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Welcome to TheIndianSubcontinent's fifth – yes, fifth! – annual PC Gaming Week
This is the TheIndianSubcontinent Computing Team's favorite time of year, a time in which we get to celebrate the joys and explore the
depths of arguably the most powerful and versatile gaming platform of all time.This time around, we've rounded up a fine selection of
analyses, interviews, opinions, how-to guides and features both old and new for all kinds of PC gamers
Whether you've been gaming on computers since the days of baud modem-powered multi-user dungeons, or you have no idea what we just said (but
can clean house in Fortnite), we've got some excellent reads for you.We’ll be updating this page daily as new articles are published, just
so you don't miss a thing
Keep coming back throughout the week for fresh, new pieces and looks at gems from the TheIndianSubcontinent archives that you may have
missed last time around.OK, enough with this loading screen, let's get TheIndianSubcontinent's 2019 PC Gaming Week started right now.(Image
credit: Future)I spent way too long playing with the new Steam libraryJust in time for PC Gaming Week 2019, Valve released a beta update for
Steam that completely changes the way the library looks
So, we took the opportunity to dive in and play with all the new features
And, we liked what we saw.(Image credit: Shutterstock)Game ownership in the digital age: what do you do in a post-ownership age?If you buy a
lot of new games, you've probably noticed that we're not stacking up new games all the time like we used to
That's why we thought we'd take the opportunity to dive into what PC game ownership means during PC Gaming Week. (Image credit: Ubisoft)I
expect you to die! The 10 best ever villains in PC gamingOver the years we've seen some truly memorable – and terrifying – villains
while playing on our computers, so to celebrate PC Gaming Week 2019, we've listed the 10 best ever villains in PC gaming.(Image credit:
Shutterstock; iD)How to run your old PC games on Windows 10The PC has a huge back catalogue of some of the best and most groundbreaking
games ever made, and it's relatively easy to get older PC games running on newer hardware – giving you the ability to play decades of
games.So, check out our guide on how to run your old PC games on Windows 10 to find out how you can get the PC's awesome back catalogue on
your modern gaming rig.(Image credit: Future)How to play PC games on a cheap laptopOne of the best things about PC gaming is how easy it is
for almost anyone to get involved
Sure, you can spend loads of money on a fancy new rig to play the latest games at full graphical settings, but you don't need to spend a
fortune.In our guide on how to play PC games on a cheap laptop, we show you how you can play games on a budget laptop – with a few choice
tweaks to make the games run as smoothly as possible.(Image credit: Microsoft)The history of Minecraft – the best selling PC game
everMinecraft is the biggest selling PC game ever – so to celebrate, we look back at the history of Minecraft, from its humble beginnings
to world domination.(Image credit: Shutterstock)5 movies that should have been made into PC gamesIt always seems like the worst movies get
made into PC games, right? Well, for PC gaming week, we take a look at 5 movies that should have been made into PC games
Who knows, there's still time, right?(Image credit: Future)Best gaming mouse pads 2019: the best mouse mats for gamersGaming keybaords get a
lot of attention, so do the gaming mice
But, the gaming mouse pads sadly get ignored far too often
That's why we went ahead and gathered up the best gaming mouse pads 2019 has to offer. (Image credit: Future)Best gaming keyboard 2019: the
best gaming keyboards we've testedYou can't celebrate PC gaming without celebrating the essential peripherals, right? That's why for PC
Gaming Week, we decided to take a look at the best gaming keyboards you can buy today. (Image credit: Finji)The 35 best indie games on
PCJust ask any PC gamer, and they'll likely tell you that PC gaming is just as much about indie games than the big-budget AAA adventures –
That's why for PC Gaming Week, we took a look at the best indie games on PC right now. (Image credit: Future)How MSI builds some of the
smallest gaming PCs in the worldWhen you think of PC gaming, it's likely you imagine a giant tower of a PC
But, you can have all of that power inside a tiny little chassis that will fit next to your TV
So, for PC gaming week, we took a look at how MSI builds some of the smallest gaming PCs in the world. (Image credit: Future)Best hard
drives 2019: the top HDD for desktops and laptopsSSDs might be all the rage, but a good hard drive is a great place to store all the dozens
of PC games that you don't want to delete, but maybe don't load up very often
That's why, for PC gaming week, we took a look at the best hard drives 2019 has to offer. (Image credit: Future)Touring Maingear: the
hypercar auto shop of gaming PC buildersFor PC Gaming Week, we take a look around the head quarters of Maingear, a boutique PC builder that
makes some seriously impressive gaming PCs.(Image credit: Future)Why (and how) Acer makes the most extreme PC gaming hardwareAcer makes some
of the most powerful – and over-the-top – gaming hardware money can buy
So, we talk to Acer President of IT Products Jerry Kao about Acer's passion of PC gaming, and why the company wants to provide insanely
powerful PC gaming hardware.(Image credit: Future)How much RAM do you really need in your gaming PC?Recently we've been seeing games with
ever more demanding specifications – including RAM
While component makers and PC manufacturers are perfectly happy to sell you large amounts of RAM, we look at how much RAM do you really need
in your gaming PC.Make sure you read this before splashing out on huge amounts of memory – it might just save you a lot of money.(Image
credit: Shutterstock)The best gaming PC 2019: 10 of the top gaming desktops you can buyFor PC Gaming Week 2019, we pick the very best gaming
