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I love the Monster Hunter series, but "Wilds" bored me — here's how the upcoming Ascendance DLC can fix this flawed RPG

Monster Hunter Wilds had a rough launch with flawed performance and gameplay that took a year of patches to mostly fix. However, there's still plenty to improve, which will hopefully be addressed in the DLC expansion. So here is my wishlist of gameplay improvements I want to see in Monster…

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Quote of the day by Phil Spencer: "A future where every screen is an Xbox" — Halo: Campaign Evolved on PS5 proves why Asha Sharma had to abandon a flawed plan

Phil Spencer once envisioned an Xbox on every screen. Here is why new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma had to abandon that multiplatform strategy and double down on dedicated console hardware.

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Final Fantasy XIV's new 'Bastion' Job makes World of Warcraft's tank classes look lame. Here's how I think Blizzard should fix WoW to respond.

I had recently caught wind of Final Fantasy 14's newest Tank role Job called the 'Bastion'. As a World of Warcraft player, I'm extremely jealous of this Job because it looks much cooler than the Tank Classes WoW has to offer. So I believe it's time that Blizzard took note…

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Microsoft’s accessibility push remains the single best part of covering Windows 11

The latest Windows 11 build brings Voice Isolation to Voice Access and instant Braille display support, proving once again that accessibility tools end up making life easier for everyone.

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Xbox Helix and Steam — and why it no longer makes sense

One of the coolest new features of the next-gen Xbox is the promise of PC-like openness. But ... does it still make sense from a strategic point of view? Does it still fit Xbox's wider plan under Asha? Let's discuss.

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Xbox and PlayStation have both proved our impending all-digital future is going to be awful

Both Xbox and PlayStation have suffered major outages in the last few days, which is a really awesome precursor to our all-digital future.

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After years of PC-building snobbery, I'm ready to admit pre-builts are no longer taboo — Here's why I'm rethinking my DIY stance

Pre-built gaming PCs used to have a very bad reputation, especially amongst those who put together their own systems. But with skewed component markets, a focus on quality, and far fewer proprietary parts, I think it's high time to rethink the pre-built PC taboo.

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The dark state of gaming has been mentally clawing at me — but this early‑access Xbox‑on‑PC hack‑and‑slash snapped me out of it

I was recently gifted an Xbox on PC copy of the early access version of Tears of Metal, a roguelite hack-and-slash inspired by Dynasty Warriors that's coming soon to Xbox consoles, and I'm loving what I'm seeing thus far.

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A cheap ergonomic mouse just showed me what the MX Vertical has been missing all along (and exposed its biggest flaw)

The ProtoArc EM11 Pro nails horizontal scrolling and quiet clicking, but its awkward grip keeps the Logitech MX Vertical on my desk.

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Windows 11’s August Patch Tuesday update brings several important changes, and I break down the biggest ones

Windows 11 August 2026 update adds Windows Hello ESS, AI model uninstall, File Explorer upgrades, better Search, Widgets, Voice Access, and more.

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I used ASUS' flagship business laptop and was surprised by how exciting it was: But its high price tag makes it hard to recommend, even if it's near perfect

ASUS' latest flagship business-class laptop is a true sight to behold, with a Tandem OLED 3K display, a beautiful design that turns heads, and a high price tag to match.

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I went back to a regular gaming monitor after 10 years of ultrawides — Here's what I forgot I was missing

I've been an ultrawide gamer for a decade, but I recently went back to a regular 16:9 widescreen for what I thought was a temporary time. As it turns out, I forgot what I was missing. Is the screen I don't have always better? You be the judge.

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Why Capcom never gave Dragon's Dogma 2 the 4-player co-op it was made for is beyond me — and this upcoming PC mod proves it

I recently came across DD2gether by ButFrog, which aims to add 4-player online co-op for the base Dragon's Dogma 2 game and its upcoming Dark Arisen DLC expansion at a later date. If you're sad that Dragon's Dogma 2 doesn't have co-op, then this is a mod that should be…

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One year later, XBOX's Adaptive Joystick has changed our accessible gaming life for the better — as Microsoft's efforts slow down

XBOX's Adaptive Joystick transformed console and PC gaming in my home, and now it looks like Microsoft's accessibility efforts are facing some uncertainty.

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XBOX has made a full recovery of its live services for most users: Here's Microsoft's latest report on the situation as of 6:48 PM ET, July 27

Xbox has announced that it is aware that people are encountering errors that are preventing them from logging into Xbox Live, cutting off access to their Xbox game library in the process. So Xbox has dispatched engineers to fix it.

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"This is an unacceptable situation, and we must do better" Xbox CTO apologizes for its biggest outage in recent memory

Xbox just had its biggest outage in recent memory, with Xbox's core services down for well over 15~ hours for some users. Xbox CTO just took to X (Twitter) to explain what went wrong.

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Razer Seiren V3 Chroma 32‑Bit DSP review: RGB meets real broadcast power — and it actually sounds amazing

The new Razer Seiren V3 Chroma 32‑Bit DSP proves RGB can sound as good as it looks. With 32‑bit DSP, smart Synapse tuning, and studio‑grade clarity, it’s a plug‑and‑play powerhouse for streamers and creators. $119.99, three colors, and zero excuses.

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Xbox console players now get select Ubisoft PC versions for free via Xbox PC — it's not Xbox Play Anywhere, but hey it's something

Ubisoft+ Classics are available as part of Xbox Game Pass on PC, but the PC versions are trash without cloud saves, Play Anywhere, or Xbox achievements.

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I replaced Microsoft Editor with Copilot and Gemini after a month of testing

After a month of proofreading my articles with Copilot and Gemini, both tools consistently outperformed Microsoft Editor. They caught context‑based mistakes, tense issues, and wrong‑word typos that Word missed.

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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 has revealed the release date of its first DLC, and "Cost of Hope" is arriving on Xbox and PC sooner than you'd expect

GSC Game World has announced that its open-world survival game, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, will launch its first DLC expansion on August 20, 2026, for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5, along with a free 2.0 update.

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The Windows Central Podcast discusses backward compatible Xbox games on Windows, LG forcing McAfee adware on PCs, and Samsung's new folding phones

On this week's episode: Daniel Rubino and Jez Corden discuss the recent announcements around Xbox backward compatibility, Windows adware, and Samsung foldables.

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I tested this HyperX OMEN 15 gaming laptop and its RTX 5070 graphics inside, but the OLED display stole the show

NVIDIA's DLSS keeps the RTX 5070 competitive in this HyperX OMEN 15 laptop, but OLED stands out as the killer visual feature — if you can live with the noise.

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PlayStation makes a mockery of Xbox's multi-plat push by dropping God of War one day before Fable — Microsoft is helping advertise the fact PS5 has more content.

Microsoft's lack of faith in its own platforms gets a shiny new spotlight in February 2027, as Sony confirms a tentpole exclusive will go head to head with Xbox's own contribution to PS5.

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Everything we know so far about Windows 11’s big 2026 (26H2) update arriving this fall, including changes for Start menu, Taskbar, and Search

Windows 11’s big 2026 update, arriving this fall as version 26H2, brings a wide range of improvements across Start, Taskbar, Search, File Explorer, Widgets, accessibility, and system recovery. Microsoft is packaging months of feature rollouts into one major release, and this guide covers everything confirmed so far — from UI…

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LG’s McAfee adware proves why Microsoft needs to assume the worst of companies and protect Windows 11

LG faced backlash after an investigation showed its monitor setup software was pushing McAfee ads to Windows 11 PCs. While Microsoft stepped in to stop the ads, the incident highlights why the OS needs stricter controls on automatic app installations.

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