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RIP Maps: Windows 11 to kill off another Windows Phone relic
By Sean Endicott published
Apps Microsoft will remove the Windows Maps app from the Microsoft Store in July 2025, marking the end of a legacy app dating back to Windows Phone.

One of the best JRPGs ever made gets revived on PC by GOG
By Alexander Cope published
Gaming Capcom has announced that Breath of Fire 4, one of its most critically-acclaimed JRPGs, has been re-released on PC via GOG.

Ubisoft updates players on offline mode progress for The Crew 2
By Richard Devine published
Gaming After the uproar when Ubisoft flat out killed The Crew, an update has been made on progress for offline play in the sequel.

I refunded Oblivion Remastered on Steam Deck — here’s why
By Jennifer Young published
GAMING The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered exposes the shortcomings of Valve’s Steam Deck Verified program yet again

Oblivion Remastered is as my childhood heart remembers it
By Michael Hoglund published
Gaming I bought my first Xbox for Oblivion, and it overtook my summer. Now, it's happening again with Virtuos and Bethesda's fantastic remaster.

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered — Everything you need to know
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered is available now, so here's everything you need to know.

Diablo 4 Season 8 reworks bosses and the battle pass
By Jennifer Young published
GAMING Diablo 4 Season 8 starts on April 29, and with it comes new endgame bosses, a reworked Lair Boss System as well as the Reliquaries replacing the traditional Battle Pass.

Remedy confirms a release date for FBC: Firebreak with new footage
By Alexander Cope published
Gaming Remedy Entertainment just announced launch details for its "Control" spin-off, FBC: Firebreak, including details of a deluxe edition.
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