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Razer Kraken Kitty V3 Pro wireless headset review: Purr‑fect for gamers who want it all

I've been testing the Razer Kraken Kitty V3 Pro, and Razer finally and unequivocally nailed this formula. This is the cutest wireless gaming headset I recommend.

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The most creative game I've played this year also rips straight from classic 3D platformers, and it's awesome

I recently wrapped up Ruffy and the Riverside, one of the more modest games I've played this year that still managed to make a big impression on me.

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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.

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Chinese scientists claim to have built the first "brain-like" AI model — said to be up to 100 times faster than ChatGPT

SpikingBrain1.0 is a large language model built by Chinese scientists that doesn't rely on NVIDIA hardware and could change the space dramatically.

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Nintendo’s new patent could wreak havoc through gaming

Nintendo has acquired a potentially dangerous patent that could put them at an unfair advantage in gaming.

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I finally tried OpenAI's gpt-oss:120b LLM — and without needing thousands of dollars worth of hardware

DuckDuckGo's own AI chatbot, Duck.ai, has added support for OpenAI's 120 billion parameter open-source model, gpt-oss:120b. Anyone can try it now completely free, and without signing up for an account.

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I've savored every moment of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants (and it reminds me why I want Wolfenstein 3)

If you enjoyed Indiana Jones' outing in The Great Circle, then you'll definitely want to check out its first DLC expansion. And I'm excited for what its developers make next.

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Microsoft is finally updating this decade old File Explorer interface with a new color that better fits dark mode on Windows 11 — let's take a first look

Windows 11 is soon getting an updated dark mode that applies to more areas of the File Explorer, including the file operations dialog, which is also getting a new color after more than 10 years.

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Razer BlackWidow V4 Low‑Profile HyperSpeed review: Sleek, fast, and loud

The Razer BlackWidow V4 Low-Profile HyperSpeed is a great high-performance, wireless gaming keyboard, but its high price tag and niche appeal hold it back.

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I tried WINUX — a promising Windows 11 experience inside a Linux distro, and I think they've nailed it

WINUX is an interesting idea that should make switching from Windows 10 or 11 to Linux much less jarring by offering a very similar experience. And it does.

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I abandoned Microsoft Word for the terminal — here’s what happened

For years, now, I've done virtually all of my written work inside the terminal. Here's why I simply can't let go of it.

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Dell 14 Plus is a capable mid‑range laptop with one big flaw

The Dell 14 Plus (DB14255) is a plain but capable mid-range Windows AI laptop that mostly gets the basics right, but its display is disappointingly mediocre.

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Lenovo’s Legion glasses 2 set to enhance Legion Go 2 with exciting 3D mode — is it worth it?

During IFA 2025, Lenovo announced a new, free update coming to the Lenovo Legion Glasses 2, which will add 3D Mode support for over 20 games with Legion devices.

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Lenovo Legion Go 2 specs unveiled: The handheld gaming device to watch this October

The Lenovo Legion Go 2 is a powerful handheld gaming PC with premium specs that outshine the upcoming ROG Xbox Ally.

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Helldivers 2’s CEO talks potential Steam Deck support — but what about the Xbox Ally?

Helldivers 2’s CEO has spoken about potential Steam Deck support, sparking discussion about handheld gaming. But with no Xbox Play Anywhere or cross-progression, what does this mean for the Xbox Ally?

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Microsoft engineer revives Windows Mixed Reality headsets with native SteamVR support on Windows 11 24H2

The "Oasis" driver is a deep reverse engineering effort to revive Windows Mixed Reality headsets for use on Windows 11 version 24H2 and above. And you can download it now!

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World of Warcraft's new Player Housing system might be its most important new feature in over a decade — and not for reasons you might think

At Gamescom 2025, I tried out World of Warcraft's exciting new Player Housing feature. This is why I think it could end up being the maturing MMO's most important feature in years.

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Ollama on Windows 11 vs WSL: two brilliant ways to use local LLMs

On Windows 11, you can use Ollama either natively or through WSL, with the latter being potentially important for developers. The good news is, it works well.

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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.

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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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