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PC Gaming Essentials
The stores, trackers and reference sites I use to decide what to play and how well it will run.
HowLongToBeatHow long a game actually takes, by playstyle, before you buy it.Reference
Nexus ModsThe largest mod repository for PC games, with a capable mod manager.Mods
ModDBLong-running mod and indie database covering older engines too.Mods
BackloggdTrack and rate what you have played, primarily to manage the backlog.Tracking
MetacriticAggregated critic and user scores, useful mainly as a starting filter.Reviews
OpenCriticAggregated reviews with clearer methodology and no user-score noise.Reviews
IGNReviews, previews and a large walkthrough archive.News
PC GamerPC-specific news and reviews, with good coverage of indie releases.News
PolygonCulture and criticism alongside reviews.News
EurogamerConsidered reviews and a strong retro section.News
Rock Paper ShotgunPC-first writing that is funnier than most games journalism.News
GameSpotReviews and news across every platform.News
TwitchLive streaming, useful both for entertainment and for judging a game before buying.Streaming
YouTube GamingTrailers, long plays and reviews in one place.Streaming
r/GamesDiscussion-focused and moderated against low-effort posting.Community
r/patientgamersFor playing the backlog a few years behind release, without spoilers.Community
XboxConsole and Game Pass catalogue.Platforms