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The creator of Fable was "tearing up" watching Xbox show off the RPG reboot's gameplay — "F*** me. This thing that we created, it's going to live"

Fable creator Peter Molyneux reveals that watching Xbox's recent gameplay showcase for the 2026 reboot made him start "tearing up."

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Downloaded 7‑Zip from the wrong site? That “installer” might’ve turned your PC into a proxy bot

A convincing fake 7-Zip website is distributing a trojanized installer that quietly enrolls infected PCs into a residential proxy network without obvious warning signs.

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How to kill Vox Engines in Helldivers 2 — weak points and best stratagems to use against the "voice of Cyberstan"

The Cyborgs' Vox Engine tank is the deadliest threat Helldivers 2 players will face in the Battle of Cyberstan (hopefully). Here's how to kill it.

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ARC Raiders finally gets the PvE focus it needed — but real problems still remain

ARC Raiders update 1.15.0 introduces The Shared Watch PvE event and the return of Cold Snap, but I have concerns over progression and more.

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Notepad's new Markdown feature added a severe vulnerability that's just been patched — Is it enough to make Microsoft leave the lightweight app alone?

Notepad just picked up Markdown support last year, much to the chagrin of many longtime users. Microsoft has now provided details of a severe vulnerability tied to the feature, which it says has been patched.

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Blizzard describes a "highly empowered" partnership with Xbox following its acquisition by Microsoft — supportive collaboration exists on both sides

Blizzard president Johanna Faries describes the studio’s relationship with Xbox as highly empowered, emphasizing support, communication, and creative agency following Microsoft’s acquisition.

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Blizzard has "exciting conversations" about TV show adaptations of its iconic games — but the bar is high with fierce competition

In an exclusive interview, Blizzard president Johanna Faries confirms “exciting conversations” about potential TV adaptations, but stresses that any project must meet the company’s high creative standards.

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I tested Microsoft Flight Simulator with this entry-level throttle quadrant from Honeycomb — the Bravo Lite is ideal for newcomers with smart control choices

Honeycomb's more affordable Bravo Throttle Quadrant Lite cuts down on some of its controls, leaving novice players with the essentials at an entry-level price.

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Microsoft Teams moves the 'Quit' option to Windows 11's system tray — it's trying to stop you from leaving meetings by mistake

A new Teams update will move the quit option to the system tray, stopping users from accidentally ending calls mid-meeting.

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HP now has a gaming laptop subscription service, offering RTX 5080 GPUs for $130 a month — and you'll never own that PC

HP has quietly launched an OMEN gaming laptop subscription that offers hardware up to an RTX 5080 for $129.99 a month. The service includes a 30-day trial, a 12-month lock-in, yearly upgrade options, and steep cancellation fees, but no path to ownership.

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Microsoft is testing superconducting cables to make AI data centers far more efficient

Microsoft aims to explore high-temperature superconductors to reduce energy consumption and minimize the environmental impact of AI data centers worldwide.

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Microsoft confirms that Windows 11 version 26H1 will not be updated to version 26H2 this fall — won't get a new version until 2027

Microsoft's special offshoot version of Windows 11 that's exclusive to Snapdragon X2 devices won't be getting an upgrade to version 26H2 this fall. Here's why

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Overwatch just shattered its Steam PC player count record with its new Season 1 update release — it's the most-watched game on Twitch right now, too

Following the release of Overwatch's new Season 1 and the huge Reign of Talon overhaul, it's shattered its previous player count record on Steam.

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Allumeria Steam demo reinstated after Microsoft's DMCA over Minecraft-related “infringement” is rescinded [UPDATE]

Allumeria’s Steam demo has been removed after Microsoft filed a DMCA claim alleging infringement related to Minecraft.

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Steam’s most‑wishlisted games reveal an unexpected frontrunner — and Xbox Game Studios is holding strong

Alinea Analytics estimates reveal Subnautica 2 as the most wishlisted game releasing in 2026 on Steam with 3.8 million wishlists, followed by Forza Horizon 6 and Resident Evil Requiem, both showing strong pre-release momentum.

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Fallout was a "B-tier side project" for its original dev and lost two huge licenses, but its creators are glad — "So many negatives turned out to be positives"

The original creators of the Fallout series have revealed it was a "B-tier product" for a while, and failed to secure two major licenses during development.

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Microsoft might be getting U.S. tariff exemptions on chips supplied by TSMC — potentially dramatically lowering costs

One of the biggest problems facing Microsoft's capex pertains to chip tariffs, and the U.S. might finally be waking up to the self-inflicted pain it's causing.

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Overwatch's massive Season 1 update and Reign of Talon relaunch is live with 5 new hero characters and more — I'm not coming back, but you may want to

Overwatch Season 1: Conquest and the Reign of Talon have now launched, beginning a new chapter for Blizzard's PvP hero shooter. Here's everything new.

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AYANEO’s NEXT 2 handheld could cost $4,299 — and that’s only the start of the story

AYANEO Next 2 is launching with early bird pricing starting at $1,799 and climbing to $4,299 for its top configuration. It aims to push Windows handheld performance to the extreme.

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"Discord alternatives" searches jump 10,000% overnight as the gaming platform introduces global age verification — Is a total collapse imminent?

Searches for "Discord alternatives" jumped by 10,000% following the company's announcement of planned global age verification, and Stoat seems to be the top option.

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Microsoft just issued a Secure Boot warning for 2026 — here’s what it means for Windows security

After 15 years, the original Secure Boot certificates that keep your PC secure during boot are expiring. Here's what you need to know.

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"Windows Gaming Edition" or something else? Microsoft has been laying the foundation for a gaming-focused OS for years — here's what it could look like.

Microsoft has a golden opportunity to evolve Windows into an OS perfect for gaming, and in five years, I expect the landscape will look very different from what it does now.

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Someone turned an Xbox One S into a full gaming PC — RTX 3050 and all

A YouTube creator has built a full Windows gaming PC inside an Xbox One S shell, using an RTX 3050, Ryzen 5 3600, internal 250W PSU, and a working disc drive while keeping the original exterior intact.

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Everyone is editing their own Jetpack Cats for Overwatch and it's the best thing on the internet right now

Jetpack Cat memes are taking over as Overwatch kicks off a new era. See the best fan-made felines here!

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Capcom just confirmed a Monster Hunter Wilds expansion — but the real surprise is what’s coming before it

Capcom has unveiled new information regarding Monster Hunter Wilds' final major update for the base game, releasing on February 18, 202,6 along with news of when we can expect to see the game's DLC expansion.

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