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This Xbox controller is its best looking yet, and it's already a HUGE $25 off with this code
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
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September 13, 2024 at 11:45 PM
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
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.
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September 13, 2024 at 9:15 PM
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
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.
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September 13, 2024 at 7:45 PM
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"
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.
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September 13, 2024 at 7:30 PM
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
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.
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September 13, 2024 at 7:15 PM
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
"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.
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September 13, 2024 at 7:00 PM
"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?
Is Towerborne on Steam Deck?
Towerborn is officially in Early Access but only through Steam. Can you play it on the Steam Deck?
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September 13, 2024 at 6:46 PM
Is Towerborne on Steam Deck?
A new e-sports brand challenges Razer Kishi with 'Vagabond' mobile controller
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?
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September 13, 2024 at 6:46 PM
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
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.
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September 13, 2024 at 6:46 PM
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
Make your own Minecraft movie with Microsoft's new Clipchamp templates
Clipchamp now features Minecraft and Sea of Thieves templates.
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September 13, 2024 at 6:46 PM
Make your own Minecraft movie with Microsoft's new Clipchamp templates
What is the AppData folder? Windows 11 app data storage explained.
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.
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September 13, 2024 at 6:46 PM
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
"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.
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September 13, 2024 at 6:46 PM
"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'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.
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September 13, 2024 at 6:46 PM
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
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.
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September 13, 2024 at 6:46 PM
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
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.
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September 13, 2024 at 9:45 AM
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 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.
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September 13, 2024 at 9:15 AM
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
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.
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September 12, 2024 at 10:45 PM
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
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.
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September 12, 2024 at 7:30 PM
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
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.
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September 12, 2024 at 7:15 PM
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 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.
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September 12, 2024 at 7:15 PM
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
"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.
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September 12, 2024 at 6:45 PM
"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
"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.
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September 12, 2024 at 6:31 PM
"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
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.
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September 12, 2024 at 6:31 PM
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
"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
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September 12, 2024 at 6:31 PM
"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 (?!)
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.
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September 12, 2024 at 6:31 PM
If you're wondering what to play on your $700 PS5 Pro — Flappy Bird "triumphantly returns" to multiple platforms (?!)