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June 14, 2026

Xbox Game Pass Makes Incredible 140 Hour RPG Free

Xbox Game Pass has added Persona 5 Royal, an acclaimed RPG with a Metacritic score of 95, available for subscribers on PC, Premium, and Ultimate tiers. The game offers up to 140 hours of gameplay, requiring at least 100 hours to complete the main storyline. It features a blend of social simulation, narrative, anime-inspired aesthetics, and turn-based combat. Persona 5 Royal is a standalone experience, allowing new players to start without prior knowledge of the series. The duration of its availability on Game Pass is uncertain, but titles typically remain for 12 to 24 months.

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June 13, 2026

Even a fantasy game like Skyrim won’t let me be a trillionaire

Elon Musk has been announced as the world's first trillionaire. In gaming, no title has allowed players to reach trillions in virtual currency, with Balatro being one of the few games where a player can accumulate billions. In Skyrim, using the console command player.additem with the item code for gold (0000000f) to add one trillion gold pieces results in the character going into over 2 billion gold in debt due to the game's coding limitations. Skyrim's gold is represented as a 32-bit signed integer, which has a maximum value of 2,147,483,647. Exceeding this value causes the amount to flip from positive to negative.

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June 12, 2026

Microsoft is looking to speed up development of future Elder Scrolls, Fallout, and Halo games

Microsoft is considering a strategic pivot for its Xbox division, which may include spinning it off into a standalone entity or transforming it into a wholly-owned subsidiary. There are discussions about a potential joint venture with unnamed partners to facilitate a smoother sale of Xbox. The company is focusing its resources on its most prominent gaming titles while facing challenges, including the possibility of job losses for hundreds of employees. Anticipated game releases like Fallout 4 and The Elder Scrolls VI have left fans waiting for updates, and the Halo franchise has seen stagnation since the establishment of 343 Industries. Halo Infinite's content updates ceased in 2025, four years after its launch. Microsoft has not yet made immediate changes but is exploring a broad range of options for the future of Xbox.

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June 8, 2026

There are already two mods to make Gothic Remake’s lockpicking less painful

The Gothic Remake offers a deeper gaming experience but has received criticism for its lockpicking system, which players find tedious. Alkimia Interactive is aware of the feedback and notes that investing skill points can improve the experience. Mods like "Unlock All Chests and Doors" and "Lockpick Settings" are available to help players manage the lockpicking mechanic. Players are also using mods to enhance performance and identify interactable objects in the game. Installing these mods requires downloading files into the game’s directory and launching the game with administrative privileges.

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June 4, 2026

Which gaming clip just won $500? Check out the best videos of May, featuring nukes in Minecraft, eternal drifts in Forza Horizon 6, and a dragon-riding giant in Skyrim

In May, the gaming community submitted a variety of video clips showcasing gameplay from titles like Counter-Strike 2, Marathon, and Battlefield 6, as well as comedic moments from sandbox games such as Crimson Desert, Minecraft, and Subnautica 2. PC Gamer curates these submissions, selecting one clip each month as the 'Best Clip of the Month,' which receives a 0 Amazon gift card.

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May 28, 2026

Valve’s new-look Steam Workshop just made modding your games easier than ever

The Steam Workshop has undergone a redesign in 2026, transitioning from beta to full availability. The updated interface features a home page that highlights popular mods, including essential mods like SkyUI for Skyrim. Enhanced search and filter tools have been introduced, allowing users to save search queries with customizable tags. The search functionality scans both titles and descriptions, with adjustable settings for modifiers. A new 'quick view' feature provides essential information about mods without navigating away from the browse section. Users can subscribe, favorite, or add mods to collections directly from this quick view. The update is live, with future enhancements planned but no specific timelines announced.

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May 23, 2026

14 years ago we published our Elder Scrolls 6 wishlist, and honestly? It still holds up

The February 2012 "Armchair Designer" column in PC Gamer highlighted ten desired features for Elder Scrolls VI, shortly after Skyrim's release. The game is now projected for a 2026 release. Bethesda has since developed Fallout 4 and Starfield, incorporating new systems like settlement management. Fans hope for a return to Morrowind's flexibility and improved stealth mechanics, influenced by design director Emil Pagliarulo's background. The column proposed exploring Akavir, introducing colonial themes and diverse factions, with a narrative that allows for complex interactions between Tamriel and Akavir's cultures. The vision for TES 6 aims to blend nostalgia with innovative storytelling, enhancing player choices and consequences.

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May 11, 2026

Elder Scrolls 6 is a ways off, but who needs it? The world’s most specific game jam is back with 40 playable entries all based off Oblivion’s wonderful/awful persuade-o-wheel

Nostalgia significantly influences player experiences in video games, exemplified by the wheel system for NPC disposition in Oblivion, which allowed players to engage in a minigame to affect relationships with NPCs. This system differed from Skyrim's approach, which focused on quest completions and faction memberships. The fondness for Oblivion's mechanics has led to the creation of Wheeljam 2, a game jam where participants submitted 40 playable experiences incorporating the lockpicking minigame or persuasion wheel. Many of these entries embrace the original mechanics' charm, with 27 games available to play in web browsers. The voting for Wheeljam 2 will conclude in about five days, but the games will remain accessible for players.

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May 7, 2026

Despite Gothic Remake’s glow-up, it’s still the scrappy eurojank RPG it always was, and that’s fine with me

Gothic Remake revisits the original Gothic game, which established a foundation for future RPGs. Players start as a nameless convict in a penal colony controlled by inmates, facing challenges without weapons or clear direction. The game emphasizes exploration, NPC interaction, and skill development rather than immediate action. The Colony, originally a penal facility, is divided into three factions: the organized Old Camp, the ruthless New Camp, and the eccentric Swamp Camp. Players encounter dangers and must navigate the environment without a minimap, relying on NPC guidance. Combat mechanics reflect the protagonist's initial lack of skill, and the game retains a sense of discovery and immersion characteristic of traditional RPGs.

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May 3, 2026

Skyrim has been the most-played ‘Unsupported’ game on Steam Deck for 5 months

The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, despite being labeled "Unsupported" by Valve for the Steam Deck, has remained one of the most-played games on the platform from December to April. The game was given this label due to significant compatibility issues, yet many players report enjoying it without major problems. Skyrim's status as the most-played game deemed unplayable highlights its enduring popularity and the commitment of its fanbase.