Hayden DingmanGames Reporter, PCWorld
Hayden writes about games for PCWorld and doubles as the resident Zork enthusiast.
Age of Wonders: Planetfall preview: A sci-fi melange makes this 4X universe worth exploring
Age of Wonders: Planetfall is as complicated and slow-paced as its predecessor, but its vibrant science fiction setting might help smooth the learning curve. Plus, space dinosaurs.
Lenovo Flex 5 15 review: A good laptop, an awkward tablet
The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15 is a decent laptop and oversized tablet, in desperate need of a few more fans to perform at its greatest potential.
This week in games: Hollow Knight gets a sequel, Neill Blomkamp makes a live-action Anthem trailer
Plus: Harmonix has a new VR game, Verdun sequel Tannenberg emerges from early access, a free Rainbow Six Siege weekend, and more. This is gaming news for February 11 to 15.
Steam's iron grip on PC gaming is probably over even if the Epic Games Store fails
The days of Steam being your only option on PCs are long gone if you want to play today's hottest triple-A games.
Crackdown 3 feels like a game unstuck from time, a piece of 2007-era design that sneaked through into 2019, with middling results.
Far Cry New Dawn review: A surprisingly satisfying refresh, with some lingering old problems
Far Cry New Dawn is the second series overhaul in as many years, with excellent results, but the story continues to underwhelm.
Metro Exodus review: Finding humanity in a post-nuclear hellscape
Escaping the cramped corridors of the Moscow subway system, Metro Exodus comes full circle and embraces a S.T.A.L.K.E.R.-esque open-world where it's just you, a map, a gun, and a prayer. It's janky, sure, but we love it anyway.
This week in games: The film Groundhog Day gets a VR sequel, Creative Assembly teases a new shooter
Plus Two Point Hospital gets custom interiors, Epic gives away copies of Axiom Verge, and Kabal returns to Mortal Kombat. This is gaming news for February 4 to 8.
New World preview: Amazon's debut video game is a sandbox MMO with a lot of faith in its players
With New World, Amazon has put the politics of an EVE Online into an historical 17th-century setting. The question is whether players will follow that vision.
The Division 2 hands-on: From the White House to the Air and Space Museum and back again
We played The Division 2 for more than six hours, covering the beginning hours of the game as well as a single end-game mission.
Plus: Another Fallout 76 patch mishap, Capcom confirms Resident Evil 2 story DLC, and Quantic Dream might go multi-platform once more. This is gaming news for January 28 to February 1.
Crackdown 3 hands-on preview: Left behind by development hell
Crackdown 3 feels average, at a time when Microsoft desperately needs exceptional.
Metro Exodus is skipping Steam for the Epic Games Store, and passing the savings on to you
Another notable game, Metro: Exodus, defects from Steam for the Epic Games Store, and slashing the price in the process.
Lenovo C730 Cube deep dive: A solid budget option for mainstream gamers
The Lenovo Legion C730 Cube has an eye-catching design, a fairly easy upgrade path, and enough power to play modern games at High settings. And it does it all for cheap.
The best gaming headsets: Reviews and buying advice
We pick the best wireless headsets and the best overall headset for your PC gaming pleasure.
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