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This Xbox controller is its best looking yet, and it's already a HUGE $25 off with this code The Blue Cipher Special Edition can already be grabbed at a discount with this deal

This Xbox controller is its best looking yet, and it's already a HUGE $25 off with this code

Overwatch 2 crosses over with World of Warcraft, bringing new skins for characters like Reinhardt — here's when it begins Reinhardt, Widowmaker, and other Overwatch 2 heroes are dressing up as World of Warcraft icons in a new collaboration.

Overwatch 2 crosses over with World of Warcraft, bringing new skins for characters like Reinhardt — here's when it begins

This underrated survival-horror PlayStation Studios game is just $10 on PC for Friday the 13th Bend Studio's Days Gone is one of the more underrated titles in the PlayStation lineup, and it's on sale for PC right now.

This underrated survival-horror PlayStation Studios game is just $10 on PC for Friday the 13th

Xbox Game Pass 'Standard' goes sub-standard: Games like Starfield, Diablo 4 go retroactively missing from the console's Game Pass "mid-tier" Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass service takes a big dip in quality and value for money.

Xbox Game Pass 'Standard' goes sub-standard: Games like Starfield, Diablo 4 go retroactively missing from the console's Game Pass "mid-tier"

Millions of Microsoft Teams users are about to get a new translation feature, no AI required Interpreters will be able to switch the direction of the languages they're translating between with the push of a button.

Millions of Microsoft Teams users are about to get a new translation feature, no AI required

"At the moment, we are exploring how to attract more players while still cherishing existing players." Palworld creator talks about potential for a free-to-play model Palworld become free-to-play? The creator has considered it.

"At the moment, we are exploring how to attract more players while still cherishing existing players." Palworld creator talks about potential for a free-to-play model

Is Towerborne on Steam Deck? Towerborn is officially in Early Access but only through Steam. Can you play it on the Steam Deck?

Is Towerborne on Steam Deck?

A new e-sports brand challenges Razer Kishi with 'Vagabond' mobile controller Could the ELO Vagabond be your next controller upgrade for Xbox Cloud Gaming?

A new e-sports brand challenges Razer Kishi with 'Vagabond' mobile controller

ASUS' ProArt PZ13 is the first Copilot+ PC to challenge the Surface Pro 11, but some of these cost-saving component choices won't threaten Microsoft's 2-in-1 dominance This Snapdragon X 2-in-1 is an OLED Surface Pro 11 alternative for artists with a free keyboard cover.

ASUS' ProArt PZ13 is the first Copilot+ PC to challenge the Surface Pro 11, but some of these cost-saving component choices won't threaten Microsoft's 2-in-1 dominance

Make your own Minecraft movie with Microsoft's new Clipchamp templates Clipchamp now features Minecraft and Sea of Thieves templates.

Make your own Minecraft movie with Microsoft's new Clipchamp templates

What is the AppData folder? Windows 11 app data storage explained. Are you wondering about the purpose of the AppData folder? If so, here's what you need to know.

What is the AppData folder? Windows 11 app data storage explained.

"Definitely wanted to, first and foremost, get keyboard and mouse right" — My first Ara: History Untold experience and new insights into PC and console, modding support, and strategy gameplay Ara: History Untold surprised me so much that I ended up playing the Gamescom 2024 preview three times.

"Definitely wanted to, first and foremost, get keyboard and mouse right" — My first Ara: History Untold experience and new insights into PC and console, modding support, and strategy gameplay

OpenAI's Strawberry AI models ship with advanced reasoning capabilities synonymous with humans, though they'll need "an extra moment to think" — Sam Altman says it "doesn't constitute AGI" OpenAI ships new o1 and o1-mini AI models capped with messaging limitations and buried behind a paid subscription.

OpenAI's Strawberry AI models ship with advanced reasoning capabilities synonymous with humans, though they'll need "an extra moment to think" — Sam Altman says it "doesn't constitute AGI"

These discounted gaming PCs are cheaper than the real price of the PS5 Pro The PS5 Pro has secret costs that make a gaming PC a better bargain.

These discounted gaming PCs are cheaper than the real price of the PS5 Pro

Google may have a ChatGPT problem as users are subtly adopting AI-powered tools as their go-to search engines — but it could be eons before it becomes an actual threat OpenAI could give Google a run in search with SearchGPT and ChatGPT.

