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Surprise! 'Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater' grabs the Xbox Play Anywhere tag, joining other Konami titles like Silent Hill 2 and ƒ

One of the most faithful remakes in existence, Metal Gear Solid Delta almost pixel-for-pixel rebuilds the iconic stealth action game.

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7 Xbox and PC gamer gifts that aren't trash — Here’s what you can get last-minute

Holiday shopping for gamers doesn't have to be stressful. Here's a bunch of useful or fun gifts that you can get in pinch.

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Only with Xbox Game Pass would I go on a wild journey to chase after a frog that stole my Nana’s potatoes

I recently finished playing SOPA: Tale of the Stolen Potato, a truly unique narrative-adventure game about stolen potatoes (and it's on Xbox Game Pass).

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This underrated Xbox Game Pass title gets a free update with a much-appreciated photo mode — and a fully playable card game (or beer pong, if you prefer)

11 bit studios shadow dropped a massive free content update for The Alters during its first-ever developer showcase.

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Valve is "trying to unblock" HDMI 2.1 implementation in its Steam Machine — What exactly is standing in the way of the latest standard?

Valve's upcoming Steam Machine is listed as using HDMI 2.0 instead of HDMI 2.1, and some new info has now come out explaining some of the difficulties Valve engineers have had while developing for Linux-based hardware.

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Todd Howard shares opinions on generative AI in game development — and it might not be the take you expected from Bethesda

In a new interview, Todd Howard breaks down how AI should support artists instead of replacing them, while also revealing the game that impressed him most this year.

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Honeycomb's Foxtrot flight stick is, without a doubt, my new favorite way to play Microsoft Flight Simulator

The Honeycomb Foxtrot is undoubtedly a premium flight stick, but one that stays within a reasonable price bracket — it's a long-awaited, triumphant release.

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Windows 11's Run prompt is getting a makeover and a handy extra power – but already there are worries Microsoft will ruin it

An ancient part of Windows 11 is seemingly getting a makeover – but people are scared Microsoft's going to somehow make it sluggish.

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Microsoft Store Awards 2025 lean heavily on AI and overlook obvious standouts — community voting has been ditched

Microsoft’s Store Awards 2025 are heavily focused on AI, ignoring community input and featuring odd choices like naming a 2024 game as the 2025 Game of the Year winner.

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AMD accidentally leaks Ryzen 7 9850X3D details — A higher boost clock compared to the 9800X3D and ... not much else

AMD accidentally added details about an unannounced Ryzen 7 9850X3D CPU to its driver support page, but the rumored specs certainly don't seem like much of an upgrade over the flagship Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

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Windows 10 is dying on Steam — over 65% of gamers now use Windows 11 as Linux gains an ever-so-slight OS adoption bump

Windows 10 continues to fade as Windows 11 climbs, while Linux inches upward and mobile GPU trends reshape how players engage with Steam.

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Artificial intelligence drives up prices, but Joe Rogan says it might revive the messiah — "AI could absolutely return as Jesus."

Podcaster Joe Rogan recently shared that Jesus might return as AI. He compared Jesus being born of a virgin mother to a computer while asking, "What's more virgin than a computer?"

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The official Xbox app finally gets a wishlist — here's what else is coming to Android and iOS with a UI that 'seems faster'

The Xbox app is finally becoming more complete, with a proper store, synced wishlisting, and a faster overall experience for users testing the latest update.

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From breakout indie hit to global success: Ball X Pit surpasses 1 million sales and teases bold updates in its 2026 roadmap

Indie hit Ball x Pit has crossed 1 million copies sold since launch, and the developer has three updates coming in a 2026 roadmap.

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Microsoft confirms Clair Obscur: Expedition is Xbox Game Pass’s biggest third‑party launch of 2025

Microsoft has announced that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, one of the most critically acclaimed video games of 2025, has become the biggest third-party launch title on Xbox Game Pass.

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How would you improve Xbox PC? Falconeer dev Tomas Sala imagines a more community-focused Xbox PC experience, for devs and players — "I would love to see that."

The Falconeer developer Tomas Sala discussed improvements he'd like to see come to the Xbox Store to aid indie studios.

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AYANEO NEXT II handheld rivals Xbox Ally X — but airlines might not love its desktop‑class guts. Here's why we see a red flag, despite loving everything else.

The upcoming AYANEO flagship handheld is well and truly a beast, but you probably don't want to travel on an airplane with it.

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Xbox Game Pass gets Mortal Kombat 1, this long-awaited science-fiction shooter, and more in December — here's what is included in the year's last batch

The final batch of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in 2025 has been revealed, with Mortal Kombat 1, Routine, and more on the way.

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I accepted all of Microsoft's suggested Windows 11 setup settings with a fresh ISO, forced online accounts and extra telemetry included — can any of it be bypassed?

Windows 11 comes under fire for forced online accounts and default telemetry. Can any of it be disabled, or are modern builds like 25H2 making it more complicated?

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For the Counter-Strike fans — This esports accessories collection is easily one of the best-looking collaborations I’ve ever seen

I went hands-on with the Razer Counter-Strike 2 Dragon Lore Collection, which gives Razer's best high-performance esports gear a beautiful gold-and-red redesign.

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Windows 11's latest update will flashbang you whenever you open File Explorer — thanks Microsoft!

Microsoft's latest December 2025 non-security preview update for Windows 11 comes with two confirmed known issues that will likely impact your time using your PC.

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Dell Tower Plus review (EBT2250) review — I tested this powerful desktop, and it blew me away with its performance

The latest Dell Tower Plus is a sleek, minimalist tower PC packed with some of the most powerful internals you can find, perfect for creators and gamers alike.

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This Black Friday, the Replacer is bringing some holiday cheer (and free weapons) to Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 players

Peter Stormare's The Replacer returns as Santa to offer Black Ops 7 players free weapon blueprints as part of a social media promotion.

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ID@Xbox chief Chris Charla talks to us about Microsoft's indie game dev program — "We don't want bringing games to Xbox to be a lengthy, painful process."

We spoke to ID@Xbox chief Chris Charla to learn about the future of Microsoft's indie publishing label, and where it sits in a Steam-dominated world.

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Acer Predator XB273K V5 review — A value gaming monitor that swaps between 4K @ 160Hz and FHD @ 320Hz

Acer has created a gaming monitor that offers fantastic features at an affordable price. Our Predator XB273K review.

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