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Backbone Pro review: This is the most expensive Xbox Cloud and NVIDIA GFN controllers you can buy right now — is it worth it?

The Backbone Pro adds Hall Effect sticks, a sleeker ergonomic profile, and big compatibility for maximum play. But is it worth the hefty price of admission?

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I've been loving the upgrade to my favorite mobile controller, and there's even a version for large tablets

I've been using the new Razer Kishi V3 Pro controller, and it's my favorite mobile gaming accessory made better than ever... and now it works with tablets.

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The Alters PC review: I'm rethinking my own life paths after falling in love with a sci-fi game

11 bit studios' The Alters is a sci-fi strategy game where survival hinges on choosing different life paths to create altered clones of yourself. But is there enough substance here to make me alter my feelings on sci-fi narratives?

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Of course you can already play WWE 2K25 as Mr. Iguana

WWE 2K25's community creators are straight on the case and you can already play the game as the AAA viral sensation, Mr. Iguana.

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This tiny SSD can have up to 8TB of storage, and I could fit a dozen of them in my pockets

The Crucial X10 Portable SSD is one of the smallest I've used, but boasts absurd capacity. Up to 8TB of storage makes it a great high-speed external SSD option.

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I've been wanting an Android-powered iPad Mini for years, and this tablet is easily the best I've found

The Lenovo Legion Tab (Gen 3) is a small but mighty 8.8-inch Android tablet designed for mobile gaming, but it's also the best iPad Mini alternative I've used.

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I took my ROG Ally X to Taiwan in this magnetic case, and going zipperless went better than I thought it would

Waterfield's new ROG Ally case features a magnetic lining around the opening to keep the bag shut, rather than using a zipper. Here's my real-world experience.

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PSA: I need people to know the ROG 'Xbox Ally' is Xbox by name and software experience only — It is a full Windows PC, you can install *anything* you want on it

Since I'm seeing reams of misinformation online, I'm here to combat it in my small, humble way. You don't need to be into Xbox to enjoy the Xbox Ally.

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Apple unveils Liquid Glass at WWDC, but all I see is a sorry imitation of Windows Vista's Aero Glass

I watched Apple unveil its new Liquid Glass design language for its software platform, but it just feels like a bad copy of Microsoft's Aero Glass from 2006.

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The Xbox Ally handheld REALLY needs to be priced competitively with the Steam Deck, otherwise it might be hard to recommend

Now we've had the big reveal of the first Xbox handheld experience and the spec sheet to go with it, one thing stands out that means it has to be affordable.

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You can get a Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 themed reward in Black Ops 6 right now, but you have to be quick

To celebrate the reveal of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Activision is giving players a themed rewards to use in Black Ops 6. But you don't have long to claim it. Here's what you have to do.

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I tested Microsoft's new Surface Laptop 13-inch for a week and it could be a great choice, if you find it on sale

Microsoft's laptop is tricky to recommend, because its flagship sibling is usually a better deal. Here's my full review of the Surface Laptop 13-inch.

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If you need an ultra-secure 2-in-1 that can last all day and survive a tiger attack, I may have the laptop for you

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 (Gen 10) Aura Edition is a slim, sturdy, and secure convertible Windows laptop that offers an excellent battery life... at a cost.

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If you've started to notice Xbox console games showing up on the Xbox PC store, you're not alone — what's going on?

Microsoft seems to have broken something, because reams of dead games are showing up on Xbox PC libraries everywhere.

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This might be my least favorite gaming mouse of all time, but I still have to admit it's a good product

The ASUS ROG Spatha X is a hulking hunk of a mouse swarming in buttons and extras, and I personally don't like it. It's still a great gaming mouse, though.

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Techland drops a new trailer for Dying Light: The Beast with a release date during Summer Game Fest

Kyle Crane is back, and he has brought gunplay in a new gameplay trailer with an August 22 release date.

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These are the AI features our EIC uses to maximize his time

What makes a Copilot+ PC so unique?

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This new third-party Xbox controller is more than just a floral reskin

The GameSir T7 Pro is actually a big improvement on the T7, and it looks pretty too, which helps.

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Black Myth: Wukong is coming to Xbox exactly one year after launching on PlayStation

Call me crazy, but this has always looked and smelled like an exclusivity deal to me.

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All 8 Elden Ring Nightreign Nightlord bosses, ranked

The grandiose Nightlord boss fights are at the heart of Elden Ring Nightreign, with eight in total. Here are my rankings for all of them based on how much I enjoy taking them on.

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'Final Fantasy Tactics' highlights the lack of organic growth for Xbox Play Anywhere and the Xbox PC store

After launching several games on Xbox Play Anywhere, Square Enix has passed on XPA for Final Fantasy Tactics. Why?

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Lenovo's new 16-inch Yoga 7i doesn't get the "2-in-1" part quite right, but there are some redeeming qualities here

The 16-inch Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 (16ILL10) falls short on its most attractive feature, but there are redeeming qualities hidden within this laptop.

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7 reasons The Division 2 is a game you should be playing in 2025

The Division 2 has just started its seventh year with a fresh expansion. If, somehow, you never tried it, or you've been away for a while, here's why you should be playing it in 2025.

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One of Linux's big hitters declares your Windows 10 PC "is toast," and one angle needs talking about MUCH more

KDE is one of the big hitters in the Linux world, and it's ready to accept what it calls "Windows 10 exiles" while pulling no punches over Microsoft's Windows 11 upgrade policy.

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One of Microsoft's biggest hardware partners joins its "bold strategy, Cotton" moment over upgrading to Windows 11, suggesting everyone just buys a Copilot+ PC

Laptop makers will always want to sell new laptops, but the impending end of life of Windows 10 is leading to the most tone-deaf of marketing.

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