Crimson Desert devs working "to make the game run as good as it possibly can" ahead of its release date ? the promising open-world RPG may even rival GTA 6
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 22:11:40 +0000
Ahead of Crimson Desert's scheduled launch this March, the team at Pearl Abyss says it's in the "optimization phase" of the game's development.
NVIDIA releases driver update for Maxwell and Pascal GPUs ? it focuses only on security fixes, but it's still crucial for the older cards
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:04:10 +0000
Maxwell, Pascal, and Volta GPUs no longer receive Game Ready Driver updates, but that doesn't mean NVIDIA is ignoring them. If you have an older card, I recommend you grab this security update targeting five vulnerabilities.
The Xbox Ally, with its 1080p, 120Hz display and comfy grips, is putting the Steam Deck on notice ? and it's now just below $490 instead of $599
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:43:12 +0000
It's the end of January, but we've found a major discount to close it out in style for portable handheld gaming users. The critically-acclaimed Xbox Ally, whose performance and hardware is on par with the iconic Steam Deck, is now on sale with a 18% discount.
WWE 2K26 is finally revealed in full ? Here's details on its release date, new match types, new features, and more
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:29:04 +0000
WWE and 2K Games have finally revealed WWE 2K26. Here's everything they announced, as well as information we acquired regarding its gameplay, release date, and more.
Epic CEO Tim Sweeney takes aim at one of Valve's Steam policies as that massive UK lawsuit looms ? "This is the practice courts found illegal"
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:54:41 +0000
Epic Games founder and CEO Tim Sweeney argues that the way Valve handles in-game microtransactions for Steam games is "unlawful."
Google Chrome doesn't use enough RAM, so it will soon launch in the foreground when you boot up your Windows 11 PC
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:02:50 +0000
A new toggle in Chrom allows the browser to launch immediately at startup. The feature is in testing now in the Canary Channel.
A new open?source Notepad clone brings back the fast, minimal editor we loved ? while Microsoft's Windows 11 version keeps getting more bloated
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:40:30 +0000
Not happy with the direction that Windows 11's Notepad app is taking? Don't want to use Notepad++? This free, open-source alternative is available on GitHub.
Age of Empires 2's competitive scene is thriving ? Pro play is at its best, and a grand finale is set for one of the world's most iconic venues
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Age of Empires 2 is the game that refuses to go away, and if anything, it's only getting more popular. The professional competitive scene is delivering some of the best matches ever; here's how to get caught up on the action before the Red Bull Wololo: Londinium grand finale in April.
Helldivers 2 surged on Xbox at launch ? before PlayStation?s larger install base drove stronger long-term sales for its breakout hit
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:43:29 +0000
New Alinea Analytics estimates show Helldivers 2 thriving on both platforms, with Xbox momentum colliding with PlayStation?s longer, slower sales curve.
These 10 Windows 11 features and changes will ship in February ? let's hope it's not another Patch Tuesday disaster
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:43:18 +0000
After breaking PCs in January, Microsoft is rolling out 10 new Windows 11 changes for February, including the expansion of Cross-Device Resume.
Crimson Desert receives a 15-minute showcase of its story and open-world gameplay ? revealing additional playable characters and rideable mechs
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:30:51 +0000
Crimson Desert's release on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC is fast approaching. So, Pearl Abyss is driving up hype for the game by releasing gameplay overviews, starting with coverage of its main plot and open-world gameplay.
Satya Nadella says Microsoft's Copilot AI is seeing massive use, growing "nearly 3x year-over-year" ? but investors aren't convinced
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:15:07 +0000
Satya Nadella says Microsoft?s Copilot AI is seeing strong adoption, even as investors question the growth of Azure and Microsoft 365.
New Xbox achievement visuals appear in Xbox Cloud Gaming ? but gamers shouldn't expect any system overhauls anytime soon
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Microsoft has refreshed Xbox achievement visuals in the new Cloud Gaming UI preview, offering a cleaner look while sources say no full achievement system overhaul is planned.
You won: Microsoft is walking back Windows 11?s AI overload ? scaling down Copilot and rethinking Recall in a major shift
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:47:21 +0000
People familiar with Microsoft's plans say the company is moving to streamline or remove certain Copilot integrations across in-box apps like Notepad and Paint in 2026, after pushback from users.
Microsoft explores bringing Linux-like top menu bar to Windows 11 with new PowerToys feature
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:22:04 +0000
Microsoft's PowerToys team is exploring a new feature that would add a menu bar to the top of the Windows desktop, offering power user shortcuts similar to the menu bar on a Mac or Linux distro.
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