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Read Bungie's statement as Sony PlayStation layoffs come down on its Destiny 2 and Marathon devs — "we wish to extend our gratitude and compassion"

As layoffs from Sony hit the studio hard, Destiny 2 and Marathon dev Bungie shares a heartfelt letter with its community and employees.

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Microsoft and Xbox announce another console price hike, and this one is steep — things may get even worse in 2027, all thanks to AI and memory shortages

The cost of Xbox Series X|S consoles is about to climb by $100 or more, with Microsoft announcing new price hikes amid tech's ongoing hardware crisis.

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Microsoft quietly extends Windows 10's extra security updates program for free: Users can now stay on Windows 10 until October 2027 securely

Windows 10's ESU program has been quietly extended by an extra year, now ending on October 12, 2027 instead of October 2026.

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"We have made the decision to reduce Bungie’s workforce": Destiny 2 dev Bungie hit with major layoffs across "most of the Destiny team" and Marathon, says Sony CEO

PlayStation publisher Sony has begun major layoffs at Destiny 2 and Marathon developer Bungie, with the cuts "affecting a significant number of employees."

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Fulfilling prophecy, Razer finally built a wireless RGB gaming chair, and it's ridiculous in the best possible way

Razer’s Soma Chroma is a wireless RGB gaming chair that adds reactive lighting without the cable mess. It runs off a simple USB‑C power bank and delivers real comfort with dual‑density foam, an ergonomic lumbar arch, and a reinforced steel frame. It is flashy, but it is also a genuinely…

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Microsoft and OpenAI are still playing the fair use card — even as ChatGPT and Copilot fuel the "death knell for local journalism"

A coalition of publishers has sued Microsoft and OpenAI for scrapping their content without their consent or compensation.

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The Diablo 4 Age of Hatred is over and it was a total bloodbath — here's everyone we lost in the saga

The Age of Hatred is over. Here is a list of every major character who died during the Diablo 4 trilogy.

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This free app puts Microsoft to shame by bringing widgets to the Windows 11 taskbar

A new app lets you add widgets directly to the empty spaces of the Windows 11 taskbar. With an open framework that automatically detects new tools from the Microsoft Store, it's on track to surpass Microsoft's own barren, native Widgets Panel.

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Compulsion Games begins an unknown number of layoffs at the studio behind South of Midnight and We Happy Few

The developers behind South of Midnight and We Happy Few face ugly news.

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GTA 6 Pre-orders are going live: All the places to buy GTA 6 and Standard vs Ultimate edition explained

GTA 6 is now available to pre-order from midnight here's where you can grab it

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Is Xbox CEO Asha Sharma right that "gaming is unaffordable" for many? We asked you — and you had a scathing message for Microsoft in your answers

We asked our readers if they agreed with Xbox CEO Asha Sharma that gaming has become unaffordable for many, and their answer has been loud and clear.

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Windows 11 is finally rethinking the Start menu and Taskbar, and it might win back people who gave up on it

Windows 11 brings major Start menu and Taskbar changes in 2026, restoring the ability to position, resize, and customize them.

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Satya Nadella says AI should benefit everyone — not just a few powerful firms "eating up the economy”

Satya Nadella calls for open AI development, warning against the concentration of power among a small group of tech companies invested in the landscape.

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New Xbox update lets you make your gamertag longer so it "feels like you" — backwards compatible Xbox 360 games and Cloud Gaming got some huge buffs, too

Microsoft and Xbox have released a new update for the platform that allows you to make longer gamertags, stream games you're updating, and more.

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"To further refine and strengthen the overall experience": The sequel to this Xbox Game Pass Soulslike got delayed into 2027, but I don't mind after reading why

Lords of the Fallen 2 dev CI Games has announced that the upcoming dark fantasy Soulslike has been delayed until 2027 to "refine and strengthen" the game.

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NVIDIA claims its 'next‑gen AI infrastructure' offers a fix for data centers’ insatiable thirst — "The water consumption challenge for data centers is largely solved."

NVIDIA unveils a cooling breakthrough that could reduce water and energy use in data centers.

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A bunch of bugs that broke PowerToys have been squashed

The latest update to PowerToys is small, but i addresses several bugs that break key parts of the app.

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Grand Theft Auto VI price confirmed at $79.99, with a feature-locking "Ultimate Edition" at $99.99 — and the physical edition is just a code in a box

GTA 6 hits $80, with a $100 Ultimate Edition featuring locked stores and no disc in the box.

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The Seiren V3 Pro proves Razer can build a true studio‑grade mic, and it might be the company’s most mature product yet

The Razer Seiren V3 Pro is a pro‑level dynamic mic that pairs a warm 30 mm capsule with USB‑C + XLR flexibility, onboard DSP, and 32‑bit float via Synapse for cleaner recordings with less post‑work. It ships with a pop filter, shock absorber, and Chroma RGB, making it ideal for…

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Windows 11 just got a major upgrade to PC recovery, and it finally protects your personal files

Microsoft just launched a major Windows 11 recovery upgrade. A new feature automatically snapshots your PC every 24 hours, letting you roll back a broken system in minutes without losing your personal files.

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Microsoft confirms Windows 11 version 26H2 is coming soon: Reveals some devices won't be eligible

The next version of Windows 11 is official, and Microsoft has outlined what it is, and who will be eligible to upgrade.

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10 indie games from Summer Game Fest and the Xbox Games Showcase that I immediately added to my wishlist

The recent rash of new game announcements as part of summer showcases and festivals has left its mark on my gaming wishlist. Here are ten indies that were revealed during Summer Game Fest and Xbox Games Showcases that I think deserve some extra attention.

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Xbox announced Halo: Campaign Evolved's PC system requirements and recommended specs, and woof — I have bad news if you were hoping for a small file size

Xbox and Halo have revealed Halo: Campaign Evolved's PC system requirements and recommended specs, and for the most part, they're not too bad.

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"Great games are culture, and culture is entertainment": Xbox CEO says Call of Duty is larger than the MCU, states there's "more appetite" for Xbox multimedia

The new CEO of Xbox Asha Sharma has stated Call of Duty is larger than Disney's MCU while asserting Microsoft is well poised to explore Xbox multimedia.

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Microsoft accidentally made a better Surface by failing its own AI requirements

Microsoft’s new 8GB Surface models fall short of the hardware requirements needed to bear the Copilot+ PC badge. But by missing that mark, the budget machines ship with a lighter version of Windows 11.

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