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Age of Empires 2's competitive scene is thriving — Pro play is at its best, and a grand finale is set for one of the world's most iconic venues

Age of Empires 2 is the game that refuses to go away, and if anything, it's only getting more popular. The professional competitive scene is delivering some of the best matches ever; here's how to get caught up on the action before the Red Bull Wololo: Londinium grand finale in…

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Helldivers 2 surged on Xbox at launch — before PlayStation’s larger install base drove stronger long-term sales for its breakout hit

New Alinea Analytics estimates show Helldivers 2 thriving on both platforms, with Xbox momentum colliding with PlayStation’s longer, slower sales curve.

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These 10 Windows 11 features and changes will ship in February — let's hope it's not another Patch Tuesday disaster

After breaking PCs in January, Microsoft is rolling out 10 new Windows 11 changes for February, including the expansion of Cross-Device Resume.

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Crimson Desert receives a 15-minute showcase of its story and open-world gameplay — revealing additional playable characters and rideable mechs

Crimson Desert's release on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC is fast approaching. So, Pearl Abyss is driving up hype for the game by releasing gameplay overviews, starting with coverage of its main plot and open-world gameplay.

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Satya Nadella says Microsoft's Copilot AI is seeing massive use, growing "nearly 3x year-over-year" — but investors aren't convinced

Satya Nadella says Microsoft’s Copilot AI is seeing strong adoption, even as investors question the growth of Azure and Microsoft 365.

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New Xbox achievement visuals appear in Xbox Cloud Gaming — but gamers shouldn't expect any system overhauls anytime soon

Microsoft has refreshed Xbox achievement visuals in the new Cloud Gaming UI preview, offering a cleaner look while sources say no full achievement system overhaul is planned.

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You won: Microsoft is walking back Windows 11’s AI overload — scaling down Copilot and rethinking Recall in a major shift

People familiar with Microsoft's plans say the company is moving to streamline or remove certain Copilot integrations across in-box apps like Notepad and Paint in 2026, after pushback from users.

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Microsoft explores bringing Linux-like top menu bar to Windows 11 with new PowerToys feature

Microsoft's PowerToys team is exploring a new feature that would add a menu bar to the top of the Windows desktop, offering power user shortcuts similar to the menu bar on a Mac or Linux distro.

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80% of game devs plan to target Windows PC in survey — with only 40% for PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2, and 20% for Xbox. It's lucky the next Xbox is a PC then, eh?

Steam and Windows stays winning, as console support no longer seems to be a priority for game devs.

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We asked you if that massive $900m lawsuit against Valve and Steam holds weight — and the people have spoken

We asked if you thought the huge UK lawsuit Valve is up against over anti-competitive practices with Steam holds weight, and you gave a clear answer.

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Microsoft loses a massive $440 billion in market cap as shares tank — investors get increasingly sceptical of its AI strategy

Microsoft investors didn't enjoy the company's FY26 Q2 report, as fears of its AI strategy begin to unravel into despair.

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This huge Fallout game is free for a week ahead of the TV show's Season 2 finale — Bethesda advertised it with Twitch star Shroud in a new commercial

Bethesda has made Fallout 76 free to play across all platforms for a week, and advertised the series' games with a new commercial that stars Shroud.

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The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 2 roadmap is here, and it's gigantic — a new battle royale mode inspired by Blackout is coming, too

One week ahead of Season 2's arrival in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone, its devs have revealed the roadmap and everything coming to both games.

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GameSir’s G7 Pro ZZZ Edition might be the coolest Xbox controller collab yet

The G7 Pro ZZZ Edition is more than an anime reskin. It’s a wireless Xbox powerhouse with TMR sticks and clicky optical switches that may justify the price.

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I found a Linux user who switched to Windows 11 after 8 years of distros — and he actually prefers it. Here's why.

After several years on Linux, a power user switched to Windows 11, and here's his experience and why he likes the operating system.

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Microsoft promises 2026 will be a better year for Windows 11 — confirms plans to address "pain points" across the OS

Windows 11's biggest pain points are to be addressed this year, Microsoft's Windows president Pavan Davuluri has said.

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'World of Warcraft' expansion roadmap detailed, goes free until Feb 1st — Midnight includes mega solo dungeon Labyrinths, mini raids, and more

At the World of Warcraft "State of Azeroth" event, Blizzard detailed the future of the Midnight expansion, touted as the dark middle act of the Worldsoul saga.

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Google briefly leaked its secret desktop‑class Android OS — and it could be a real challenger to lower-end Windows laptops

Google inadvertently revealed its super-secret Android desktop operating system's UI while publishing a Google bug report on the Chromium Issue Tracker,

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Windows’ new AI‑powered Smart App Control is breaking Armory Crate on the Xbox Ally — and handheld owners are fed up

Windows Smart App Control in Windows 11 is blocking Armory Crate on Xbox Ally and ROG Ally devices, preventing users from accessing essential settings and updates.

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Maingear's new Retro98 gaming PC takes me back to LAN parties and 56K modems — you'll have to be quick to nab one of these limited-edition models

Maingear has a new limited-edition Retro98 pre-built gaming PC with the fastest performance hardware possible packed inside. Only 32 of the standard models are being produced, so don't miss checking it out.

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FlexiSpot's C7 Morpher chair lives up to its premium price with supreme comfort and dynamic adjustment options

Flexispot's C7 Morpher is a premium office chair with advanced adjustments, an ergonomic design, and comfortable materials to get you cozy for work or gaming.

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NVIDIA GeForce NOW answers the lack of PC Game Pass support on Linux with a new native app — RTX 5080 cloud rendering runs Ultra settings on Steam Deck or Ubuntu

NVIDIA has followed through on its CES 2026 promise to bring GeForce NOW cloud gaming to more Linux devices with official support for Ubuntu.

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The cost of AI — Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Amazon reportedly weigh $60 billion investment in OpenAI

Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Amazon are reportedly in discussions to invest $60 billion in OpenAI. Could this push OpenAI into the black?

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Microsoft's early bet on OpenAI is weighing heavily on Azure, causing 45% of its backlog — but it's finally starting to pay off

Microsoft's financial earnings report reveals that OpenAI accounts for 45% of its Azure cloud computing backlog, yet Microsoft's net income jumped by $7.6 billion, primarily due to its investment in OpenAI.

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Hytale modders have recreated Call of Duty inside the Minecraft-like sandbox game a month after it launched on PC — and yes, a "Zombies" mode is in the works

Hytale modders are already recreating Call of Duty-style multiplayer and Zombies experiences, showcasing just how powerful and flexible the game’s modding tools are in early access.

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