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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 livestream — we'll have to see if it's actually called ROG Ally 2
By Rebecca Spear published
ROG Ally 2 An official live stream on May 9, will give us a look at "the next ROG Ally." Here's everything you need to know.
The Xbox cuts might not be finished, while Game Pass debates go on over pricing and Call of Duty
By Richard Devine published
Uh oh Xbox is in the headlines for pretty tough reasons this week, and it sounds like the rough ride might not be over yet.
PSA: You might have some money on your hands if you have the rare Xbox Minecraft Pig Controller
By Rebecca Spear published
Rare controller The official Minecraft Pig Controller launched alongside the Minecraft Creeper Controller in 2017. Since then, this unique gamepad has become a valuable collector's item.
OpenAI is reportedly stealing Google employees to develop a rumored search engine at the 'intersection of LLMs,' potentially vying for the title of the world's most popular search engine
By Kevin Okemwa published
We need you OpenAI is actively head-hunting Google staffers to form a new team that will help develop its new search engine.
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