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Call of Duty’s Metacritic celebration highlights a bizarre Xbox problem
A celebration of Call of Duty's Metacritic scores has inadvertently drawn attention to an unusual technical problem affecting Xbox users.
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Is $70 Call of Duty a tougher sell without Game Pass? Modern Warfare 4 player counts are down
Modern Warfare 4 faces declining player counts, raising questions about the viability of a $70 price point without Game Pass integration.
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Surface Laptop Ultra review: It has impressive local AI chops
The Surface Laptop Ultra enters the market with a focus on local AI capabilities and high-end hardware, though early users face stability challenges.
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Even XBOX doesn't think Windows 11 is the answer
Internal friction grows at Microsoft as Windows and Xbox divisions reportedly clash over the development of Project Helix.
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AMD FSR 4.1.2 Now Runs On Intel Arc XMX Cores, Delivering Better Image Quality Than XeSS Upscaling With Similar Performance
AMD's FSR 4.1.2 now supports Intel Arc XMX cores, reportedly surpassing XeSS in image quality while maintaining similar performance levels.
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Cyberpunk 2077’s update for Edgerunners 2 brings mods to PS5, Switch 2, and Xbox
Cyberpunk 2077 receives a major Update 2.5 alongside Edgerunners Season 2, introducing console mods and new quests.
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Windows 11’s new Photos app is absurdly fast, and you won’t grasp it until you watch it work
Coverage tracks Windows 11 splitting its Photos application into multiple tools to deliver increased operating speed.
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Microsoft updates Windows 11 Xbox mode with easier access to desktop and power controls
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Xbox is asking users how they would react if it made MAJOR games exclusive
Xbox is surveying users on potential major game exclusivity strategies amid significant structural changes.
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AI is the prime suspect in the PS5 jailbreak surge
Recent coverage tracks a surge in console hacking as PlayStation 5 systems run Xbox Cloud Gaming and software emulation.
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Adobe software dupe maker takes on Microsoft Office, releasing free versions of Word, Powerpoint, and Excel
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Microsoft Is Taking AI Beyond the Data Center, But Its Surface Business Is Just a Small Piece of the Pie
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Microsoft prepares a major redesign of the Xbox PC app, bringing interface and performance closer to the Xbox Series X|S.
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Gears of War: E-Day Devs 'Proud to Be One of Xbox's Main Titles' Amid Newfound Focus on Exclusivity
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Majority Of Gears Of War: E-Day Revenue On Xbox Will Be Cannibalized By Game Pass, Analyst Says
Analysts suggest Xbox Game Pass will cannibalize the majority of Gears of War: E-Day revenue as the title launches on Xbox and PC.
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The Googlebook marketing push starts with Henry Cavill
Henry Cavill leads a new Googlebook marketing push, sparking widespread media debate over hardware viability.
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Human Contractors Are Seeing All Your Horny — and Creepy
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Nadella Calls Xbox Layoffs “Great to See” as 268 New Cuts Push Microsoft Closer to its Original 3,200 Headcount Goal
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Minecraft Dungeons II’s New Dimension Coming to Minecraft Java & Bedrock Edition
Minecraft Live 2026 revealed the Sift, marking the game's first new dimension in fourteen years.
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Microsoft CEO Discusses His Goals For The Future Of Xbox, Feels 'Fantastic' About The IP Portfolio
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Google's official Googlebook demo looks a lot like Mac wearing a Chrome hoodie
Google's official Googlebook demo draws immediate comparisons to Apple hardware running Chrome software.
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Windows 11 can leave your deleted files recoverable after a reset, and Microsoft has a new option to securely wipe them
Windows 11 resets can leave deleted files recoverable, prompting a new secure wipe option from Microsoft alongside cloud reinstallation features.
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Microsoft fixes broken copy and paste for Excel 2016 users
Microsoft resolves a technical failure affecting Excel copy-and-paste functionality after prior patches created additional problems.
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Microsoft is holding another OneDrive + Copilot event in October
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Microsoft confirms first major Windows event in two years, but don't hold your breath for Windows 12
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PHYSINT’s cancellation at Sony wasn’t random
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Next Week on XBOX: New Games for September 14 to 18
Xbox is expanding its library for mid-September, highlighted by the addition of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War to Game Pass.
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Nobody is really sure what Microsoft's Project Zenith actually is
Microsoft's mysterious Project Zenith is sparking debate over whether the company is redefining its foundational PC vision through integrated AI.
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Preview: BlizzCon 2026 feels like a turning point as Blizzard prepares updates for every major franchise
Blizzard prepares for BlizzCon 2026 with promised updates across every major franchise, signaling a potential turning point for the company.
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Blizzard Officially Starts Teasing StarCraft News with Cryptic Secret Messages
Blizzard is sparking intense community speculation through cryptic secret messages hidden on the official StarCraft website ahead of BlizzCon.
