When it comes to players on Xbox, Avowed managed to reach the top 20 played in a single day, something Hollow Knight didn't.

Diablo 2 developers discuss the first new class in 25 years and the trials and tribulations of designing for an old but beloved franchise.

Reign of the Warlock is here, and Diablo 2 and Diablo 4 BOTH get the new Warlock class.

Best Buy has secured a 14% President's Day discount on the HP Omen 16L, a mid-range pre-built desktop equipped with increasingly rare and valuable hardware specs crucial for optimal PC gaming.

A new Edge extension called Fluent New Tab replaces the cluttered New Tab page with a clean, Windows 11-style layout focused on privacy.

WWE 2K26 reveals its second Ringside Report, this time covering the CM Punk Showcase with CM Punk himself providing commentary on its features, rewards, and gameplay changes from previous Showcases.

Fable creator Peter Molyneux reveals that watching Xbox's recent gameplay showcase for the 2026 reboot made him start "tearing up."

A convincing fake 7-Zip website is distributing a trojanized installer that quietly enrolls infected PCs into a residential proxy network without obvious warning signs.

The Cyborgs' Vox Engine tank is the deadliest threat Helldivers 2 players will face in the Battle of Cyberstan (hopefully). Here's how to kill it.

ARC Raiders update 1.15.0 introduces The Shared Watch PvE event and the return of Cold Snap, but I have concerns over progression and more.

Notepad just picked up Markdown support last year, much to the chagrin of many longtime users. Microsoft has now provided details of a severe vulnerability tied to the feature, which it says has been patched.

Blizzard president Johanna Faries describes the studio’s relationship with Xbox as highly empowered, emphasizing support, communication, and creative agency following Microsoft’s acquisition.

In an exclusive interview, Blizzard president Johanna Faries confirms “exciting conversations” about potential TV adaptations, but stresses that any project must meet the company’s high creative standards.

Honeycomb's more affordable Bravo Throttle Quadrant Lite cuts down on some of its controls, leaving novice players with the essentials at an entry-level price.

Blizzard President Johanna Faries on the studio's 35th anniversary, its "highly empowered" future with Xbox, and keeping Battle.net a "shining star" for all players.

A new Teams update will move the quit option to the system tray, stopping users from accidentally ending calls mid-meeting.

HP has quietly launched an OMEN gaming laptop subscription that offers hardware up to an RTX 5080 for $129.99 a month. The service includes a 30-day trial, a 12-month lock-in, yearly upgrade options, and steep cancellation fees, but no path to ownership.

Microsoft aims to explore high-temperature superconductors to reduce energy consumption and minimize the environmental impact of AI data centers worldwide.

Microsoft's special offshoot version of Windows 11 that's exclusive to Snapdragon X2 devices won't be getting an upgrade to version 26H2 this fall. Here's why

Following the release of Overwatch's new Season 1 and the huge Reign of Talon overhaul, it's shattered its previous player count record on Steam.

iBuyPower has a 9% discount for its RDY Element 9 Pro R07 gaming PC. With AI consuming RAM left and right, buying pre-built PCs like this will be much better for you than buying expensive parts to build one by yourself.

Allumeria’s Steam demo has been removed after Microsoft filed a DMCA claim alleging infringement related to Minecraft.

Alinea Analytics estimates reveal Subnautica 2 as the most wishlisted game releasing in 2026 on Steam with 3.8 million wishlists, followed by Forza Horizon 6 and Resident Evil Requiem, both showing strong pre-release momentum.

The original creators of the Fallout series have revealed it was a "B-tier product" for a while, and failed to secure two major licenses during development.

One of the biggest problems facing Microsoft's capex pertains to chip tariffs, and the U.S. might finally be waking up to the self-inflicted pain it's causing.

Overwatch Season 1: Conquest and the Reign of Talon have now launched, beginning a new chapter for Blizzard's PvP hero shooter. Here's everything new.

Searches for "Discord alternatives" jumped by 10,000% following the company's announcement of planned global age verification, and Stoat seems to be the top option.

Lenovo North America President Ryan McCurdy said in a recent interview that "pricing sensitivity" means current prices are likely the best you'll get for the next 6-12 months.

After 15 years, the original Secure Boot certificates that keep your PC secure during boot are expiring. Here's what you need to know.

