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Microsoft vows to make "behind-the-scenes platform changes" as it begins testing next phase of Windows 11

After a rough few weeks, Microsoft has promised to make behind-the-scenes platform changes to Windows 11 as it begins testing the next wave of features.

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Fallout 4 has quietly dropped several free DLCs with ties to New Vegas and the TV show — here's everything new in Bethesda's RPG you can play now

Recently, developer Bethesda has released four substantial and free Creation add-ons for Fallout 4 that have connections to New Vegas and the TV show.

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Steam maker Valve is up against a $900 million lawsuit in the UK, accused of "rigging the market" and "excessive" commission prices — it just got the green light

A roughly $900m lawsuit filed against Valve claiming its business practices with Steam are "shutting out" the competition has been given the go ahead to continue.

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Xbox’s new cloud gaming dashboard feels like a sneak peek at the platform’s future (and may be hiding a secret)

Could the new Xbox Cloud Gaming dashboard unify Xbox across console and PC in the future? It's looking more than a little likely.

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Xbox Cloud Gaming’s new web UI is here, and it’s a huge upgrade — here’s how to get in and try it today

Microsoft is now testing a new interface for the Xbox Cloud Gaming experience on the web, and these are the steps to start using it now.

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Monster Hunter Wilds’ big PC performance update drops today — and Capcom promises a fix for the DLC bug tanking framerate

Monster Hunter fans have been waiting patiently for Monster Hunter Wilds' long-awaited PC performance patch, and that day has finally come as it's scheduled to launch tonight with promises to fix framerates, CPU usage, and the recent DLC checker bug.

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Someone just got DOOM running inside RollerCoaster Tycoon using an exploit, because of course they did

Thanks to a save game exploit, a security researcher was able to get Doom running inside of Roller Coaster Tycoon. The memes just won't quit, and I love it.

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Battlefield 6 drops out of the top-10 most played console games in the U.S. — but Call of Duty is doing just fine

The latest player information for the U.S. shows that while Call of Duty is holding strong, Battlefield 6 continues to shed.

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Microsoft warns Teams users about scammers posing as trusted brands — here’s what’s changing

Microsoft Teams is getting a new security feature to help fight scams by flagging impersonation attempts during calls.

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"About any type of account imaginable" — 149 million usernames and passwords exposed, and it's way more than just Outlook, OnlyFans, and Gmail

Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler has published findings of a massive 96GB exposed trove containing 149 million credentials for a wide range of sites and services.

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Windows 11 adoption might have flatlined — and some users appear to be rolling back to Windows 10

Windows 11 just lost 5% market share in two months despite Windows 10 losing support. Is Microsoft’s trust problem finally starting to cost them?

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Corsair's Void V2 Max Wireless headset for Xbox is incredibly comfortable — and worth it at the right price

Corsair's Void V2 Max Wireless is one of the most comfortable gaming headsets available, but some issues make it difficult to recommend unless discounted.

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4 reasons why SteamOS is quietly winning over PC gamers — and why Windows won't be dethroned any time soon

SteamOS could be the next big thing among PC gamers, and that means fewer Windows users. Here's why I think SteamOS has such a good chance of continued growth, as well as why Windows will remain at the top.

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The French government will say au revoir to Microsoft Teams — replaced by a "sovereign platform" saving €1 million/year in licensing fees

France announced its plan to replace American video conferencing tools like Microsoft Teams with its own domestically developed platform called Visio, which will be used across all government institutions and departments by 2027.

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Final Fantasy 7 Remake debuts at #9 on Xbox US Stores — a sign as clear as day that this game should have been multiplatform from the start

Final Fantasy 7 Remake's long-awaited port on Xbox is met with huge fanfare, as it's the 9th-best-selling game on the Xbox US store this week.

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Hytale shows that Minecraft needs to stop being complacent — Mojang should see this release (and its subsequent success) as a major kick in the butt

Mojang should take the release and subsequent success of Hytale as a major kick in the butt.

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Xbox’s redesigned cloud gaming web experience enters public preview — and it’s a big step toward a more unified, device‑agnostic ecosystem

Xbox has launched a public preview of its redesigned Cloud Gaming web experience, introducing a cleaner, more console-like interface and updated navigation while it gathers user feedback.

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Highguard devs admit "we could have made a different trailer" after its devastating reveal — but say it was always the plan to "go dark" before release

As Highguard launches, its devs lament its disastrously controversial reveal at The Game Awards last month, and wish they'd made a "better trailer."

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Windows 11 update KB5074109 is “breaking” modems — and Microsoft says it’s not a bug. Here's what's going on.

The January 2026 Security Update breaks some modems, but it is not a bug. Microsoft removed legacy drivers for security reasons. Here is what happened.

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Highguard launches to brutal Steam reviews — a disastrous debut for the new PvP shooter

Highguard has launched across Xbox, PC, and PlayStation, but its early Steam reviews are overwhelmingly negative. Players criticise pacing and map design, despite some positive impressions of its gameplay.

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Highguard studio says it's looking for a "core group of fans that love us," not to top the Steam charts — "We don't need [player counts] to be super huge"

Wildlight Entertainment's new FPS Highguard hasn't blown up the Steam charts so far, but its dev says it doesn't need a "super huge" player count, anyway.

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Microsoft’s new AI silicon is here — is this what will stop OpenAI's $14 billion bonfire?

Microsoft unveils Maia 200, a custom AI chip built to slash token costs as OpenAI faces a staggering $14 billion loss in 2026. Is efficiency enough to save the hype?

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Highguard releases with a massive launch showcase trailer, server login queues galore — and its first big update is coming in just two weeks

Highguard is here after weeks of radio silence after its The Game Awards reveal, and it released with a re-reveal showcase that shows what makes it unique.

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Dates for WWE 2K26's full reveal and pre-order openings have been set — Along with gameplay hints and special editions homaging WWE's Attitude Era

WWE and 2K have announced when WWE 2K26's full reveal will take place, along with pre-order openings. In the meantime, we've been given some special edition covers and hints at WWE 2K26's website to ponder over.

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Xbox Play Anywhere continues to have a "AAA" problem — why are most publishers uninterested in supporting Xbox's future?

The Xbox Ally has given Xbox a unique problem — increasingly it highlights games that are missing Xbox Play Anywhere, which is central to Microsoft's strategy.

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