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DEPARTMENTS Cease your magic, before the hourglass shatters!" When last we left Mortal Kombat 11, Liu Kang had saved the world. Having been granted the powers of a god by Raiden himself, Liu Kang defeated the time-bending deity Kronika and prevented her from remaking the Mortal Kombat universe in her own image. When Liu Kang bested Kronika at the end of Mortal Kombat 11 he froze her in place, then roundhouse kicked her icy head off, shattering her skull into a million tiny pieces - and her crown. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents the Top 10 free-to-play computer games. Topics covered include Fortnite from Epic which has 250 million registered accounts, features of Apex Legends from Respawn, content that developer Grinding Gear continues to add to Path of Exile and background of DOTA 2 which holds the record for having the largest esports prize pool ever.

The article reviews the video game "The Sinking City" developed by Frogwares.

The article presents information on the Razer Nari Ultimate haptics-enabled gaming headset from Razer.

The article reviews the video game "Cube Escape: Paradox" developed by the video game developer Rusty Lake, which contains a short film set in the Rusty Lake universe.

The article previews several computer games including "The Walking Dead: The Final Season," "Two Point Hospital," and "Destiny 2: Forsaken."

The article explores the plan of computer technology company Microsoft to acquire Valve, the independent company behind the Steam computer gaming platform. It expects the acquisition to affect the quality of the platform. The long-term effect of the deal on the computer gaming industry is discussed, as well as the difference between Valve and Microsoft computer games.

Several computer video games are reviewed including "Monster Hunter: World," "Battletech," and "Civilization VI: Rise and Fall."

The article reviews the computer game "Divinity: Original Sin II."

The article reviews the computer game "Total War: Warhammer II."

The article looks at the trend of loot crates in computer video games in which players have to pay extra fees to earn certain features or progress within the games. It focuses on so-called pay-to-win or "gacha mechanics" in the games "Forza Motorsport 7," "Middle-earth: Shadow of War," and "Star Wars Battlefront II." The author suggests loot crates will ultimately discourage new players and dissuade existing players from continuing to play.

The article evaluates several video games including Lawbreakers by Boss Key, Absolver by Devolver, and Total War: Warhammer II.

The article reviews several computer video games including "Prey," "NieR: Automata," and "Night in the Woods."

The article evaluates the music video game game "Rock Band VR" using the Oculus Touch virtual reality (VR) equipment, developed by the VR company Oculus, through a personal computer (PC).

The article offers brief information on the upgraded Game Bar in the Windows 10 operating system from Microsoft which has added functions like performance tracking, Spotify integration, upgraded volume management, and cross-platform chat.

The article reviews the Tyranny computer role playing games developed by Obsidian.

The article reviews the Titanfall 2 computer game from Electronic Arts.

The article discusses the advantages of computer gaming over video game consoles. Topics covered include the drop in the cost of building a desktop and video cards, the use by consoles of a faux-computer upgrade strategy and the availability of console games for computers. Also mentioned is the gaming heritage of computers, as well as the introduction of free computer games.

The article presents a review of the top 10 personal computer (PC) games of 2016 according to the publication, which include the point-and-click detective game "Agatha Christie- The ABC Murders," a group of mobile games titled "The Room 2," and the exploration/adventure game "Infra."

The article reviews the game "Stellaris" developed by Paradox.

The article reviews the role-playing video game "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt" from video game company CD Projekt.

The article explores a question and answer session featuring Gabe Newell, the founder of the Valve video game company, which took place on the discussion website Reddit. Topics examined include whether or not Valve is working on single player games, anticipation for the game "Half-Life 3," and support for the computer gaming platform Steam.

The article reviews the video game "Forza Horizon 3" for the personal computer (PC).

The article reports that the video game developer Cyan is planning a special release of the Myst video games to celebrate the product's 25th anniversary. Topics discussed include the speculation that Cyan has been able to reacquire the rights to all its Myst games, the company's announcement that it will release updated versions of the games and the expectation that Cyan will release a Collector's Edition of Myst games.

The article announces the release dates of computer games "Total Warhammer 2" and Total War Saga."

You probably won't be able to finish every unplayed game you own, but with the spring release calendar looking this empty you can certainly make a dent. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

With new consoles due to arrive in November, there's a sizable gap in the 2020 release calendar at the moment—but with Cyberpunk, Dying Light 2, and more already on their way? It's going to be a busy year. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Plus: Free copies of Alan Wake's American Nightmare and Observer, the surprise release of Postal 4, and Riot announces both a shooter and a card game. This is gaming news for October 14 to 18. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Heavy-hitting acting talent helps elevate Ghost Recon Breakpoint's familiar story, but the moment-to-moment action is starting to feel pretty familiar as well. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In a console generation that's become synonymous with risk aversion, Borderlands 3 plays it even more safe than expected. It's like the last seven years never occurred, except in memes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

If you've ever watched a horror film and thought "Why are you doing that?" then Man of Medan is your chance to prove you could do better—though launch-day woes provide a different kind of fright. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Wasteland 3's backer demo is light on the stuff we care about, a.k.a. the dialogue. It looks beautiful though, and there are some smart quality-of-life changes to admire. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We all know summer is the last remaining dry spot in the year's torrent of game releases, but why? The answer: It's Europe's fault, probably. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We all know summer is the last remaining dry spot in the year's torrent of game releases, but why? The answer: It's Europe's fault, probably. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Plus Total War chops off a bunch of horse legs, Obsidian shows off The Outer Worlds's E3 demo, and Alpha Protocol disappears from Steam. This is gaming news for June 17 to 21. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We went hands-on with Ghost Recon Breakpoint at E3 2019, and rogue Ghost Cole Walker stole the show. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Ubisoft's E3 2019 press conference focused heavily on established franchises and live games. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The PC Gaming Show returned to E3 2019, and as always, it shined a spotlight on the weird, wild variety of games that make the PC so special. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Ubisoft's E3 2019 press conference focused heavily on established franchises and live games. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We got our first hands-on time with Halo Reach running on a PC at E3 2019, and came away pleased with 343i's PC port as it stands so far—though obviously the real test will come when it's out in the wild. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

E3 starts early with Google's Stadia event, with announcements of Baldur's Gate III and a new Destiny 2 expansion, plus our first details on the convoluted Stadia Pro/Stadia Base pricing split and the early-access Founder's Edition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Plus Call of Duty ditches Zombies for 2019, our first footage of Halo Reach on PC, and GOG gives away copies of Obduction. This is gaming news for May 27 to 31. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Layers of Fear 2 doesn't have many scares to offer, but visual panache and a multitude of classic film homages make for an extraordinary adventure—for the right person. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

No Code's follow-up to Stories Untold once again manages to combine the everyday with the extraordinary in bizarre and compelling ways, in what's sure to be one of 2019's best games. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Plus: Netflix is headed to E3, Metro details its dual expansions, and KFC gets politely told to sit down by Respawn. This is gaming news for May 13 to 17. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Rage 2's first hours are surprisingly unmemorable for a game with such an over-the-top aesthetic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

And yes, they do mean any game—even unreleased ones like Borderlands 3, Control, and John Wick Hex. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Rage 2's first hours are surprisingly unmemorable for a game with such an over-the-top aesthetic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

There's not much substance in Forager, but sometimes you just want to mindlessly snack on tasty junk food—even if you feel slightly unfulfilled afterward. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Plus: Randy Pitchford gets weird(er) on Twitter, the Final Fantasy VII remake finally resurfaces, and QuakeCon heads to Europe for the first time. This is gaming news for May 6 to 10. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]