Samuel WillettsSocial Links Navigation Latest articles by Samuel Willetts How DirectX defined PC gaming... with help from a shotgun-toting Bill Gates By Samuel Willetts published 27 July 20 Origin story 25 years ago, Windows began to do what DOS didn’t and changed the face of videogame development. Origin story The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware dealsKeep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors HARDWARE BUYING GUIDESLATEST GAME REVIEWS1Best mini-PCs in 2024: The compact computers I love the most 2Best 14-inch gaming laptop in 2024: The top compact gaming laptops I've held in these hands3Best Mini-ITX motherboards in 2024: My pick from all the mini mobo marvels I've tested 4Best RAM for gaming in 2024: I've tested the best DDR4 and DDR5 RAM to find the right kits for you5Best ultrawide monitor for gaming in 2024: the expansive panels I recommend for PC gamers1Judero review2AceZone A-Spire Wireless review3Keylocker review4Enotria: The Last Song review5Tiny Glade review
How DirectX defined PC gaming... with help from a shotgun-toting Bill Gates By Samuel Willetts published 27 July 20 Origin story 25 years ago, Windows began to do what DOS didn’t and changed the face of videogame development.