All content archive

June 2024

Filter

Year
Month

456 articles

June 30
- Elden Ring's Seamless Co-op mod got updated for the DLC, so have fun exploring Shadow of the Erdtree in barrier-free multiplayer
- What exactly is Once Human? Whatever it is, it's really good
- The best Starfield Xbox mods so far: Performance, gameplay, cheats, and more
June 29
- Forza fans check your Xbox messages: Free copies of 'Forza Horizon 4' are going out to some players
- Surface Laptop 7 vs. MacBook Air M3: The "best clamshell laptop" goes up against Apple's slim sensation
- The First Descendant FAQ: Release date, cross-play, microtransactions, and other questions answered
June 28
- Upcoming Xbox RPG Avowed features some "darker, scarier areas" and "tonal variety," according to directors
- Why World of Warcraft's Pandaria 'Remix' event is the PERFECT starting point for new players
- Elden Ring DLC: How to fix the 'Inappropriate activity detected' bug when summoning in Shadow of the Erdtree
- Ever put content on the web? Microsoft says that it's okay for them to steal it because it's 'freeware.'
- Will AI end humanity? The p(doom) scales of an OpenAI insider and AI researcher are alarmingly high, peaking at a 99.9% probability
- Deal for the Brits: My preferred PC gaming handheld of choice is currently a tidy £100 cheaper
- Lenovo just cut $1,000 and more off the lightest and most secure ThinkPad I still use every day
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 review: This is the best laptop. Period.
- A concoction of Windows 10's imminent death and AI PC hype is expected to grow US PC shipments by 5% in 2024 and an ambitious 8% next year
- Star Wars Outlaws hands-on preview: Exciting potential, familiar concerns
- This ChatGPT integration with Audi is what Cortana should have been and what Copilot needs to be on Windows 11
- The latest free-to-play looter shooter will start preloading early on Xbox and PC
- YouTube reportedly offering "lumps of cash" to major recording labels to train its AI models with huge libraries of music
- Palworld is still in early access, but a major update just added a ton of content with new achievements
June 27
- Elden Ring's DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, surpasses 5 million tarnished in less than a week
- Forget the Steam Summer Sale — The best PC game deals are somewhere else
- Assassin's Creed remakes are officially on the way — but which games are being rebuilt?
- Blizzard partnered with Gunnar to make some LEGENDARY Overwatch blue-light-blocking glasses for gamers
- Fortnite players will go WILD over this collaboration with Razer, it's now my favorite design EVER
- My favorite game of 2024 will be the first physical edition I've bought in years — because the freebie is AMAZING
- One of the most anticipated PC and Xbox city-builders has been delayed
- "The expansion of Xbox gaming to Fire TV devices offers players another option," Microsoft surprisingly partners with Amazon to deliver Xbox Cloud Gaming
- Oxford researchers seemingly found a 'semantic entropy cure' for AI hallucination episodes: "Getting answers from LLMs is cheap, but reliability is the biggest bottleneck."
- Microsoft's Surface Pro 11 is stronger than Apple's M4 iPad Pro — here's the proof
- I never expected this major force in horror movies to make games, but I'm sold after playing its first upcoming title
- More people are using controllers to play Steam games — and guess which controller they are using?
- Target Circle membership FAQ: Bonuses, Rewards, extra deals, longer return time, 2-day shipping, and more
- ROG Ally X vs ROG Ally: Side-by-side comparison and differences between the gaming handhelds
- Assassin's Creed Shadows preview: The first AC game for me since Black Flag?
- Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge vs. MacBook Pro (M3): AI ecosystems, ARM performance, and sleek designs
June 26
- The Elden Ring DLC's secret Jolan and Anna Spirit Ashes are a Bleed build's best friend — here's how to get them in Shadow of the Erdtree
- Here's how to register for 2XKO's Alpha Lab playtests on Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC
- As the AI 'grim reaper' haunts more creative jobs, OpenAI's CTO says, "maybe they shouldn't have existed in the first place..if it is not very high quality"
- Steam Game Recording enters beta and works on Steam Deck — here's how to try it out
- Elden Ring DLC: Miquella's Great Rune use and effect in Shadow of the Erdtree
- Another Bethesda studio at Xbox is unionizing
- The wait is almost over. Windows 11 will FINALLY feature an ad for Game Pass in the Settings app next month
- The Xbox that never was: Our first detailed look at the 'Keystone' cloud streaming console design
- Capcom is bringing back another iconic dead franchise not named Dino Crisis
- 14 money-saving PC parts to help upgrade your rig before Prime Day ends tonight
- ChatGPT's Voice Mode won't launch on time — no word from Scarlett Johansson yet
- Make room for Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree with this discounted Seagate Storage Expansion card for Xbox Series X|S
- What's new with gaming on Windows 11 version 24H2 (2024 Update)
- Microsoft's new iOS widget brings recently accessed Office 365 files directly to your home screen
- HONOR’s new cutting-edge AI tools battle a 3000% surge in deepfake scams, all while saving your eyes from digital strain
- My biggest issue with Copilot+ isn't Windows Recall, it's that Microsoft is ignoring millions of Windows users
- The Elden Ring DLC just got a major 'Calibration Update' to balance Shadow of the Erdtree difficulty, and its patch notes say another is on the way
- Best PCs for Elden Ring and Shadow of the Erdtree in 2024
- The original Resident Evil trilogy is re-releasing on PC free of DRM on GOG, with the first title being available right now
- How to give your Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One a Static IP address
- Elden Ring DLC: Midra, Lord of Frenzied Flame location, weakness, and how to beat in Shadow of the Erdtree
June 25
- This 'Elden Ring' edition Xbox controller might not be enough to make you git gud, but it sure is pretty (and pricey)
- Forget Prime Day — Samsung's 2TB 990 EVO SSD is cheaper than the 1TB model right now
- The STALKER trilogy's promised mod support has come to Xbox consoles, and you're allowed to cheese achievements with it
- Xbox's Forza Horizon 4 is set to disappear from digital storefronts after five years of support, but you still have time to buy
- How to get Open NAT on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One with port forwarding
- Firefox gets a new experimental AI feature, but shuns integrating Microsoft Copilot
- Epic Mickey: Rebrushed gets release date and collector's edition, but PC players are going to miss out on a couple things only available on consoles
- The best-looking File Explorer alternative just got a curvy new update
- Amazon Prime Day
- VALORANT's latest massive update brings Ranked to console and animated gun pets to everyone
- You can play Diablo 4 Season 5 TODAY for one week only
- This is Microsoft's canceled Surface Duo 3 foldable smartphone
- Jack Dorsey says we won't know what is real anymore in the next 5-10 years with the prevalence of AI-generated content and deep fakes: "It will feel like you're in a simulation."
