PC Gamer Launches Membership Club With Badges and Exclusive Perks

PC Gamer has officially introduced its new membership club, a sign-up initiative designed to give readers exclusive perks in exchange for their email address, according to the publication's sign-up page. For anyone whose inbox isn't already a beautifully cluttered archive of weekly updates, it is another opportunity to trade contact info for some digital real estate.

The program already boasts more than 28,000 active members, the outlet stated. Signing up grants access to premium benefits, including exclusive articles, weekly newsletters, members-only competitions, and early access to news. To keep things interactive, the site has introduced a system where members can earn digital badges by reading articles, leaving comments, and taking quizzes. Your first badge unlocks after reading just one article—a milestone that, while modest, demands significantly less hand-eye coordination than a typical gaming achievement.

According to the sign-up terms, the club is open to readers aged 16 and over, with geographical rules applying to its promotional giveaways. Beyond community features, the membership promises handpicked hardware deals to help users save on PC gaming gear. Those who join can also opt into several sister newsletters, ranging from GamesRadar+ and GTA 6 O'clock to Edge's industry digest and the Switch 2 Spotlight.

The details

• Active members: Over 28,000
• Requirements: Email address registration (ages 16 and older)
• Key perks: Exclusive articles, commenting, prize draws, and earnable badges

For those who decide to jump in, the gate is now open, and the only immediate requirement is a willingness to receive a little more mail.