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Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney says 1,000 devs laid off over Fortnite slump are "once-in-a-lifetime quality folks" — asserts the cuts weren't performance-based

After Epic Games laid off 1,000 of its employees over poor Fortnite performance, CEO Tim Sweeney was singing their praises on social media.

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Microsoft says it’s listening to Windows 11 feedback, but skepticism is louder than ever

Microsoft pledges to fix Windows 11, but users remain skeptical. Performance promises face a growing trust problem across the community.

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Crimson Desert, Marathon, Monster Hunter Stories 3 lead latest Xbox Stream Your Own Game additions

Xbox has added over 45 new titles to its Stream Your Own Game feature, including Crimson Desert, Marathon and Monster Hunter Stories 3 and more.

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I'm no competitive gamer, but this new top-tier Razer mouse makes me feel like one — the latest version of the industry's favorite is here

Razer's Viper V4 Pro gaming mouse improves upon its predecessor, though it's still very expensive. Even so, it's a top-tier option for competitive players.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 brings back fan-favorite multiplayer maps and modes in Season 3

Season 3 adds an array of new and returning maps and modes to Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 when it launches on April 2.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 campaign's Endgame mode is going free to play for a limited time with the April launch of Season 3 — plus new content and changes to Combat Rating are on the way

Treyarch aims to release Black Ops 7 campaign's Endgame mode for free as part of Call of Duty: Warzone with the Season 3 update on April 2. Free-to-play access to Endgame is only for a limited time.

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OneDrive has a new generative AI photo tool — and it isn't called Copilot

Microsoft’s new AI Restyle for OneDrive reimagines photos into artistic styles.

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Razer's new Blade 16 drops AMD Ryzen for Intel Panther Lake — Brighter OLED display, faster RAM, and Thunderbolt 5 make it better than ever for mixed use

Razer has taken the wraps off its Blade 16 for 2026, and it's a significant refresh that now builds on Intel's Core Ultra Series 3 "Panther Lake" chips. Here's what you need to know (and where you can buy it today).

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Xbox ranked as the number 5 game publisher of 2025, trouncing Nintendo, PlayStation and other big hitters

Xbox has been ranked the 5th best game publisher of 2025 by Metacritic, beating Nintendo and PlayStation with strong review scores and consistent releases across its studios.

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Kerbal Space Program 2 is the scam that won't die — How this game is still allowed on Steam as "Early Access" is beyond me

How this game is still allowed to be on Steam as an Early Access title is beyond me.

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I want to see Dell's new feature on PCs everywhere — its first Copilot+ mini PC supports five external monitors thanks to customizable ports

Dell just announced its first Copilot+ mini PC running on Intel's Core Ultra Series 3 chips, and I'm in love with its customizable port selection that unlocks up to five external displays with a mix of 4K and 5K resolutions.

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Intel's vPro platform expands to Core Ultra Series 3 processors to keep your next work laptop safe — with local AI and efficiency

Intel's latest vPro upgrades on Core Ultra mean enterprise‑ready laptops with the efficiency of Panther Lake, and a more secure PC for your job.

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Explaining Halo Studios' outsourcing — a broader shift in leadership strategy and approach to game production revealed

A new report details how Halo Studios is approaching outsourcing on Halo Campaign Evolved, including Abstraction’s role and how leadership strategy is shaping development.

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"We never got to finish": Ex-Windows chief reveals Microsoft could have already improved Windows 11 by now — cutting memory and storage demands by 20%

A former Windows leader recently discussed a project that promised a 20% reduction in Windows 11’s memory and storage usage.

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OpenAI shock as firm shuts down popular Sora AI video generation app in desperate bid to temper spending

Open AI has announced that it's shutting down Sora, its popular AI video generation app and model that also powers Microsoft's Bing video generation service.

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Razer unveils Viper V4 Pro with 50K sensor, 8,000Hz polling, and an optical scroll wheel

The Razer Viper V4 Pro features a 50K sensor, 180-hour battery life, and a more durable optical scroll wheel in a 49g symmetrical design.

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Xbox publishing lead says devs should get ready for the next-gen Project Helix console by "developing for Xbox on PC" — and by supporting this key feature

Want your game to run natively on the next-gen Xbox console Project Helix? Microsoft says you should be developing for Xbox on PC" and Xbox Play Anywhere.

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Microsoft's new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is considering making Game Pass cheaper after last year's price hike — "lower-priced tiers" could be on the way

Xbox's new CEO Asha Sharma is reportedly exploring bringing "lower-priced tiers" to Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass service in order to attract new customers.

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Xbox and Netflix have “kicked around ideas” — could a Game Pass bundle be in our future?

Xbox’s new CEO Asha Sharma has reportedly discussed a potential Netflix partnership, with both companies exploring the idea of a subscription bundle.

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Xbox Mode is now officially rolling out, while console players will start to see their cloud save sync status

Xbox Mode is beginning to roll out on PC, replacing the Xbox Fullscreen Experience, while console users in Alpha Skip Ahead can now view cloud save sync status in Game Cards.

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I'm excited about 3 big changes coming soon to your Windows 11 PC — signals of Microsoft's much-needed course correction

Windows 11 is getting Taskbar fixes, smarter updates, and a toned-down Copilot. Here's why these changes finally matter.

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AYANEO can't sell its NEXT 2 Windows gaming handheld anymore because it's "no longer sustainable" — AI and the RAM and SSD shortage crisis are to blame

Sales of AYANEO's enthusiast-class NEXT 2 handheld gaming PC have been suspended due to ongoing RAM and SSD shortages caused by the AI boom.

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The new Outlook finally learns how to search — Microsoft revamps "People" experience

Microsoft is rolling out a unified search experience for the new Outlook, allowing users to find contacts across directories and personal accounts with simple keywords.

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Microsoft, you're not done: There are still 5 big Windows 11 issues that I want to see addressed

Microsoft's big plan to save Windows 11 is almost perfect. There's just a few more issues that need to be addressed.

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