recluse. Complete the “Stuff of Myth” Triumph: earn Crucible wins and achieve the Glory rank of FabledLike the Gambit-flavored 21