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Xbox honcho Phil Spencer's Fallout 76 C.A.M.P. was NUKED. To keep your virtual homestead safe, here's a guide to not following in his radioactive footsteps.
By Michael Hoglund published
Ouch Players have been saddened by the news of Xbox's latest studio closures. So when a user nuked Phil Spencer in Fallout 76, they cheered. Here's the story!
A new update for Windows 11's best File Explorer alternative adds a revolutionary Windows search tool and personalized keyboard shortcuts for easy retrieval of files and folders
By Kevin Okemwa published
LISTARY GOOD The Files app recently received a new update, bumping it to version 3.4. It ships with new features, including background images, shortcut customization, real-time filtering, Listary, and more.
Helldivers 2 still delisted in 177 countries despite Sony's PSN U-turn, but Arrowhead's fighting the region lock: "I won't rest in my desire to have it available everywhere"
By Brendan Lowry published
Come On, Sony While Helldivers 2 publisher Sony has cancelled its planned PSN account requirement on Steam, the game is still unavailable to buy in regions without access to the service.
'Oh Frick Go Back' is a new app (by a Linux dev, gasp) that saves you from Microsoft's 'comically bad' Windows 11 Start menu and its intrusive ad campaign
By Kevin Okemwa published
NO ADS!! A programmer who uses Linux as her daily driver recently develop a neat tool that keeps ads at bay on Windows 11.
Microsoft Office 2021 Professional Plus for JUST $15.99? A 96% discount seems too good, but this is a legit deal.
By Sean Endicott published
Almost free A massive discount on Microsoft Office 2021 Professional Plus brings its price down to just $15.99. That deal gives you access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more.
Windows 11 2024 Update (version 24H2): New features, AI PCs, Windows on Arm, and everything we know so far
By Zac Bowden last updated
vNext Coming this fall, the Windows 11 2024 Update is all about AI features, new Arm PCs, and quality of life improvements.
Microsoft Gaming exec reportedly said Xbox needs "smaller games" after it closed Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks
By Brendan Lowry last updated
WTF? A day after Microsoft Gaming closed down the studio behind the Xbox hit Hi-Fi Rush, one of its executives has reportedly said it needs more small games.
Report: Microsoft Gaming turned down a sequel to critical Xbox hit Hi-Fi Rush
By Samuel Tolbert published
???? Microsoft Gaming reportedly decided not to pursue a sequel to Hi-Fi Rush, with developer Tango Gameworks instead being closed.
"Next ROG Ally" gaming handheld will be the focus on tomorrow's official stream — we'll have to see if it's actually called ROG Ally 2 [UPDATED]
By Rebecca Spear published
ROG Ally 2 An official stream on May 9, will give us a look at "the next ROG Ally." Here's everything you need to know.
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