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- December 31
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- Microsoft stacks Copilot+ PCs powered by Intel and AMD chips against (last year's) MacBooks in updated benchmarks
- Bluesky saw a 763% rise in users in 2024, including 13 million new users in just the past month and a half
- Ignore everything else, this is the true "objective" list of the best Xbox and PC games of 2024
- Razer USB4 Dock review: The best value Thunderbolt dock without Thunderbolt
- Call of Duty continues to dominate the charts as the most-played game on Xbox and PlayStation after a free trial weekend
- December 30
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- "They'll have bio's and profile pictures": Meta is gearing up to unleash a wave of AI-powered personas, set to redefine Facebook's social engagement
- This is EVERYTHING Microsoft killed in 2024 — from handy apps to failed devices
- Xiaomi G Pro 27i review: A Mini LED gaming monitor at an unbelievable price
- December 29
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- Microsoft's Windows dark mode has been embarrassingly incomplete for nearly a decade
- Square Enix: 'Final Fantasy VII Rebirth' "cannot be exclusive to one console," again implying an eventual Xbox launch
- Razer Laptop Cooling Pad review: Loud and expensive, but it really works
- The mouse I will never play games without is currently $80 off. Here's why this is a must-buy for any serious PC gamer looking for an easy upgrade.
- December 28
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- Palworld is riding high in the Steam charts once again hitting 200k concurrent players
- New hinge patent reveals Microsoft was exploring possible foldable flip smartphone designs
- Razer Barracuda X Chroma review: More RGB for more money, not more features
- Monster Hunter Wilds preorder guide – Which edition should you hunt for and buy?
- Over a decade of unreleased classic Halo content just leaked amid major "Digsite" controversy
- You got a sweet new Xbox and some Game Pass for the holidays, but now you're out of storage space—Good news, WD_Black expansion cards are on sale for a limited time
- [UPDATED] Xbox has deployed a fix for the latest outages affecting Cloud Gaming and Remote Play services
- December 27
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- Activision decides Call of Duty Black Ops 6 players don't spend enough money, introduces a second concurrent battle pass
- Xbox's new 'Sebile' controller breaks cover in this new patent, and we now know what the weird grippy "trousers" are for
- Is Monster Hunter Wilds coming to Xbox Game Pass?
- Unable to install security updates after freshly installing Windows 11? You're not alone
- The gaming stories and trends that defined 2024
- Generate a "Spotify Wrapped" style 2024 recap for your Twitter/X account with this free AI tool
- This is your yearly reminder that the Xbox naming scheme is bad, and Microsoft should feel bad
- I asked ChatGPT and Copilot about AGI predictions for 2025 — OpenAI unanimously tops the chart partly due to its Microsoft tie-up and 2-year lead building AI 'uncontested'
- December 26
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- Is Microsoft and OpenAI's tech bromance fraying? The ChatGPT maker's GPT-4 model is "too slow and expensive" to meet Copilot 365 users' needs.
- The director of one of this year's best Xbox and PC games shares thoughts on a possible sequel
- Is the PowerA Fusion Pro 4 the best affordable controller for 'professional' gaming?
- December 25
- December 24
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- Windows Central Tech Awards 2024 — Ranking the top PCs, tools, accessories, and software innovations of the year
- Sam Altman predicts superintelligence will trigger a 10x surge in scientific AI breakthroughs — each year as revolutionary as a decade
- This controller is literally faster than anything created by Xbox and it's almost $100 off — the perfect gift for any gamer!
- December 23
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- Oops! Acer's upcoming Predator Orion 7000PCs with NVIDIA RTX 5090 and 5080 GPUs were listed early by a German retailer with price tags that feel reminiscent of pandemic-era shortages.
- Perfect score laptop hits lowest price ever: Get Snapdragon X Elite with 1TB for $799
- Indiana Jones was the second best-selling game in the US its debut week, behind another Xbox property
- "Bad news is the AI PC and AI smartphone 'supercycle' has more or less been a bust." Copilot+ PCs made a dramatic entrance in 2024, and then their sales fell flat. But are they doomed?
- Microsoft Edge users held over 10 billion chats with Copilot in 2024
- AMD leaks reveal an RX 9070 XT as the RDNA 4 flagship GPU — but have we already been looking at this for weeks?
