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Brütal Legend, one of my favorite but underrated Xbox games ever, is FINALLY getting a sequel after nearly two decades — but only with our help

Double Fine Productions has launched a new Kickstarter campaign in which one of the stretch goals is that they'll make Brütal Legend 2 if it reaches $100M. As a fan of the original Brütal Legend who's been waiting for a sequel to this underrated gem for years, it's a cause…

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Samsung's new $799 Galaxy Book6 is an antidote to constantly rising PC prices but still offers stellar battery life

In a world where everything is getting more expensive, it's extra nice to see a solid new mid-range laptop from Samsung with a mid-range price to go with it.

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Here's how Xbox disc-to-digital works in practice (with video): A HUGE game preservation win

Xbox's disc-to-digital feature is now live for Xbox Insiders in the Alpha and Alpha Skip-Ahead rings. I made a quick video to demonstrate how it works in practice.

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I went hands‑on with Fable at Gamescom, and this reboot finally feels like it has a clear identity — but it'll also be a true test of the 'Xbox Tax'

Hands-on with Fable at Gamescom proved its combat is incredible; now it just has to survive the internet's Xbox Tax.

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Microsoft executive vice president bemoans employees sending him "AI slop," saying "This is a doom loop." — Maybe take some responsibility? 🤔

Microsoft EVP overseeing Office and LinkedIn Ryan Roslansky posts an oddly oblivious self-own. The company flooding the internet with AI slop has started to realize how dumb its technology actually is in most scenarios.

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No Law is the ultimate cyberpunk sandbox that refuses to waste your time

No UI hand-holding, total narrative freedom, and a city where every single NPC can be flatlined. Welcome to No Law

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HP made one of my favorite PCs and had to abandon it — Would this Windows all-in-one stand a chance if it ever risked a comeback?

HP's Envy Move was a clever all-in-one PC with a portable twist thanks to a genius built-in battery, but it didn't last long. I'd love to see it return one day.

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Dear Microsoft, where is the Surface to showcase all these improvements to Windows 11?

Microsoft is rolling out long-awaited Taskbar and UI fixes in Windows 11 26H2, but where is the flagship Surface hardware to actually show them off?

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I test Windows laptops for a living, and these are the 7 features I can't pass up

I've tested enough laptops to know which features matter the most to me, and it's easy to defend my list of non-negotiables. Here's what I look for.

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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma leaves the door open for Elder Scrolls VI exclusivity on Xbox — will they actually do it?

Microsoft's gaming chief has a dilemma: should Elder Scrolls VI skip PlayStation 5? She's not saying, for now.

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Microsoft Edge update adds Apple sign-in and scam protection, but officially ends Edge Drop and real-time video translation

Microsoft Edge's latest update introduces Apple account sign-ins, automatic scam notification blocking, and new Copilot admin controls. It also officially retires Edge Drop and real-time video translation.

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Survival‑horror fans should pay attention to this upcoming Xbox Play Anywhere game that literally twists the genre’s perspective

A unique, upcoming ID@Xbox horror game with Xbox Play Anywhere support showed up during Gamescom 2026 called Holstin, and it's looking like a fresh, innovative take on the genre that fans of pixel-art and survival horror games should not miss out on.

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$5.4 billion Microsoft data center vs 41,000 petitioners — "Stopping this project is one of the most significant steps we could take"

Over 41,000 people have signed a petition opposing Microsoft's planned $5.4 billion hyperscale data center in Leeds, England.

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Diablo's biggest rival has convinced me to give it a second chance when it leaves early access later this year on Xbox, thanks to its amazing new class

GGG has shown off new gameplay footage of Path of Exile 2's upcoming Duelist class and Sword weapon type, and they look so unbelievably cool that it's enticed me to finally play the game when it leaves early access on December 11, 2026, for Xbox and PC.

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Microsoft finalizes Windows 11 version 26H2 for general availability: Next version of Windows 11 enters final preview phase before rollout begins

Microsoft has announced that Windows 11 version 26H2 is now available to test in the Windows Insider Release Preview Channel, which means general availability is imminent.

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Your phone may soon be able to shut down or restart your PC with just a couple of taps

Hidden code hints that Link to Windows will soon let Android users remotely shut down or restart their PCs or put their PCs to sleep.

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So much for "fans" as Xbox Series X25 sells out in seconds with a good chunk going to horrible scalpers

Xbox Series X25 preorders went live today, and judging by community feedback it did not go well. Meanwhile scalpers seem to have come out laughing.

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As Xbox and PlayStation look towards a world beyond physical media, some PC gamers have started making their own discs

As Xbox announces its disc-to-digital program beginning soon, it looks like some PC gamers are going in the opposite direction.

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One of my most anticipated samurai games isn't coming to Xbox (or Play Anywhere), but it finally locked in a release date for PC

Shadow of the Road, an upcoming turn-based CRPG published by Owlcat Games set in a dark, steampunk fantasy take on feudal-era Japan, has announced that it will be launching on November 12, 2026, for PC.

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I can't believe Microsoft is this desperate to push AI — its latest rebrand reeks of corpo speak

Microsoft renamed the Microsoft 365 Roadmap as the "AI at Work Roadmap," even though most of what it tracks has nothing to do with AI.

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Fable impresses me again with an extended look at dialog choices and combat, and I can't wait to try it with Xbox Play Anywhere

Playground Games has unleashed an extensive gameplay demo showcasing more of Fable's dialogue options that will shape your character's story and how it has greatly evolved the series' once-simple combat system.

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Xbox legend "often thinks about" where Halo could've gone with more ODST-style stories — What should Microsoft do with Halo?

The future of Halo is a confusing one. Halo Campaign Evolved doesn't seem to have resonated with the audience, and Xbox is likely scratching its head about where to go next.

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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma re: PlayStation's disc backlash — "I know players love physical media," but what about next-gen Helix plans?

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma recently spoke with the BBC about the next-gen Xbox Helix console, but stopped short of confirming a commitment to disc-based games longer term.

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The Division 2 continues to grow with the "Echoes of Central Park" expansion taking us to another unseen part of New York City

Ubisoft has officially announced its teased Central Park-themed DLC for The Division 2, with a full reveal to come in September.

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Here's every major Xbox and PC announcement we've rounded up from the Future Games Show at Gamescom 2026

Future Games Show has arrived at Gamescom, and it's giving the spotlight to over 40 Xbox and PC video games. With so many games to keep track of, we're rounding up all the biggest announcements in one place.

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