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I played The Outer Worlds 2 preview four times — here’s what I learned about its branching gameplay

Xbox Game Studios and Obsidian Entertainment invited me to preview The Outer Worlds 2, and I'm even more excited to play this sci-fi RPG at launch now.

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MK9 Pro RGB review — can a $60 mechanical keyboard really keep up with the pros?

The iBuyPower MK9 Pro RGB Mechanical Keyboard is a reliable PC gaming accessory with Linear switches that you can rely on. Best of all, it won't break the bank like some other keyboards will.

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I tested Razer's new Blade 18 to see how hot (and loud) it gets — is this RTX 5090 gaming laptop a space heater or the real deal?

NVIDIA's RTX 5090 GPU meets vapor chamber cooling in this Razer Blade 18 sample that I'm testing in 2025. It's still tornado loud, but can it handle the heat alongside its high-end Intel CPU?

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The Xbox PC app gets some important new features gamers will love — just in time for the Xbox Ally X

Xbox just added cross-device play history, Gaming Copilot beta, and a new My apps tab to the PC app, making it easier than ever to game anywhere.

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Possible Clair Obscur sequel or DLC teased — to the surprise of no one, Expedition 33's creative director says, "This is not the end"

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's creative director has alluded to more being created for the popular RPG. This isn't surprising to me, but I do wonder where the story will go from here.

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Test your Helldivers 2 knowledge with this quiz — How well do you know PlayStation's first game published on Xbox?

Helldivers 2 is now available on Xbox, so test your knowledge and see how many of these questions you can get right!

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The Outer Worlds 2 feels like a classic "bigger, bolder, better" sequel, but Xbox only let me scratch the surface

Xbox Game Studios and Obsidian Entertainment invited me to preview The Outer Worlds 2, and I'm even more excited to play this sci-fi RPG at launch now.

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Geekom's A9 Max mini PC is so good that I want to turn off my desktop gaming rig — and it's not bad at AI, either

The Geekom A9 Max mini PC is at the pricier end of the spectrum, but when it's an easy replacement for a desktop PC, even for gaming, it makes so much sense.

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Razer’s iconic cat-ear headset gets its best version yet — and maybe its swan song

The Razer Kraken Kitty V3 Pro is official, and I've already been using it. This is already an easy contender for the best cat-ears gaming headset ever.

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Gears Reloaded doesn’t just remaster the game — it preserves the people behind it

Gears of War: Reloaded has a cool approach to game credits, with this second remaster recording each piece of layered history.

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Gears of War: Reloaded is a love letter to the original — flaws and all. It looks great, plays well, and plays it safe with a few modern upgrades.

Gears of War: Reloaded is the second remaster of a great game. It's an experience worth checking out, even if doesn't go quite as far as it could've.

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I've played Helldivers 2 for over 500 hours on PC — here are 7 must-know tips for every Xbox player as they join the fight

Here are 7 must-know tips for every Xbox player jumping into Helldivers 2 for the first time — and any other new players joining the fight, too.

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Just what sort of GPU do you need to run local AI with Ollama? — The answer isn't as expensive as you might think

If you're looking at your PC and wondering what sort of GPU you might need to power local LLMs, the good news is it doesn't have to be as expensive as you think. Allow me to explain.

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Hands-on with the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X — possibly the best gaming handheld ever, still has some big questions to answer

We finally got to try the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X at Gamescom, but with no mention of price, battery life, and user confusion over compatibility — there are still some big unanswered questions left.

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This 49g wireless gaming mouse pleasantly surprised me in a lot of ways, including which company made it

I've been using the ASUS ROG Harpe Ace Mini wireless gaming mouse, and it's the first ASUS gaming accessory I've properly loved. This is a great peripheral.

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Forza Horizon 6 could be heading to Japan — and the reveal may be sooner than you think

Playground Games and Xbox Game Studios are almost certainly working on Forza Horizon 6, and Windows Central has seen evidence an announcement is planned this year.

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Razer finally remembered I don't live in China, so now we can all get this cool Gengar gaming headset

The Razer Kraken Kitty V2 Gengar Edition was previously exclusive to China, but Razer has finally brought this cool, limited-edition headset to more markets.

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Reports say Windows 11 update is bricking drives — is yours on the list?

A lengthy report from an X user suggests that after the latest Windows 11 update, KB5063878, some SSDs are flatlining when attempting to move large files. Here's what you need to know.

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ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 review: the boardroom assassin of gaming laptops

I used the ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) for a couple of weeks as my main work and gaming laptop. It's pricey, but it serves as a machine that can handle both your gaming and work needs.

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I tried Windows 11's new handheld gaming mode on the Xbox Ally — will this save gaming on Windows handhelds?

We take our first look at how Microsoft is improving and optimizing Windows 11 for small handheld gaming PCs like the upcoming Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X. There's some interesting stuff here!

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I tried to replace my favorite Copilot feature with Ollama — but I failed (sort-of)

Using Copilot to summarize web articles is one of my favorite features. I tried to replicate it using an on-device AI model and it just isn't the same.

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Well done, EA — what may be Battlefield 2042's final update made me more excited than ever for Battlefield 6

The Battlefield 6 Open Beta is over, but a massive BF2042 update has given me and many other players away to keep the excitement alive ahead of the full launch.

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I loved seeing HP put OMEN and HyperX gaming front and center, but I had even more fun checking out the new gear early

I went to Los Angeles for HP's Level Reforge event, and ahead of the show was able to get some sweet hands-on time with the new OMEN and HyperX gaming gear.

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ROG just revealed an Xbox-certified wireless controller — a premium gamepad with TMR joysticks built to banish drift for good

ASUS ROG's newest Raikiri controller is not only Xbox certified but also offers impressive features for PC or Xbox gaming.

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Xbox has revealed a new Handheld Compatibility Program along with the Xbox Ally X release date — it could fix what Steam Deck still gets wrong

During Gamescom 2025, Xbox revealed a new Handheld Compatibility Program for its Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X. It's potentially a more robust system than Steam Deck verification.

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