- Xbox, here are 5 things I want from you for Christmas
- Former Google lead says we should "seriously think" about pulling the plug on AI once it starts self-improving: "It’s going to be very difficult to maintain that balance"
- December 22
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- December 20
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- Qualcomm scores BIG win against Arm, can continue to sell Snapdragon X chips for PCs
- OpenAI launches next-gen reasoning models with "incredible" coding capabilities
- Qualcomm CEO brazenly thought Nuvia chip deal could save $1.4 billion in fees to Arm
- Xbox has a new "VP of next-gen" and they'll be at CES alongside Lenovo ... but what could it mean for Xbox's future?
- HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 (2024) review: Phenomenal hardware, but too much bloatware
- Can a pair of earbuds really make me ditch my gaming headset?
- How to get started with Windows Recall on Windows 11
- Windows Central Game Awards 2024 — Showcasing the best Xbox and PC games of the year
- Older games dominate Steam as 85% of playtime in 2024 was spent on titles released before this year
- OpenAI's Sam Altman says AGI is becoming a "less useful term" with o1 — "astonishing cognitive capabilities" predicted before 2026
- The next CODMas event is live in Black Ops 6, and its brought Stakeout 24/7 back for the festivities [UPDATE]
- December 19
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- Capcom has revealed new framerate and resolution improvements coming to Monster Hunter Wilds's launch, along with weapon gameplay changes and more
- Can Microsoft convince gamers to upgrade to Windows 11?
- Is Google copying Microsoft's security playbook? Chrome might get a new AI-powered tool to detect scams
- Helldivers 2 developers embrace holiday spirit of giving — some Killzone crossover content will now be entirely free
- I tested AMD's new AFMF 2 tech in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 — extra FPS with "Performance" mode on ASUS ROG Ally
- I went hands-on with Fallout 76's Ghoul update and it's exactly as much fun as you'd expect
- Microsoft confirms ads for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 in Windows 11 — here's how to turn them off
- Microsoft launches free tier for GitHub Copilot — over 150 million developers can now access Claude 3.5 Sonnet or GPT-4o
- Three easy ways to crop images on Windows 11 — no extra tools needed
- Some of the biggest players in Call of Duty are stepping away from Black Ops 6 and Warzone, and the reasons why are inexcusable now Microsoft owns the game
- STALKER 2's massive update contains over 1,800 gameplay fixes — including much-requested repairs to the A-Life System
- The recipient of The Game Awards' inaugural Game Changer award has a history of helping developers affected by layoffs find new placement in the games industry, but now he is the target of a hate campaign
- Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth PC system requirements and specs — Is your computer ready for Cloud's return?
- Xbox fans can relax, as it seems PlayStation won't be buying up one of the industry's best game studios — for now
- "Xbox's new ad campaign is disruptive by design." An advertising expert breaks down Microsoft's controversial 'This is an Xbox' marketing blitz.
- December 18
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- Grab your Steam Year in Review 2024 and check out the PC games you played over the last year
- Intel outlines five major issues affecting its latest desktop CPUs — could Arrow Lake be better for gaming than we thought?
- The Elder Scrolls Online is making some big changes in 2025 — Here's what the developers are focusing on now
- Final Windows 11 Dev Channel build of 2024 adds support for live captions and real-time translation to Intel and AMD Copilot+ PCs
- On the 10th day of 'Shipmas,' OpenAI called, and ChatGPT answered — You can now add ChatGPT on speed dial or text it on WhatsApp
- AFMF 2 for ROG Ally: How to download, frame rate improvements, new features, how to enable, and everything you need to know for your gaming device
- Microsoft reportedly acquired the most NVIDIA GPUs compared to its rivals, including Google and Meta, for its AI projects — translating to 485,000 chips and $31 billion in expenditure
- 7 best PC game deals going on now during the CDKeys Christmas Sale — Grab Steam keys at ridiculously low prices
- The Xbox Series X Mini Fridge is more than a meme, it's the perfect Christmas gift
- Why an AI PC might be the right move for creators
- Elon Musk's free-for-all Grok-2 AI turns the billionaire into a pariah, reportedly spreading misinformation with narcissistic tendencies
- AVerMedia FLEXI go (BA311L) review: A solid arm mount for your mic or webcam... But it's too expensive
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 tops November 2024 US sales, continues to boost Xbox Game Pass
- Hear how it's been developing on Windows 11 on ARM for a whole year from an actual developer who's been using it
- "We did not hit the mark": TeamRICOCHET addresses shortcomings in Warzone and Black Ops 6's anti-cheat integration ahead of changes for Season 2
- December 17
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- Helldivers 2's best new stratagem is the dumbest thing I've ever seen, but holy Liberty, it can wipe out armies in seconds
- Over 8 billion game hours were spent with Blizzard in 2024
- The first "Designed by Microsoft" accessories from Incase are now available to buy
- The STALKER mod of my dreams is here, and adds something even STALKER 2 doesn't have: Co-op multiplayer
- This Intel-based mini PC is ideal for everyday tasks, media centers, or tech enthusiast projects — You can grab it at a massive discount with this coupon code
- Save $200 on the Lenovo Legion Go — ensure yours arrives before Christmas!
