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The Outer Worlds 2 hides an incredible, unique gun on your ship — and there's a secret to get it right away

In The Outer Worlds 2, there's a powerful unique weapon hidden on The Incognito. Even better, there's a secret to accessing it right away, and we know the trick.

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Windows 11 is gaining a simplified naming scheme for updates going forward

Going forward, updates that appear in Windows Update will utilize a simplified naming scheme designed to make it clearer to end users what is actually being downloaded.

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eMMC vs. SSD storage: What was the difference, and does it matter now?

Storage in a laptop is a big deal. How did eMMC storage compare to an SSD? Here's why it mattered back then but has mostly become a non-issue.

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Borderlands 4 creator says gaming has no Citizen Kane — and maybe no masterpieces at all

Randy Pitchford is once again stirring discussion after claiming that gaming has yet to see its “Citizen Kane” moment. Speaking in a Shacknews interview about Borderlands 4, the developer reflected on the massive scale of AAA games before suggesting the industry hasn’t yet produced a single defining masterpiece.

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Here's why you SHOULDN'T shoot at downed enemies in Battlefield 6 Redsec — if you do, you're missing out on a crucial tactic

Like all battle royales, when you eliminate someone in Battlefield 6 Redsec you have to go back and finish the job. But if you don't laser them from afar you can give yourself an unfair advantage.

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Google says your Gmail wasn’t hacked — but maybe check anyway, as the internet’s not buying it after 183M accounts were allegedly breached

It’s not a Gmail breach, it’s just a remix of every other one — according to Google, which denies reports, but 16 million fresh credentials still surfaced.

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AMD kills Windows 10 support in its latest Adrenalin update — Battlefield 6 picks up bug fixes and optimizations

AMD's latest Adrenalin Edition 25.10.2 software update has cut support for Windows 10 and some older RDNA GPUs. Here's what you need to know.

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Microsoft pulls the plug on Windows 11 23H2 — here’s what you need to do before November 11

Users still running the now two-year old release of Windows 11 will be left unsupported as of November 11, so be sure to upgrade to version 24H2 or 25H2 soon!

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Resident Evil: Requiem pre-orders are live — with special editions, Switch 2 gear, and a Fortnite collab (yes, really)

Capcom has announced that pre-orders for Resident Evil Requiem are now live. Additionally, Capcom has also shared details on its special editions, special Nintendo Switch 2 peripherals, and a collaboration with Fortnite to mark the series' debut on Epic Games Store.

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YouTube removes Windows 11 Microsoft account bypass video citing a community guideline violation with potential to cause serious physical harm or death — "I don't think Microsoft had anything to do with it."

YouTube took down a Windows 11 video demonstrating how to install Windows 11 using only a local account, indicating that it violates community guidelines and policies and that it could lead to serious physical harm or even death.

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Mojang is removing obfuscation from Minecraft Java — here’s why that’s a big deal for devs

Mojang Studios has announced that it's removing obfuscation from Minecraft: Java Edition's code, which will make it much easier for developers to mod the game.

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Grammarly kills its perfectly good name to become ‘Superhuman’ — because nothing says originality like sounding exactly like every other AI startup

Grammarly rebrands as Superhuman, adopting the name of the AI email app it recently acquired.

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Xbox FY26 Q1 earnings: Game Pass lifts revenue as console sales plunge nearly 30%

The latest financial results from Microsoft are in, with Xbox FY26 Q1 gaming content and services revenue up 1%, beating expectations.

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Microsoft's AI boss Mustafa Suleyman says "we will never build a sex robot" — as OpenAI relaxes erotica restrictions for verified ChatGPT users

Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman recently revealed the company's firm stance against erotica and the development of sex robots.

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It's not just you, The Outer Worlds 2 isn't working for many right now — here's why

The Outer Worlds 2 standard edition is available now, but many players are unable to access it due to an Azure outage.

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Pro players are using these Xbox and PS5 settings in Battlefield 6 Redsec — level up your controller, graphics, and audio

This Battlefield 6 and Redsec console settings guide breaks down every adjustment that actually improves your performance.

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Major Microsoft Azure outage takes Office 365, Teams, and Xbox services offline

Microsoft's widely used Azure cloud computing platform is experiencing an outage, leading to Office 365, Teams, Xbox, and more going down.

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I've been waiting for this Flight Sim joystick for months, and it's finally launching this weekend — could the "Foxtrot" be perfect?

Honeycomb Aeronautical's "Foxtrot Aviation Stick" is about to launch, and it's my most anticipated joystick for Microsoft Flight Simulator by far.

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Hands-on — why ARC Raiders' gameplay preview is the most fun I've had all year

ARC Raiders launch is finally almost here, but before that, I had one last chance to try it in preview. And it's the most fun I've had all year.

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Are you a real Halo fan? — Test your knowledge in celebration of Halo Campaign Evolved

Celebrate the reveal of Halo: Campaign Evolved with our ultimate quiz covering Halo 1, 2, and 3. From iconic missions to obscure lore, see if you’ve got what it takes to finish the fight.

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White House weighs in on Halo’s Master Chief — because apparently we’ve solved everything else

Apparently, only one leader is fully committed to giving power to the players.

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Windows 11’s October Insider update brings 9 features worth trying

In the last two weeks of October 2025, Microsoft released several Insider builds for Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2 with various visual changes and improvements, including a redesigned About page, the Copy & Search feature, proactive memory diagnostics, and more dark mode improvements for File Explorer.

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Tired of console aim assist or PC players in Battlefield 6 and RedSec? Here’s how to disable crossplay

Battlefield 6 and its new battle royale mode, RedSec, both support cross-play across Xbox, PlayStation, and PC — but not everyone wants mixed-platform lobbies.

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Nintendo's patent relevant to the Palworld case has been rejected by Japan's office for lacking originality — what happens next?

Nintendo’s patent fight over Palworld takes a blow as Japan’s patent office rejects one of its “monster capture” patents, citing older games like ARK and Pokémon GO, and potentially bolstering Pocketpair’s defense.

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Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella says Bill Gates almost nuked Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI before it started — "You're going to burn this billion dollars"

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella revealed that securing board approval for investing $1 billion in OpenAI was challenging. Bill Gates warned that it was like setting the money ablaze.

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