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Randy Pitchford challenged players to break the Borderlands 4 servers over the weekend, offering free DLC for anyone who takes part

"I know there have been some high profile backend on-line systems failing around big AAA game launches, but not this one."

PC Gamer

Members of Battlefield 6 team admit how ‘challenging’ it was to get the game to run well, especially on one console

More optimization is the one thing AAA lacks, and EA knows that.

Destructoid

Xbox's platform-agnostic approach has a huge, gaping hole — for the Xbox Ally and future devices, this is Microsoft's next big gaming challenge

As good as Xbox Play Anywhere is, it's still indie studios doing the lion's share of the work here. Ahead of the Xbox Ally and OEM Xbox push, this probably isn't good enough.

Windows Central

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When are AAA games going to stop launching with horrible performance?

Hundreds of millions of dollars in production budgets and still can't run on a 5090.

Destructoid

With AAA blockbusters and indie hits, the Switch 2 is looking very enticing now

Exclusives, AAA releases, and indie hits make me want to own a Switch for the first time, ever.

Destructoid

"Unoptimized and horrible" — Borderlands 4 falls to 'Mixed' Steam rating at launch as reviews hammer poor PC performance [UPDATE]

Borderlands 4 is off to a strong start on Steam in terms of player count, but serious issues with its PC performance are ruining the fun for many.

Windows Central

“Light lacquer checking, light dings, pick trails, and rounded fretboard edges, with all five encapsulating the tone, look, and played-in feel of a vintage original”: Gibson expands acoustic Murphy Lab collection with five Light Aged classics

Gibson's newest Murphy Lab arrivals include a 1963 Dove, a 1955 J-45, pre and post-war SJ-200s, and a Nick Lucas Special from 1929 in Argentine Grey

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After testing PC Specialist’s new Defiance model, I’m convinced it’s one of the best cheap gaming laptops around – so long as you remain plugged in

The PC Specialist Defiance II 16 offers a powerful spec at a low price point – but does it live up to expectations?

TechRadar

"That the game runs at all on your system is a miracle" — Borderlands 4's Randy Pitchford warns of "unplayable" performance if you don't meet the PC system requirements

Ahead of Borderlands 4's imminent launch, Gearbox says the game will be "unplayable" if you fail to meet its PC system requirements.

Windows Central

Gearbox boss says Borderlands 4 day-one patch 'does a lot' but warns that players should have 'realistic' expectations about performance: 'Older hardware may not provide buttery smooth performance'

It's good advice, really.

PC Gamer

Borderlands 4 boss Randy Pitchford wants "everyone to have realistic expectations for performance" ahead of launch: "This is a big, open AAA game and lower end and older hardware may not perform as well"

Overall, Gearbox is "confident in the game's performance and optimization"

GamesRadar

Black Ops 7 to include more remastered BO2 maps—because making good new ones is too hard for modern AAA

Remaking 13-year-old maps won't bring us back to CoD, Treyarch.

Destructoid

God help us all, GTA 6 may be a 'AAAAA' game, says Devolver co-founder, and that's why the entire industry is taking cover from it like it's a nuclear blast

This is just getting silly.

PC Gamer

Dragon-riding PC exclusive Drakan: Order of the Flame deserves a glorious reawakening—here’s how you can take to the skies today

A classic PC gaming action-adventure that still brings the heat

PC Gamer

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Guitar World

“The ultimate Gibson acoustic to date”: Gibson spares no expense to celebrate its 100th Monarch SJ-200 – a one-of-one Brazilian rosewood build that costs $99,999

Gibson’s Custom Shop pushes its artistry to the limit to set “a new benchmark in craftsmanship”

MusicRadar

“Crafted from 1.2oz of solid 18K gold, the hand-engraved crown is set with nine natural diamonds”: Gibson gives the “King of the Flat-Tops” a whole new meaning with the release of the $99,999 SJ-200 Monarch #100 Brazilian Rosewood

Gibson just made its 100th Monarch and this one-of-one jumbo has real gold binding and hardware, actual diamonds, and it might just be the most opulent acoustic guitar it – or anyone – has made

Guitar World

"Back then, I was pretty much a nobody, so Gibson sold it to me at cost!" Slash's 5 most iconic guitars, in his own words

Slash talks through his most significant guitars in his own words – plus we tell you how to nail his iconic tone at home at various price points

GamesRadar

GTA 6 apparently pushes us beyond AAA and into "AAAAA" territory, industry veteran claims: "It's just bigger than anything else"

GTA...AAAA?

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Tom’s Guide

I just got up close with the first Intel Panther Lake laptop — and it looks incredible

The first Intel Panther Lake laptop has just been announced, and I just a first look! Here's everything you need to know about the Acer Swift 16 AI.

Windows Central

Why 'Cronos: The New Dawn' is the most impressive survival horror debut on Xbox and PC in over a decade

Bloober Team proves its ascendancy to AAA with "Cronos: The New Dawn," which brings together aspects of all your favorite horror movies and games into one glorious whole.

Windows Central

Hollow Knight: Silksong's full release times and price have been confirmed — and it's a breath of fresh, inexpensive air in the face of AAA titles costing $70

In mere days before Hollow Knight: Silksong is finally released upon home consoles and PC, Team Cherry has divulged the game's full launch times and price tag for those looking to buy it.

Motor1

Woman Goes to Safelite for Crack Repair. Then A Service Tech Breaks the Whole Windshield—And Offers an Appointment in New Jersey

A woman says Safelite turned a minor repair into a much bigger issue: a windshield replacement.

GamesRadar

As AAA games try to push $80 price tags, Hollow Knight Silksong leaks suggest it'll only be $5 more expensive than the first game

Modest for a game that's been in the making for eight years

GOBankingRates

11 Genius Ways To Score Cheaper Disney Tickets

Save hundreds on Disney tickets with these 11 proven hacks. From off-peak timing to military discounts, get the Disney magic for less money.

GamesRadar

After 14 years in development and $860 million racked up in crowdfunding, Star Citizen director hopes single-player spin-off Squadron 42 will be "an event almost as important" as GTA 6

"Apart from GTA 6, it's probably the most important AAA-budget game"

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