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle just got another patch improving ray tracing on Xbox and bringing these important bug fixes
- How to increase minimum VRAM on Steam Deck by adjusting UMA Frame Buffer Size
- Ranking the top 10 dormant Capcom game franchises that need to be revived
- Corsair Virtuoso Max headset review: A headset for adults.
- AI safety researcher says it's no longer a question of how long but how much money until we reach AGI
- PowerToys just fixed the one flaw stopping me from using one of the app's best features
- Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says "Google makes more money on Windows than all of Microsoft" due to its dominance in search and distribution
- Forget the Steam Deck, the best overall gaming handheld we gave a 4.5-star review to just became much more affordable thanks to this massive Christmas sale
- ZOTAC leaks NVIDIA's flagship GPU lineup; a lack of RTX 5060 bodes well for Intel
- Kensington SD5768T EQ review: Bringing Thunderbolt Share to your uncertified laptops
- New Xbox Wireless Controller deal laughs at previous discounts, drops gamepad to just $34.99
- The NVIDIA app on Windows 11 could be sapping performance out of your PC games
- How to update audio drivers on Windows 11
- Exclusive Xbox console games will be the exception rather than the rule moving forward — inside the risky strategy that will define Xbox's next decade
- More Call of Duty titles have been added to the Xbox app for PC, signaling a launch to Game Pass could be soon
- Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for Windows PC already sees slashed savings ahead of its release
- December 16
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- The best Xbox games are massive — this Xbox expansion card deal means you pay less than $1 per gigabyte
- Stack up on Microsoft 365 for up to 50% off through this limited-time deal
- Grab this Xbox Series X while it's on sale — Play Black Ops 6 and Indiana Jones this holiday
- Thrustmaster T.Flight Hotas One Microsoft Flight Simulator Edition review: Without a doubt, the best budget flight stick for beginners fascinated by MSFS 2024
- My wildest gaming purchase of 2024 just got pulled from Xbox and PC stores, but you can still buy it (at least for now)
- Qualcomm claps back at Intel, denies high return rates of Snapdragon PCs
- Windows 11 will finally support this highly requested webcam feature
- Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella claims OpenAI had two years of runway in the AI race to work uncontested and build ChatGPT
- Helldivers 2 players completed the first Illuminate Major Order — but they're already back on Genesis Prime for Round 2 [UPDATED]
- December 15
- December 14
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- AVerMedia VERSATI go (AM310G2) review: A stellar microphone for well under $100
- I got Thunderbolt Share working between two uncertified laptops, and the results are impressive
- Call of Duty: Warzone's Ranked Play mode is supposed to be easier to get into, but the promised update hasn't happened yet
- Ciri is the lead in Witcher 4 and I've never been so happy to be dead wrong
- Helldivers 2's surprise Illuminate update propels it past Marvel Rivals, Path of Exile 2 to the top of this Steam chart, plus an amazing milestone
- December 13
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- Lenovo Legion Go leak shows new gaming handheld with OLED screen and reworked design — Could this be the Legion Go 2?
