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Are Minecraft community servers illegal? The ESA brands them piracy, pushing back against the Stop Killing Games movement

The ESA has sparked controversy after describing community-run Minecraft servers as "illegal" during a California hearing on the Protect Our Games Act. The comments have reignited debate over game preservation, player-run servers, and Microsoft's approach to community-hosted Minecraft experiences.

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Dragon Age writer labels generative AI a "virulent plague" that stops new game developers from actually learning anything

Former Dragon Age lead writer David Gaider has described generative AI as a "virulent plague," warning that overreliance on AI risks preventing the next generation of developers from learning the skills needed to make games.

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Valve quietly drops Steam Machine's 4K 60 FPS claim after $1,049 machine falls short of expectations

Valve has quietly removed its previous 4K 60 FPS claim for the Steam Machine, replacing it with broader language promoting up to 4K gaming with FSR 4.1. The change comes after reviews suggested the system struggled to consistently hit its original performance target.

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"The gates of Oblivion are opening on Nintendo Switch 2": Bethesda confirms August 11 release date

Bethesda has confirmed that Oblivion Remastered will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 11, 2026. The announcement gives Switch 2 owners a chance to experience the acclaimed RPG while raising hopes that the release may also bring long-awaited updates to existing platforms.

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"Rockstar bosses can easily afford to sit around the table with the people whose hard work created these games": GTA 6 developers are looking to unionize before potential post-launch layoffs

Game studios notoriously lay off a percentage of developers after launch as development needs wind down. The developers behind Rockstar Games' hotly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 are looking to get ahead of those layoffs by securing unionization.

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IO of '007: First Light' and 'Hitman' fame announces that it's lost the backing of Xbox for its 'Project Fantasy' IP — Confirmed.

IO Interactive, the studio behind the Hitman series and 007: First Light, announces that it is no longer working with Xbox, who have been helping it build its original 'Project Fantasy' IP, feeding the fires of rumors regarding potential layoffs coming to Xbox Game Studios soon.

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Xbox is reportedly weighing up Marvel's Blade for cancellation amid planned restructuring

A new report claims Xbox is considering canceling Marvel's Blade as part of a wider restructuring that could include layoffs, studio mergers, and potential spinoffs. Arkane's future is also reportedly under review, although no final decisions have been confirmed.

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A critical exploit bypasses Microsoft Defender in Windows 11 and Windows 10 — so much for "everyday risk protection without additional software"

Microsoft confirms RoguePlanet zero-day exploit in Windows Defender, leaving Windows 10 & 11 PCs exposed while a patch is on the way.

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Surface Go and Surface Laptop Go are dead: Microsoft's budget Surface PCs are the last to be cut from its portfolio

Surface Go 4 and Surface Laptop Go 3 are now out of stock in most places, and sources say there are no plans to restock them or replace them with a successor.

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Progress! Microsoft is finally giving Windows 11 users the taskbar they actually asked for

Windows 11 stripped away beloved taskbar features from Windows 10, leaving users frustrated for years. Microsoft is finally fixing one of the biggest complaints by testing a dedicated taskbar resizing toggle.

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Steve Ballmer once called Linux a “cancer” — it's funny Windows 10 holdouts may now see it as the cure for Windows 11’s hardware rules and the RAM crisis

Microsoft once dismissed Linux, but today it’s becoming the lifeline for Windows 10 users facing performance and RAM challenges.

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Windows 11 just took its first major step toward version 26H2, and Insiders can already test 9 features shaping Microsoft’s next big update

Microsoft begins development of Windows 11 version 26H2 with new Taskbar options, Privacy page changes, Screen tint, and other Insider improvements.

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I'd never thought I'd ever see an FPS Soulslike but its nightmarish take on the Wild West, gunplay, and co-op with full progression has my attention

Today, Guns of Eschaton, a new first-person shooter with Soulslike elements and a grimdark Western setting envisioned by the late art director behind Half Life 2 and Dishonored, has revealed itself with a debut trailer showing off its premise and gameplay.

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Microsoft warns Windows 11 version 24H2 support is coming to an end for some devices soon: Here's what that means and how you can stay secure

If you're running Windows 11 Home or Pro on version 24H2 in 2026, you'll soon need to upgrade to remain supported.

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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced targets 60 FPS on Xbox Series X, but Series S misses out — limited to 30 FPS

Ubisoft has revealed Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced's console performance modes and PC requirements ahead of launch. Xbox Series X supports 60FPS, while Xbox Series S is limited to a single 30FPS mode despite featuring ray tracing.

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Xbox reportedly funded the creator of Assassin's Creed's next game — before pulling out: Was it a missed opportunity?

A new report claims Xbox initially funded 1666: Amsterdam, the next game from Assassin's Creed creator Patrice Désilets, before pulling support. With a playable demo now available and reactions mixed, only time will tell whether Microsoft made the right decision.

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The anime that helped save Cyberpunk 2077 has dropped a new trailer for its long-awaited sequel, coming soon to Netflix

Cyberpunk 2077: Edgerunners 2, the sequel to the hit 2022 anime based on CD Projekt Red's acclaimed open-world sci-fi RPG, Cyberpunk 2077, has shown off a new trailer that has confirmed it will be launching on Netflix in Fall 2026.

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"It's very likely": I hope this 60 FPS rumor for GTA 6 on Xbox Series X and S is true

A new GTA 6 rumor suggests Rockstar is planning 30fps and 60fps graphical modes for Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, while a 60fps mode for Xbox Series S is reportedly still being worked on.

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Xbox's reported layoffs may now be impacting companies it doesn't even own [UPDATED]

Bloomberg reports that Xbox's main PR agency, Assembly, is laying off employees, separate from Microsoft cutting vendors ahead of a wider Xbox restructuring.

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It may cost $1,799, but MSI's new handheld gaming PC has already sold out at Best Buy, Newegg, Micro Center, and B&H

MSI’s newest handheld gaming PC launched at a steep $1,799 price point, but that didn’t slow demand. The device sold out at Best Buy, Newegg, Micro Center, and B&H shortly after listings went live, leaving early buyers scrambling to secure units before stock disappeared.

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Xbox has been promising 'State of Decay 3' for years — and now it could be facing cancellation, despite its trailers and alpha. What are we even doing here?

Increasingly it looks like Xbox's layoffs are going to be catastrophic.

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"Not on Xbox Game Pass This Year": I can't believe Activision now has to spell it out for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4

Activision is explicitly advertising that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will not launch on Xbox Game Pass this year, raising questions about Microsoft's subscription strategy while promoting pre-orders and early campaign access.

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Quote of the day by Gabe Newell: "Piracy is not a pricing issue. It’s a service issue" — Sony just proved why digital storefronts are broken

Sony will delete over 550 purchased Studio Canal movies from PlayStation user libraries this September without offering refunds. The controversial move highlights the fragile reality of digital ownership and reinforces Gabe Newell's famous 2011 philosophy on piracy.

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Microsoft extending Windows 10 support to 2027 raises a bigger issue: Windows 11 still isn’t winning over the majority of users (including our readers)

Microsoft's extended support for Windows 10 through 2027 is casting doubt on Windows 11’s future.

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Is Xbox freezing third-party Xbox Game Pass deals? Here's what's being said, and why I don't buy it.

A new report suggested that Microsoft is freezing money for new third-party Xbox Game Pass deals. I don't buy it.

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