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Why Xbox is running out of time to grow its most CRUCIALLY important and critically underrated gaming feature

Thanks to handhelds like the ASUS ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go, "Xbox Play Anywhere" greatly elevates the likelihood of me playing your next game — and I think more and more Xbox players are coming to feel the same way.

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Lenovo may have given this mid-range laptop a new flagship brand, but I'm not totally sold on Intel's latest yet

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i (Gen 9) is a very well-rounded premium mid-range laptop with some great features, but Intel's latest hasn't completely won me over.

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This unique dual-mode gaming monitor swaps between 4K at 180Hz and FHD at 360Hz, effectively making it both a mid-range option and a competitive eSports device

The Alienware AW2725QF functions as both an everyday gaming monitor and a competitive eSports option. Our review.

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This 27-inch, 280Hz gaming monitor won't break the bank, and it offers plenty of features to make it worthwhile

The Legion R27fc-30 gaming monitor has excellent features and a fantastic adjustable stand while still being very affordable. Our review.

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Help, I let RGB lights take over my entire office, and I'm still not a good gamer

I redid my office setup with all the RGB lighting I could lay my hands on, and it didn't make me a better gamer. At least my setup looks amazing now.

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5 things STALKER 2 doesn't tell you that rookie stalkers absolutely need to know

STALKER 2 doesn't tell you about these special mechanics and interactions, but knowing about them is incredibly handy. Here's what they are.

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An iconic Call of Duty character is now a playable operator in Black Ops 6

At long last, the iconic character, The Replacer, is available as a playable operator in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. The bundle includes weapon blueprints, calling cards, and more for 2400 COD Points.

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"We would ask you to stay with us, that is really important to us." STALKER 2 devs promise patches for A-Life, the game's most unique open-world feature

STALKER 2's A-Life 2.0 AI simulation system is the game's most unique feature, but there are some issues with it right now. Luckily, developer GSC promises that updates are coming.

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These are my top 3 must-buys from the SteelSeries Black Friday sale — there's never been a better (and cheaper) time to upgrade

I've picked the absolute best 3 items from the SteelSeries Black Friday sale, and a bunch of other discounts you need to know about.

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STALKER 2: How to fast travel in The Zone

Though not immediately apparent, STALKER 2 has fast travel. Here's how to unlock and use it to move around The Zone faster and safer.

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This strategy game is getting one last massive update that's worth checking out

The final update for Homeworld 3 adds some great new strategy elements, but I'm disappointed it's not going further.

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LIVE Razer Black Friday deals on Huntsman, BlackShark, and more discounts on world-class gaming hardware

Reporting the best deals and discounts on gaming hardware and accessories from Razer every day until Cyber Monday.

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Get ready to visit IRL Minecraft with two official theme parks announced for US and UK as part of $110 million deal with Merlin Entertainment

Minecraft is about to step off the screen and into the real world with two new theme parks announced in $110 million deal with Merlin Entertainment

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I've been reminded (once again) that ROG Ally is superior to Steam Deck — Here's why you should get ASUS's gaming handheld this holiday season

Steam Deck might be popular, but it's inferior to ROG Ally. Here's why.

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My second preview proved I'm going to love Avowed, but I wonder how many won't feel the same

I was given the opportunity to play Obsidian Entertainment's upcoming Avowed again, this time the opening hours, and came away impressed with what I saw.

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I enjoyed the earliest hours of STALKER 2 a lot more once I learned how to earn money and trade — here's what you should do

Surviving the Zone isn't easy without tickets. Here's how you can make money and trade in STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl.

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STALKER 2 is flying up the Steam charts as Microsoft Flight Simulator nosedives

GSC Game World's STALKER 2 has had quite an explosive launch so far, but this week's other new Xbox exclusive Microsoft Flight Simulator is making headlines for far less desirable reasons.

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You won't survive in STALKER 2 unless you know how to repair weapons — here's what you have to do to with broken guns and armor

If you don't have good equipment, you won't make it in the Zone. Here's how to repair and maintain your gear in STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl.

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The best early game STALKER 2 weapon, armor, and artifact carried me through 30+ hours of playtime — here's where I found them

Looking for the best early game STALKER 2 gear? Don't miss this fantastic weapon, suit of armor, and artifact.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 seems to have a 'war on XP' and it's incredibly frustrating

The level grind in Black Ops 6 takes an eternity for most players, but the developers seem obsessed with ensuring it takes as long as possible.

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After years of waiting, Xbox Cloud Gaming's "Stream Your Own Game" feature is going live today. Here's the list of 50 games available to buy and stream in the initial first wave.

Finally, after years of waiting, you can now play (some of) your Xbox games on Xbox Cloud Gaming.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 review: Recovering from a stalled launch, patches and bug fixes bring this genre's champion back to a straight-and-level flight

Patches and bug fixes return this legendary series to a stable flight path, and the future looks bright.

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STALKER 2 reviews and Metacritic score roundup: Does GSC's open-world sequel live up to the hype?

GSC Game World's long-awaited open-world FPS STALKER 2 is here at long last, but is it actually good? Here's what reviewers are saying.

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STALKER 2 is hardly a perfect game, but The Zone still captivates me like no other open world can

At long last, STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl has finally come to Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC. But does it live up to the hype? Here's our review.

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Forget about playing STALKER 2 on Steam Deck (for now), but you can definitely play on ROG Ally and Legion Go gaming handhelds if you use these settings

STALKER 2 is not playable on Steam Deck, but it can run well on ROG Ally or Legion Go if the right settings are in place.

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