Articles by Robert Zak

Robert Zak is a freelance writer for Official Xbox Magazine, PC Gamer, TechRadar and more. He writes in print and digital publishing, specialising in video games. He has previous experience as editor and writer for tech sites/publications including AndroidPIT and ComputerActive! Magazine.

Articles by: Robert Zak

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The best multiplayer PC games 2025: our picks for the best titles to play with others

By Elie Gould last updated 18 March 25

Updated You can enjoy the best multiplayer PC games on the couch or online, but they'll always feed your competitive nature.

How to clean your laptop

By Robert Zak last updated 27 August 24

In this guide we show you how to safely clean your laptop.

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Best co-op games 2025 - top titles you can share with friends right now

By Cat Bussell last updated 6 March 24

If you're looking for the best co-op games to play online or in person, we've got you covered with this stacked list of goodies.

How to use split screen in Windows 10

By Robert Zak last updated 6 December 22

We walk you through how to use split screen in Windows 10, including how to split it into four

Silent Hill 2 and Bloober Team could actually be a scarily great match

By Robert Zak last updated 4 June 22

The developer of Layers of Fear and The Blair Witch game is rumored to be working on Silent Hill 2 remake.

How PC grew into the best couch multiplayer platform

By Robert Zak published 2 September 21

PC Gaming Week 2021 It took a lot of time, technology, indie games, and a bit of Resident Evil 6...

Hunt: Showdown is secretly the most forgiving online shooter around

By Robert Zak published 1 September 21

PC Gaming Week 2021 Hunt: Showdown may be an FPS that gets overlooked amongst the Battlefields and Call of Dutys, but that would be a crime.

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The 10 best detective games on PC

By Robert Zak published 31 August 21

PC Gaming Week 2021 Hard evidence that PC is the rightful home of the detective game.

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How Crytek became one of the biggest names in PC gaming

By Robert Zak last updated 30 August 21

PC Gaming Week 2021 Veteran developers and founders talk about the rise, fall and redemption of the studio.

How Half-life: Alyx cannibalized the myth of Half-life 3

By Robert Zak published 27 June 21

In Depth Half-life games are made to shake up gaming, but outside VR there’s little room for them to do that.

The best thing about VR? Playing old school shooters

By Robert Zak published 14 March 21

Opinion Classic games from the 90s are being reborn in VR, and publishers are starting to take note.

The best games like Diablo: Path of Exile

The best games like Diablo to play while waiting for Diablo 4

By Robert Zak published 14 March 21

Here are the best Diablo-like games to while the time away pre-Diablo 4. With rivals like these, Diablo 4 will have a tough time reclaiming the ARPG throne.