Editor-in-chief at HudPicks.
A lifelong gamer, David has built a deep knowledge of PC games over many years of play, and he follows every new release and update closely. As editor-in-chief of HudPicks, he oversees the game guides, deals and hardware coverage, and signs off on every article before publication.
Game guides are built from publisher, store and support pages, and every guide links its sources. Scored reviews will follow our testing method and list the test period and hardware used; none are published yet.
HardwareBig free games now weigh 60 to 70 GB and their developers keep saying the same thing: use an SSD. What the spec sheets say, how much space to keep free, and how to check your drive.
HardwareFrom Intel integrated graphics to an RTX 3060: the graphics cards that today's big free-to-play games actually ask for, sorted into four tiers so you know where your rig lands.
Hardware8 GB is on borrowed time, 16 GB is the new floor and 32 GB is already on one spec sheet. The RAM that 2026's free PC games officially ask for, and when an upgrade is worth it.
GuidesFree to play, but not free of catches. What pulls, banners, rates and pity really mean, and five rules to enjoy a gacha game without your wallet taking crit damage.
GuidesFast combat, open-world cities, alliance wars or chill hero collecting: pick the free PC game that fits how you actually play, and check if your rig can run it first.
GuidesCPU, RAM, GPU, free space and SSD or HDD: where to find each one in Windows in a few clicks, and how to compare them with a game's requirements without guessing.