- Sweet Liberty, Helldivers 2's Illuminate is brutal, unique, and a blast to fight — everything I could ever ask for and more
- No, Microsoft isn't letting you install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware
- The Elder Scrolls Online developer unionizes, joining the wave of unions under Xbox
- Vertical taskbars are back in Windows 11, but not from Microsoft
- How to use alarm, timer, and stopwatch on Windows 11
- Insta360 Link 2 review: Bit inconsistent, but still a top-quality webcam
- How to rename any Bluetooth device on Windows 11
- This Xbox Game Pass Ultimate sale gets you 3 months for just $28.99
- Microsoft warns that Android 15 will make Windows Phone Link worse
- Was Sora AI trained using YouTube and gaming content? OpenAI might need a minute to check with the team.
- OpenAI could raise the subscription price for its advanced AI models based on the value delivered
- Windows Recall AI may sometimes capture intricate credit card details, even when Microsoft's sensitive information filter is enabled in Windows 11
- A new trailer for Mafia: The Old Country just dropped at The Game Awards
- The Hero of Harran returns in a brand-new reveal for Dying Light: The Beast
- A massive Helldivers 2 update just dropped during The Game Awards show
- Borderlands 4 gets a big reveal at 2024's The Game Awards show and a release window
- Xbox's The Outer Worlds 2 makes a surprise appearance during the Game Awards 2024 — and it's coming next year
- FromSoftware stuns with the reveal of Elden Ring Nightreign at the Game Awards 2024
- Dishonored meets PvP in this new high-stakes thievery game
- CD Projekt RED returns with The Witcher 4 during the Game Awards 2024, and I couldn't be more excited
- Astro Bot wins Game of the Year at the Game Awards 2024, here's all the winners
- December 12
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- The Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 free trial is now live, here are the game modes you can try
- The Game Awards 2024: Final predictions for announcements, expectations, hopes, and dreams for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC
- Diablo 4 holiday event will give more rewards for expansion players
- These Gobblegums saved me in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies because they're like a cheat code
- Skype Credit no longer available for purchase, moving millions toward subscriptions as their only option
- My favorite backlog game of 2024 just got a gigantic free update and a massive 67% discount
- Google reveals the top 10 searched games of 2024 and at least 2 entries will make Nintendo mad
- A compilation of hilarious memes about ChatGPT's global outage from yesterday
- How to launch other apps with the Copilot key on Windows 11
- Microsoft is killing another handy Windows 11 feature
- Microsoft's Edge browser significantly boosted its market share on this one popular adult site
- December 11
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- Xbox Insiders are now getting this highly sought out new feature to test out just in time for the holidays
- Windows 11 PCs and iPhones are about to cozy up and simplify file sharing
- Microsoft adds 400 games to its Xbox app on Windows PC, along with this key feature I've wanted for years
- This Xbox Wireless Controller deal is better than Black Friday, dropping the gamepad to its best price ever
- Bethesda's Starfield gets a new Creation bringing DOOM into the Xbox RPG — and it's entirely free
- Geekom GT1 Mega review: A powerful mini PC that handles a wide range of full-sized tasks
- This intriguing mini PC is missing a crucial AI element, but it's otherwise sleek with desktop-class RTX power
- Xbox 360 Red Ring of Death sweater summons the ghosts of Christmas past
- Microsoft AI CEO poaches former DeepMind colleagues to form the company's new AI health division — A recent study claims 48% of people rely on ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, and Claude for health-related queries
- "Stop hiring humans": Y-Combinator-backed firm's controversial billboard lobbying its 'Era of AI employees is here' ad campaign enrages Silicon Valley
- How to watch the Game Awards 2024: Start time, what to expect, and everything you need to know
- A new Black Ops 6 easter egg has been found that nobody will try and unlock on a map everyone hates playing
- Google asks US government to shatter Microsoft's exclusive cloud deal with OpenAI, claiming consumers may incur extra charges buying the ChatGPT maker's tech through Microsoft
- Path of Exile 2 team addresses early access feedback as, "there are still a lot more changes to come"
- A sweeping balance update for weapons has just landed in Black Ops 6 with the latest patch
- December 10
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- My favorite multiplayer game in ages just got snubbed at The Game Awards — I can't believe it's not up for Game of the Year
- Surprise, Microsoft's new "native" Copilot app for Windows 11 is still just a website
- DarkSky for BlueSky promises exclusive features for "skeeters" on Windows 11
- Here are the best settings for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on gaming handhelds — ROG Ally, Legion Go, Steam Deck
- After saying Xbox multi-platform game delivery would have "no red lines," Xbox's games chief is now saying they'll go multi-platform on a "game by game basis." Does it make sense?