- 15 million unique pilots have taken to the sky in Microsoft Flight Simulator
- Metaphor: ReFantazio hands-on preview — Never played Persona, but I'm interested in this
- Microsoft accused of 'possibly abusive' practices by European Commission for bundling Teams and Microsoft 365
- Kensington Pro Fit Ergo KB675 EQ TKL review: A win for value-conscious typists
- Prime Day 2024: The 10 best deals still live on Xbox, Game Pass, Razer, and Lenovo as Amazon's sale 'ends'
- Did you know Microsoft Copilot can now help manage your text messages? But there's one catch.
- How to rotate the screen on Windows 10
- ChatGPT claims more jobs, but writers are getting callbacks to polish 'shoddy' AI-generated content and add a human touch for less pay
- Logitech stoops to a new low (literally) with its latest gaming keyboard, and I have strong thoughts about it
- Elden Ring DLC: Metyr, Mother of Fingers location, weakness, and how to beat in Shadow of the Erdtree
June 24
- Elden Ring DLC: How to beat Romina, Saint of the Bud, in Shadow of the Erdtree
- Elden Ring DLC: How is Radahn alive in Shadow of the Erdtree? Ending explained
- Steam Deck deal: The king of gaming handhelds is currently on sale for a limited time
- Did I scare Microsoft into removing its guide on how to switch to a local account on Windows 11?
- Elden Ring DLC Beast Claw: How to grab Shadow of the Erdtree's most savage and brutal new weapon immediately
- Elden Ring DLC Smithscript Dagger: How to find one of the most underrated side-arms for your arsenal
- Edward Snowden labels OpenAI's new board appointment a "willful, calculated betrayal of the rights of every person on Earth"
- Microsoft slays 'glue-filled' monster,' makes Surface Laptop 7 and Surface Pro 11 easier to repair
- Tech-loving Brits shouldn't wait for Prime Day — this is the ONLY thing worth buying now that makes summer working bearable
- Wait, what? A new Lumia smartphone might be on the way in 2024
- Microsoft waves goodbye to underwater data centers
- 6 changes for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 that I hope Treyarch Games implements as we wait for the upcoming NEXT showcase
- AYANEO Flip DS review: Dual-screens and extra control for gamers
- Elden Ring DLC: Scadutree Avatar location, weakness, and how to beat in Shadow of the Erdtree
June 23
- Elden Ring DLC: 'Somewhere, a great rune has broken' meaning in Shadow of the Erdtree
- I answer your Elden Ring DLC questions: NG+, difficulty, achievements, new spells, and more in Shadow of the Erdtree
- dBrand review: These are the most expensive stickers I've ever purchased — and I regret nothing
- Elden Ring DLC: How to beat Promised Consort Radahn, the final boss, in Shadow of the Erdtree
June 22
- The best Elden Ring DLC tip I have: Sekiro's greatest lesson helped me get through Shadow of the Erdtree, and it'll help you, too
- Elden Ring DLC: How to beat Putrescent Knight in Shadow of the Erdtree
- Elden Ring DLC launches to "Mixed" reviews as players bemoan difficulty, PC performance in Shadow of the Erdtree: "There's a big problem with balancing"
- Surface Pro 11 vs. MacBook Pro 14 (M3): Comparing design, features, and performance
- REPLACED hands-on preview: The years of waiting may actually be worth it
- This excellent designer imagined what Windows Phone would look like in 2024, and it makes me sad
- ASUS ROG Ally X review: It's better than the original gaming handheld, but is that enough?
