Hayden DingmanGames Reporter, PCWorld
Hayden writes about games for PCWorld and doubles as the resident Zork enthusiast.
Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass subscription is coming to PCs, but in what form?
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said a PC version of Xbox Game Pass is a "big element" of strengthening its gaming outreach.
The best gaming headsets: Reviews and buying advice
We pick the best wireless headsets and the best overall headset for your PC gaming pleasure.
This week in games: Blizzard dispels Diablo 4 rumors, and Hitman 2 adds Sean Bean to the cast
Plus The Stanley Parable's weirdest achievement is finally unlockable, Destiny 2 starts bundling its expansions together, and more. This is gaming news for October 15 to 19.
Roccat Khan Aimo review: Hi-Res Audio and 7.1 sound in an affordable headset
Roccat's Khan Aimo gaming headset offers exceptional sound quality at a good price, but sacrifices style and comfort in the process.
Return of the Obra Dinn review: A phenomenal detective story invoking old Macintosh adventures
A unique art style and a fantastic puzzle hook make Return of the Obra Dinn a detective story worth experiencing, especially if you can do it all in one go.
Battlefield V's War Stories explore lesser-known vignettes from World War II, for the better
No Normandy, no Market Garden, no Hurtgen Forest. Battlefield V's mini-campaigns capture a wider picture of World War II by, ironically, focusing on smaller and more personal stories of individual heroism.
Inside the Living Computer Museum founded by Paul Allen: Where PC history stays alive
“Other museums put a glass in front of their computers. We put a chair.” We tour the Living Computer Museum founded by Microsoft's Paul Allen.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 review impressions: Come for battle royale, stay for battle royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 has all the usual multiplayer options, and no singleplayer, but the new Blackout battle royale mode is the star of the show. It's like Battlegrounds without all the jank.
Best gaming mouse: Find your perfect match
We put a small herd of gaming mice through their paces so you can find the best mouse for your needs.
This week in games: Walking Dead resurrected, Baldur's Gate 3 rumors, Into the Breach done quick
Plus: Microsoft reputedly close to buying Obsidian, Stories Untold studio No Code unveils its second game, and Star Citizen adds another trailer to the pile. This is gaming news for October 8 to 12.
Razer Naga Trinity review: Three gaming mice in one
Razer's Naga Trinity finally makes the MMO mouse a little less niche by allowing you to swap in 12-button, 7-button, and 2-button side panels on-the-fly.
Assassin's Creed: Odyssey's hidden Historical Locations map is stuffed with Ancient Greek lore
Assassin's Creed: Odyssey doesn't have an educational Discovery Tour mode yet, but there is history to discover—as long as you know which menu it's hidden under.
Omen Mindframe headset review: HP nails the cooling, but the basics need work
The Omen Mindframe gaming headset makes its mark with thermoelectric cooling in the earcups. It works as advertised, but HP misses on some basics.
Assassin's Creed Odyssey fills its massive Ancient Greece world with things to do, places to see, and philosophers to chat up while shaking up the series' staid core.
This week in games: Total War: Warhammer II adds undead pirates, Amazon's MMO leaks on Pornhub
Plus: Surviving Mars unveils its first expansion, Mike Morhaime departs Blizzard after 27 years, and Divinity developer Larian stars in an hour-long documentary. This is gaming news for October 1 to 5.