PC gaming has enjoyed a revival in recent years; this follows a period of neglect in the 2000s when developers often chose to either delay computer releases or their titles, or simply forego a PC version altogether.
The trend has, very much, been reversed, thanks in part to platforms like Steam and the Epic Games Store, and the fact that modern games consoles are built on the x64 architecture, making it a doddle to port a title from the PS5/Xbox Series X to Windows (or vice versa).
On top of that, PC owners can now stream content from the cloud directly to their PC thanks to services run by both Microsoft and Sony.
So, with PC gaming really coming alive of late, you might be wondering what the best titles are that you can play. Well, for 2023, here are some of your options.
Minecraft
Minecraft is the best-selling video game of all time, having shifted more than 238 million copies since it was released by Mojang Studios way back in November 2011. There’s a good reason that it tops the all-time list: it’s a brilliant game.
The key to its success is the fact that Minecraft is so flexible. It’s a building game, giving you almost infinite freedom to create as much (or as little) as you want. The amount of creativity and imagination that has been deployed by players over the years is immensely impressive, with Minecraft recreations of major cities like New York and Sydney, as well as entirely new worlds, all being brought to life in digital block form.
Not only that, but thanks to continual updates from the developers, Minecraft continues to be fresh and exciting, even more than 12 years after it first went on sale.
Slots
While Minecraft is considered an old video game at 12 years of age, it is a spring chicken in comparison to the slot machine. The first automatic games of this kind appeared in the late 19th century thanks to the work of Charles Fey, and they’ve continued to be massive hits among players ever since.
Today, most players prefer to play their slot games online, using their computer or mobile device to spin the reels. This has led to the rise of sites like OddsChecker that help players to find the best online casino bonuses available to them so that they can get more value from their slot-playing sessions.
Traditional slot games were often fruit-themed, following an early style that rewarded players with sweet treats rather than cash prizes. However, modern video slots that you can find on your PC come in just about every imaginable theme and style ranging from Ancient Greece to modern TV shows like Deal or No Deal.
The other great thing about slot games on PC is that they don’t usually require you to download or install any special software. Instead, you can just load them up in your browser and start playing.
Halo Infinite
Halo Infinite is the first release in the Halo franchise since 2018 and the first mainline title since 2015. Although it was released back in 2021, it continues to be a firm favourite among many players. What stands out about this game is that it combines an expansive single-player campaign mode, as is traditional with Halo games, with a free-to-play multiplayer component.
This free element makes Halo Infinite much more accessible to PC gamers than in the past as it allows players with tight budgets to enjoy large portions of Master Chief’s world without having to break the bank.
Microsoft Flight Simulator
Microsoft Flight Simulator is another franchise that has been running for a long time. In fact, the first edition was released way back in 1982 for MS-DOS but the most recent installment stands head and shoulders above the original.
Released in 2020, this game lets players fly anywhere in the world thanks to a combination of Bing Maps and artificial intelligence helping the developers to create a complete recreation of our planet.
While you will need a relatively powerful PC to play it, it’s definitely worth it!
