With some sadness and a whole lotta pride, the time has come for this magazine legend to call it a day.
The final issue of PC PowerPlay magazine is onsale now.
When PC PowerPlay launched way back in 1996, Australians had their gaming goodness served only by (also legendary) multi-platform mag Hyper. PC gaming was about to explode in popularity and creative and technical evolution, and the time was right for a proper dedicated PC gaming mag. PC PowerPlay was born, and it was a smash hit, immediately exceeding copy sales expectations as Aussies found a voice and passion that matched their own.
Over the next (almost!) three decades, PCPP delivered the goodness, covering PC gaming and tech month to month. Many talented writers, editors, art directors and support staff gave their all, and we thank every single one of them for making PCPP so wise, funny, beautiful and tuned in.
After such a mighty and glorious run the time has come for PCPP to bid farewell, and rejoice in all it has achieved. In this last issue we take the time to recognise the impact PCPP had on the scene from the very beginning, with fond memories to treasure and proud moments to remember forever.
We know what an impact we made upon the great many Aussie PC gamers that loved this beautiful magazine. Thank you for being with us all these years, dear readers. You may have been a loyal subscriber, or just bought the occasional copy, but you were all dear to us and part of one great big family. You kept us going so long and we are honoured to have been able to do this for almost 30 years.
RIP PCPP. 1996-2025. Game over. We did good.
ISSUE CONTENTS
FEATURES
Farewell to PCPP – the end of an era
For almost 30 years PC PowerPlay has been bringing the gaming goodness to Australians. Founding and final Editor Ben Mansill shares his thoughts and thanks for the many wonderful memories, and former Editor David Wildgoose adds his thoughts and feelings about what PCPP was, and forever will be in our memories.
Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater
Twenty-one years ago, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater released to a divided fanbase, still roiling in its reaction to the then-controversial, now-classic Metal Gear Solid 2. Can Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater make the fanbase whole again?
Endless Legends 2
Asymmetric fantasy 4X Endless Legend 2 parts the murky waters to unveil a new world, new factions, and a new way of revealing the map.
PREVIEWS
Cronos The New Dawn
Earth vs Mars
Neon Inferno
Cop Bastard
Mewgenics
REVIEWS
Abiotic Factor
The Drifter
Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream
Killing Floor 3
Mycopunk
Persona 5: The Phantom X
Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game
TECH
Budget to mid-range GPUs group test
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
AMD RX 9060 XT
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070
AMD Radeon RX 9070
Intel Arc B580
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