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{{ii}} This page will serve as the '''central hub''' for coordinating the Featured Articles shown on the front page of the wiki. Preferably, the front page's Featured Article will be refreshed once a week. See [[Home/Featured article]] to view or edit the current Featured Article.
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{{ii}} This page will serve as the '''central hub''' for coordinating the Featured Articles shown on the front page of the wiki. See [[Home/Featured article]] to view or edit the current Featured Article.
  
 
==Previously featured articles==
 
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| [[Batman: Arkham Origins]] || '''Currently Featured''' ||  
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| [[Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain]] || '''Currently Featured''' ||
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| [[Batman: Arkham Knight]] || June 23 - September 9, 2015 ||
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| [[The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt]] || May 25 - June 23, 2015 ||
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| [[Far Cry 4]] || December 2, 2014 - May 25, 2015 ||
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| [[Watch Dogs]] || May 30 - December 2, 2014 ||
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| [[Batman: Arkham Origins]] || October 28, 2013 - May 30, 2014 ||  
 
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| [[Metro: Last Light]] || August 27 — October 28, 2013 ||  
 
| [[Metro: Last Light]] || August 27 — October 28, 2013 ||  
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* Cover image: [[:File:Bioshockcover.jpg]]
 
* Cover image: [[:File:Bioshockcover.jpg]]
 
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{{++}} Intros can be [[BioShock#Skip intro videos (Steam)|skipped]] with the <code>-nointro</code> property.
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{{--}} Toggling [[BioShock#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view]], [[BioShock#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|antisotropic filtering]], and [[BioShock#Mouse acceleration|mouse acceleration]] requires hacks.
  
 
===[[BioShock 2]]===
 
===[[BioShock 2]]===
 
* Cover image: [[:File:Bioshock2CoverBox.jpg]]
 
* Cover image: [[:File:Bioshock2CoverBox.jpg]]
 
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{{ii}} [[SecuROM]] and [[GFWL]] replaced with [[Steamworks]].
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{{++}} Full support for controllers and button remapping.
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{{--}} [[BioShock 2#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view]] can only be edited with a config file, and will not always be honored by the game.
  
 
===[[Borderlands]]===
 
===[[Borderlands]]===
 
* Cover image: [[:File:Borderlandscover.jpg]]
 
* Cover image: [[:File:Borderlandscover.jpg]]
 
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{{ii}} Multiplayer moved to [[Steamworks]] in light of [[GameSpy]] shutting down.
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{{ii}} Split-screen multiplayer [[Borderlands#Network|can be made possible with a modification]].
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{{--}} Widescreen and multi-monitor setups may not work properly, and can be stretched. [[Borderlands#Widescreen resolution|This can be fixed]], however.
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===[[Counter-Strike: Source]]===
 
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* Cover image: [[:File:CSS.jpg]]
 
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===[[Counter-Strike: Global Offensive]]===
 
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* Cover image: [[:File:Counter-Strike Global Offensive Logo.jpg]]
 
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===[[Dishonored]]===
 
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{{ii}} A hack enabling split-screen co-op is available, [[Left 4 Dead#Local split-screen co-op|our guide can be found here]].
 
{{ii}} A hack enabling split-screen co-op is available, [[Left 4 Dead#Local split-screen co-op|our guide can be found here]].
 
{{ii}} Using launch options you can [[Left 4 Dead#Borderless fullscreen windowed|enable borderless fullscreen windowed]].
 
{{ii}} Using launch options you can [[Left 4 Dead#Borderless fullscreen windowed|enable borderless fullscreen windowed]].
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===[[Left 4 Dead 2]]===
 
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{{ii}} A hack enabling split-screen co-op is available, [[Left 4 Dead 2#Local split-screen co-op|our guide can be found here]].
 
{{ii}} A hack enabling split-screen co-op is available, [[Left 4 Dead 2#Local split-screen co-op|our guide can be found here]].
 
{{ii}} Using launch options you can [[Left 4 Dead 2#Skip intro videos|skip intro videos]] or [[Left 4 Dead 2#Borderless fullscreen windowed|enable borderless fullscreen windowed]].
 
{{ii}} Using launch options you can [[Left 4 Dead 2#Skip intro videos|skip intro videos]] or [[Left 4 Dead 2#Borderless fullscreen windowed|enable borderless fullscreen windowed]].
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{{--}} Censored in some countries, see [[#Low Violence/Censored Versions|our guide on enabling the censored features]].
 
{{--}} Censored in some countries, see [[#Low Violence/Censored Versions|our guide on enabling the censored features]].
  
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{{ii}} Using Launch Options you can [[Portal#Skip intro videos|skip intro videos]] or [[Portal#Borderless fullscreen windowed|enable borderless fullscreen windowed]].
 
{{ii}} Using Launch Options you can [[Portal#Skip intro videos|skip intro videos]] or [[Portal#Borderless fullscreen windowed|enable borderless fullscreen windowed]].
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{{++}} Runs well on low-end hardware.
 
{{++}} A number of menu options including an FOV slider, Vsync, and key remapping.
 
{{++}} A number of menu options including an FOV slider, Vsync, and key remapping.
 
{{++}} No frame rate or refresh rate cap.
 
{{++}} No frame rate or refresh rate cap.
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{{++}} Built-in level editor with Steam Workshop support for downloading custom maps.
 
