Latest articles by Richard Devine
This essential plugin for the Steam Deck does a better job telling you how your games will play than Valve can manage itself
Handhelds Valve puts compatibility information into the Steam Deck's library, but it's not as good as ProtonDB. So let's integrate that, instead.
This is the best way to play your Epic Games library on the Steam Deck, because it doesn't require a launcher
Gaming This Decky Loader plugin for the Steam Deck has become my new favorite way to install from Epic Games, because it removes the need for any additional launcher.
Windows Central Tech Awards 2024 — Ranking the top PCs, tools, accessories, and software innovations of the year
Awards 2024 was an exciting year in tech. From AI innovations to handheld gaming PCs, 2025 looks set to be even more exciting. Here are the top tech innovations of 2024.
How to set up Xbox Series X, Series S: Parental controls, transfer games, and more
Set up Time How to get started with your new Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S, including the basic setup, transferring data, and setting up parental settings for kids.
Some of the biggest names in Call of Duty are backing away
Gaming Now that Microsoft owns one of the biggest franchises in gaming, networking issues and an anticheat that just doesn't work cannot be excused any longer.
Hear how it's been developing on Windows 11 on ARM for a whole year from an actual developer
Windows 11 From the mouth of a software developer using Windows 11 on ARM for a full year, hear about the experience, both good and not so good.
The NVIDIA app on Windows 11 could be sapping performance out of your PC games
Gaming A new report investigating PC game performance on systems using the new NVIDIA app has some startling conclusions on how it could be negatively affecting your games.
Call of Duty: Warzone's Ranked Play requirements update hasn't happened
Gaming If you've been looking on from the outside at folks playing ranked in Warzone, the good news is the entry requirements just got lowered.
The Black Ops 6 free trial week is now LIVE
Gaming Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is getting a free trial week on all platforms, with a good chunk of the game's content available to try. Here's what you need to know.
These Gobblegums turned into a cheat code for me in Black Ops 6: Zombies
Gaming If you're struggling to get through the Black Ops 6 Zombies main quests, even in Directed Mode, these Gobblegums are a game-changer.
Hardly anyone cares about this new Black Ops 6 easter egg
🥚 Somehow someone discovered an easter egg on the Black Ops 6 map, Warhead, that you likely won't ever bother triggering.
Amazon's Prime Gaming has a bunch of incredible free games right now
Free stuff Amazon's latest batch of free PC games contains some big hitters like The Outer Worlds and Baldur's Gate, so you won't want to miss claiming them.
My ROG Ally had a weird issue and I'm not sure how I fixed it
Fixin it My new ROG Ally almost immediately had an issue with the right bumper (RB), here are three things I tried that seem to have fixed it.
How to get the latest Black Ops 6 weapon early
💰 The first event of Season 1 Reloaded in Black Ops 6 brings with it a new weapon upon completion, but you can get it early if you want.
I think this new Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 map might be even better than Stakeout for the camo grind
Grinding Stakeout has some serious competition for best camo grinding map in Black Ops 6 thanks to Season 1 Reloaded.
Updated Valve branding hints at third-party hardware with SteamOS
👀 Recently updated branding from Valve suggests third-party hardware running SteamOS could be happening.
Microsoft's WSL 2 looks like it could be getting even stronger with official support from Fedora
WSL WSL on Windows 11 might be getting an official Fedora release
When is ranked play coming to Call of Duty: Warzone?
Where we dropping? The Black Ops 6 integration of Warzone is getting its own Ranked Play mode, with special rewards on offer for the best players. Here's when you can drop in.
Can you play Path of Exile 2 on Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and other gaming handhelds?
Path of Exile 2 will be available on PC and console, but what about handhelds like the ROG Ally and Steam Deck? Here's what we know.
Is Path of Exile 2 on Xbox Game Pass?
Don't worry Path of Exile 2 is launching very soon and lots of people want to know what the status is regarding Xbox Game Pass. Here are your answers.
Is Path of Exile 2 on Xbox?
🎮 Path of Exile 2 has been eagerly anticipated, so when it arrives, will you be able to play on Xbox?
Here's when you can play Citadelle des Morts on Black Ops 6 Zombies
Black Ops 6 The third map is dropping in Black Ops 6 Zombies very soon, so here are the details on when you can play.
LIVE PC gaming handheld deals on ROG Ally, Legion Go, and more
LIVE Deals Black Friday and Cyber Monday have ended, so here are all the best PC gaming handheld deals that survived the sales purge, including ROG Ally, Legion Go, and more.
