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New Xbox games launching this week, from July 28 through August 3 — Grounded 2 arrives on Xbox Game Pass

Several more Xbox games are launching this week, from July 28 through August 3, including the early access release of Obsidian Entertainment's Grounded 2.

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Gamers bypass UK age verification with Death Stranding — no real face or VPN required

Gamers are using Death Stranding to trick UK age verification laws, fooling Discord's face scan system without a real face or needing a VPN.

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The next time you look at Microsoft Copilot, it may look back — but who asked for this?

Microsoft is testing a Copilot avatar that smiles and reacts in real time. Some see potential — others just find it weird or unnecessary.

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Elden Ring Nightreign's Patch 1.02 update next week is adding a feature we've all been waiting for since launch — and another I've been begging for, too

The Patch 1.02 update is coming to Elden Ring Nightreign next week, and it's bringing two fantastic new features to the game I've been waiting ages for.

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Sony wants to expand "PlayStation Studios games beyond PlayStation hardware" — hiring to partner with Xbox, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and more

Sony is following Microsoft's multiplatform strategy, looking to acquire a bigger third-party publishing footprint across PC and even rival consoles.

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Bethesda's Oblivion Remastered reaches massive milestone that makes it the Xbox Game Pass hit of the summer — but 'Mixed' Steam reviews highlight a huge problem

One of Xbox's biggest Game Pass hits this year, Oblivion Remastered, just hit a massive milestone. However, "Mixed" PC reviews highlight a huge problem with it.

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Frostpunk 2 finally has a console release date for Xbox Series X|S and PS5 — and it's still coming to Xbox Game Pass

11 bit studios' Frostpunk 2 is finally headed to Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 in September 2025, with the game still launching on Xbox Game Pass.

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The Division 2 has hit heights not seen in over five years — proof that proper DLC still matters to gamers

The Division 2 has seen a resurgence with its latest DLC, reaching heights of engagement not seen in more than five years.

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Fallout show producer is reportedly making a Wolfenstein TV Series for Amazon — I can't wait for more dead Nazis

A report indicates that MachineGames, Bethesda Softworks, and Kilter Films are teaming up to bring a Wolfenstein TV series to Prime Video.

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7 things you didn’t know your Microsoft account does on Windows 11

A Microsoft account is more than a method to sign in. In this guide, I'll show you several ways the service works behind the scenes on Windows 11, including managing devices, storing recovery keys, syncing settings, and what you need to do to improve your privacy.

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How to check your PC's full specifications on Windows 10

Checking the tech specs can be handy when replacing a hardware component or troubleshooting a problem, and this guide will show you how to complete this process on Windows 10.

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Dying Light: The Beast has been delayed to the beginning of 2025's Autumn season — Which is possibly the worst timing ever, as it will clash with Borderlands 4

Techland, the creators behind the Dying Light series, has announced that it will be delaying the next instalment, Dying Light: The Beast, to September 19, 2025, to allow more time for polishing the final product before release.

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GPD teases what could be the most powerful handheld gaming PC in the world — but there are many questions still to answer

Chinese PC maker GPD is well known for making handhelds, but its latest, the Win 5, is the first we've seen using AMD's Strix Halo APUs. But there's still much to learn.

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Google is using AI overviews in search to nuke the web — studies say it makes you dumb: "I feel like I've lost some brain cells"

A new study claims that users who encountered Google's AI Overview feature, which generates a summary in response to a web search query were less likely to click on links to other websites compared to those who didn’t have a similar interaction with the AI-powered tool.

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Wuchang: Fallen Feathers developers apologize for one of the worst PC launches in 2025 — "We deeply regret the inconvenience and negative experience"

Steam users are up in arms over how badly Wuchang: Fallen Feathers has been optimized.

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Microsoft Copilot looks set to gain GPT-5 access via new 'smart' chat mode — right alongside ChatGPT

OpenAI's GPT-5 generative AI model is expected to launch next month, and it looks like Copilot is set to gain access to it right alongside ChatGPT, as references to a new GPT-5 powered "Smart" chat mode have been spotted.

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Microsoft's AI CEO says Copilot will evolve into a "real friend" with a permanent identity — an ideal utopia of digital patina

Microsoft's AI CEO, Mustafa Suleyman, recently discussed how Microsoft views and develops AI, regulation, competition with other rival AI firms, and his vision for Copilot.

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Epic goes ballistic over the latest CMA filing — Fortnite and the Epic Games Store will no longer be coming to iOS in the UK this year

According to Epic, the CMA has ruined the chances of Fortnite and its Store returning to iOS, as it deprioritizes its once-anti-competitive stance on Apple.

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Intel plans to layoff 24,000 employees in 2025 — it will also pull back from several projects including some in Germany, Poland, and more

Intel has revealed plans to reduce its total workforce to 75,000 "core employees" and also expects to pull back from projects in Germany, Poland, the United States, and more.

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With Call of Duty's obsession with cringe-inducing pop culture skins, 'Battlefield 6' has a very real opportunity to offer the alternative — will EA deliver?

EA has every opportunity to capture an audience desperate for a grounded military shooter experience. But EA's history of actually, you know, delivering for fans is incredibly spotty.

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President Trump: "What the hell is NVIDIA? I've never heard of it before" — but is it right to dunk on him?

President Trump said he hadn’t heard of NVIDIA before learning about its AI dominance, but later praised CEO Jensen Huang as “amazing.”

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Here's exactly when you can play Grounded 2 — Xbox announced launch times for its release date, and the Game Pass survival game is coming in hot

Xbox and Obsidian are about to launch Grounded 2, a sequel to the beloved survival game, in Early Access on Xbox, PC, and Game Pass. Here's when you can play.

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NASCAR 25 by iRacing finally has a release date — but it sounds like PC players will be waiting even longer

NASCAR fans have been tearing their hair out wanting to know when the first iRacing-built game based on the series would be releasing, and now, finally we know.

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Taking an all-in-one PC to Starbucks is certainly a move — what's the weirdest PC setup you've seen someone use in public?

Every so often we see these silly photos of people in a coffee shop using some kind of ridiculous PC setup that isn't just a laptop or a table. So what's the weirdest you've ever seen?

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Battlefield 6 reveal trailer shows grounded warfare in a divided America — and a multiplayer reveal is coming soon

The Battlefield 6 reveal trailer is here, bringing a first look at warfare in a divided America.

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