Articles by Richard Cobbett

Here are basic steps to try and improve a website's Google ranking

By Richard Cobbett, Margaret Manning last updated 10 September 21

Updated Get search engine-friendly with this beginner's guide to SEO

WordPress: a beginner's guide

By Richard Cobbett, Mayank Sharma published 6 July 20

Tutorial What do you mean, you don't have a website? Whether you want a personal blog or a hang-out for your gaming clan, find out how to get your own piece of the net.

Why eSports is ruining PC gaming

By Richard Cobbett published 1 March 16

The PC Gamer We shouldn't have to be good to have a good time.

Why the lack of decent gaming merchandise makes me angry

By Richard Cobbett published 14 February 16

The PC Gamer Our PC gaming columnist wonders whether it's a missed opportunity.

Why games nostalgia at Christmas just isn't what it used to be

By Richard Cobbett published 24 December 15

The PC Gamer Games are too generic these days to warrant future nostalgia, argues The PC Gamer.

Daddy un-cool: How Fallout 4 falls into the parent trap

By Richard Cobbett published 2 December 15

The PC Gamer Like other story-driven games of late, Bethesda's game falls victim to 'daddification'.

Betas are giving PC gamers headaches, but I've found the cure

By Richard Cobbett published 8 November 15

The PC Gamer The current beta testing merry-go-round is failing gamers, and an overhaul is badly needed.

Virtual vs augmented: which alternate reality is for you?

By Richard Cobbett published 24 October 15

The PC Gamer VR and AR are brimming with potential — but first there's a choice to make.

Why Mega Man Legacy Collection is a rare example of nostalgia done right

By Richard Cobbett published 31 August 15

The PC Gamer From slowdown to sprite flicker when facing multiple enemies, it's an authentic 90s experience.

Cortana makes me nervous, and the impending AI apocalypse is to blame

By Richard Cobbett published 19 August 15

Opinion Microsoft's virtual assistant is cool, but even friendly lions have sharp teeth.

Why Windows 10 isn't the PC gaming saviour it's cracked up to be

By Richard Cobbett published 25 July 15

The PC Gamer Microsoft's track record should make everybody even a little bit cautious.

How Batman: Arkham Knight is saving PC gaming

By Richard Cobbett published 5 July 15

The PC Gamer Neither the hero we need nor deserve... but still a convenient villain.

Why Dota 2 Reborn is finally a game for everyone

By Richard Cobbett published 21 June 15

The PC Gamer As Valve turns modfather, we explore Dota 2's exciting new Custom Games mode.

Why Valve's refund policy is great for gamers, gives Steam Machines an extra life

By Richard Cobbett published 7 June 15

The PC Gamer Valve's Steam train rolls on - the gadgets, the toys, and if you don't like them, the refunds.

Consoles held The Witcher 3's graphics back, but PC gaming is far from cursed

By Richard Cobbett published 25 May 15

The PC Gamer It didn't look quite as good as everybody was expecting, but there's little reason to be surprised.

Why it shouldn't be left to pirates to keep our games alive

By Richard Cobbett published 10 May 15

The PC Gamer As Konami lets PT slide into history with no way of retrieving it, a look at game preservation methods on the PC and why it's unfortunate that pirates have to do it for us.

Why the VR waiting game is great for those who dare to dream

By Richard Cobbett published 26 April 15

The PC Gamer Oculus Rift's delay has pushed back the arrival of VR, but here's why you shouldn't care.

Grand Theft Naughty! How modders could fulfil GTA V's naked ambition

By Richard Cobbett published 12 April 15

The PC Gamer Looking forward to GTA V mods in an increasingly mod-averse world.

Console gaming is still dead - and the PC is only getting better

By Richard Cobbett published 26 March 15

PC Gaming Week PC vs. Consoles is a rivalry as old as time - or at least the start of the 90s. We revisit the question we asked six months ago to see if anything has changed.

How does the ultimate PC of 10 years ago compare to the best today?

By Richard Cobbett published 26 March 15

PC Gaming Week We look back at a cutting-edge machine from 2005, and compare it to a contemporary monster PC.

Game of Phones: which handsets would the heroes and killers of Westeros use?

By Richard Cobbett published 7 April 14

Kings Landing doesn't have cell towers, but if it did, these are the devices our heroes would choose.

If you loved Monkey Island, you'll love these iOS adventure games

By Richard Cobbett published 3 February 13

Roundup Come with us as we explore beautiful, usually hilarious worlds of adventure, where dialogue is sharp and you can take anything that's not screwed down.

Windows 8 gaming: why it's not all doom and gloom

By Richard Cobbett published 19 September 12

In Depth Windows 8 and the gaming industry haven't had the best of starts, but what does Windows 8 mean for PC gaming right now?

iPhoto: the ultimate guide for Mac and iPad

By Graham Barlow, Richard Cobbett, Rod Lawton published 3 June 12

Tutorial Make the most of iPhoto's powerful photo handling on both your Mac and your iPad.

How to watch films on an iPad: rip, convert and sync

By Richard Cobbett published 6 May 12

Tutorial An iOS device is a great way to watch films, whether you want to catch a blockbuster on a plane or a romantic comedy in bed.