- Cyberpunk 2077 somehow still getting better with new widely-requested customization options
- Did the best files app on Windows 11 just beat Microsoft's File Explorer again?
- As Space Marine 2 gets a new Operation, Henry Cavill's Warhammer 40K TV series is moving forward at Amazon
- Fellow Diablo 2 snobs: Path of Exile 2 is the game we've been waiting for
- Amazon's Prime Gaming has a bunch of incredible free games right now to celebrate Secret Level and you don't want to miss out on them
- My new ASUS ROG Ally had a really weird issue that I'm not exactly sure how I solved — but here's what I tried anyway
- This mid-range gaming laptop feels like the forgotten middle child, and it isn't difficult to understand why
- Christmas has come early because my favorite Xbox controller is having a limited-time discount on Amazon that will save you over $90
- I bought this game even though I don't own an Xbox Series X|S or a gaming PC
- I rounded up all of the big news about NVIDIA's RTX 50-series GPUs
- Official Xbox Wireless Headset (2024) review
- 'World of Warcraft: Midnight' is FINALLY delivering one of the game's most fan-requested features, but there are six things I want to see the system incorporate to make sure it really lands
- Microsoft launches Mixed Reality Link for Windows 11 — connect your PC to your Meta Quest headset!
- Reddit's new AI search tool will emancipate the social networking platform from an overdependency on Google for traffic: "People know that Reddit has answers."
- An emoji button may be coming to the Taskbar on Windows 11
- Google CEO throws a lethal jab at Microsoft's AI efforts: "I would love to do a side-by-side comparison of our models. They're using someone else's models."
- "This is unacceptable at this point": Activision faces backlash over AI-generated images in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- December 9
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- Some long-awaited classic Activision-Blizzard games just appeared on the Microsoft Store, could Xbox be getting another Game Pass injection?
- These STALKER 2 screenshots are so drop-dead gorgeous they've got me begging the devs for a Photo Mode, but you can use this mod in the meantime
- I wanted to review Indiana Jones' French toast, but Xbox sent me a bunch of cool glasses instead
- A Copilot+ PC, not super soldier serum or a flight suit, is Captain America's secret weapon
- Our favorite mini PC is affordable and perfect for photo and video editing — Right now, you can get it at a special low price with this coupon code
- Rocksteady is killing Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League with a final update in January — but it's getting a highly-requested feature
- "It often generates unrealistic physics and struggles with complex actions over long durations": OpenAI's Sora ships to general availability with critical performance caps and a $200 subscription requirement for better resolution and longer duration
- Microsoft AI CEO predicts AGI within 7 years, but not with 'current hardware' as indicated by Sam Altman: "I don’t think it can be done on [Nvidia] GB200s"
- Here's how to turn your Android Phone into a 'Windows Phone' in 2024
- Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered drops the original for a run-of-the-mill upscale, but it's far more of a 'Definitive Edition' than Grand Theft Auto ever was
- "We have already achieved AGI. It’s even more clear with O1": OpenAI employee claims 'o1' constitutes AGI after Sam Altman indicated it would whoosh by with "surprisingly little" societal impact
- Bethesda declares Indiana Jones and the Great Circle an approachable and accessible game with a new outline of accessibility features, but not everybody is happy.
- Windows Phone in 2024?! Not exactly, but this is close.
- ASUS ZenScreen Smart Monitor MS27UC review: Fantastic, but sometimes it feels like it flew too close to the sun
- Windows Recall finally opens its doors to Intel and AMD with latest preview
- December 8
- December 7
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- Fortnite's new game mode "Ballistic" takes on Valorant and Counter-Strike. Here's what you need to know.
- Is AGI finally in OpenAI's grasp? The ChatGPT maker reportedly wants to scrap a stringent clause — extending its Microsoft tie-up beyond AGI and securing more investment for exorbitant AI advances
- Here are the best settings for Path of Exile 2 on Steam Deck (so far)
- Xbox activates a major unexpected feature on Steam that hints at future plans
- December 6
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- Is Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on PC?
