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  • January 1 · Steam ends official support for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1.[1]
  • January 1 · UEVR mod by Praydog has entered public beta, adding virtual reality support to thousands of Unreal Engine 4 games.[1]
  • December 21 · Steam Winter Sale 2023 is live until January 4, 2024, including the first discount for Baldur's Gate 3.[1]
  • December 13 · GOG.com Winter Sale is live until January 4, 2024.[1]
  • December 13 · Epic Games Store Winter Sale is live until January 10, 2024.[1]
  • December 12 · The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) has been permanently cancelled.[1]

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FAQs

Why is my PC not running games as well as it should? ›

This can be caused by poor design (too small a heat sink, or poor ventilation), by poor placement (a PC in a stereo cabinet may not get enough fresh air), or by dust accumulating on the vents, fans, and heat sinks.

How to get free computer games? ›

There are several highly-rated sites for downloading free PC games, including:
  1. Origin.
  2. Steam.
  3. G2A.
  4. Mega Games.
  5. Battle.net.
  6. Epic Games Store.
  7. Acid Play.
  8. AllGamesAtoZ.
Feb 28, 2024

How do I force a game to run better? ›

How to boost FPS and optimize your PC for gaming: 12 top tips
  1. Install an in-game FPS counter.
  2. Overclock your graphics card.
  3. Upgrade your graphics card.
  4. Upgrade to an SSD.
  5. Upgrade your computer's RAM.
  6. Disable SuperFetch and Prefetch.
  7. Defrag or TRIM your disk.
  8. Tweak the Nvidia Control Panel.
Nov 21, 2023

Why do old games run bad on PC? ›

The game may require a software library or component (for example, DirectX* 9 or older) that is no longer automatically installed in Windows 10. The game may be a 16-bit application and these are no longer supported on Windows* 64-bit version.

What is the #1 PC game? ›

Fortnite was the most-played PC game in February 2024

Fortnite's rank didn't move, landing the Battle Royale title at the #1 spot as the most popular game for desktop and laptop players. Much of the top 10 stayed the same as last month, though Counter-Strike 2 & GO did jump up several spots to rank #4.

What is the best free PC game ever? ›

The best free PC games are:
  • Raid: Shadow Legends.
  • Genshin Impact.
  • Honkai Star Rail.
  • World of Tanks.
  • War Thunder.
  • Sea of Conquest.
  • War Robots.
  • World of Warships.
7 days ago

What is the best free game in PC? ›

The best free PC games in 2024, starting with...
  • Spelunky Classic.
  • Rocket League. ...
  • War Thunder. ...
  • Crusader Kings 2. (Image credit: Paradox) ...
  • Roblox. (Image credit: Roblox Corporation) ...
  • Teamfight Tactics. (Image credit: League of Legends) ...
  • Dauntless. (Image credit: Phoenix Labs) ...
  • Paladins. (Image credit: Hi-Rez) ...
Mar 19, 2024

Why is my gaming PC so slow all of a sudden? ›

Storage is the heart of your gaming PC and running out of it can result in performance decrease. Doesn't matter if you're using an HDD or an SSD, a crowded drive can slow down your system's responsiveness. Deleting duplicated files and uninstalling unnecessary programs can give you some space.

Why has my PC performance dropped? ›

PC performance loss can be caused by: Accumulated fragmented data on the hard drive. Unnecessary background applications running in the background. Outdated device drivers.

Why am I getting low FPS on my high end PC? ›

Low FPS can also be caused by running games at maximum graphical settings. Although it is visually stunning, it puts a considerable strain on the PC's hardware and will result in low FPS if the computer can't keep up. An underpowered CPU is another potential reason for low FPS.

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