2025 Mar 15, 09:42
PC Gamer had an eventful year in 2023 with a variety of news stories capturing readers' attention. From Bill Gates' obsession with Minesweeper to Fallout 4 modders criticizing Starfield's outpost mechanics, there was plenty to discuss. The Witcher producer made controversial comments about the show's simplified plot, while Bethesda defended the intentionally dull planets in Starfield. A massive theft of Pokémon cards resulted in the perpetrator facing the law, and an Elden Ring player finally put down their sword after a long battle
Skullgirls received negative reviews after changing old artwork, and Iran's "quantum processor" turned out to be less than impressive. A dedicated Red Dead Online player on Stadia received a special goodbye package from Rockstar, and a developer promised a free remaster after realizing their game was unpopular. Google's updated privacy policy sparked concerns about data collection, and the US government placed restrictions on Nvidia's chip exports. Baldur's Gate 3 players were warned against getting tattoos they didn't understand, while an Old School Runescape player had their account hacked and then restored
A streamer's journey to Pluto in Starfield ended with a lackluster result, and a $2,000 Steam game turned out to be a disappointment. Todd Howard defended the optimization of Starfield for PC, and former Sims lead Rod Humble shared amusing stories from focus groups. Hogwarts Legacy was a major success despite pre-release controversy, and an AI press event promised non-violence before taking a turn for the wild. It was a memorable year, and PC Gamer is excited to continue delivering news in 2024.