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My favorite gaming handheld right now isn't a Switch or ROG Ally, but a tiny tablet
By Zachary Boddy published
Gaming I've believed in the potential of Android gaming handhelds for years, but had to make the best one myself with a tiny tablet and mobile controller.

I'm nervous for Rare after the Xbox layoffs
By Rebecca Spear published
Gaming Today's Microsoft layoffs have me worried about developers at Xbox Game Studios. Rare has been a big part of my life, but I'm starting to question if they'll be around much longer.

Apple making a cheap MacBook is bad news for Windows
By Zac Bowden published
Windows A sub-$800 MacBook is reportedly in the works, targeting the midrange PC market, notorious for its lackluster hardware. If true, Windows OEMs are in trouble.

After playing Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, I still have these concerns
By Samuel Tolbert published
Preview Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is a brutal Soulslike action-RPG. After going hands-on at Summer Game Fest 2025, I still have some concerns.

Minecraft Vibrant Visuals is beautiful, but it needs improvement
By Adam Hales published
Gaming I played Minecraft with Vibrant Visuals enabled on my Xbox Series X and Series X. This upgrade makes the game feel more alive, but it still needs some improvements.

Complete Xbox Game List complete list for Xbox, PC, and xCloud
By Alexander Cope last updated
ALL the games Do you need to know which games are available on Xbox Game Pass? Check out our list of Xbox Game Pass games and Xbox Perks currently on offer through Xbox consoles, PC, and xCloud.

I finally tried the Linux distro built by a Microsoft software engineer
By Richard Devine published
Software This Linux distro is probably one of the best places to start if you're a long time Windows user, in no small part due to it being built by a Microsoft engineer.

Microsoft's "2.3x faster than Windows 10" claim is a stretch
By Ben Wilson published
Windows 11 Microsoft markets performance boosts on Windows 11 PCs over counterparts from several previous generations running Windows 10, but some comparisons aren't fair.

The Xbox Meta Quest 3S is fine — but a partnership with XREAL would have been cooler
By Jez Corden published
Xbox The Xbox Edition Meta Quest 3S is cool, but you know what's even cooler? The XREAL glasses. Here's why I think Microsoft should've partnered with XREAL instead of Meta (or why not both?!)
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