Google may have a ChatGPT problem as users are subtly adopting AI-powered tools as their go-to search engines — but it could be eons before it becomes an actual threat

Microsoft wants to beef up Windows security to prevent CrowdStrike-like fiascos, but there are critical concerns: "A world where only Microsoft can provide effective endpoint security is not a more secure world" Microsoft wants to develop a new platform for security vendors, but it's unclear if it will block their access to Windows in kernel mode.

Microsoft wants to beef up Windows security to prevent CrowdStrike-like fiascos, but there are critical concerns: "A world where only Microsoft can provide effective endpoint security is not a more secure world"

The entire staff of gaming publisher Annapurna Interactive have left the company Annapurna Interactive staff have left the company following a dispute with the owners.

The entire staff of gaming publisher Annapurna Interactive have left the company

Unity backtracks on controversial Runtime Fee, takes major step in restoring eroded trust Last year, Unity introduced a fee that would charge game developers on a per-install basis.

Unity backtracks on controversial Runtime Fee, takes major step in restoring eroded trust

Treyarch Studios team says they are on "a journey to get where we want to be" with the Call of Duty experience A new user interface is on the way for Black Ops 6, but it's only one step in the journey to a better COD launcher.

Treyarch Studios team says they are on "a journey to get where we want to be" with the Call of Duty experience

The Black Ops 6 beta was the biggest in Call of Duty history The BO6 beta clocked in at #1 in total players, hours played, playtime per player, and most matches played.

The Black Ops 6 beta was the biggest in Call of Duty history

"It may sound shocking, but Call of Duty is one of the most accessible AAA titles," and Black Ops 6 takes it even further Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 introduces a new intelligent movement feature that can automate certain in-game actions.

"It may sound shocking, but Call of Duty is one of the most accessible AAA titles," and Black Ops 6 takes it even further

"I know that this is difficult news to hear." New Microsoft Gaming layoffs hit: Xbox CEO Phil Spencer announces 650 redundancies in email to staff To add to the 1900 staff cuts from earlier in 2024, Microsoft Gaming has now eliminated more than 2550 roles across the year.

"I know that this is difficult news to hear." New Microsoft Gaming layoffs hit: Xbox CEO Phil Spencer announces 650 redundancies in email to staff

If the PS5 Pro (and sparkly Xbox Series X) price is the new normal, I'll be done with console gaming after more than 30 years I've owned consoles since the Sega Genesis, but if these prices are what we can expect from now on, this generation will be my last.

If the PS5 Pro (and sparkly Xbox Series X) price is the new normal, I'll be done with console gaming after more than 30 years

"Weren’t Jackbox games already dirty? Not really. It’s just that you and your friends have been answering c*** to every Quiplash question for years." Jackbox Naughty Pack launches today The Jackbox Party Pack got X-rated with 3 new games

"Weren’t Jackbox games already dirty? Not really. It’s just that you and your friends have been answering c*** to every Quiplash question for years." Jackbox Naughty Pack launches today

If you're wondering what to play on your $700 PS5 Pro — Flappy Bird "triumphantly returns" to multiple platforms (?!) Flappy Bird is back and teased for "multiple platforms", making us wonder if we'll see it on PlayStation and Xbox consoles.

If you're wondering what to play on your $700 PS5 Pro — Flappy Bird "triumphantly returns" to multiple platforms (?!)

Has Google monopolized digital advertising? New evidence traced back to former ad guru suggests it's a 'nightmare' for publishers to switch platforms: "It takes an act of God to do it" New evidence in Google's ongoing ad monopoly antitrust trial highlights the company's aggressive strategy and anticompetitive business practices against competitors.

Has Google monopolized digital advertising? New evidence traced back to former ad guru suggests it's a 'nightmare' for publishers to switch platforms: "It takes an act of God to do it"

“I’m so damn happy with where we’re at today.” Talking Black Ops 6 development and the future of Call of Duty with Treyarch Studios at COD NEXT Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is a fresh start for a franchise that often struggles to reinvent itself.

“I’m so damn happy with where we’re at today.” Talking Black Ops 6 development and the future of Call of Duty with Treyarch Studios at COD NEXT

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 won't include one big feature on Xbox One and PS4 — here's why Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 includes a Theater mode, but not on the Xbox One and PS4 versions of the game.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 won't include one big feature on Xbox One and PS4 — here's why

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 sees Prestige return — but with a new twist Classic Prestige is back with some modern improvements for the battle pass audience

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 sees Prestige return — but with a new twist

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 should end the reign of 'movement kings' that use slide canceling to dominate competitive play Omnimovement will either end the reign of movement kings or turn more people into them.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 should end the reign of 'movement kings' that use slide canceling to dominate competitive play