Microsoft has a golden opportunity to evolve Windows into an OS perfect for gaming, and in five years, I expect the landscape will look very different from what it does now.

A YouTube creator has built a full Windows gaming PC inside an Xbox One S shell, using an RTX 3050, Ryzen 5 3600, internal 250W PSU, and a working disc drive while keeping the original exterior intact.

Jetpack Cat memes are taking over as Overwatch kicks off a new era. See the best fan-made felines here!

Capcom has unveiled new information regarding Monster Hunter Wilds' final major update for the base game, releasing on February 18, 202,6 along with news of when we can expect to see the game's DLC expansion.

Microsoft is officially shutting down EWS for Microsoft 365 and Exchange Online in 2027, and the company suggests making the necessary changes sooner rather than later to avoid service interruption.

LiteBox, Microsoft's open-source library OS, limits system access, supports Linux apps on Windows, and improves kernel security.

Best Buy is hosting a grand Presidents' Day sales event, and some of the biggest items being discounted include the Microsoft Surface Pro 11 and Surface Pro 12-inch laptops, along with a few of their configurations.

AYANEO Next 2 is launching with early bird pricing starting at $1,799 and climbing to $4,299 for its top configuration. It aims to push Windows handheld performance to the extreme.

Microsoft ships PowerToys v0.97.2 with fixes for several bugs, crashes, and other issues, including a fix for the Image Resizer not working issue after upgrading PowerToys in Windows 10.

Blizzard has confirmed it is discussing changes to the new Overwatch hero Anran after criticism from fans and voice actor Fareeha Anderson over the character’s in-game appearance.

Microsoft Exchange Online mistakenly flags safe emails as phishing threats, sending them into quarantine. The company has confirmed a faulty detection rule as the cause.

A new update has added the Xbox Series console navigational sounds to Xbox Ally handhelds, making the third-party gaming system feel more like its first-party console counterpart.

Fans of Fallout 76 have been asking Bethesda to add crossplay for years, and the studio has promised it's "looking into" the possibility.

Insider Shinobi602 claims Starfield’s next major update and long rumored PS5 port could be revealed soon, with March 2026 tipped for an announcement.

We have found a 32% discount on the Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra Pro, an Xbox and PC controller we rated highly for its superb controls, comfort, and customization. Here's why we think you should own in 2026.

Arrowhead has confirmed it has "ambitious plans" to expand the scope of Helldivers 2 and its Galactic War meta game as players push to invade Cyberstan.

Amazon is offering a 31% discount on the Samsung Galaxy Book 5 360 laptop for a limited time. Here's why you should consider purchasing this now, a more affordable 2-in-1 laptop if you need hardware to complete workflow tasks and art projects with great efficiency.

Zero Escape series creator Kotaro Uchikoshi brings his work to Xbox consoles.

Rumors have sprung up that Nexon, the developer behind The First Descendant, Dungeon & Fighter, and Blue Archive, is working on a new game with the StarCraft IP.

Discord has announced an early-March rollout for its new "Teen-by-Default" stance, which requires all users around the world to prove their age using facial scans or ID checks.

Blizzard's mysterious StarCraft shooter project is picking up fresh rumors lately, as new career opportunities hint at possible gameplay directions.

Five reasons Linux outperforms Windows 11, from freedom and privacy to control and hardware support.

After only five months of use, my £800 ASUS ROG Ally X has completely died. Between the "troubleshooting" hurdles at UK outlet Currys and ASUS admitting to "high repair volumes" in the UK, my journey to get a repair (RMA) is off to a rocky start.

The First Descendant has surged 167% on Xbox following its addition to Xbox Play Anywhere and launch on the Xbox PC app. Increased visibility and cross progression may be driving renewed interest.

The invasion of Cyberstan will soon begin in Helldivers 2, with the infamous Cyborgs from the first game returning to fight alongside their bot comrades.

As part of Blizzard’s 35th Anniversary celebrations, Hearthstone is shattering the timeline with its upcoming expansion: Cataclysm.

Tossing out 64GB of usable RAM is wasteful any day, but it seems preposterous during the ongoing memory squeeze that's seeing prices skyrocket. This PC hobbyist lucked out on a recent trip to the landfill.

Microsoft and OpenAI cannot hope to replicate Google's dual-purpose crawlers, owing to the search firm's total monopoly over web traffic.

