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The Battlefield 6 PC system requirements are here in time for Open Beta
By Brendan Lowry published
News Ahead of the start of Battlefield 6's Open Beta next week, its PC system requirements have been revealed — and they're not too bad at all.

Battlefield 6 lead vows to fight hackers tooth and nail
By Brendan Lowry published
News The devs behind Battlefield 6 say they're "putting a lot of effort into" the "constant arms race" against cheaters, assuaging fan concerns about problems with hackers.

Battlefield 6 fans respond to the latest multiplayer reveal trailer
By Cale Hunt published
Gaming Hardcore players and newcomers alike respond to the wealth of information shown off in the latest Battlefield 6 reveal.

Windows 11 revives a hidden mouse tool, but PowerToys already has it
By Sean Endicott published
Windows 11 A hidden Windows 11 mouse tool is back in Insider builds, but you don’t have to wait — PowerToys already offers the crosshair functionality.

New laws force age checks on YouTube, Xbox, and social apps — do you support the move?
By Sean Endicott published
Poll With laws changing globally, more platforms now require ID. Are age checks needed for adult content? Let us know in our latest poll.

Battlefield 6 promises "gritty realism" in contrast to goofy Call of Duty skins
By Brendan Lowry published
News As games like Call of Duty go all in with goofy Fortnite-style skins, Battlefield 6 draws a line and promises to "keep it grounded" in "gritty realism."

Mock Bing all you want — it keeps gaining users and making billions
By Sean Endicott published
Microsoft’s long-term bet on Bing is paying off. The search engine has gained market share four years in a row.

Grounded 2 has already surpassed the original on Steam
By Richard Devine published
Gaming Grounded 2 has only just entered early access, but in its first few days it has already posted numbers on Steam that surpass the original.
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