- Just FYI, your 'Genshin Impact' pulls are funding a tokamak nuclear fusion reactor, and it has now been ignited 🔥
- How to screenshot a selected area of the screen on Windows 11
- Elden Ring DLC: How to beat Commander Gaius in Shadow of the Erdtree
- Meet Blackgaol Knight, the Elden Ring DLC boss bullying Shadow of the Erdtree players even though he's just a guy with a sword
- Elden Ring DLC: Don't miss this secret new spell you can get early in Shadow of the Erdtree
- Elden Ring DLC: Bayle the Dread weakness and how to beat in Shadow of the Erdtree
June 21
- Elden Ring DLC Milady location: The coolest new weapon type is just a quick ride away
- "We knew that we needed to build out the endgame, we've heard you — the endgame is important" Diablo 4 is taking us back to Hell for Season 5
- Elden Ring DLC: Messmer the Impaler location, weakness, and how to beat in Shadow of the Erdtree
- 'Can't access Elden Ring DLC' error — Here's the fix so you can play Shadow of the Erdtree
- Microsoft unveils major Windows 11 Start menu upgrade — integrates Phone Link messages and notifications
- (Updated) Microsoft confirmed release dates for compatible Adobe Premiere Pro, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects for Qualcomm Snapdragon laptops
- Elden Ring DLC busted seamless co-op mod at launch, but Shadow of the Erdtree players can look forward to a fix soon
- As the Elden Ring DLC beats the snot out of players, Hidetaka Miyazaki says toning difficulty down would "break the game itself"
- Lenovo Slim 7i 14 (Gen 9) review: The best travel companion for my recent trip around the globe (and it's under $1,000)
- Anthropic rivals OpenAI's 'magical' GPT-4o with impressive vision (and a great sense of humor)
- Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7 recovery images are here to help your broken PC
- Elden Ring DLC known bugs at launch, Steam Deck issues, and all workarounds discovered so far
- Hotly anticipated 'Black Myth: Wukong' is delayed on Xbox Series X|S — and now, Microsoft has responded
- Ugreen Revodok Pro 211 Review: It's a dock— it works
- Jumping from the Windows 11 Photos app to other Microsoft apps is about to get much simpler
- Elden Ring DLC 'Shadow of the Erdtree' has a major problem with the Steam Deck, but a fix is coming
- I can't review a game if I can't finish it, and Still Wakes the Deep is broken because of this bug
- Despite claims of generative AI being a fad, it could automate 54% of banking jobs — OpenAI's GPT-4 already outperformed seasoned analysts in predicting financial trends
- Catch two of Capcom's best Monster Hunter titles on PC for massive discounts to tide you over while waiting for Monster Hunter Wilds
- The best weekly deals and sales for Steam
- A single Dune: Awakening map will be almost ten times the size of Conan Exiles, where you can "meet hundreds of players"
- Elden Ring DLC: How to get hand-to-hand martial arts in Shadow of the Erdtree
- Elden Ring DLC: Full interactive map of Shadow of the Erdtree
- BioWare isn't remastering Dragon Age, but you can grab the heavily discounted trilogy on PC and mod it to your heart's content
June 20
- Elden Ring DLC players: 1 important tip for you as you begin your new adventure
- Elden Ring DLC: Rellana, Twin Moon Knight weakness and how to beat in Shadow of the Erdtree
- Elden Ring DLC: How to beat Furnace Golems in Shadow of the Erdtree
- Elden Ring DLC: All Scadutree Fragment locations and where to find them in Shadow of the Erdtree
- Elden Ring DLC: Divine Beast Dancing Lion weakness and how to beat in Shadow of the Erdtree
- Elden Ring DLC: All Revered Spirit Ash locations and where to find them in Shadow of the Erdtree
- My favorite cozy Xbox exclusive is getting a major update with improvements to co-op
- Microsoft's latest Windows 11 security update reiterates why public Wi-Fi is a hacker's paradise
- When is the Palworld Sakurajima Update release date?
- Minecraft inches closer to true next-gen versions with PlayStation 5 preview, but don't get your hopes up for ray tracing
- "We have been really pleased." Microsoft Gaming studios head Matt Booty talks shipping Sea of Thieves on PlayStation 5, Xbox exclusives, and more.
- Microsoft is getting rid of the Copilot keyboard shortcut on Windows 11
- Plan on buying a Copilot+ PC? You need to check out this deal at Best Buy first.
- Xbox confirms its 'biggest booth ever' for Gamescom 2024, and lists games we can expect to see
- My favorite gaming handheld is FINALLY at a price (its lowest since launch) where I can now recommend it
- Prepare for the Elden Ring DLC with this massive '1.12' update, complete with patch notes and a huge change to the Elden Beast
- Moving Windows 11 files is about to get easier
- Former OpenAI Chief Scientist starts new AI firm with a keen focus on building safe superintelligence over its rival's priority on 'shiny products'
- If you're undecided on if Copilot Pro is for you, there's a free trial to help you out
- S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl hands-on preview — Making something special takes time
June 19
- Microsoft has begun sending out refunds for both the Xbox and Steam versions of the Redfall 'Bite Back' Edition
- HP EliteBook Ultra G1q hands-on review: An impressive first offering for enterprise
- How to get the Windows 11 2024 Update (version 24H2) on your computer NOW
- Help — I can't stop watching the trailer for DOOM: The Dark Ages
- Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7 get their first-ever firmware updates
- Xbox exclusive 'Towerborne' reaffirms plans to launch in 2024, alongside a bevy of new information
- Govee Neon Rope Light 2 review: Still the best value on creative smart lights for gamers with an artistic flair
- You can now play Starfield at 120 frames per second on Xbox Series S, with a small sacrifice
- 'Monster Hunter Wilds' preview: Why this is the most impressive game I saw at SGF 2024, and a clear GOTY 2025 contender.
- The AI hype has made NVIDIA the world's most valuable company, ahead of Microsoft and Apple — It's the most profitable chip brand, too
- This Xbox and PC exclusive Pokémon-like game where you save monsters now has a release date (and it's soon!)
