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April 3, 2025  20:20:25
To celebrate Microsoft's 50th anniversary, Xbox players can now customize their consoles with a unique Xbox Dynamic Background.
April 3, 2025  18:45:03
Against all odds, Helldivers 2 players have won at Pöpli IX — refusing to give the Automatons an inch as they push for Malevelon Creek.
April 3, 2025  18:30:49
We have our first look at a brand new, wider Start menu layout that combines the pins and apps list into one interface, and lets you turn off the Recommended area.
April 3, 2025  17:37:05
Marvel Rivals Season 2 is on the way, bringing Emma Frost, Ultron, and the Hellfire Gala into the fray.
April 3, 2025  16:17:03
The Xbox Series X|S and features like Xbox Play Anywhere, Xbox Game Pass, cloud gaming, and beyond, make me glad I'm not into Nintendo nostalgia.
April 3, 2025  16:15:32
Thinking about blowing all your money on a new laptop with NVIDIA's RTX 5090 mobile GPU inside? I'm here to tell you why that's worth reconsidering.
April 3, 2025  16:00:00
South of Midnight is a love letter to Southern Gothic as a genre, delivering a stylized world and a story filled with pain and hope.
April 3, 2025  15:50:34
After the game briefly reemerged during a Nintendo Switch 2 partner sizzle reel, Xbox confirms that Hollow Knight: Silksong is still coming to Xbox Game Pass.
April 3, 2025  14:54:50
When it comes to premium business laptops, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon is easily one of the best. Lenovo's Spring sale has slashed costs significantly, making it more desirable than ever.
April 3, 2025  14:42:56
Capcom has announced the patch notes for Monster Hunter Wilds 1st Title Update and we have rounded them all up for your perusal.
April 3, 2025  14:42:38
Call of Duty has brought back the Kilo 141 alongside the returning Verdansk map, and I'm pretty confident everyone is going to run it in their loadouts.
April 3, 2025  14:23:58
I recently had the privilege of going hands-on with a pre-launch build of DOOM: The Dark Ages, which is somehow even more metal than its predecessors.
April 3, 2025  13:49:27
On April 4, Microsoft is holding a big "50th Anniversary Copilot event" to make consumer AI announcements. So, what should you expect?
April 3, 2025  13:47:28
LG just announced three new ultrawide OLED gaming monitors with webOS smart TV built right in. They're available to buy now, but you'd best bring a fat wallet.
April 3, 2025  13:34:28
With Nintendo’s announcement that Switch 2 games will cost up to $90, I want to remind everyone that there are plenty of incredible, more affordable games that deliver immense value at a fraction of the cost.
April 3, 2025  11:39:07
Rockstar is about to fully embrace Xbox Game Pass with GTA 5, and we won't have to wait long for it.
April 3, 2025  11:35:41
Critics are slamming A Minecraft Movie, calling it uninspired and dull. Despite poor reviews, I hope it still entertains my kids even if we don't see box office domination.
April 3, 2025  10:57:33
If you don't have a storage expansion card for your Xbox Series console yet, you really ought to get one. This one is on a crazy good deal right now, so buy this one.
April 3, 2025  10:54:42
Microsoft needs to ensure the Xbox handheld has these features if it wants to succeed and stand out from competitors.
April 3, 2025  10:44:14
The Nintendo Switch 2 comes out on June 5, but should you get this handheld or a Steam Deck? I've compared these devices to help you figure that out.
April 3, 2025  09:24:08
Microsoft's co-founder Bill Gates commemorates its 50th birthday by sharing the BASIC interpreter code that led to its creation.
April 3, 2025  09:05:36
ChatGPT's image generation capabilities are seemingly sophisticated beyond meme generation, it can now fake receipts.
April 3, 2025  05:00:20
Microsoft is holding a special 50th anniversary Copilot event on April 4 at 9:30AM ET. The event will be live streamed, and this is how you can tune in.
April 2, 2025  18:18:47
MicroSD Express Cards are next-gen microSD Cards. Here's everything you need to know about them.
April 2, 2025  18:02:26
More games are coming to Xbox Game Pass soon, including Blue Prince, Diablo 3, and South of Midnight.
