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Almost none of us will ever buy this Fanatec racing wheel, but its crossover between gaming and the real world is impressive on an unmatched scale

Sim racing with a PC or Xbox has got more and more realistic over the years, but this wheel from Fanatec takes it to a whole other level.

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4 Start menu changes are coming to Windows 11, and they will shape how you use your PC

Microsoft is finally fixing the Windows 11 Start menu with resizing, section toggles, and improved recommendation controls. Here's all you need to know.

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Google’s AI Search is pushing users away, and Bing has a rare opening it has not seen in years. What happens next is up to Microsoft.

As competitor search engines surge on Google's AI obsession, Microsoft has a very, very rare opportunity to exploit the situation. But it'll go against everything they've been doing up until now. Does Microsoft have the guts to do it?

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Valve's new Steam Deck restock comes with a huge price hike — "these new prices reflect the current state ... across the industry"

After months of being out of stock, Valve's beloved Steam Deck is available again — but its return has been accompanied by a massive price hike.

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LEGO Batman’s new adventure is selling strongly, and Xbox players are showing up more than Steam

Alinea Analytics reports that LEGO Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight has sold around 1.2 million copies and generated roughly $83 million in revenue, with Xbox reportedly outperforming Steam in sales.

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Dragon Quest XII finally resurfaces with its first trailer as a new Monsters game heads to Xbox and PC

Square Enix has recently uploaded a quick developer update livestream, which unveiled Dragon Quest 12's first proper trailer and a new Dragon Quest Monsters game coming soon to Xbox, PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch.

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The Outer Worlds has been delisted, but players can carry saves into Spacer’s Choice Edition on Game Pass

Obsidian has clarified how save transfers, Game Pass access, and upgrades will work as The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition replaces the original release on modern storefronts.

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A new fan project adds Crash Bandicoot to Spyro, giving players a crossover they never got officially

A fan-made Unreal Engine 5 project called Sprash combines Crash Bandicoot and Spyro into one playable experience, featuring upgraded visuals, co-op multiplayer, and classic Spyro levels.

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Move over Forza, 'Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks' is the Ork version of Twisted Metal I've been hammering for — WAAAGH!!

Vehicular manslaughter in the Warhammer universe is every bit as awesome as it sounds.

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“A must‑have for Halo lore fans” —Halo just got a huge new anthology packed with lore and over 30 narrated stories

Halo: Waypoint Chronicles – Volume One is out now, bringing together over 30 narrated Halo stories spanning the Forerunners, the Banished, and decades of Halo lore.

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"I will f**king bury Marathon myself to send that message" — are Destiny fans taking it too far?

Furious Destiny 2 fans clash over potential Marathon boycott as the franchise faces its end.

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You can feel Windows 11 with the Surface Slim Pen 2 — no need for an overpriced Surface Pro 12 or Surface Laptop 8

Microsoft has updated the Surface Slim Pen 2 with support for Windows 11’s new system‑level haptics. The change lets older (and more affordable) Surface devices use the same tactile feedback that ships with the latest Surface hardware.

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Former Forza Horizon creatives at Maverick Games are finally preparing to reveal their first project ahead of Sony's "State of Play"

Former Forza Horizon creative director Mike Brown and other ex-Playground Games developers at Maverick Games have teased an upcoming reveal for their new narrative-led open-world racing game ahead of Sony’s June 2026 State of Play.

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How to watch Summer Game Fest 2026: When, where, and how the event goes live, along with more major showcases happening in the same week

Summer is about to get crazy as Summer Games Fest 2026 starts next week, and we've got the scoop on how and where you can catch the main event live on June 5, 2026. We also have info on how to watch similar events like the Xbox Games Showcase, PC…

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The Witcher 3’s new expansion drops Xbox One and Windows 10 — “Hardware capabilities have evolved”

CD Projekt Red has revealed updated minimum PC requirements for The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past, while also ending support for Xbox One and Windows 10 as hardware standards continue to evolve.

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How to watch Xbox Games Showcase 2026 and Gears of War: E-Day direct — When and where to see them live, and what to expect

Microsoft's biggest Xbox Games Showcase is fast approaching, promising to bring news updates on many upcoming Xbox titles like Gears of War: E-Day. Here's when, where, and how you can watch it live so you don't miss the action.

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XBOX’s Game Pass page may have revealed some Showcase games ahead of time

Xbox’s “Coming Soon to Game Pass” page may have revealed several games ahead of the upcoming Xbox Showcase, including Fable, Clockwork Revolution, and Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy.

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The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past — a third expansion was just announced early thanks to a leak

After an accidental leak on the RED Launcher, CD Projekt Red has officially announced The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past. This new expansion, co-developed with Fool's Theory, arrives in 2027 to continue Geralt's journey.

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"WHY IS HE ALWAYS BULLYING ME": Forza Horizon 6 players have it out for bowie knife99, an AI drivatar that rams players more than griefers do

The Forza Horizon 6 community has banded together against bowie knife99, a murderous AI drivatar that aggressively rams players during races.

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Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 KB5089573 update that makes your PC genuinely faster and more responsive

Windows 11 update KB5089573 is now generally available as Microsoft's non-security preview update for May, and is packing genuinely notable performance improvements.

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Forza Horizon 6 races past Call of Duty's player count on Xbox — I knew the game was blowing up, but I'm still surprised it's beating the titanic FPS

Microsoft's official most-played Xbox games list shows that right now, Forza Horizon 6 has more players than Call of Duty on the platform.

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"It's not really an in-studio project": New Halo report suggests Xbox's Campaign Evolved remake used "a lot of outsourcing" for development

Xbox's upcoming Halo: Campaign Evolved remake was reportedly largely built by outsourced developers according to a new report about the game.

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Can Logitech's new cushioned accessories dethrone the ergonomic mouse and keyboard I've used for years?

Logitech’s new Signature Comfort Plus keyboard and mouse add built‑in cushions that allow for more relaxed hand positions. The real question is whether they'll convince me to upgrade?

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A recent HP laptop BIOS bug is leaving high-end Windows 11 PCs stuck in an endless BitLocker recovery loop

HP confirms its BIOS update is breaking Windows 11 PCs, trapping users in recovery loops and blocking Secure Boot fixes.

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Why I'm incredibly excited for WH40K: Rogue Trader's next expansion — and why you should be too, whether you're a Warhammer 40,000 or CRPG fan

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader has revealed more details for the new Augmentation system that will be included in the game's upcoming 3rd DLC expansion, set to launch on June 11, 2026. If you're a fan of theory-crafting character builds in CRPGs, you won't want to miss out on this insane…

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