- A concept designer presents 'a Windows 13 utopia' packed with Windows 11's wildest dreams but is disrupted with an annoying BSOD only Microsoft can fix with execution
- Call of Duty's Task Force 141 suit up to become Vault Dwellers in a new Fallout collaboration
- This Lord of the Rings game with no combat is the cozy experience I didn't know I needed
- The toughest, baddest laptop on the planet is now ready to join the AI party
- Dell's XPS 13 powered by a Qualcomm X Elite just launched, but how does it compare to the Intel Core Ultra model?
- What's new with networking on Windows 11 version 24H2 (2024 Update)
- Best PC games of all time: Our top picks you should play in 2024
- What's new with Copilot on Windows 11 version 24H2 (2024 Update)
- Should you buy a Snapdragon Copilot+ PC or wait for Intel, AMD, and NVIDIA?
- Microsoft 'recommends' making Edge the default browser in Windows 11 using a 3D banner touting its built-in security features
- Elden Ring DLC: What level should you be for Shadow of the Erdtree?
June 18
- FromSoftware reacts to CD Projekt RED reacting to Elden Ring beating The Witcher 3 for highest-rated DLC of all time
- Upcoming Xbox games: Best new Xbox Series X|S games for 2024, and beyond
- Windows 11 2024 Update (version 24H2) common problems and fixes
- How to run elevated commands with Sudo on Windows 11 2024 Update (version 24H2)
- VALORANT for Xbox FAQ: Beta, cross-play, Game Pass, release window, Ranked, and other questions answered
- Best Copilot+ PC in 2024
- What's new with the setup experience on Windows 11 version 24H2
- Upcoming PC games 2024: Best new titles coming to Steam and your Windows PC
- How long is the Elden Ring DLC? Shadow of the Erdtree size explained
- The best Xbox games of all time: Our picks for the top games should play on Xbox Series X|S in 2024
- Where are the Copilot+ PC reviews?! Here's why you'll have to wait for most (but not all) of them.
- What's new in the Settings app on Windows 11 version 24H2
- A sequel to the Soulslike I played most while waiting for Elden Ring's DLC just got announced, and it has a release window
- How to force the Windows 11 2024 Update (version 24H2) on your computer
- Just as Xbox finally starts getting support from ATLUS and Square Enix, Capcom turns its back — but why?
- Got a new Windows Copilot+ PC? Remember to check for updates to get Windows 11 version 24H2 (2024 Update)
- The cheapest new Copilot+ AI PC comes from the place you'd least expect it
- Western Digital just launched its next-gen NVMe SSD intended for creators and professionals
- Copilot+ PCs just launched, promising all-day battery life and excellent performance — here's how to order one TODAY
- Elden Ring 'Shadow of the Erdtree' DLC review: The easiest 10/10 we've ever given.
- Color Health's copilot app will leverage OpenAI GPT-4o's reasoning capabilities to improve and accelerate cancer treatment
- Elgato Facecam MK.2 review: Pack it up folks, Elgato is on the verge of perfecting the webcam.
- This Square Enix RPG remake is a beautiful game with smart improvements — and it's launching later in 2024
- Maingear reveals its new ML-16 gaming laptop for 2024, along with an enticing Launch Edition bonus for early buyers
- Want the BEST Surface Laptop 7? Microsoft saved the 64GB model for its own store.
- No, that's not a phone — XREAL's new AR glasses accessory with a touchscreen can take 3D videos and it was created to save your phone's battery life
- US government sues Adobe for 'deceptive' business tactics and hiding steep subscription cancellation charges to 'trap' its customers
- This fun mobile action RPG from Netflix Games isn't coming to PC yet — but it might be in the future
- Valorant for Xbox hands-on preview: No right being this good
- ASUS VivoBook S 15 Copilot+ PC Review: Is the Snapdragon X Elite hype real?
June 17
- Overwatch 2's upcoming Power Rangers-inspired season and Transformers collaboration may convince me to jump back in
- Head to Jurassic Park or Back to the Future with the latest Forza Horizon 5 update, which also includes a dark horse
- The best handheld console is $549.99 right now, and that's for the Ryzen Z1 Extreme model
- You know what's missing from Ark: Survival Ascended? Power Rangers, according to a new mod available today on Xbox and PC.
- This webcam is 'perfect if you're a streamer' and $107.33 off
- WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive review: Backing up 6TB of my Xbox library has my ISP breathing a sigh of relief
- Sam Altman might reportedly turn OpenAI into a regular for-profit company
- Is your PC getting the Windows 11 version 24H2 in June or September 2024?
- The combat in this upcoming day one Xbox Game Pass release is amazing — but I've still got some questions
- These new Windows Recall features are hidden in the latest build of Windows 11
- One of our favorite mini PCs is currently on sale — it's powerful for its size making it the perfect low-cost alternative to laptops and desktops
- This third-party script will let you use Microsoft Edge as intended — Bloat-free, but there's no way to revert the changes for now
- Elden Ring and Shadow of the Erdtree system requirements: Can my PC run this game?
- In a year without a new Forza Horizon, this famous old open world racer is here to live out your ultimate automotive fantasies
- Bethesda lead Todd Howard suggests the rumored 'Fallout' and 'Elder Scrolls' remasters aren't happening right now
- War is Hell: This upcoming retro-inspired survival horror indie title showcases the trauma of war on Xbox and PC
- Xbox has landed an exclusive trucking sim, with an epic sci-fi twist
June 16
- Starfield will be getting more DLC after Shattered Space — here's what to expect
- Gears of War: E-Day FAQ — Xbox Game Pass, story, and everything you need to know
June 15
- Watch Apple BRUTALLY roast Microsoft's spectacular Windows Recall AI failure
- A new Steam Deck competitor with features we've never seen in a gaming handheld might be the device we've been waiting for
- Will Gears of War: E-Day have multiplayer? What about Gears 6? The Coalition gives us some hints at the future.