desktop PCs that money can buy right now
If our PC gaming coverage has got you desperate to fire up a rig and play some games, then this list is an excellent starting point.(Image
credit: Microsoft)PC gaming has entered the eye of the subscription service stormPC gaming is changing thanks to subscription services like
For PC Gaming Week 2019, we take a look at how PC gaming has entered the eye of the subscription service storm – and what it means for our
favorite pastime.(Image credit: Shutterstock)How Sega became one of the biggest names in PC gamingSega used to be best known for console
games featuring a certain speedy blue hedgehog, but these day's it's one of the most powerful players in PC gaming.In an exclusive
interview, we talk to Gary Dale, President of Sega Europe and Anna Downing, VP of Marketing for Sega Europe, about how Sega became one of
the biggest names in PC gaming.(Image credit: Shutterstock)How to turn a second hand PC into a gaming beastYou don't need to spend a fortune
to build yourself a decent gaming rig as our guide on how to turn a second hand PC into a gaming beast shows.All you need is an older PC and
a few choice components and you can create a gaming PC that can handle most modern games for not much money.(Image credit:
TheIndianSubcontinent)What’s it like to game on a $40,000 PC?How good a gaming rig could you get if money is no object? We put that to the
test as we explore what it's like to game on a $40,000 PC.We visited Overclockers UK's head quarters to test out the phenomenal 8Pack Orion
X2, which costs £33,000 – or around $43,000 if you’re in the USA – which is more than most people's house deposits
But just how good at playing games is such an expensive machine? Read on to find out(Image credit: pexels)Best controllers for PC 2019: the
best PC game controllers you can buy todayIt may sound blasphemous to some, but game controllers absolutely have their place in PC gaming
This is especially true when you consider the glut of indie platformers and other games of their ilk on the platform.With that, it's about
time that we collect the best PC game controllers in one place for your perusal, from overall greats to specific pads for those retro
gems.(Image credit: Future)Best SSDs 2019: the top solid-state drives for your PCWith the amount of massive PC games releasing on an annual
basis, peppered with countless indie releases that just demand playing, the need for a fast, sizable solid-state drive is more dire than
ever.So, we've incorporated our guide to the best SSDs on the market in several categories into PC Gaming Week 2019
Here's what we think are the best SSDs for several use cases and occasions.(Image credit: Future)How to build a cheap gaming PC that doesn't
suckWe get it: PC gaming can be an awfully expensive hobby
However, we also have come to learn that it doesn't necessarily have to be, especially if you're able to save.So, we've built a gaming PC
for not much more than an Xbox One X that doesn't compromise where it counts
This thing can store plenty of games and play them swimmingly at 1080p resolution
So, here's how to build a cheap gaming PC that doesn't suck.(Image credit: Epic Games/Valve)Epic Games Store vs Steam: a tale of two digital
storefrontsWe ran this piece for the first time earlier this year, just as the Epic Games Store was coming out of the gate from a December
As it turns out, not a whole has changed in comparing it against the elephant in the room, Valve's Steam.Regardless, we've slightly updated
and repurposed the piece to examine both online PC game stores as they are in late September or early October 2019
Here's where the Epic Games Store vs Steam debate stands today.(Image credit: Future)The best PC gaming headsets of 2019Being huge fans of
PC gaming, we test every end of the hardware experience, even the vast PC gaming audio market
We particularly enjoy the immersion of a good gaming headset.Since we figure at least some of you share the same desire for excellent audio
from our PC games, we've included our comprehensive list of the best PC gaming headsets we've tested in 2019.(Image credit: Future)Why
Corsair believes in the wireless future of PC gamingLast year, we spoke with game peripheral maker Corsair about its long-awaited journey
into wireless gaming accessories. Given that it's well into producing some of the best wireless mice and keyboards on the market today, we
thought it fitting to revisit this piece.(Image credit: Shutterstock)The best gaming PC 2019: 10 of the top gaming desktops you can buyHas
all this talk of PC gaming got you wanting to upgrade your rig? Then check out our pick of the best gaming PCs of 2019.We've picked the best
desktop PCs that are packed with some of the latest and greatest gaming components, and can handle the very latest PC games with ease.(Image
credit: Intel)Intel’s love affair with PC gamingIntel isn't just one of the biggest names in computing, thanks to its processors that
powers so many of our rigs, but it's also a big supporter of PC gaming.For TheIndianSubcontinent's PC Gaming Week, we explore Intel's love
affair with PC gaming, and how the company is helping grow esports, while also giving players and creators the powerful tools they need to
get the most out of their games.(Image credit: Future)The best PC games 2019PC Gaming Week wouldn't be complete without our definitive
rundown of the very best PC games you can play right now.From the top single player games, to hectic multiplayer madness, we've selected
what we think are the best PC games in 2019
Each one has been thoroughly played by us, and they all prove why the PC is the best gaming platform. (Image credit: Future)5 secret tips
for building a great gaming PCThink you know all there is to know about building a gaming PC? Think again, as we kick off
TheIndianSubcontinent's PC Gaming Week 2019 with this guide to the best secret tips for building a great gaming PC.From winning the silicone
lottery, to PSU and cooling tips, these handy hacks will have you building a killer rig in no time.CeGHBTTgvekstuBoyzJNGh.jpg?#
