Twitch, IGN, Rooster Teeth and Steam are in our list.
For many gamers, there is no shortage of content when it comes to the video gaming industry. Whether you’re looking for the latest news about Cyberpunk 2077, Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla, or the latest updates about the gaming industry and eSports, the Internet has got you covered. There are always massive contents with tips, new release updates, hacks and many more. Mobile gaming industry has taken a gigantic rise in the COVID-19 panademic.
All this available information could be overwhelming, and it is also important to weed out the unreliable and sketchy ones. It’s just a matter of tapping the right kind of websites and online gaming communities that are not just safe but are also proven to be reliable by fellow gamers and enthusiasts alike.
So if you are a new gamer who wants to be pointed into the right direction (content-wise), here are some of the list of top PC gaming websites and communities for 2021 so far:
Twitch:
Given that we now live in the streaming generation, today’s gamers now look for actual in-game footage and gameplay before deciding whether any title is worth picking up or not. Enter Twitch, the video live streaming juggernaut that has been the bastion of live online gaming in the past nine years.
Twitch has covered almost all the nooks and crannies any gamer could ask for in terms of gaming content. From Let’s Play (gameplay live streams) of the latest triple-A titles to covering and hosting competitive eSports events such as League of Legends and Dota 2—Twitch managed to make a name for itself as the most reliable channel for gamers.
Moreover, Twitch’s community is a thriving bunch. Depending on what game channel you’re following, there’s a huge chance that you will come across like-minded people who share the same love (or hate) for whatever title or eSports that catches your fancy.
Simply put, Twitch is your haven when you’re looking for the hottest PC games that you should be playing right now. Plus, it has a vibrant community of gamers which also makes it a great resource for gaming tips and discussions.
IGN:
Full form of IGN is Imagine Games Network.
For news and updates about upcoming games and the industry in general, IGN remains one of the most reliable sources for all things gaming since 1996. Since its inception, the gaming media website has been covering everything about the industry—and is still highly revered by the gaming community. Whenever a new game is released, this leading gaming website is sure to be one of the first gaming websites to have a say about it.
While their reputation may have taken a hit over the years, it continues to endure and is still seen by many as a trusted name. For many gamers, the website is still their go-to source whether they are thinking about buying a new game or not. In the same vein, major gaming companies, developers, and publishers are also keen to provide IGN with the latest news about their upcoming titles to this day.
Rooster Teeth:
Another gaming and entertainment media that’s gaining a strong following over the past years is Rooster Teeth. Founded in April 2003, Rooster Teeth began as a small company that produced (and is still producing) a web series called Red vs. Blue (RvB)—a sci-fi comedy series that uses the popular Halo video game franchise as their setting to tell the wacky adventures of the eponymous Red and Blue teams.
Rooster Teeth has also spawned popular channels on YouTube, mainly Death Battle and Inside Gaming. The former is a channel about pitting two or more characters from pop culture in an expertly-animated fight to the death, with the winner being chosen after laying down the characters’ strengths, and weaknesses. Meanwhile, Inside Gaming deals more with the gaming industry, with their hosts posting daily videos about the latest gaming-related news and updates.
The presence of Rooster Teeth on YouTube is a sight to behold. Death Battle and Inside Gaming have over 4.6 million and 1.41 million subscribers respectively, and the way they utilized YouTube as their platform for streaming content is nothing short of excellent.
Steam:
As far as gaming platforms are concerned (for PC players) the go-to site is still Steam. Released by Valve in September 2003, Steam is one of the most popular video game digital distribution services to date.
Steam offers PC gamers all sorts of games—from highly-anticipated multi-platform Triple-A titles, to vaunted eSports titles such as Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Dota 2, and even runaway indie hits like Dead Cells and Cuphead.
Game developers and publishers also use Steam as a site where they can place their patch notes for every gamer to see. This is very important for PC players because many developers are constantly tweaking their games, and patch notes could help explain what these changes are.
For PC players who are looking to play mobile games on a desktop, websites like Games.LOL is a good place to start. It provides a free emulator for PC players who want to enjoy their favorite mobile games on their desktop—complete with full compatibility in terms of controls and gameplay.
Another great website for mobile players and PC players alike is PlayPC. It’s a gaming media website where you can keep tabs about your favorite mobile and PC games. It’s also a great resource for tips, tricks, and reviews for any game.
Author’s Bio:
Jonathan J Kingston is a video game enthusiast, gamer, and a veteran video game news writer for Games.lol. He spends his free time hunting for free game sites and testing their reliability.