Star Wars Battlefront II (for PC)

The original Star Wars Battlefront II from 2005 holds a special place in the memory of Star Wars fans and gamers alike. The newest bearer of the title hopes to recapture some of the past glory and improve on the shortcomings of 2014’s Star Wars Battlefront reboot. But, an uproar over this first-person shooter’s included microtransactions tanked its reputation at launch, allegedly inspiring a massive number of pre-order cancellations. EA quickly reversed course and temporarily eliminated all microtransactions in the game on the eve of its release, but it appears likely the system will return in some form. The entire controversy is a shame since this PC game has top-notch environments, multiplayer modes, and mechanics.

The Best Gaming Desktops of 2017

Despite the enticing lure of game consoles and handheld devices, PC gaming is still alive and kicking. Enthusiasts know that nothing beats the quality of gameplay you can get with a desktop built for gaming. However, what kind of PC can make major 3D games look and run better than they do on the Sony PS4 Guru or the Microsoft Xbox One S? If you have deep pockets, your response might be a custom-built hot rod from an elite boutique PC maker such as Alienware, Falcon Northwest, Maingear, or MSI. But a few well-informed choices will go a long way toward helping you get the right gaming desktop from a standard PC manufacturer, even if you’re not made of money. Here’s the way to purchase your best gaming desktop, regardless of your budget, and our top 10 picks in the category.