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Major backtrack as Microsoft makes Windows 10 extended security updates FREE for an extra year — but only in certain markets

In a major move, Microsoft is making access to Windows 10's extended support updates free for regions in the European Economic Area. No cloud backup required.

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Forza Horizon 6 will headline the Xbox 25th anniversary year — set in the one location fans have been crying out for

The rumors were true, and Forza Horizon 6 will be set in Japan. The latest release in one of Xbox's most popular franchises will headline the 25th anniversary celebrations with a 2026 launch.

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Is Marvel's Wolverine coming to PC?

Sony finally showed off more of its next Marvel project, Wolverine, which is set to launch towards the tail end of 2026. But will we be able to play it on PC?

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Forza Horizon 6 ads go live early, confirming Japan setting — full reveal at TGS 2025

Forza Horizon 6 has leaked ahead of Xbox’s Tokyo Game Show, with an advert confirming Japan as the next setting. Long rumored since Horizon 2, the fan-favorite location will get its full reveal in Tokyo.

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Square Enix's Naoki Hamaguchi explains why the Final Fantasy maker has returned to Xbox

We spoke to Naoki Hamaguchi, game director in Final Fantasy 7 Remake, to learn all about Square Enix's growing support of the Xbox ecosystem.

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Is ARC Raiders coming to Xbox Game Pass? Here's what we know — it's poised to take over the extraction shooter scene when it launches soon

ARC Raiders is finally launching next month, and is poised to be extremely popular. But is the game coming to Xbox Game Pass? Here's what we know.

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Every PC and Xbox game shown during Sony's PlayStation State of Play September 2025

Here are all the Xbox and PC games from the September 2025 PlayStation State of Play.

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"We hear you, we want things to be in a better state" — Helldivers 2 is planning a major update next month with bigger performance fixes coming later, and I'm over the moon

Following months of players growing increasingly concerned with Helldivers 2's performance and stability, developer Arrowhead is shifting its focus to the issue.

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Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite vs. X Elite: How do the new ARM64 chips compare to the old?

Qualcomm's second-gen Snapdragon X2 Elite chips are here to power PCs, and they're a big leap forward compared to the first-gen X Elite. Just how big? Let's find out.

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Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Elite Extreme chips that rival Apple M4 Max — specs and release date finally revealed, but you'll have to wait a while

Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Elite Extreme are Qualcomm's new SoCs for the Windows PC market, with a focus on high performance workloads and great efficiency that rivals the latest from Apple, AMD, and Intel. But not until 2026.

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Monster Hunters Wilds Tokyo Game Show news round-up — The Final Fantasy XIV collab is bringing the Dark Knight and Pictomancer Jobs, and Title Update 4 is adding one of the most feared monsters in all Monster Hunter

Capcom has released a truckload of info regarding Monster Hunter Wilds' 3rd Title Update launching at the end of September, including its Final Fantasy XIV collaboration, event quests, DLC, and a teaser for the 4th Title Update in December 2025.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's Zombies Survival mode is coming to the Beta this October — here's what to expect

Players will get their first taste of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's new Zombie Survival mode during the open beta in October.

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Call of Duty has killed some "big" brand collabs in Black Ops 7 following backlash — but admits that skins won't be entirely "grounded"

Call of Duty reels from its gradual skin creep, and concedes that it has cancelled some "big" brand collaborations following the widespread backlash to its practices.

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I spent quality time learning about NASCAR 25 and one thing is clear — this is going to be the game fans always wanted

NASCAR fans, on console especially, haven't been eating well in recent years. But the first iRacing made game will change all of that.

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Borderlands 4 is doing what every PvE game should do — buffs before nerfs

Gearbox is focusing on underwhelming items and skills before any nerfs come to the game.

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Google is building the Android PC and phone convergence platform that Microsoft failed to deliver with Windows — Qualcomm calls it incredible

Google and Qualcomm are working together to bring Android to the PC form factor. That's potentially the biggest threat to Windows that Microsoft has ever had to deal with.

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Microsoft’s AI chief says Edge will evolve into “a little angel” powered by Copilot, handling the boring stuff — as an opt-in experience

Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman extensively discussed his vision for the company's Edge browser, including a Copilot AI revamp.

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Veteran Microsoft engineer explains how WinHelp was "online" — despite Windows 3.0 predating the Internet

Microsoft Veteran Engineer Raymond Chen recently published an interesting blog post explaining why Windows 3.0’s WinHelp was called an online help system when it actually ran offline.

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Microsoft's new 'Publisher Content Marketplace' looks to compensate AI content creators and publishers

The content of your work will once again be the reason that drives traffic and revenue back to you, as Microsoft puts money in the right pockets.

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Xbox listings vanish from Costco in the US and the UK — before Microsoft's price hikes

As the new price hikes approach, the Xbox console has disappeared from the popular online retailers' storefront.

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The incredibly popular mixing software for Windows (and Mac) will now integrate with Spotify's vast catalog, so long as you have a premium subscription.

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Data shows Xbox fans play more games than Steam or PS5 users — here's why (and why I'm not surprised)

Data from a new report shows that Xbox users play more games than fans on Steam or PS5 do, though they also record less total overall playtime.

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I'm glad ARC Raiders is launching with this beloved Xbox and PC feature — it's leaving the door open for Game Pass, too

ARC Raiders is poised to stand tall as one of 2025's biggest new multiplayer games, and it's getting this incredible feature on Xbox and PC.

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10 interesting facts about Windows 11 version 25H2

Windows 11 version 25H2 shares its core with version 24H2, adds no new features, but extends support and comes through a lightweight enablement package. Here are all the facts you need to know.

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I tried the world's first 'dynamic ergonomic' office chair with a special spinal stretching and massage mode

The self-proclaimed world's first "dynamic ergonomic" chair is here, and it is a sight to behold. It has a built-in electronic motor that makes adjusting the chair quick and easy, along with a spinal stretching massage feature that will really come in handy if you suffer from lower back pain.

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