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Devolver snubs Xbox fans: "Grand finale" Talos Principle 3 will skip Xbox completely

It's another example of Xbox's predicament, as publishers seem to begin snubbing Xbox at an increasing clip. Talos Principle 3 will skip Xbox, with PS5 and PC versions planned only.

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The amazing Dark Souls 2 path tracing mod is now available to download — I'm shocked at how it makes the ugliest Dark Souls look like a modern game

A long-awaited path tracing mod for Dark Souls 2 has been released publicly, and gives FromSoftware's ARPG a massive graphical glowup.

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I hit the Windows 11 emoji picker bug that hides search and found a quick fix

Windows 11’s emoji picker can randomly break and lose its search box, leaving the feature almost unusable. The issue appears to be tied to how the UI loads, and when it happens, the picker won’t show any way to filter or find emojis. Fortunately, a quick trick reliably restores the…

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"I just find AI to be creatively soulless": Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic director Casey Hudson won't use AI because he's "really unimpressed with it"

Casey Hudson, director of the upcoming RPG Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, has noted its devs have no plans to use AI while making the game.

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Dell SupportAssist is crashing some Windows 11 PCs, causing them to enter reboot loops. Here's how to stop it.

Dell SupportAssist is causing BSOD reboot loops on some Windows 11 PCs. Here’s how to disable or remove the crashing service.

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“Dragging windows is finally easier”: I break down the Windows 11 tweak that quietly improves daily use

PowerToys adds Grab And Move to Windows 11, letting you drag and resize windows from anywhere using simple shortcuts.

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"A welcome change:" Xbox’s new update is making achievements feel meaningful again — thanks to Gamerscore badges

Xbox’s latest Insider update introduces tiered Gamerscore badges, a new boot animation, and improved library filters as Microsoft continues refining the Xbox experience.

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Start your engines, Xbox's Forza Horizon 6 release dates, launch times, and Early Access is upon us — here's when it comes out, and how to play early

Forza Horizon 6 is releasing in under a week, and ahead of its arrival, Xbox and Playground Games have announced its official release dates and launch times.

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Xbox mode got overshadowed by this awesome new addition to Windows 11 in the latest Patch Tuesday update

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update enables haptic "bumps" for compatible mice and adds a console-inspired Xbox mode for PC gamers.

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I dug into how Microsoft is pushing Windows 11 toward fully native apps, and it could lead to major speed gains

Microsoft is launching an AI agent and development templates to streamline native development on Windows 11.

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Inside why Bill Gates expected Microsoft to burn $1B on OpenAI — and how the bet paid off far beyond that

A new report by The Information revealed that Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI has generated approximately $30 billion in revenue for the former between 2023 and 2025.

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“AI gets the blame”: I break down why Windows 11 update sizes are growing and what the real issues might be

Windows 11 updates have ballooned up to 5GB and beyond, and many users assume that it's AI that's mainly contributing to the bloat. Here's what's actually causing sizes to increase.

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I turned Windows 11 into my own version of Windows 12 and the results feel closer to Microsoft’s future than you’d expect

You can transform Windows 11 into a Windows 12‑style desktop with Rainmeter's Windows 12 skin, which features a minimalist Start menu and a movable and resizable Taskbar.

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Googlebooks are coming, but should Microsoft be scared? Windows 11's biggest threat could be Android PCs if things don't improve

Microsoft's constant blunders with Windows 11 have opened the market up to major competition, and now Google is capitalizing.

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"Project Saluki": A new Xbox Game Pass tier has been unearthed, alongside a curious "Positron" potential disc-to-digital program — and it could be huge

The newest Xbox Game Pass tiers appear to be specifically targeting the lucrative Chinese market, and is Microsoft also working on a disc-to-digital program?

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Xbox's Forza Horizon 6 was the best-selling game on Steam last week, well ahead of launch — the game beating it now is another huge Xbox Game Pass title

Xbox's Forza Horizon 6 is slated to be one of this year's biggest games, and ahead of its launch, it's become a top seller on the PC gaming store Steam.

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Minecraft: Java Edition just got two massive multiplayer features we've all wanted for years — it's finally on par with Bedrock's options, and could even work with mods

The latest Minecraft Snapshot brings two huge multiplayer features to Java Edition, finally giving it parity with Bedrock Edition in that regard.

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New Copilot keyboard shortcuts are coming to Microsoft 365

Microsoft is standardizing Copilot access across Windows, Mac, and Web by replacing varied app triggers with a single floating UI and the Alt + C shortcut.

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Kenya's President warns Microsoft’s $1 billion AI data center will "switch off half the country" — but my government insists it hasn't failed or withdrawn from the project

Microsoft’s $1 billion Kenyan AI data center stalls as the power grid struggles to meet demand, sparking fears of blackouts and resource strain.

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Windows 11 could feel noticeably faster soon, thanks to deep performance upgrades in Microsoft’s app platform

WinUI is a key part of Microsoft's initiative to fix Windows 11, and that framework is being updated. Here's how those improvements will show up on your PC.

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5 nefarious RAM scams you need to know about in 2026 — Bad actors are benefitting from the memory shortage, and I want to help honest buyers

RAM prices remain out of control, and bad actors are taking advantage of honest buyers with a wide range of scams. Here's how they work and how you can protect yourself next time you buy memory.

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Gears of War: E-Day's release date potential hints from an unlikely source at WWE's Triplemania PLE, and I'm not joking

WWE has announced that Gears of War: E-Day, the highly anticipated prequel to the Gears of War series, will be a sponsor for an upcoming PLE event called Triplemania 34. Given past video game sponsorships, people are speculating that this event could provide hints when Gears of War: E-Day will…

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"Unethical use of Azure" reportedly leads to firing of Microsoft Israel execs — Microsoft has been investigating potential abuse of its products in targeting Palestinians

Microsoft's Israeli subsidiary has been placed under ownership of Microsoft France in the interim, after a Microsoft investigation reportedly uncovered "unethical" use of its products violating its terms of service and code of conduct.

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"It was sort of amateur city": Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella believes Sam Altman was fired out of jealousy, not for being consistently candid in his communications

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella testified in the ongoing Musk v. Altman trial, indicating that the billionaire didn't raise any issues about the partnership and investments despite having his phone number.

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Reddit is now blocking your access to its mobile website, forcing users into its app instead: "I just won't use Reddit anymore"

Reddit’s website lockout on mobile marks another chapter in enshittification, frustrating users who prefer browser access.

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