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Lenovo's latest ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 uses versatile designs and long battery life to counter some disappointments

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 features an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor with integrated Intel Graphics, but its performance isn't what you'd expect. Our review.

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I'm thrilled with Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2's co-op experience — here's how it goes above and beyond

After playing an early build of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, I'm excited to see the rest of what developer Saber Interactive has built. Here's my preview.

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AMD Ryzen 7 9700X review: While Intel suffers setbacks, Team Red takes the mid-range gaming CPU crown

AMD's Ryzen 7 9700X desktop CPU offers improved performance at a lower price and power draw compared to previous chips and rivals at Intel, making it a solid mid-range option.

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AMD Ryzen 5 9600X review: Cheaper and more efficient than ever, Zen 5 tempts with an entry-level gaming CPU

AMD's Ryzen 5 9600X offers affordable gaming, excelling in single-core performance and power efficiency. However, minimal multi-core bumps won't benefit users with recent CPUs.

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Monster Hunter Wilds' Insect Glaive gameplay trailer reveals some huge quality of life changes

Capcom has just released the third weapon overview trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds. The latest trailer provides a glimpse of the Insect Glaive, a weapon that lets players jump into the air to chase flying monsters while fighting alongside a pet insect.

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Why including a keyboard with the next-gen Xbox and PlayStation would boost console gaming

Microsoft and Sony are both gearing up for the next generation of Xbox and PlayStation hardware. I think a significant way to shake up the industry would be to include a QWERTY keyboard as standard, enhancing social aspects of games that demand it.

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World of Warcraft 'The War Within' story overview: What players need to know

World of Warcraft: The War Within is set to kick off a brand-new saga filled with mystery, danger, adventure, and the culmination of storylines decades in the making. Here’s what you need to know about the story for the latest expansion of World of Warcraft.

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Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is coming to Xbox Game Pass in August 2024

Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy and more games are coming to Xbox Game Pass in August 2024.

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Lenovo Legion Go S: Leaks, rumors, and everything you need to know

Legion Go S is an upcoming new variant of Lenovo's original gaming handheld. Learn all about it.

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The ROG Ally X is almost perfect, but there's one big thing the Steam Deck does so much better

The ROG Ally X is an incredible gaming handheld, but there's one area that lets it down, and it's not ASUS' fault. It's Microsoft's.

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SEGA files a trademark for potentially a mysterious new Yakuza/Like a Dragon project

News has surfaced on the internet that SEGA, the publisher and developer of Yakuza/Like a Dragon, has trademarked a new project seemingly related to the franchise called 'Yakuza Wars'.

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Months after Xbot shut down lean teams, Microsoft reportedly forms a "smaller" studio to create AA games based on Blizzard IP

Overwatch on mobile? Warcraft farming sim? Starcraft revival?

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Obsidian Entertainment's Xbox RPG Avowed is delayed to 2025 — here's the new release date

Obsidian Entertainment and Xbox Game Studios' Avowed is being delayed, and will now launch in February 2025.

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Report: Xbox to delay Obsidian's Avowed into 2025 after STALKER 2's release date change as Game Pass' holiday season gets crowded

Obsidian's Avowed is one of Xbox's biggest upcoming games, and reportedly, you'll have to wait a little longer before you can play it.

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Xbox and Blizard detail Gamescom 2024 plans with hands-on demos, live shows, free prizes, and more on Avowed, Starfield, and Indiana Jones

Gamescom 2024 will give us new looks at dozens of games, and Xbox and Activision Blizzard will have big presences during the 3-day convention.

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Microsoft is wrong: The new Outlook for Windows is not ready for prime time

I don’t think the new Outlook is good enough to be a default email client on any operating system. It's missing features, slower than other native email clients on rival platforms, and basically impossible to use with touch.

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Intel officially confirms 'Lunar Lake' mobile CPU launch date with Core Ultra 200 to challenge Snapdragon X and Ryzen AI 300

Intel's latest Core Ultra 'Lunar Lake' mobile processors will launch in early September, just before IFA 2024, and promise a revolution for x86-64 Windows laptops.

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella describes a three-pronged gaming approach, across Xbox console, PC, and mobile

Microsoft's gaming operation grew by a whopping 61% last quarter, largely on the back of Activision Blizzard and services, rather than hardware. What does that mean for traditional Xbox platforms? It seems Microsoft isn't done yet.

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Black Myth: Wukong system requirements and Benchmark Tool — Does your PC have the minimum specs?

The long-awaited Black Myth: Wukong is almost here, but is your PC strong enough to run it? Here's what you need to know about its minimum and recommended PC specs.

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ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) review: AMD's new AI CPU challenges Snapdragon X and stomps Intel Meteor Lake

With a shift away from the cloud and towards locally processed AI, the appeal of a higher TOPS count on an integrated NPU seems tempting, but how much performance do we need in this new Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)?

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Maingear's refreshed ML-17 gaming laptop aims to take on the mighty Razer Blade 18

Maingear just announced its refreshed ML-17 gaming laptop, featuring the most performance possible from Intel's 14th Gen HX-series Core i9 and NVIDIA's RTX 4090 Laptop GPU. It has a totally new design that looks a lot like Lenovo's Legion Pro series.

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I love Rhea Ripley, but I'm not buying a Call of Duty season pass to play her — I played this game instead, where the only sweet guns are on the WWE Superstars

With Rhea Ripley's Call of Duty cameo almost tempting me to buy a battle pass for a game I don't particularly like, I decided to revisit WWE2K24 instead. This wrestling game is one of my favorite games from this year and has all the 'Mami' I need and more

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Let's ignore The First Descendant review discourse and talk about what Nexon can do to make this game amazing

Nexon's free-to-play, MMORPG looter shooter The First Descendant has struggled to attract positive criticism like many other live service games, but that doesn't mean it's bad.

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Acer went all-in on the Swift Edge 16's gorgeous OLED display and forgot to balance the rest of the laptop

The Swift Edge 16 for 2024 is competitively priced despite a stellar OLED display and a lightweight design, but its drawbacks outweigh the benefits. Poor battery life and thermals, iffy touchpad, and below-average speakers are some of the issues I get into in this review.

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I love Xbox but the idea of a cloud-only Game Pass tier is terrifying — here’s why

Microsoft is apparently considering an Xbox Game Pass cloud-only subscription following the service coming to Amazon Fire TV.

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