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Xbox Games Showcase 2026: Predictions, hopes, dreams — and what I think you should expect

The Xbox Games Showcase is pulling into view. Every year, people talk about how important these shows are for Microsoft, but with Xbox's 25th anniversary and a new direction ... there's a lot riding on this one.

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I spent more than 40 hours customizing my camper van and taking to the open road with friends in 'Outbound' — a cozy survival adventure on Xbox Game Pass (and I think you should, too!)

Outbound blends cozy exploration with light survival mechanics, giving players a relaxing, combat‑free camping experience across multiple biomes, and it is available now on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.

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Microsoft outlines its vision for “the next computer” with Project Solara, an agentic platform that exists liminally in your pocket and on your desk

After Windows Phone, Microsoft is eager to get ahead of the next paradigm shift in computing, and it's betting big on an agentic hardware and software future.

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ASUS finally gives us the mini PC we've been begging for, packed with a Snapdragon X2 Elite

In a joint announcement at Microsoft Build and Computex, ASUS has revealed its first mini PC powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite and answered our prayers in the process.

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"A lot of money didn’t go into Destiny": Ex-Bungie dev blames leadership "greed," not Marathon, for funding issues as Destiny 2's final update approaches

As Destiny 2's final content update and end approaches, one former Bungie dev says money that could have supported it "went into leadership pockets."

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One of Microsoft's best apps now has an experimental sibling because, you guessed it, it's been stuffed with AI

Microsoft has announced a fork of Windows Terminal at Build that adds native AI agent integration, because of course we need more AI.

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"We do a lil port'n, and a lil polish'n": This classic Fallout game is getting a fan-made Xbox port developed with a 20-year-old homebrew framework

The classic Fallout RPGs only have official releases on PC, but one modder is working on a port for one of them that brings it to the original Xbox.

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"Agents are only as good as the context we give them": Microsoft IQ connects AI agents to your workspace data and the web

Microsoft IQ and Scout connect to workspace data, allowing autonomous AI agents to handle repetitive tasks in the background.

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Fallout 76's new Season 25 patch notes reveal the next-gen update is coming out this summer — this old Xbox has a surprising advantage over PS5

Eight years after launch, Fallout 76 developer Bethesda has revealed it plans to release a next-gen update for the game on Xbox and PlayStation soon.

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“I guess Steam wasn’t enough,” as Gabe Newell allegedly put USD 815 million into a real‑life Subnautica‑style vessel

Gabe Newell, the co-founder and president of Steam, has recently invested $815 million in the RV11000, a massive research vessel tasked with exploring uncharted regions of Earth's deep-sea oceans.

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Microsoft says Windows 11’s Defender is enough for most users but admits some third‑party tools still offer extras

Microsoft says Windows 11’s built‑in Defender offers solid protection for most users, though third‑party antivirus tools provide extra features.

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Microsoft is making a Surface mini PC for AI developers: Meet the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, featuring 128GB RAM and one petaflop of AI compute power

Coming later this year, Microsoft is shipping its first Surface branded mini PC, aimed solely at developers looking to adopt NVIDIA's new RTX Spark platform.

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I dug into the Windows 11 features insiders got in May 2026 and here’s what matters most

Windows 11 Insider builds in May 2026 introduced Screen tint, Voice Isolation, Start menu customization, Windows Ready Print, and more.

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I tried Microsoft's incredible Surface Laptop Ultra: This might be the best laptop ever made, and RTX Spark is seriously impressive

I went hands-on with Microsoft's new Surface Laptop Ultra ahead of launch later this year, and I've been blown away by its design and, more importantly, performance.

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"An insanely myopic move": Microsoft backs off legal threats against Windows security researchers after BitLocker backlash

Microsoft assures researchers they can report flaws without fear of lawsuits following uproar from the community, but promises to work with law enforcement against individuals who cause harm to customers.

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Forza Horizon 6: Best Drag Cars and tuning setups to dominate the leaderboards

Drag racing is the pinnacle of Forza Horizon Festival racing, and an all-new multiplayer mode will keep you busy perfecting your ride.

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I never knew being a lying, corrupt detective could be so fun — Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy found a way, and I can't get enough

I was given the chance to check out the closed beta test for Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy, an upcoming CRPG where you investigate dark conspiracies and engage in bloody turn-based battles. If you're a fan of Warhammer 40,000 and CRPGs, here's why it should be on your wishlist.

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'Flydigi Vader 5S' wired Xbox controller review — It's a bit ugly, but it has some fantastic features I wish more Xbox controllers had by default

"Don't judge a book by its cover" is especially true for the Flydigi Vader 5S, whose gaudy and incongruous design betrays some pretty awesome features that I wish more controllers had.

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"The best gaming keyboard I've ever used": ASUS gave its ROG Azoth Extreme a golden glow-up to celebrate 20 years, and the results are spectacular

To celebrate 20 years of ASUS ROG, the company has released an "Edition 20" version of its awesome Azoth Extreme mechanical gaming keyboard. It's crazy expensive, but it's also undeniably luxe. Here's what you need to know before you buy.

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"Practically every high-performance feature I can think of": I never thought I needed a gold-plated gaming mouse, but here we are

It's ASUS ROG's 20th birthday this year, and to celebrate, the company has launched a special "Edition 20" ROG Harpe II Extreme gaming mouse with a gold-plated interior and high-performance specs. Here are my thoughts after a couple of weeks of full-time use.

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“Globetrotting is a key part of Modern Warfare”: Here’s what we know about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 multiplayer maps and modes for launch

Infinity Ward, the lead development studio for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, has confirmed details for the game's upcoming multiplayer experience, including maps and game play modes.

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Microsoft’s share price rallies as Windows on Arm, NVIDIA N1X, and RTX Spark drive investor confidence

Computex has seen a raft of interesting news for Windows on Arm, as NVIDIA commits its first N1X Arm chip to a wave of new PCs targeting the autumn.

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Microsoft and Xbox are giving away this slept-on exclusive game free for an entire month — make sure you get it while the offer's on the table

Microsoft and Xbox have made this oft-forgotten exclusive game available to own and play for free for the entirety of June. Why not take advantage?

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NVIDIA's new "RTX Spark" platform is less of a threat to Qualcomm's chips and more of an ally to Microsoft's Windows on ARM PCs

NVIDIA confidently enters the Windows on ARM space with its new RTX Spark processors, but that doesn't make the N1x chip an enemy to Qualcomm or Snapdragon X.

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"Guardians make their own fate": As a Destiny 3 petition surges, Destiny 2 dev calls on players to log in for its final content update on June 9

Ahead of Destiny 2's final content update Monument of Triumph, one dev is rallying players to log in for it as a Destiny 3 petition surges.

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