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Tariffs and gaming handhelds: Should I buy a Steam Deck, ROG Ally, or even a Nintendo Switch right now?

Learn all you need to know about how tariffs will affect the cost of gaming handhelds. I'm also keeping tack of current handheld prices so you can know when to buy.

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GPUs and tariffs — Why I recommend buying a new graphics card now before the prices climb even higher

The GPU market is already a mess, and the currently inflated prices aren't going to get any better as more tariffs fall into place. Here's what you need to know.

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OpenAI's need for more paid ChatGPT users is subtly mentioned in code — Will it use the viral Ghibli memes to cash in?

Code in ChatGPT suggests OpenAI may start watermarking images generated by free users, forcing them to upgrade to paid plans for an unrestricted user experience.

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Minecraft is enjoying a significant player boost and an increase in sales thanks to the success of its big screen counterpart

The success of "A Minecraft Movie" in theaters is leading to a

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Xbox's Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition is getting The Three Kingdoms DLC, bringing new units, campaigns, and more

Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition is getting The Three Kingdoms DLC in May, which is also when the PlayStation 5 version arrives.

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Rejoice: Overwatch 2's popular 6v6 mode is here to stay — at least during Season 16

Overwatch 2's 6v6 Open Queue mode has proven to be extremely popular — so much so that Blizzard is keeping it around.

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Skylanders studio Toys for Bob says they'd love to work on a 'Banjo-Kazooie' since going independent of Xbox, all in this new interview

Toys for Bob, known for games like Spyro the Dragon and the recent Crash Bandicoot reboots, discuss going indie.

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Microsoft made a stunning 50th-anniversary Surface Laptop. Here’s how to get one.

To celebrate its 50th birthday, Microsoft has announced a contest to win one of a minimal run of 50th Anniversary Exclusive Surface Laptops. Here is how to get one and what we know about it so far.

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The Elder Scrolls Online Direct April 2025 reveals Subclasses, the Worm Cult, and more

The Elder Scrolls Online Direct 2025 shared details on what's coming to the MMORPG, including Subclasses and a sequel story.

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How to fix Xbox controller bumpers and buttons without cracking it open

Save your warranty with this affordable "hack."

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Known insider kills the Titanfall 3 dream, shooting down recent leak: "Titanfall 3 isn't real"

A recent leak claimed that Titanfall 3 was in development and coming next year, but a well-known insider has said otherwise.

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Vampire Survivors stealth-launches Emerald Diorama DLC, but PlayStation cross-save looks unlikely

Vampire Survivors just got a new SaGa-themed DLC with Emerald Diorama. New characters, weapons and even a chicken coop stage! Cross-save has now rolled out to all platforms but not on PlayStation (for now).

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Can't access Microsoft 365? You're not alone.

Some Microsoft 365 subscribers cannot access services right now. Microsoft has confirmed the issue and is working on a fix.

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Alter your summer plans, 11 bit studios announced the release date for its upcoming sci-fi survival adventure

A new trailer for 11 bit studios' survival adventure, "The Alters", reveals the game's June 13 release date for Xbox, PC, and Xbox Game Pass.

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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle gets new skill books and better ray tracing on Xbox and PC

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle gets another update, bringing improved ray tracing and new skills for players to use.

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The latest trailer for this highly anticipated indie heading to Xbox Game Pass teaches us how to be a good shopkeeper (while dropping a hot new release window)

11 bit studios shows off a new trailer for its upcoming shopkeeping roguelike adventure, Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, with a new Summer 2025 release window.

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Windows 10 is getting downgraded again — here's what Microsoft is taking away this time

Microsoft’s latest "update" for Windows 10 removes the clock with seconds from the Calendar flyout.

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I've been using HyperX's latest and greatest wireless gaming mouse, and it's so good it's boring

HyperX has followed up its amazing Haste 2 wireless mouse with a new, higher performance Pro variant that's just as good — so good it's honestly a little boring.

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A Steam Deck prototype was sold on Ebay for $2000

A rare Steam Deck prototype featuring circular touchpads and blue buttons sold for $2,000 on eBay, but was it real?

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Atomfall finally fixes the audio bug that almost made me quit

Atomfall's launch was marred by a critical audio bug on Xbox which frustrated me and many players, but it's now been fixed.

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Millions of Windows XP disks secretly included Microsoft's failed search assistant to keep pirates at bay — "Bob was actually more useful dead than alive"

Bob resurfaced from Microsoft's Graveyard to pad out the 30MB of free space in Windows XP, keeping pirates at bay.

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Black Mirror's creator was so addicted to Balatro last year it's made it into the Netflix show

In an unexpected crossover between indie gaming and television, Balatro, the breakout indie game of 2024, makes a surprise cameo in Netflix’s Black Mirror.

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Microsoft may cut more jobs, and middle managers are in the crosshairs

A new report suggests Microsoft could announce more job cuts soon, targeting middle managers to streamline teams and prioritize coding talent.

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Thanks to Sabrina Carpenter, for the first time in my life — I want to play Fortnite

Fortnite has added Sabrina Carpenter skins and emotes to the game and it's causing wholesome interactions on the battlefield as players bond and dance to Espresso

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Is the Minecraft Chicken Jockey meme finally dead? Jimmy Fallon may have just saved us

Why are kids shouting 'Chicken Jockey' in cinemas? Why are theaters banning rowdy Minecraft fans? And has Jimmy Fallon finally put an end to the madness as the meme hits mainstream TV?

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