- [UPDATE] Path of Exile 2's early access period servers now seem stable, with hundreds of thousands of concurrent players
- Exclusive report: What's next for Surface in 2025, including a possible mini Pro and Laptop
- “Clippy is my best friend,” Windows95man drops another banger dedicated to everyone's favorite Office assistant, now with WordArt infused music video
- How to unlock the new Maelstrom shotgun early in Black Ops 6 without completing the Merry Mayhem event
- NVIDIA's RTX 4060 is aging horribly as Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Nazi-punches your VRAM
- "We've always been a fan of blueskies": Is Microsoft losing faith in Elon Musk's X as it migrates to his fastest-growing competitor?
- I think this new Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 map might be even better than Stakeout for the camo grind — here's why
- How to manage the passwordless sign feature on Windows 11
- These are my 15 favorite features and changes that Microsoft added to Windows 11 in 2024
- The Surface Studio is dead? — Microsoft ends production on $4,500 Surface Studio 2+ as stock dwindles
- This mini PC is the first I've seen with a discrete NPU for dedicated AI tasks. There's just one problem.
- Xbox's Winter Demo Fest arrives next week with a rebranding and fresh access to one of the most interesting indies coming in 2025
- "We have this magic, Not magic": A researcher's p(doom) scale records a 99.999999% probability AI will end humanity, but Sam Altman claims AI will be smart enough to prevent AI from causing existential doom
- OpenAI's 12 days of shipmas is the gift that keeps giving — a new $200 ChatGPT Pro monthly subscription gives exclusive access to the most reliable responses: "Oh, so Christmas present is - $200/month? Thanks Samta!"
- Right to Repair gets another win! Microsoft furthers its partnership with iFixit as official Xbox parts are now available on iFixit's store
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle reviews and Metacritic roundup — Here's what critics think of this Xbox and MachineGames adventure
- Is Xbox slowly taking over Battle.net? As "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle" pops up on Battle.net, we're wondering what Microsoft is up to with Blizzard's iconic launcher.
- "I found myself pulverizing fascists with shovels, clubs, sledgehammers, and loaves of bread" — Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is amazing, with only minor flaws
- December 5
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- Is Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on Xbox?
- SCUF does what Xbox doesn’t, releasing a Squid Game-inspired controller, but another limited edition version isn't available to everyone
- Is Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on Xbox Game Pass?
- One of the best dungeon crawling and shopkeeping simulators I've ever played is getting a sequel in 2025
- Tis the season to get your fill of new indies as the Xbox Indie Winter Game Fest demo event returns with 35 new games to try
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 missed an obvious 'Copilot' opportunity to replace its robotic voices with my favorite AI assistant
- Microsoft previews Copilot feature that watches what you’re looking at on the internet
- EA announces it will patent 23 accessibility technologies that will be available to developers royalty-free "to reduce or eliminate as many barriers to access as possible and empower our gamers"
- The coolest mobile gaming controller has a transparent design and Hall Effect sticks
- "This console saved my life, guys." An Xbox Series S goes full Nokia to save a man's life, and Microsoft has responded.
- The Steam Deck might be joined by other hardware running SteamOS if Valve's updated brand guidelines are anything to go by — Could the ROG Ally be one of them?
- As a Diablo fan, I'm rooting for the success of its strongest competitor: Path of Exile 2
- One of the cutest games revealed at the Xbox Showcase just got a new teaser trailer
- Forget white Christmas. Microsoft "predicts" the world will melt before the end of the year.
- Everything coming to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 1 Reloaded— New maps, limited modes, Ranked play, patch notes and more
- Microsoft's WSL 2 looks like it could be getting even stronger with official support from Fedora
- "The safety concerns expressed actually don't come at the AGI moment": Sam Altman says Artificial General Intelligence will come sooner than anticipated
- ChatGPT surpasses 300 million weekly users, tripling its user base in one year — OpenAI's GPT-4o launch led to "the biggest spike ever" in revenue and downloads
- December 4
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- I just upgraded my GPU, but Indiana Jones and the Great Circle's PC requirements are still making me sweat with their eye-watering demands
- Here's when Ranked Play will be available in Call of Duty: Warzone on Black Ops 6
- Two new AI gaming handhelds have hit the market, but they're going to have to work hard to Claw their way up against the competition
- The company that probably made your chair now makes a ridiculous monitor arm to mount up to FOUR 32-inch screens
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle PC system requirements and specs: Can you run it?