- Perfect Dark FAQ: Xbox Game Pass, story, gameplay, and everything you need to know
- Dragon Age: The Veilguard director says, "you can play this game entirely offline," and there won't be any microtransactions or battle passes
- Seven of the top ten most wishlisted games from Not-E3 are coming to Game Pass on Xbox and PC
- Elden Ring DLC: Is Shadow of the Erdtree coming to Xbox Game Pass?
June 14
- Elden Ring DLC: Should you start a new game for Shadow of the Erdtree?
- Elden Ring DLC release date: Countdown, launch time, and more for Shadow of the Erdtree
- This gaming chair is the 'pinnacle of perfection,' and 'perfectly priced,' but AndaSeat slashed $110 off anyway
- Understanding AI performance and how NVIDIA RTX AI PCs take it to another level
- Don't let the Elden Ring DLC stop you from purchasing one of the best Xbox Soulslikes now on sale at Best Buy
- Elden Ring dev teases several new features coming with the DLC, including 4 I've wanted since launch and 5 new hairstyles
- Apple Pay is on the way to Windows! But you need an iPhone to use it.
- Capcom's upcoming Xbox Game Pass release is what I wanted Minecraft Legends to be — "We want players to really understand and feel the merge of action and strategy"
- Elden Ring is about to be freaking huge; as Miyazaki says, "We wanted an experience for the player that was going to match that of the base game."
- Dragon Age: The Veilguard director says having to wait until the end of the game to max a specialization is lame, "We're the exact opposite."
- This long-awaited remaster of a cult classic, zombie-killing action game is finally revealed with a release date
- Elon Musk drops case against OpenAI and Sam Altman but without prejudice
- Apple will reportedly pay OpenAI with 'exposure' to hundreds of millions of its devices for the ChatGPT plug
- RPG fans ate very well during the Xbox Games Showcase, but do we expect any less from Xbox at this point?
- Cross Gen bundle or Vault Edition—Which version of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 should you preorder?
- AndaSeat Kaiser 4 review: I've reviewed dozens of office chairs and this is the most comfortable one yet thanks to its unique functions
- Microsoft postpones Windows Recall after major backlash — will launch Copilot+ PCs without headlining AI feature
June 13
- Street Fighter 6's next character is a strong addition to an already-stellar cast
- Microsoft just snuck out this Windows Recall feature to Insiders
- Xbox's 'Sea of Thieves' dominates PlayStation's sales charts in North America and Europe
- List of all Dragon Age: The Veilguard companions (so far)
- ASUS Vivobook S 15 vs. Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge: These Copilot+ PCs are slim and sleek, but you only need one
- Microsoft accidentally lists the benefits of not using a Microsoft account on Windows 11
- Get a taste of Monster Hunter Wild's mount system with Capcom's best alternative to Pokémon
- The Diablo 4 devs just made an announcement that tells me they are cooking up something good for Season 5
- Using guides is "a perfectly valid playstyle" according to Elden Ring's top boss, Hidetaka Miyazaki
- Slack finally gets its act together with native Windows on Arm app — beta available now
- Xbox and Oxide Games' grand strategy title Ara: History Untold has a release date — here's when you can play it
- The latest Xbox update provides even more console customization options and handy features — here's what you need to know
June 12
- As Elden Ring DLC hype skyrockets, the masterpiece ARPG hits a new monumental sales milestone
- In case you forgot Elden Ring's esoteric story, FromSoftware has a pre-DLC recap trailer to catch you up on the gist
- Is this Windows 11 feature a handy tool or a way to shame those who don't pay for Microsoft services?
- Elden Ring DLC requirements: How to access and start Shadow of the Erdtree
- Apple becomes the world's most valuable company (again) ahead of Microsoft after recently unveiling its AI strategy
- The Division 2 players are prematurely mad over seasonal characters, but I'm more concerned by something else
- The release date for the long-awaited return of a beloved Square Enix franchise has been announced
- Here's why Arm Holdings wants Qualcomm to destroy ALL Copilot+ PCs one week before they ship to customers
- Surface Laptop 7 vs. ASUS Vivobook S 15 (S5507): Which Copilot+ PC is better for you?
- OpenAI reportedly uses Microsoft Azure to power Apple's new AI features exclusively. Are the promised privacy and security still part of the package?
- I played this gorgeous strategy remake and now it's one of my most anticipated games of the year
- Despite its stormy red skies, Skyline Valley marks a bright new era for Fallout 76
- How to get the new Like Glue and Thorn named shotguns in The Division 2 and instantly make them proficient
- MediaTek will end Qualcomm's exclusive reign over Arm-based Windows PCs in 2025
- Will Apple's new AI capture the "most valuable company" title from Microsoft or inspire its own Recall privacy PR nightmare?
- Destiny 2: How to get Exotic class items and unlock the ‘Dual Destiny' mission, plus a big warning
June 11
- One of the buggiest warfare strategy games I've ever seen is launching on Xbox and PC this fall—and I can't wait
- The first wave of Copilot+ PCs launches next week. Here's how to get a free 50-inch 4K TV with the new Snapdragon X laptops. (Update)
- The budget laptop I recommend to everyone is 40% off, but only until tomorrow
- Copilot+ vs. AI PC: What are the differences?