{{++}} Built-in level editor with Steam Workshop support for downloading custom maps.
  
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===[[Q.U.B.E.: Quick Understanding of Block Extrusion]]===
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===[[Team Fortress 2]]===
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{{ii}} Free-to-play with micro-transactions used only for cosmetic items.
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{{++}} Supports the [[Glossary:Oculus Rift|Oculus Rift]].
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{{++}} Runs well on low-end hardware, especially with [{Team Fortress 2#Other information|Chris' FPS Config]].
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===[[Titanfall]]===
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{{ii}} Requires [[Origin]].
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{{++}} Intros can be skipped with the <code>-novid</code> property.
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===[[Grand Theft Auto V]]===
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{{ii}} [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/page/blog/_/features/port-reports/pc-report-grand-theft-auto-v-r181 PC Report]
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{{++}} A well optimized PC release. Runs well on low-end and high end hardware alike.
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{{++}} Single player mods are allowed and are not a bannable offence. Disable any mods before going Online.
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{{ii}} Uses Denuvo Anti-Tamper [[DRM]].
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{{--}} Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS, but can be hacked.
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===[[Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain]]===
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* Cover image: [[:File:Metal Gear Solid V The Phantom Pain cover.jpg]]
 
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{{ii}} PC multiplayer "Metal Gear Online" delayed until January 2016.
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{{ii}} Uses [[The Big List of 3rd Party DRM on Steam#Denuvo Anti-Tamper|Denuvo Anti-Tamper]] DRM.
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{{++}} Well-executed PC version with advanced graphics options.
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{{++}} Ability to import save data from [[Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes]].
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{{--}} FOB asynchronous multiplayer may require micro-transactions.

Latest revision as of 05:53, 9 September 2015

This page will serve as the central hub for coordinating the Featured Articles shown on the front page of the wiki. See Home/Featured article to view or edit the current Featured Article.

Previously featured articles

Game title Dates featured Notes
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Currently Featured
Batman: Arkham Knight June 23 - September 9, 2015
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt May 25 - June 23, 2015
Far Cry 4 December 2, 2014 - May 25, 2015
Watch Dogs May 30 - December 2, 2014
Batman: Arkham Origins October 28, 2013 - May 30, 2014
Metro: Last Light August 27 — October 28, 2013
BioShock Infinite March 27 — August 27, 2013
Tomb Raider (2013) March 6 — March 27, 2013
Aliens: Colonial Marines February 27 — March 6, 2013
Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition December 11, 2012 — February 27, 2013
Darksiders II June 25 — December 11, 2012

Queued featured articles

These articles will be used in the future as Featured Articles. Please discuss on the Forums before adding an article.

BioShock

Intros can be skipped with the -nointro property.
Toggling Field of view, antisotropic filtering, and mouse acceleration requires hacks.

BioShock 2

SecuROM and GFWL replaced with Steamworks.
Full support for controllers and button remapping.
Field of view can only be edited with a config file, and will not always be honored by the game.

Borderlands

Multiplayer moved to Steamworks in light of GameSpy shutting down.
Split-screen multiplayer can be made possible with a modification.
Widescreen and multi-monitor setups may not work properly, and can be stretched. This can be fixed, however.

Dishonored

Generally regarded as a high-quality PC port.
Includes an FOV slider, to go above 110° see our fix in the article.
No frame rate or refresh rate cap.

Half-Life 2

Using launch options you can skip intro videos or enable borderless fullscreen windowed.
Numerous mods are available for the game, including new levels and completely new game modes.
Runs well on low-end hardware.
A number of menu options including an FOV slider, Vsync, and key remapping.
No frame rate or refresh rate cap.

Left 4 Dead

A hack enabling split-screen co-op is available, our guide can be found here.
Using launch options you can enable borderless fullscreen windowed.

Left 4 Dead 2

A hack enabling split-screen co-op is available, our guide can be found here.
Using launch options you can skip intro videos or enable borderless fullscreen windowed.
Censored in some countries, see our guide on enabling the censored features.

Portal

Using Launch Options you can skip intro videos or enable borderless fullscreen windowed.
Runs well on low-end hardware.
A number of menu options including an FOV slider, Vsync, and key remapping.
No frame rate or refresh rate cap.

Portal 2

Runs well on low-end hardware.
Includes two-player split-screen co-op and controller support.
Built-in level editor with Steam Workshop support for downloading custom maps.

Team Fortress 2

Free-to-play with micro-transactions used only for cosmetic items.
Supports the Oculus Rift.
Runs well on low-end hardware, especially with [{Team Fortress 2#Other information|Chris' FPS Config]].

Titanfall

Requires Origin.
Intros can be skipped with the -novid property.
Full controller support.
Capped at 60 FPS.

Grand Theft Auto V

PC Report
A well optimized PC release. Runs well on low-end and high end hardware alike.
Single player mods are allowed and are not a bannable offence. Disable any mods before going Online.
Plagued by some stuttering issues.

Batman: Arkham Knight

Uses Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM.
Full controller support.
Many configuration files for fine tuning are available.
Poorly optimized.
Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS, but can be hacked.

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

PC multiplayer "Metal Gear Online" delayed until January 2016.
Uses Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM.
Well-executed PC version with advanced graphics options.
Ability to import save data from Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes.
FOB asynchronous multiplayer may require micro-transactions.