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Thousands of gamers are installing Bazzite instead of sticking with Windows — and the reasons behind the shift are surprisingly compelling

Bazzite’s recent growth highlights how far Linux gaming is coming, even as anti-cheat limitations continue to hold it back.

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Steam Replay 2025 shows older games dominate playtime, even with releases like Expedition 33

Steam Replay 2025 data shows most players continue to spend their time on older games, even as major new releases arrive throughout the year.

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Conspiracy theory or apt prediction? — The AI-fueled hardware shortage will kill local PCs, paving the way for subscription-based cloud computing

2025 saw RAM prices climb to obscene levels, with storage not far behind. It's only going to get worse, and there's not really an end in sight. Is there something going on besides a global AI buildout?

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My 2026 New Year’s resolution is to finally play these 8 Xbox and PC games in my backlog — mostly because new releases are getting too expensive

Most of 2026's line-up of new games is looking too rich for my blood, so I'm dedicating the next year to tackling some of the biggest or nostalgic Xbox and PC games in my backlog that I never got around to playing at their launches.

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The prettiest Xbox Core Controller is now 39% off — a perfect holiday gift for the co‑op partner who deserves something special

Many variants of the standard Xbox Wireless Controller are enjoying some well-earned Christmas bargain deals, including this 39% discount for one of its more expensive color variants, the Heart Breaker.

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Firefox is becoming an AI‑powered browser, but Mozilla says every new feature will come with a full off switch for privacy‑minded users

Mozilla is pushing Firefox toward AI, but long-time users will still be able to disable every AI feature completely.

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This week in Windows news— Saving RAM, testing Insider features, and the "fake" record lows of holiday shopping

Windows news hasn't quite stopped for the holidays as RAM prices climb, Insiders get new features, and Microsoft expands Android PC locking support.

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Windows 11 gets a December Insider update packed with new features and AI upgrades — reveals Microsoft’s next big push. Here's everything that is new.

In December 2025, Microsoft rolled out at least four preview builds for Windows 11, rolling out a bunch of new features and changes, including Model Context Protocol (MCP), Update Orchestration Platform (UOP), Xbox Full Screen Experience for PCs, Ask Copilot, AI agents for Taskbar, Agent Launchers, and a lot more,…

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If your Xbox or ROG Ally is running hot or stuttering, disabling CPU boost is an easy fix that can make games feel noticeably better — here’s how to do it

CPU Boost is useful for short tasks, but during gaming it can limit GPU power. Here is a guide on how to disable it and when it makes sense to do so.

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Voxel destruction, decade-long time loops, and perfect for handhelds — Plot Twist’s 'Erosion' is set to launch on Xbox Game Pass in 2026

Erosion, the time twisting voxel sandbox from Plot Twist and Lyrical Games, is one to watch. The game challenges players to master the manipulation of time in order to save the protagonist’s daughter from an evil warlord.

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Steam Deck LCD production is ending — Valve's budget handheld gaming PC will no longer be available once stock is gone

The Steam Deck LCD helped define modern PC handhelds, but its quiet exit may signal a shift toward higher-priced hardware across Valve’s lineup.

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Battlefield 6 devs tease what's next in Season 2 and 2026, poised to finish this year as its best-selling game — "we’ll keep evolving the experience with you"

As the Battlefield 6 team goes on holiday break, its devs have teased some of the content players can look forward to in Season 2 and 2026.

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"I did not see it coming. I was absolutely blindsided" — star of Xbox's canceled Perfect Dark reboot and the next Tomb Raider shares her "devastating" story

Actress Alix Wilton-Regan was starring in Xbox's now-canceled Perfect Dark reboot, and has now told her story about how "devastating" it was when the axe came down on the project.

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POLL: Is anyone out there actually using Microsoft Copilot? 📊

Windows Central readers, I'm curious if you're actively using Microsoft Copilot. If so, what are you using it for? If not, why not? Are you using an alternative AI? Let us know.

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"Is there a place and what's the right one?" Bethesda's Todd Howard suggests iconic Fallout actor could come to the TV show — he might even be in Season 2

Could we see Fallout's beloved narrator Ron Perlman get a role in the TV show? New comments from Todd Howard suggest it's a very real possibility.

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Instead of a Microsoft Wrapped, we got a recap — and it’s noticeably light on the company’s biggest controversies

Microsoft published a positive year-in-review for its Store, but it leaves out shutdowns, missing features, and criticism that shaped 2025.

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A forgotten Halo game has been pulled from the Microsoft Store without warning, leaving fans confused and searching for answers

Microsoft has quietly removed a Halo game from its digital storefront, and the move has gone almost entirely unnoticed until now.

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You can now play GTA Vice City directly in your web browser — no downloads, no installs, just instant nostalgia

DOS Zone has brought GTA Vice City to the browser, offering a surprisingly smooth demo that works across platforms without requiring a traditional download.

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Microsoft’s AI leadership warns that building more advanced AI could require “hundreds of billions” — but vows it'll stop if it ever threatens humanity

Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman indicated that it will cost "hundreds of billions of dollars" to keep up with frontier AI development over the next 5-10 years.

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RAM is getting too expensive to waste memory in Windows 11 — optimize your PC with my tips and keep it running smoothly

On Windows 11, you can reduce RAM usage by limiting startup apps, background services, browser load, and system overhead, and in this guide, I'll show you how.

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Sam Altman admits OpenAI has declared 'code red' multiple times this year to combat rising competitive threats from Google — "It's good to be paranoid."

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently revealed that the company has declared "code red" multiple times as a response to competitive threats in the ever-evolving AI industry.

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Stop giving $55 a month to Adobe — ChatGPT users can now use Photoshop, Express, and Acrobat for free in the AI bot

Photoshop inside ChatGPT lowers the barrier to image editing, making advanced effects and adjustments accessible without subscriptions, tutorials, or prior experience with Adobe software.

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2026 will be a huge year for Obsidian fans, as Avowed, Grounded 2, and The Outer Worlds 2 all receive major updates

From Avowed’s Anniversary Update to Grounded 2’s evolving roadmap and The Outer Worlds 2 DLC, Obsidian has plenty planned for fans heading into 2026.

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Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy launches Alpha Test — Owlcat Games celebrates by releasing a new gameplay trailer to give players a sneak preview of it

After being slightly delayed, Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy's Alpha Test is now available for players who pre-ordered the Developer's Digital Pack or Collector's Edition, and Owlcat Games has released a new gameplay trailer to celebrate.

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Surprise update breathes new life into Just Cause 3, proving the chaotic sandbox still has tricks up its sleeve

Ten years after release, Just Cause 3 has made a quiet but significant change on PC that could improve performance while disrupting parts of its modding scene.

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