- How to get the Acosta's Knee Guards exotic kneepads in The Division 2
- How to get the Overlord exotic shotgun in The Division 2
- After seeing an hour of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, I'm no longer as worried for this fantasy RPG — here's why
- Elon Musk teases developing "Grok Phone" if Apple integrates OpenAI's 'woke nanny AI spyware' into its OS
- "We definitely heard the feedback, we know people are excited about Paladins." Diablo 4 lead talks about taking a new direction with the Spiritborn class and more about Vessel of Hatred
- Apple adding this feature to iOS 18 in 2024 is so basic it hurts my brain, and it makes me miss Windows Phone
- Annapurna continues to show Xbox Game Pass love with new upcoming games, and I went hands-on with a few
- I loved seeing a new State of Decay 3 trailer, but no release window makes me more impatient than ever
- Copilot Pro's GPT Builder bites the Microsoft Graveyard dust as the company 'prioritizes' refinement of core experiences
- Fallout 76 interview: Discussing crossplay, mods, Skyline Valley, Nuclear Winter, and the future with Bethesda
June 10
- No, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 won't require 309.85 GB of storage space at launch
- Don the masks of your enemies in this intriguing Soulslike action-RPG inspired by Italian fables, coming soon to Xbox and PC
- The first DLC for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora has been announced during Ubisoft Forward
- The Division 2 is getting its biggest change yet with Diablo-esque seasons coming later in 2024
- Avowed reveals third-person mode as we learn it is pretty much "across the finish line" and in its final polishing phase
- Starfield's June Update wins the game fresh backlash as Steam reviews bomb: "This is not the way"
- XDefiant Season One is on the way, and it looks bangin'
- New Star Wars Outlaws gameplay looks amazing — watch Kay Vess sic her furry friend at a foe's face and then punch him in the gut
- Ubisoft Forward showcases a 13-minute extended gameplay walkthrough of Assassin's Creed Shadows
- The Division 2 Year 6 Season 1 First Rogue: Start date, updates, events and more
- Microsoft just found another way to connect your phone and your PC, but you can't try it yet
- This discounted Seagate Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S is perfect for all the games unveiled during Xbox Games Showcase 2024
- Destiny 2's next big project is codenamed 'Frontiers' and has a release date window, but nobody actually knows what it is yet
- Intel Xe2 GPU to deliver a HUGE graphics boost as "Battlemage" tech comes to next-gen Lunar Lake laptops and handhelds
- The Division 2 now includes its expansion free with the base game, so there really is no excuse not to try it now [Updated]
- "You are going to see more of our games on more platforms": Xbox chief Phil Spencer says Microsoft will continue making first-party titles multiplatform
- Former OpenAI researcher says AGI could be achieved by 2027 but laments that shiny products get precedence over security
- Xbox handheld all but confirmed by Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer
- "Right now, we have more Xbox console users than we've ever had in the history of Xbox," that number is about to grow after today's showing
- Oop! Obsidian leaks Avowed's release date after the Xbox showcase — here's when you (maybe) can play
June 9
- Microsoft just made its best-ever pitch for the Xbox ecosystem
- A sequel to one of the very best sci-fi indie games just got an awesome new trailer
- How to get a pet in Diablo 4
- Wuchang: Fallen Feathers brings dark action to Xbox Game Pass in 2025
- This surprise new game from the makers of Sniper Elite is coming day one to Game Pass, Atomfall
- Life is Strange: Double Exposure continues Max's story on Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC — here's when you can play it
- Microsoft somehow made its Flight Simulator look even better, and the next-gen sim finally has a release date
- Xbox president Sarah Bond announces three new pieces of Xbox hardware, including the all digital Series X
- This new 80s teen game about three friends' last night of high school together is already making me nostalgic thanks to its awesome music and aesthetic
- The Xbox exclusive I'm most excited for just got a new action-packed gameplay trailer, and it's coming in 3 months
- Avowed is shaping up to be one of the best games in 2024
- Age of Mythology: Retold is coming to Xbox Game Pass in September
- The Coalition reveals its next big Gears of War game at the Xbox Games Showcase — but it's not Gears 6
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 FAQ — Release date, platforms, locations, time period, and more
- The Xbox Showcase unveils a brand-new RPG from a fledgling studio coming to Xbox Game Pass
- Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn finally gets a release date, and it's coming sooner than you thought.
- Xbox's Fable reboot has a release window at long last, and a new trailer, too
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle gets a new story-driven trailer during the Xbox Games Showcase 2024
- World of Warcraft: The War Within's release date has been announced at Xbox Games Showcase 2024
- South of Midnight gameplay trailer was revealed at the Xbox Game Showcase, and I can't gauge how I feel yet
- Diablo 4 gets darker than ever in its new expansion, which comes with a brand new class, pets, and mercenaries. Oh my!
- Perfect Dark finally emerged with gameplay during the Xbox Games Showcase 2024
- What a thrill: Metal Gear Solid 3 remake's new gameplay trailer at Xbox's show dazzled, but its release date is still hidden in shadow
- Starfield's Shattered Space expansion gets a new trailer shown during the Xbox Games Showcase 2024, with a new update available today
- A new trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 kicks off the 2024 Xbox Showcase
- Get ready to jump into the next generation of modding, as Starfield's Creation Kit is dropping with mods already out!
