Bethesda Fallout 3 dev "initially felt a little touchy" about New Vegas' success because they "put in all this effort" for its foundation ? "We made 90% of the art, we built the engine"
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:14:10 +0000
Fallout 3 dev "initially felt a little touchy" about New Vegas' glowing reputation because Bethesda's work building its foundation went unrecognized.
Xbox Game Pass ?TRION? shows up with only first?party games, sparking questions about whether Microsoft is preparing a major shake?up to its subscription model
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:30:08 +0000
A newly discovered Xbox Game Pass codename, TRION, points to a first party game lineup, adding to speculation that Microsoft could be testing a different subscription offering.
Why did Microsoft end 'This is an Xbox' marketing? Microsoft responds ? "It didn't feel like Xbox."
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:30:16 +0000
Microsoft's controversial Xbox marketing campaign "This is an Xbox" was almost immediately ended after new CEO Asha Sharma came on board. Microsoft explains why.
Geekom's ultimate Windows Mini-PC with upgradeable RAM and SSD is now 33% off ? it also features quad 4K monitor support and an Intel i5-13600H CPU
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:23:33 +0000
The Geekom IT13 is our no.1 mini-PC for its reliably quick performance for productivity tasks, 4K monitor support, and compact design, and it's now on sale for a 33% Amazon Spring Sale discount.
Sony raised PS5 prices in key regions and Xbox instantly became the cheaper console, creating one of the funniest value swings in years
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:48:45 +0000
Sony has raised PS5 prices across multiple regions, and early comparisons show Xbox hardware now offers better value in several markets, shifting the pricing landscape between the two platforms.
Alienware?s 2026 refresh doubles down on power, RGB, and unapologetic gaming attitude, proving subtlety is still not the plan
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:41:17 +0000
Alienware announced a refresh for its flagship Area-51 and Aurora gaming laptops at CES 2026, and they're now available to buy from Dell. Best part? The older models are enjoying some heavy discounts.
Yes, your office admin can fully remove Microsoft's Copilot app from your work PCs ? if you follow this strict criteria for 28 days
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:35:35 +0000
Microsoft made it possible to batch uninstall Copilot in Windows 11, but the caveats make it harder than expected.
Windows 95's self-healing tricks saved Microsoft's retro OS from rogue installations ? A "fix it after they break it" strategy
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:47:42 +0000
Windows 95 had a clever safeguard against sloppy installers that few would have known about.
Baldur's Gate 3 director weighs in on cheaper Xbox Game Pass tiers Microsoft is considering ? "I don't think race to the bottom needs a renaissance"
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:30:10 +0000
As Microsoft's new Xbox CEO considers making Xbox Game Pass more affordable with "lower-priced tiers," one executive dev says he thinks that's a bad idea.
The ?Avengers? of Windows app development are assembling to fix Windows 11
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:11:04 +0000
Legendary developer Rudy Huyn is picking a new team to improve the Windows 11 app experience.
STALKER 2 just got a big Xbox feature ahead of its new Cost of Hope DLC ? new details about the expansion have me excited to return to The Zone
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:43:31 +0000
Ahead of STALKER 2's newly announced Cost of Hope DLC expansion coming out this summer, the game now fully supports Xbox Play Anywhere on Xbox and PC.
Hunters of 2-in-1 laptops with stylus pen support for crafting digital art are in luck ? this solid 3K AMOLED PC will fit your needs at a 29% discount
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:24:31 +0000
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 is a favorable 2-in-1 laptop with a detailed 3K AMOLED display, a high-performance Lunar Lake Intel Core Ultra Series 2 CPU, and additional features for work and personal use. It's also now available for a 29% discount courtesy of the Amazon Spring Sale.
Qualcomm-based PC sales have "experienced explosive growth," according to a new report ? and the platform could save a struggling entry-level PC gaming market
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:20:12 +0000
In the future, ARM-based PCs could save the day for entry-level and mid-range PC gamers. I'm not sure I believe it, but that's exactly what this recent analyst report suggests.
OpenAI Sora dead, new funding "Ponzi scheme" ... is the end of OpenAI nigh, and will Microsoft end up picking up the pieces?
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:11:58 +0000
OpenAI looks increasingly chaotic, as it shutters various projects and restructures in ongoing, increasingly fruitless-looking attempts to become profitable.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn's new trailer reveals gameplay, release date, and best test ? it's also confirmed for Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Play Anywhere
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:35:56 +0000
One of the biggest highlights of the March 2026 Xbox Partner Preview event was the trailer for The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, as it showcased its gameplay along with dates for its upcoming full release and Xbox Series X|S beta test.
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