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Final Fantasy VII Revelation Will Feature Two Story DLCs, One For Sephiroth And The Other For Vincent And The Turks
Recent gaming coverage highlights release dates, pricing updates, and upcoming downloadable content for the Final Fantasy VII series.
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Xbox Fans Begin Creating Disc To Digital Lists For Supported And Non-Supported Games
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Gears of War: E-Day Campaign Hands-On: It’s So, So Good to Be Back With Marcus and Dom
Initial hands-on previews of Gears of War: E-Day signal a high-quality return for Marcus and Dom ahead of its October release.
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3 Windows 11 tweaks you’ll want to change after the September update
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Latest 'GTA 6' leaks reveal strip club setting and new slow-motion camera
A wave of fake Grand Theft Auto VI leaks is spreading malware while Take-Two pursues legal action via a court subpoena to Microsoft.
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Microsoft says August Windows updates may cause gaming issues
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Microsoft’s next Windows 11 update is so big it’s sparking debate over whether it’s really Windows 12 material
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Windows 11's context menus are getting a major glow up: Hands on!
Microsoft is updating Windows 11 context menus with a WinUI 3 redesign to replace legacy interfaces and modernize the user experience.
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KB5120998: Windows 11 25H2, 24H2 release preview build lands with long feature list
Microsoft rolls out update KB5120998 as a new Release Preview build for Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2.
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After this week's Elder Scrolls 6 tease, fans think they've figured out its full name
Recent teasers and discoveries have ignited intense fan speculation regarding the full title and exclusivity of The Elder Scrolls 6.
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Windows 11 KB5101684 makes PCs with low RAM faster and more reliable, Microsoft confirms
Microsoft confirms Windows 11 update KB5101684 boosts performance and reliability for low-RAM personal computers.
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The next year Call of Duty will introduce a new sub-series to replace Black Ops and Modern Warfare
Call of Duty may pivot its entire franchise structure by introducing a new sub-series to replace the established Black Ops and Modern Warfare lines.
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A new survey shows the scale of Xbox's fall vs. PlayStation and Nintendo in the U.S.
A new survey details Xbox's position in the U.S. console market compared to competitors PlayStation and Nintendo.
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Microsoft is actually delivering on its promises to improve Windows 11, trust me, I've tested it
Recent reporting examines whether Microsoft is finally fulfilling its commitments to enhance the Windows 11 operating system experience.
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Windows 11 received a bunch of new improvements in July, and these are the ones worth knowing
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Xbox's FanFest world tour is still going ahead, for some reason, even after Microsoft fired the guy who created it
Coverage tracks Xbox rolling out free 25th-anniversary gifts and examining iconic limited-edition console designs.
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Microsoft denies Windows 11 is spying on desktop PCs, reveals what the service actually does
Microsoft addresses user concerns by denying that Windows 11 spies on desktop PCs while explaining system operations.
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Major Windows 11 update will make 8GB RAM laptops much better to use
Recent coverage details upcoming Microsoft software changes aimed at improving memory efficiency and performance on low-spec Windows 11 computers.
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Satya Nadella confirms major quality update for Windows 11 with focus on fundamentals
Satya Nadella confirms a major quality update for Windows 11 as Microsoft releases five new Insider builds.
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Xbox outage shouldn’t have affected games on disc, Microsoft confirms
Microsoft is addressing a critical failure where a massive Xbox server outage rendered even physical disc-based games unplayable.
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Windows 11's File Explorer is now faster at deleting large files, in a rare speed win from Microsoft
Microsoft has implemented a speed increase for deleting large files within the Windows 11 File Explorer as part of a broader update cycle.
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Bethesda Reveals Roadmap: The Elder Scrolls 6, Fallout 5, Obsidian's New Fallout Game, Several Remaster Projects, and More All Confirmed
Bethesda confirms upcoming major titles will run on Creation Engine 3 alongside historical context on the franchise.
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Windows Search just got a faster, cleaner overhaul
Microsoft rolls out a revamped Windows 11 search experience that prioritizes local files over web results.
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A major Windows 11 upgrade drops July 14
Microsoft is launching a major Windows 11 upgrade on July 14 designed to resolve persistent user frustrations and system stability issues.
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Microsoft's Patch Tuesday update strikes again
Recent software updates deployed by Microsoft in a Patch Tuesday release have broken specific OLE automations across Windows systems.
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A ‘Dead’ Destiny 2 Now Has Something Players Can Grind For Forever
Destiny 2 sees a surprising surge in player activity as Bungie prepares for final patch deliveries and the introduction of permanent grinds.
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“Why do I need an account for this” Windows 11 users call out new requirements
Windows 11 users are voicing intense frustration over mandatory account requirements driving desperate bypass attempts.