- It's cool to be a Ghoul — and Fallout 76 is FINALLY going to let us live our ghoulish fantasies
- Xbox's State of Decay 3 finally gets a beautiful new trailer after 4 long years, but still no release date
- Dragon Age: The Veilguard gets a new, character-driven trailer at the Xbox Games Showcase 2024 with a new release window
- The next DOOM game goes medieval in official reveal, and it's still coming to PlayStation
- Destiny 2's Final Shape post-raid finale is a must-play 12-player masterpiece mission that perfectly ends its 10-year saga
- This Xbox Series X deal celebrates the Xbox Games Showcase with an incredible price
- How to farm treasure goblins in Diablo 4
- Xbox leak confirms at least one major exclusive game for tomorrow's Xbox Games Showcase
June 8
- This retro revival shooter combines plasma rifles with '80s high-leg swimsuits and leg warmers — what's not to love?
- Nearly a month into Season 4, Diablo 4 is continuing to defy my expectations
- Alan Wake 2 grabs an update with bug fixes and one massive, highly-requested feature
- Bodycam, which seems to be ripping off another game, is getting hammered by early reviews
- Microsoft Edge for Business gets new data leak control capabilities that Windows Recall desperately needs to prevent exfiltration of the user's private information
- Microsoft makes controversial Windows Recall AI feature an opt-in experience on Copilot+ PCs, as 'mere' 171 lines of code bypass its layers of security
- Among Us developer announces a new initiative to use their own success to help bring the next hot indie games to life
- I never expected this popular PC esports shooter to come to Xbox, and I couldn't be more excited
- Valorant is finally making its way to Xbox with Game Pass perks and a closed beta starting next week
June 7
- Dark and Darker finally comes back to Steam, available today!
- New Monster Hunter Wilds monster sighted along with confirmed cross-play during Summer Game Fest 2024
- Capcom's next big action game finally gets a release date at Summer Game Fest
- I thought this Amazon MMO I reviewed was mid, but this new version headed to Xbox and other platforms in 2024 has me interested again
- I'll be heading back to Palworld now that it's getting a new island, additional Pals, and finally some Xbox dedicated servers
- The twist for Dune: Awakening's narrative has been revealed. M. Night Shyamalan would be proud.
- This new horror game from the creators of Immortality has gone straight on my wishlist
- So much for tempered expectations: Alan Wake 2 Night Springs DLC is announced at Summer Game Fest
- A brand new, insane beat em' up based on my childhood favorite show was revealed at Summer Game Fest 2024
- New Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 trailer shows medieval mayhem gameplay, but where's the release date?
- This crazy free-to-play co-op looter-shooter has a Warframe feel and has revealed its Xbox and PC release date at Summer Game Fest
- Black Myth: Wukong will miss Xbox at launch, and physical copies won't have discs, either [UPDATED]
- One of the craziest looking coop games just got announced at Summer Game Fest!
- One of the most anticipated turn-based strategy games has officially been revealed
- We can finally play Quidditch in this exciting new Harry Potter game revealed at Summer Game Fest 2024
- This new LEGO game adapts one of PlayStation's big franchises — and it's coming day one to Windows PC
- This revived free-to-play shooter is like Call of Duty and Battlefield had a baby, and it's coming to literally EVERY platform
- RECAP: Xbox Games Showcase 2024, Summer Game Fest, ALL new game trailers, and more
- Microsoft addresses Windows Recall backlash, promises to fix security issues and make it opt-in
- You can now change the time of day and season in Hogwarts Legacy — but there's a catch
- Destiny 2's Final Shape Salvation's Edge raid: Release time, Power requirements, and how to start
- Microsoft's Photos app in Windows 11 finally gets much-needed love but at the exorbitant cost of slower load times
- I think Snapdragon X Elite gaming performance is going to blow your mind, but there is still one big issue to overcome
- HP OmniBook X 14 vs. EliteBook Ultra G1q: HP's Copilot+ laptops have one major difference that significantly skews pricing
June 6
- How to watch Summer Game Fest 2024 — Not-E3, Xbox Games Showcase, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct, Wholesome Direct, and more
- My gaming room looks way better with these smart lights and right now they're on sale
- Report: Microsoft is 'considering' bringing its flagship Xbox IP to PlayStation for the first time, but will it?
- Wholesome Pokemon-like "Creatures of Ava" shows off a new trailer, with a playable demo coming soon
- The Destiny 2 Pale Heart weapon god rolls I'm hunting in The Final Shape
- The spiritual successor to Banjo-Kazooie is getting an HD remaster for modern consoles and PC with new features
- Destiny 2: Unlock all Prismatic Fragments, Aspects, and abilities in The Final Shape with this handy guide
- The next Dragon Age game has a new name, as "Dreadwolf" is dropped from the title
- A PR disaster: Microsoft has lost trust with its users, and Windows Recall is the straw that broke the camel's back
- Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott says early previews of newer AI models surpass OpenAI GPT-4's reasoning capabilities and can even pass a PhD qualifying exam
- The Callisto Protocol, Still Wakes the Deep, and more are coming to Xbox Game Pass
- Two of our favorite Dell laptops are now $200 cheaper after a permanent price cut
- A brand new shooter and legendary fighting game just hit NVIDIA GeForce Now
- NVIDIA has its "iPhone moment" with a $3 trillion market valuation to be the second-most valuable company ahead of Apple
- Copilot and ChatGPT might be 'old news' — NVIDIA CEO predicts robots are the next phase of AI with self-driving cars and humanoid robots running point
- How to set up NVIDIA GeForce NOW on Steam Deck
- This Square Enix JRPG just surprise-launched on Xbox consoles and Xbox Game Pass
June 5
- PSA: If you use GOG for PC gaming, you need to read this warning
- Do you trust Microsoft with a feature like Windows Recall?
