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Game reviews and features
Weird and wacky
The Halo Infinite beta has some strange and goofy quirks
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Tactical crouching
Halo Infinite's bots are teabagging real players, and it's hilarious
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Acid tongues everywhere
Rainbow Six Siege and toxicity: Why censorship is not the solution
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Information you need to know
Halo Infinite beta: 5 things you might have missed
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Almost comical
The PS5 storage expansion debacle makes Xbox look so good
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Hardware and accessories
A BIG step forward
Everything you need to know about AMD Radeon RX 6000 GPUs
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decisions decisions
Can't decide which AMD Radeon RX 6000 GPU to buy? We can help.
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I like 'em big ... I like 'em chunky
These are the best gaming mice for folks with large hands
Kick-ass cases for your rig
These are the best PC cases available for less $100
Where have all the GPUs gone
It's still not a great time to build a PC in 2021. Here's why.
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Gaming help and how to
Pick your ride
Here's every vehicle we know of in Halo Infinite (so far)
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An old dog with new tricks
Here's how to get in on that Back 4 Blood open beta
Know the terrain
List of Halo Infinite multiplayer maps
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Gaming on Linux
How to install Proton for Steam Play on Linux
The more you know
Here's how to use your own headphones with Xbox (and why you should)
Calling all Spartans
Halo Infinite preorder: Bonuses, editions, and where to buy
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Latest stories
Hang in there
Amazon Games' MMORPG New World is now launching in September
Amazon Games' upcoming MMORPG New World is delayed to September. This delay is to ensure that game is as polished as possible before it's open for all players to enjoy.
Climbing the mountain
Linux share on Steam is rising after the Steam Deck announcement
The Steam Deck, due in late 2021, won't be running Windows, and in a not at all surprising coincidence, Linux share on Steam has increased in recent weeks.
Return to normalcy
The latest Minecraft: Bedrock Edition beta is here after a week-long break
After a week-long hiatus, Mojang Studios is returning with another Minecraft: Bedrock Edition beta. Beta 1.17.30.20 includes mostly bug fixes and some minor changes, making it slightly less exciting than it could've been.
Time to dunk on some Guardians
Destiny 2: Fan-favorite Crucible mode Rift may return in 2022
Destiny 2's Assistant Game Director has announced that as part of a renewed focus on Crucible PvP, the Rift gamemode from the original Destiny may make its way to Destiny 2 in 2022. Here's what you need to know.
it has magnets
OtterBox's new MagSafe gaming clip looks perfect for Xbox Cloud Gaming
OtterBox announced a new MagSafe gaming clip that attaches to Xbox controllers. It looks like a great accessory for Xbox Cloud Gaming.
no teamwork
Microsoft should bring Teams to the Xbox Series X|S
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Microsoft makes the Xbox Series X and Series S. Microsoft makes Teams. I think it's about time that the company brings the two together to bring video calls to the living room.
Ongoing lawsuit
Activision Blizzard re-commits to change during Q2 earnings call
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Activision Blizzard reported its Q2 2021 financial results. During the accompanying conference call, CEO Bobby Kotick reiterated earlier statements on wanting a safe working environment for employees.
Lucky players
A select few players will be able to test Battlefield 2042 next week
Battlefield 2042 is set to conduct its first technical preview test starting on Aug. 12 for a select few players that have been invited. The test will go over the core gameplay elements of Battlefield 2042, but participants will be under a strict non-disclosure agreement.
Pass on the fun!
The full list of Xbox Game Pass games available right now
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Do you need to know what games are available on Xbox Game Pass? Check out our list of the games currently on offer for Xbox Game Pass, available across all Xbox platforms.
Lawsuit aftermath
Activision Blizzard employees say company hasn't met their demands
A week after a walkout, employees at Activision Blizzard say the company "did not meaningfully address" their requests for things like the removal of forced arbitration.
Explosive lawsuit
Here's everything you need to know about the Activision Blizzard lawsuit
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The lawsuit against Activision Blizzard alleging harassment, unfair pay, and a "frat boy" culture has rocked the video game industry. Here's everything you need to know about it, from the suit itself to the aftermath.
Underworld adventures
Hades, Skate 3, and more are heading to Xbox Game Pass this month
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Xbox Game Pass has revealed the titles heading to the service in the first half of August, with a decent lineup for both consoles and PC. The highlight this time around is definitely Hades, but there might be something for everyone.
Recent Best Reviews
The XPS 13 (9310) is the best Dell laptop you can buy right now
There's a Dell laptop for every kind of user, although there's one we'd recommend above the rest.
These are all the best AMD Ryzen-powered laptops
When you're buying a new laptop, the majority of the selection in front of you will be powered by Intel processors or a combination of Intel processors and NVIDIA dedicated graphics.
Here are the best racing games on Xbox right now
The video games industry is filled with countless genres and categories of awesome games to choose from, but some of the most popular are racing games.
Go sim racing in style with any one of these great cockpits
Sim racing has experienced significant growth in recent times.
The best small gaming PCs you can buy right now
The best small gaming PC is incredibly tricky to find.
Here are 18 must-have 3D printing accessories to use with resin printers
Resin printers are becoming cheaper and more accessible all the time, and the best 3D printers like the Anycubic Photon and the Elegoo MARS are driving the cost of resin printing down like never before.
'Sup Master Chief
Waze adds Halo features, including Master Chief giving you directions
The navigation app Waze now lets you get voice directions from Master Chief and War Chief Escharum from Halo Infinite. You can also set your car icon to be a Ghost or Warthog.
I'm blue
Microsoft reveals new Xbox Aqua Shift controller for Xbox Series X|S
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Microsoft announced the new Aqua Shift Xbox controller designed for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. It's set to be available on August 31 for $70.
Back out again
GTA V leaving Xbox Game Pass on August 8
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Grand Theft Auto V headlines the latest Xbox Game Pass departures on August 8, removing the title for subscribers on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and cloud gaming.
REMOTE CONTROL
8BitDo announces two media remotes for Xbox Series X|S
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8BitDo is known for its gaming controllers, but the company just announced two new media remotes for the Xbox Series X, Series S, and Xbox One.
Get your copy now!
Halo Infinite preorder goes live on Amazon following beta test
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Following the conclusion of the first Halo Infinite beta test, an Amazon preorder for the game has gone live. Here's what you need to know.
Just keeps growing
Grand Theft Auto 5 sales cross 150 million units sold
Take Two Interactive shared its Q1 2022 financial results, confirming that Grand Theft Auto 5 sales are up past 150 million copies sold. Red Dead Redemption 2 also crossed 38 million copies sold.