Valve is ensuring better transparency is coming from developers using kernel-level anti-cheat software, as it must now be flagged on the game's Steam store page. While the use of kernel-level anti-cheats is understandable, some games aren't disclosing their presence, and they could theoretically have an unnecessary level of access to your gaming PC. If you're using an operating system such as Windows 11, kernel-level anti-cheats are effectively operating within the nucleus of this software, where it interacts with your gaming PC. If abused, any software operating at the kernel level could have access to your hardware and cause irreparable damage, or it could be used to access sensitive data. Continue reading Thanks to Valve it will soon be easier to tell when a game uses anti-cheat MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Steam FAQ, Steam family sharing, Steam in-home streaming

The Black Ops series carries a different vibe than the broader Call of Duty franchise. It’s advertised as a grittier, perhaps more cerebral branch of the FPS phenomenon - though, on a basic level, it still involves riddling your problems with holes until they go away. Continue reading Call of Duty Black Ops 6 review - the best CoD in years MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Black Ops 6 guns, Black Ops 6 missions, Black Ops 6 loadouts

Free Steam game The First Descendant had a powerful launch, barrelling up the Steam charts to a peak of more than 264,000 concurrent players. Building on that initial impact can be tough, however, and while the game maintains a steady player base there’s still plenty of room for potential improvement. Fortunately, developer Nexon Games seems to have lots of ideas, as a comprehensive new community Q and A session answers some of the most pressing questions around what we can expect to see moving into Season 2. Continue reading The First Descendant Season 2 will add pity drops and two new characters MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The First Descendant system requirements, The First Descendant characters, The First Descendant crossplay

Where do you use Black Ops 6 Zombies loot keys? Call of Duty Zombies returns to form in Black Ops 6, with new maps, easter eggs, and horrifying zombie variants. There are also new drops, as you might receive valuable loot keys as you defeat zombie foes. With all those headless, undead bodies lying at your feet, you might miss the valuable Black Ops 6 loot keys that drop from elite enemies like Amalgams and Manglers. Keep your eyes peeled as you progress through the zombie game, as these loot keys can earn you some spectacular weapons and equipment on the Black Ops 6 Zombies maps - all without having to part with Essence. Continue reading Where to use Black Ops 6 Zombies loot keys on Terminus and Liberty Falls MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Black Ops 6 guns, Black Ops 6 missions, Black Ops 6 loadouts

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The OnePlus 13 will go on sale in China starting on November 1st, with a global release expected later. | Image: OnePlus OnePlus has officially announced its next flagship smartphone, the new OnePlus 13. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor with an upgraded vapor cooling system, the OnePlus 13 will be available in China starting on November 1st in configurations ranging from ¥4,499 (around $632) for 12GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, up to ¥5,999 (around $843) for 24GB RAM and a full terabyte. The biggest upgrades on the OnePlus 13 is a new 6,000mAh battery, which OnePlus says offers up to 11 hours of video playback, according to Notebookcheck. While it offers more capacity than the 5,400mAh battery used in the previous OnePlus 12, the OnePlus 13’s battery uses silicon carbon technology which offers more power density than traditional lithium... Continue reading…

Ring’s latest Battery Doorbell has a wider field-of-view to see packages and people head-to-toe. | Ring It’s a little too late to spook trick-or-treaters with ghastly remote greetings, but there are plenty of other reasons to consider installing a video doorbell. For starters, it’s incredibly affordable and easy to do so when you have devices like the new Ring Battery Doorbell sharply discounted. It’s down to $59.99 ($40 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target right now, matching its all-time low. We haven’t tested the 2024 Ring Battery Doorbell yet, but it borrows a couple of nice features from the Battery Doorbell Plus, which is also on sale for a record low $99.99 ($50 off) at Amazon and our top pick for battery-powered doorbells. The not-so-plus model still features a 1080p camera, but now with a 1:1 aspect ratio and a 150-degree... Continue reading…