- 13 former and current OpenAI employees with endorsements by 'The Godfathers of AI' outline 4 key measures to address AI risks
- This new Microsoft Designer feature is so good I burned all my boosts in 10 minutes
- Microsoft's big AI ambitions helped it become the world's most valuable company but at the expense of its Azure team, according to a leaked email memo
- Everyone apparently hates Windows Recall, and yet a bunch of clones of it have already spawned
- Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance gets vengeful with a new Xbox and PC launch trailer
- How to disable Windows Recall
June 4
- Halo Infinite finally gets Match Composer support and brings back one big, fan-favorite mode
- PSA: You have 1 day to get your Elden Ring character ready for Shadow of the Erdtree
- Microsoft accused of secretly tracking children and using the browser data of minors for advertising
- The best flash drive is a tiny SK hynix SSD, and right now a 1TB model is at the lowest price we've ever seen
- Star Wars Outlaws FAQ: Release date, pricing, gameplay, and other questions answered
- Destiny 2 best Prismatic class builds: Hunter, Warlock, and Titan in The Final Shape
- Destiny 2: The Final Shape launches with over 300,000 players, ‘Currant’ server errors, and more patch notes than you could ever want [UPDATED]
- Playing World of Warcraft on NVIDIA GeForce Now with bad hotel Wi-Fi has me convinced that it's dark magic — can Xbox keep up?
- Want a Surface Laptop without Windows Recall? This is the perfect PC for you.
- Dell Inspiron 14 Plus (7440/7441) review: The battle between Qualcomm and Intel begins
- Fallout just came to one of Nintendo's best systems, and it's not the Switch
- Surface Laptop 7 vs. Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge: Which high-end Copilot+ PC works better for you?
- Elgato Wave Neo review: Big performance for such a small device (and price)
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (Gen 9) review: A great gaming laptop, but stay close to the charger
- I got to play Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree and I'm now confident it'll be one of the best expansions of the decade
- Microsoft says Russian influence actors are using AI for misinformation campaigns about the upcoming Paris Olympic Games
- MSI claws its way back into the top tier of gaming handhelds with its Intel Lunar Lake-powered console
- Need more Mad Max after watching Furiosa? Grab this underrated PC gem for less than $4
- Microsoft compels Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11 with annoying full-screen banners again
- Monster Hunter Wilds full monster list: Every beast revealed thus far
- "Microsoft should recall Windows Recall" — Security researcher discovers Microsoft's new AI tool is woefully insecure
- "Lunar Lake delivers a faster core performance than ARM": Intel is on track to change the way you think about AI PCs
June 3
- Lenovo Clearance Sale significantly reduces prices on laptops, desktops, monitors, mini PCs, and more — some deals are limited stock and won't last long
- ASUS goes all-in on Copilot+ and AMD Ryzen AI 300 with new laptops from Zenbook, Vivobook, TUF Gaming, and more
- Hyperkin is bringing back another iconic Xbox controller to use with Xbox Series X|S consoles
- This new MacBook Pro rival has AMD's new Ryzen AI 9 300 processor, an RTX 4070, and a 4K display
- "Enough is enough": Over 200,000 Team Fortress 2 players sign #FixTF2 petition for Valve to end the 'Bot Crisis' as Steam reviews plunge to 'Mostly Negative' [UPDATED]
- X-Chair X-Tech Ultimate Executive Chair review: The definition of luxury, but is it worth it?
- PlayStation VR2 will work on Windows PC with this newly announced adapter — but some big features won't work
- 'I'm a Mac' guy is now a Copilot+ PC guy in this confusing and hypocritical commercial
- This gorgeous indie game is finally launching on Xbox consoles — here's when you can play it
- Logitech Astro A50 X review: A multiplatform headset for the hardcore gamer
- AMD just toppled Snapdragon X NPU dominance with its Ryzen AI 300 chips ready for Copilot+
- After almost a decade, I might just transition back to Microsoft Word after learning about this cool trick that helps retrieve unsaved files manually
- I can't stop playing XDefiant, and neither have thousands of other players.
- Monster Hunters Wilds FAQ: Everything you need to know about monsters, weapons, gameplay, release date, and more
- You'll have to wait months for one of the most exciting Copilot+ PCs of 2024
- Forget Copilot appearing like an AI genie, a new update temporarily made Windows 11's taskbar annoyingly glitchy
- AMD reveals its Ryzen 9000 CPUs, with an added treat for those still on AM4
- Qualcomm says the Snapdragon X Elite is going beyond laptops, which makes total sense
- Microsoft might have blocked a sneaky bypass that let you setup Windows 11 without a Microsoft Account
June 2
- The enormity of Microsoft's Windows Phone shut-down mistake is becoming increasingly clear in the AI era
- NVIDIA is bringing Copilot Plus to RTX-enabled devices
- ROG Ally X vs ROG Ally (2023): Which is better to buy?
- Where to buy ROG Ally X improved gaming handheld
- How to factory reset and sell your ROG Ally so you can upgrade to an ROG Ally X gaming handheld
- ROG Ally X specs finally revealed — Double the battery capacity of the original gaming handheld, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD, and more changes
June 1
- Monster Hunter Wilds May State of Play 2024 trailer analysis: hidden details on the story, combat, and new monsters
- What is Super Resolution? NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, Intel XeSS, and Microsoft DirectSR explained
- Dell XPS 13 (9345) vs. XPS 13 (9340): Copilot+ AI features or proven Intel Core Ultra performance?
- Every PlayStation Studios game available now on Windows PC
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone Season 4 — Battle pass, Blackcell, new maps and more