April 2, 2025  17:12:20
Say goodbye to software on physical media
April 2, 2025  17:01:34
You can now buy the Windows 365 Link via Microsoft's commercial channels for $350 in the US, powered by an Intel N250 Processor and 64GB UFS storage.
April 2, 2025  16:49:33
Call of Duty: Warzone servers have been taken offline for the first time since the game's launch in 2022. Here's when you can play it again with the Season 3 changes.
April 2, 2025  16:01:02
The Nintendo Switch 2 reveal showed us GameShare and an included camera, something we've seen before in the Xbox One era but it wasn't so well received in 2013.
April 2, 2025  15:37:23
Mario Kart World is $80 for a physical copy on Nintendo Switch 2, possibly heralding a storm of price increases for future games from Xbox and others.
April 2, 2025  15:19:30
Lip Bu-Tan took to the stage at the enterprise-centric Intel Vision 2025 event to share his vision of the company's optimistic future.
April 2, 2025  15:10:33
Microsoft is overhauling its login experience to push passkeys and eliminate passwords. Here’s how the update improves security and simplifies sign-ins.
April 2, 2025  13:39:21
OpenAI closed its latest round of funding where it managed to raise $40 billion from investors, pushing its market cap to $300 billion.
April 2, 2025  12:11:18
X was recently hit by a massive data leak featuring 2.8 billion Twitter IDs, potentially impacting over 200 million users.
April 2, 2025  12:05:29
Microsoft says businesses should upgrade from Office to Microsoft 365, arguing that the subscription saves money in the long run and improves productivity.
April 2, 2025  12:00:00
Enterprise laptops are supposed to be boring, but that didn't stop me from falling in love with the chunky, powerful HP EliteBook X 14, and AMD-powered AI PC.
April 2, 2025  10:00:16
Mobile gaming has come a long way in the last 25 years. The latest Backbone One Xbox Controller is a nostalgic throwback that serves as a reminder of this evolution.
April 2, 2025  09:38:11
Bill Gates says his mismanagement and anti-trust issues made Microsoft lose its opportunity with Android, costing it $400 billion.
April 2, 2025  09:12:11
Microsoft keeps making it harder for users to set up a Windows 11 installation without a Microsoft account. I think this is a step in the wrong direction.
April 2, 2025  08:51:59
GameSir G7 Pro has uploaded a new trailer for the GameSir G7 Pro, an upcoming third-party controller designed to take Xbox and PC gaming to the next level.
April 2, 2025  03:30:38
An upgrade to Xbox Cloud Gaming seems to now enable support for early access titles, starting with South of Midnight.
April 1, 2025  22:19:40
If you're more of a ranged combat Atomfall player, then you simply have to get this weapon. It's a total game changer.
April 1, 2025  19:48:28
The Legion Go S (SteamOS) handheld is releasing on May 25, 2025, but it's starting price is higher than initially revealed. This is what Lenovo told me when I asked about the price increase.
April 1, 2025  19:14:57
ZeniMax Workers United, a union representing QA workers on Bethesda Softworks games, has authorized a strike as negotiations with Microsoft continue.
April 1, 2025  18:49:52
Mojang Studios has released Craftmine for April Fool's Day, a real update that lets you, well, craft mines. This is a limited time snapshot that's available now.
April 1, 2025  17:59:32
Rebellion Development's Atomfall has already reached 1.5 million players over its first weekend since launch.
April 1, 2025  16:33:19
I used (almost) every edition of Microsoft's operating system, so it's time to remember some of its iconic first-party programs.
April 1, 2025  15:03:09
Laptop prices are expected to rise in the coming weeks, and it might be wise to pick something up before you're priced out of the market. Lenovo's Yoga 7 2-in-1 is the perfect answer.
April 1, 2025  14:17:44
Microsoft Teams is adding a shortcut that lets presenters easily access meeting chats while screen sharing.
April 1, 2025  14:00:20
A lot of companies are putting out fake announcements for April Fools' Day, but not dBrand. You can really get hilarious Touch Grass skins for Xbox, Steam Deck, laptops, and more while supplies last.