- Intel renamed Arc Control to the most boring thing possible, but the update adds useful features for Battlemage GPUs
- A Snapdragon X Elite mini-PC is on the way, but it's not from Qualcomm
- The Microsoft Store on Windows 11 is about to get even more useful
- Microsoft rolls out fresh set of fixes for Windows 11 Insiders in the Canary Channel
- Get your "Xbox 2024 Year in Review:" Microsoft's new Xbox site shows you how many hours you've spent gaming this year
- As Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 improves with each patch, "error accessing live air traffic data" and other bugs remain. So, is it worth playing, or should you wait?
- The new XREAL AR glasses are what Microsoft HoloLens should've been: on-board spatial computing takes the new 'XREAL AR One' and 'One Pro' to the next level
- Can you play Path of Exile 2 on Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and other gaming handhelds?
- I fixed YouTube stuttering on Microsoft Edge with this single setting
- Is Path of Exile 2 on Xbox Game Pass?
- Is Path of Exile 2 on Xbox?
- Microsoft makes its stringent TPM 2.0 Windows 11 upgrade requirement "non-negotiable" — potentially leading to the single biggest jump in junked and unsupported Windows 10 PCs
- Intel just announced its Battlemage GPUs, and I can't decide if I'm more excited about the performance or prices
- Here's exactly when you can play Citadelle des Morts, the new map on Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies
- No word on Windows 12 from Microsoft, a concept design simulates every avid enthusiast's vision board for Windows 11's successor, including Windows AI
- OpenAI could lose ChatGPT's unique selling point by chasing intrusive revenue streams, but CEO Sam Altman says it's a last resort: "I think that ads-plus-AI is sort of uniquely unsettling to me."
- Xbox highlights International Day of Persons with Disabilities by furthering its commitment to video game accessibility
- Ubisoft continues freefall as publisher shutters free-to-play shooter XDefiant, reportedly closing studios
- December 3
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- Path of Exile 2 PC system requirements and specs: Can you run this hack and slash RPG?
- Path of Exile 2: Early Access release date, countdown, preloads, platforms, and everything you need to know
- “… Consistent with an unfortunate trend:” Microsoft accuses FTC of improperly leaking confidential information about antitrust investigation, says to 'investigate yourself'
- "We have relationships with our players ... We have to do it for them." STALKER 2 devs explain why A-Life 2.0 is broken, pledge to patch it after controversial removal of info from Steam page
- Forza Horizon 5's wintery final update of the year is here with 5 new cars, and New Year's celebrations are locked in
- STALKER 2's Patch 1.0.3 update is here and fixes a bug that's been driving people crazy — here are the patch notes
- As Blizzard pulls Warcraft 1 and 2 from GOG.com, we have to ask, why aren't they on PC Game Pass yet? Why aren't dozens of Xbox's Activision-Blizzard games on Game Pass yet for that matter?