Benchmarks from Hardware Canucks show just how well the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite chip can compete with the latest from Apple, Intel, and AMD.

Signal Private Messenger can now be searched for and downloaded on Windows PCs directly via the Microsoft Store.

Big tech corporations like Microsoft and Google are reportedly throwing cash at influencers to make AI trend, but backlash is growing.

Team Cherry has released an update for Hollow Knight that will make it compatible with Steam Deck and Legion Go S 16:10 resolutions, while also including some quality-of-life improvements. Here's the patch notes.

Microsoft has officially ended support for its Office Lens app as of February 9, 2026, meaning it'll no longer be available on the App Store or Google Play Store.

Winter Rebirth Island in Call of Duty: Warzone brought with it some new secrets to find, like these two old blueprints brought back. You can't keep them, but they're easy to get every match.

Discover five lesser-known open-source apps that significantly improve the clipboard, files, apps, sharing, and media playback on Windows 11.

All it needed was a flying kitty. Overwatch is so back, as the kids say.

From AMD's claims of a 2027 Xbox to the idea of a plurality of Xbox next-gen consoles — lets sift through some fresh details.

Dell resurrected its XPS 14 and XPS 16 for 2026, and they arrive with an all-new design and new performance hardware. I can help you choose the right laptop for your needs based on design, performance, display, and more.

Microsoft's latest Copilot feature feels like a retread of Microsoft To Do. It’s a classic example of "what not to do" in software development.

ASUS ROG Kithara is a high-end open-back gaming headset with excellent sound, but it is expensive and short on features for a wired-only setup.

Best Buy has a special 20% discount for the ASUS ROG Strix G16, an incredible AMD laptop for gaming that's now become one of the cheapest ways to get your hands on an RTX 5070 Ti laptop.

A new demo experience lets users try Copilot for the first time before ever hitting the desktop, during the out of box setup experience on Windows 11.

After the colossal success of ARC Raiders, dev Embark Studios has "long-term security," and has two new games in the works that "we hope to finish someday."

Microsoft and Xbox are reportedly looking to overhaul Xbox Game Pass by merging PC Game Pass with another tier and offering more third-party benefits.

The news that Baldur's Gate 3 is getting an HBO TV show was a huge shock to everyone, and even Larian devs have mixed feelings about it.

Microsoft is finally discontinuing legacy V3 and V4 printer driver support, starting with the non-security update KB5074105 released in January, changes that will roll out broadly in February 2026. This change could affect some printers from working correctly.

Neocities is home to almost 1.5 million human-made websites, keeping the GeoCities dream alive. Bing search would rather promote dangerous clone sites, and the Neocities founder isn't having any luck with AI-powered support.

I recently lost the ability to open Notepad and other apps on my Windows 11 PC when Microsoft's servers suffered authentication issues. Has it gone too far?

Rebirth Island in Warzone has been given a much needed overhaul, and it's more than just a bit of snow. With the rework comes a new easter egg, and here's how you solve it.

Windows 11's new Shared audio feature lets you stream to two devices at once, but strict hardware requirements mean many PCs are still left behind.

Will PlayStation continue to print money from multiplatform releases? All signs point to yes so far.

Microsoft Teams will soon introduce a toolbar hiding option, enhancing video calls by providing more screen space and reducing clutter for smoother collaboration.

MachineGames' studio director Jerk Gustafsson has promised that it will return to the Wolfenstein franchise, though it may be "later" instead of "now."

As Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone starts Season 2, its devs joined us to talk how they're handling the challenges of live-service game development.

Wade Barrett from WWE provides a breakdown of WWE 2K26's new match types and gameplay improvements in this newly released gameplay trailer.

Capcom has released a free playable demo of Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, the next and biggest entry in Monster Hunter's JRPG spin-off series for platforms. Here's what you can expect from the demo.

LanguageTool, a popular grammar checker, is killing its free browser extension and opening it only to paid, premium users.

Accessing the Storage settings on Windows 11 now triggers a UAC prompt, giving admins an extra layer of security over system files and device security.

The NexPhone runs Windows 11, Android, and Linux. With a Q3 2026 launch and a $549 price tag, it's a bold attempt to revive the "PC in your pocket" dream.

From zombie admin to pest control, these ID@Xbox titles are great to get you over the January slump.

Pre-orders are live now for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, the remake trilogy's open world middle act.