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3 reasons why I think Call of Duty is BACK with Black Ops 7

All the "cool kids" might be ripping on Black Ops 7 and 'jumping ship' to Battlefield 6, but I'm not buying into that. Here's why I'm all-in on this year's Call of Duty.

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"It's been a huge pain in the ..." We spoke to New Blood about its big Xbox launch and how the Xbox Ally inspired the team to jump on board.

As the Xbox Ally gears up for launch, we spoke to New Blood Interactive on why indie developers tend to swerve the Microsoft ecosystem, at a time when they desperately need more.

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Yes, Xbox Ally isn't an Xbox console, and that's the point — it’s a Windows handheld by design, part of Microsoft’s battle with Steam Deck

Reviews for the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X have gone live today, and it's apparent that some people thought this was going to be an Xbox console that could run Xbox games, but it's always been marketed as a Windows handheld gaming PC. And this device

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5 key takeaways after testing AI gaming assistants — How does Copilot for Gaming compare to NVIDIA Project G-Assist?

Copilot for Gaming and NVIDIA Project G-Assist sound like the same thing at a surface level — an AI assistant that helps with gaming — but they're actually quite different. Here's what I discovered after using both.

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Jealous of the new Xbox Ally? — Here are 6 ways to give your original ROG Ally a glow-up

The Xbox Ally has arrived, but the original ASUS ROG Ally is still a fantastic PC gaming handheld, especially with these upgrades and tips for improving it.

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Firefox gets a new security feature that Edge has had for years — here’s how it works, who gets access, and how it compares

Mozilla is testing a new Firefox VPN that protects any data sent out from the browser. It's a lot like Edge Secure Network, but it currently lacks data limits and is invite-only. Here's what you need to know.

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Microsoft integrates Copilot with the Taskbar on Windows 11 — the search box is now an AI chat box

Copilot will soon be instantly accessible right from the Taskbar on Windows 11 PCs, replacing the classic Windows Search box with AI and Copilot Vision.

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Reddit co-founder says "much of the internet is dead” while Sam Altman warns AI and bots will destroy the web within 3 years

Reddit's co-founder Alexis Ohanian recently indicated that much of the internet today is dead due to the rise of bots and quasi-AI.

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PowerToys now lets Windows 11 auto‑switch light and dark modes — as Microsoft works on a consistent dark mode across the OS

Microsoft recently shipped a new update for PowerToys, adding the Light Switch utility, which lets you switch between light and dark modes automatically in Windows 11.

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Shout ‘Hey Copilot’ to unlock AI features on Windows 11: here’s what you need to know

Windows 11 is getting an agentic AI assistant that lets you ask Copilot to control apps and files for you. It's also making it easier to access Copilot from the Taskbar and with your voice.

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12 Essential Windows 11 tweaks to supercharge your ASUS ROG Xbox Ally gaming handheld

Apply these 12 essential Windows 11 tweaks to get the most out of your ASUS ROG Xbox Ally. From power modes and GPU settings to refresh rate and AMD performance features, learn how to optimize your handheld for a better gaming experience.

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If you can't get enough of indie games, this upcoming ID@Xbox event is for you

Microsoft's ID@Xbox program provides support for indie developers and publishers bringing more games to the Xbox platform. A new showcase of exclusive indie trailers and gameplay has been announced for October 28.

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DOOM: The Dark Ages gets a gaming handheld-focused update — bringing Steam Deck verification and better Xbox Ally X performance

Update 2.2 for DOOM: The Dark Ages is now available, bringing better performance across gaming handhelds like the Steam Deck and Xbox Ally X.

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Battlefield 6 naval warfare is on the way according to a datamine report, and I'm pumped — but when will it be added to the game?

A new report on files datamined from Battlefield 6 suggests that naval warfare is currently in development for the game.

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12 features coming during first half of October on Windows 11 Insiders

During the first half of October 2025, Microsoft released several Insider builds for Windows 11 version 25H2 and 24H2 with various visual changes and improvements, including improvements to the dark color mode, changes for the AI agent in Settings, the addition of Administrator Protection, and more.

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ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X and Xbox Ally review roundup — Here's what critics are saying about Microsoft's new partner gaming handhelds

Reviews for the ASUS Xbox ROG Ally X and Xbox Ally handhelds are pouring in, with plenty of praise, as well as some criticisms.

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Ambrosia Sky is one of the most unique science-fiction games I've played — and you'll be able to play part of it soon

Ambrosia Sky is the one of most unique science-fiction games I've played in years, and the game's first act is launching soon.

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Xbox Ally gets game compatibility indicators — and OG Ally owners get a nice Armoury Crate update too

ASUS and Microsoft have rolled out updates improving both the Xbox Ally and original ROG Ally, with the Xbox app adding handheld compatibility indicators and Armoury Crate SE 2.1.10 delivering key quality-of-life upgrades like a revamped Command Center, battery care tools, and controller mapping support.

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One of my favorite accessories now has an Xbox Ally version — it's Xbox Certified and gives the handheld a kickstand

I already own a few dBrand Killswitch cases for Steam Deck and ROG Ally. They're excellent, which is why I'm stoked that the company is releasing one for the upcoming Xbox Ally gaming handheld PC.

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Minecraft devs admit that, if the Creeper didn't already exist, they probably wouldn't add it

In a new video, some of Minecraft's developers discuss the balancing act with adding new features, and how they probably wouldn't add the Creeper today.

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"Literally nobody asked for this" — Battlefield 6 just made a huge change to its Conquest mode that nobody wanted, and I'm utterly baffled (Update: They went back on it)

Battlefield 6's Conquest match time limit has been causing issues, so the developers have addressed it — but not in a way that anyone was expecting, or wanted.

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The first signs of an Xbox cloud save sync indicator materialize — but it doesn't work very well

The Xbox Ally range has highlighted continued software gaps in Microsoft's gaming ecosystem.

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How to change VRAM on the Xbox Ally (and why you absolutely should)

For those jumping into the wonderful world of the Xbox Ally and PC gaming handhelds, there's one setting you should absolutely change out of the box.

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How to enter BIOS on Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X handhelds — Turn off startup noise and animation, adjust fans, customize performance, and more

Entering the Xbox Ally BIOS is a somewhat tricky process, but once you're in, you can customize the handheld gaming PC so it runs the way you like it. Here's the best way to enter the BIOS.

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The more affordable Xbox Ally is a modest handheld that works as expected — but the Steam Deck casts a long shadow over it

I played dozens of hours of games on the Xbox Ally and also ran the handheld through several benchmark tests. It's a modest device whose biggest competitor is the Steam Deck. But is it worth buying? Our review.

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