- Elden Ring developer FromSoftware discusses what's coming next, and it's not "Elden Ring 2"
- Grab our recommended "high-end and low-profile" programmable wireless keyboard on Cyber Monday
- If you haven't played Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 yet, you can try it FREE very soon — here's when
- Samsung is killing DeX for Windows — suggests Microsoft Phone Link as a replacement
- This docking station actually fits the larger ROG Ally X and Legion Go handhelds, and it's currently on sale for Cyber Monday
- "The most flexible family-oriented AIO PC I've ever used" has a built-in battery and offers amazing performance — It's only on sale for Cyber Monday a little bit longer
- Time is almost up to get this insane Cyber Monday all-in-one deal — With a 27-inch touchscreen, speakers, and a built-in webcam, you won't need to buy anything else
- (UPDATE: Ended) I'm genuinely shocked by how much laptop $280 can get you for the next few hours — a 58% off flash sale will do it, though
- Come with me to the ultrawide gang: This curved gaming monitor is still on sale, and a Cyber Monday steal at this price
- December 2
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- My final Cyber Monday purchase is the last thing I'd expect to need in 2024
- Alienware's Pro headset, mouse, and keyboard are at their best prices today, and all earned near-perfect reviews from us
- Another Activision Blizzard gem is crashing onto Xbox Game Pass in *checks watch* two days
- This RTX 4060-powered gaming PC is well under $900 for Cyber Monday, but hurry — it won't stay that low for long
- This $299 laptop from HP with 10 cores is actually NOT hot garbage! (Fired Intel CEO not included)
- HP's "240Hz on a budget" gaming monitor, which we gave 4 1/2 stars in our review, is having an early Christmas Miracle with this Amazon Cyber Monday deal
- Best Buy forgot to raise the price of this powerful AMD AI PC after Cyber Monday ended
- My biggest complaint about modern laptops can be solved for $25 on Cyber Monday
- This is your LAST chance to buy one of the best Xbox games in a decade before it disappears forever
- EXCLUSIVE: First renders of the Legion Go "S" PC gaming handheld are here, potentially powered by the new AMD Z2 platform
- This $30 Xbox controller has a secret advantage over the rest on Cyber Monday
- The best gaming monitor deal on Cyber Monday is already 55% claimed; act now to land 4K@144Hz on the cheap
- Today's your last chance to get your hands on one of HyperX's most budget-friendly gaming headsets for less than $40 with this Cyber Monday deal at HP
- HP's top-tier OLED laptop drops to $999, and it's still live after Cyber Monday
- Anyone can have a custom Bluesky handle with a little work, and you can get your own domain for under a dollar a year during Cyber Monday
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle's launch trailer promises adventure and danger across Xbox and PC
- This Windows all-in-one beats the iMac, with 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD for less than $800 this Cyber Monday — but you better hurry!
- This 240Hz OLED gaming monitor is the single best upgrade you'll make on Cyber Monday
- Intel's CEO just retired and the company's stock is already up by 5% (Update)
- LAST CHANCE: You've only got until the end of the day to get this MEGA Cyber Monday discount on my all-time favorite Xbox controller
- This Cyber Monday Xbox Series X deal goes brrr — this console is available at an even lower price than ever before, but it won't last long
- These ANC headphones are so good they almost made me think I was alone on a plane — Now they're on sale for Cyber Monday
- Instead of trading up for a new Steam Deck or ROG Ally X, you should consider upgrading your current handheld's SSD — It's a lot cheaper thanks to these Cyber Monday deals
- (UPDATE) Late to the best Cyber Monday streaming deals? Don't worry — here are all the last-minute sales on Disney+, Hulu, and more
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- You can still get one of our favorite mini PCs for under $200 while this deal lasts — Yes, really
- HP slices $2,000+ off its AMD laptops with 32GB of RAM for a last-minute Cyber Monday blowout 🫨
- Cyber Monday is ending with my top recommended gaming handheld at its lowest price ever... Twice?
- This Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PC is the best bang for your buck laptop deal you'll find ANYWHERE on Cyber Monday with $400 off!
- 250W of power, six ports, AI, and a clock? This USB-C charger makes your current plug look like a potato.
- I just found your next Windows computer — $350 off "the best Surface Pro ever" with a free keyboard included!
- This is the most underrated (and cheap) accessory EVERY PC gaming handheld owner needs to buy, whether you're Steam Deck, ASUS ROG Ally, or Lenovo Legion Go — and it's even cheaper with this Cyber Monday deal
- HP's minimalist 16-inch laptop with a beefy RTX 4060 falls for the first time to just $999 making it one of our top Cyber Monday deals for all-around laptops
- Boost your laptop or Copilot+ PC with this monster Thunderbolt 4 USB dock from Satechi, a deal for $30 less this Cyber Monday / Black Friday
- Time is almost up on the best Windows laptop deal I've seen for Cyber Monday — so good I bought it twice!
- The latest 'Palworld' update breaks the game — and everyone is blaming Nintendo
- I just saved $20 on a 12-month Microsoft 365 subscription thanks to this Cyber Monday deal
- These 7 Cyber Monday PC game deals are still live and they are perfect to play on gaming handhelds — Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and Legion Go
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