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Ex-Microsoft gaming VP reveals why Xbox was greenlit despite how “unlikely” it was — “they saw it as a hedge against the threat” of Japan in tech

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[email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
25 years after the original Xbox's release, ex-Microsoft gaming VP Ed Fries says it was created to rival Japanese companies like Sony and Nintendo.

A photograph of Ed Fries.

Ed Fries served as Microsoft's vice president of game publishing and an Xbox executive until he left the company in 2004.

Oop, Xbox's Halo: Campaign Evolved release date may have just leaked thanks to a retailer's mistake — it might have a Deluxe Edition with Early Access, too

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[email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
New Halo: Campaign Evolved leaks suggest that the remake of Xbox's original flagship shooter will come out on Xbox, PC, and PS5 in late July.

Halo Studios master chief and elite

Master Chief dueling an Elite in the Unreal Engine 5 tech demo shown when 343 Industries rebranded to Halo Studios. This concept would ultimately evolve into Halo: Campaign Evolved.

Xbox is finally giving Achievements a huge update with several new features — “We stood up a dedicated team to focus on fan feedback”

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[email protected] (Brendan Lowry)
Xbox is finally giving Achievements the kind of upgrade fans have been asking for for years — new features, modern systems, and even a dedicated internal team focused entirely on community feedback.

Images showing off new Xbox Achievements update for April 2026

Images showing off new Xbox Achievements update for April 2026

“Wait, Windows uses less?”: I break down the surprising requirement that flips the Linux vs. Windows script

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[email protected] (Mauro Huculak)
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS raises hardware requirements beyond those of Windows 11, and here's why this is happening.

Screenshot and mockup of Ubuntu's new RAM requirements comparing it to Windows 11

Screenshot and mockup of Ubuntu's new RAM requirements comparing it to Windows 11

ChatGPT’s refusal to admit mistakes is getting out of hand, and this exchange proves it

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[email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently admitted that ChatGPT doesn't have the capability to keep track of time, but the chatbot insists it does.

In this photo illustration OpenAI ChatGPT icon is displayed on a mobile phone screen in Ankara, Turkiye on August 13, 2024.

In this photo illustration OpenAI ChatGPT icon is displayed on a mobile phone screen in Ankara, Turkiye on August 13, 2024.

"I know that a lot of PC gamers are resistant to AI": SteamGPT shows up in datamined Steam files, suggesting Valve plans to add AI to help in these two key areas

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[email protected] (Cale Hunt)
Reference to something called SteamGPT has appeared in a datamined Steam update, which could mean that Valve is bringing in AI to help speed up support requests and to buff anti-cheat. Here's what you need to know.

A Steam Deck OLED handheld gaming console on a solid purple background

<p>Helldivers 2 runs pretty well on Steam Deck, all things considered.</p>

If you bought an Xbox controller recently: Read this — Microsoft says you might be eligible for free batteries.

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[email protected] (Jez Corden)
Did you buy an Xbox controller between December 2025 and April 2026? You might be in luck.

Batteries in an Xbox controller.

Xbox controllers usually come with batteries, but Microsoft shipped a ton that were missing batteries since Winter. Microsoft has got your back, though.

Dell is scrubbing its failed Premium brand from existence, but who cares when you can save almost $900 on an XPS 14?

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[email protected] (Sean Endicott)
Dell is quietly turning its "Premium" laptops back into XPS machines to fix a naming mess, and you can save nearly $900 on the hardware formerly known as the Dell 14 Premium.

The all-new 2025 Dell 14 Premium replaces last year's Dell XPS 14. Though it looks the same, it has updated internal hardware.

Once an XPS in everything but name, the laptop formerly known as the Dell 14 Premium is now called the Dell XPS 14 (2025).

"Raptor Lake will continue to be abundantly available": Intel exec makes a case for its older chips as RAM prices soar, but are they actually worth buying in 2026?

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[email protected] (Cale Hunt)
Intel's aging Raptor Lake desktop CPUs are "not going anywhere," according to an Intel exec, as RAM prices soar and PC gamers search for DDR4 alternatives. Are these chips worth buying in 2026? Let's explore.

Intel Core i7-13700K

Intel's "Raptor Lake" 13th and 14th Gen desktop processors remain a solid option for DDR4 gaming PCs.

Here's a closer look at the gigantic Forza Horizon 6 Japan map, easily the greatest in the series' history

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[email protected] (Richard Devine)
The full map for Forza Horizon 6 has been revealed, and it's a big one. From the vast Tokyo City to the snowy mountains and everything in between, here's how it's all laid out.

The cover car for Forza Horizon 6

The cover car for Forza Horizon 6 sure is a looker.

"I hope NVIDIA's legal team lets this slide": I dive into OpenNOW, an open-source GeForce Now alternative that's trending in cloud gaming — for good reason

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[email protected] (Cale Hunt)
OpenNOW is quickly gaining popularity as a quality GeForce Now app alternative, all thanks to its open-source nature. It still has some limitations compared to the official software, but it's on the right path ... assuming NVIDIA's legal team doesn't get involved.

Xbox Ally with OpenNOW app displayed edited in Gemini

Xbox Ally with OpenNOW app displayed edited in Gemini

"An error was made": We asked ASUS why Zenbook prices are suddenly soaring, and we have bad news

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[email protected] (Sean Endicott)
Just hours after our 5-star review dropped, ASUS and Best Buy hiked the price of the Zenbook A16.

Studio photos of the 2026 ASUS Zenbook A16 laptop featuring the new Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme processor.

The ASUS Zenbook A16 earned a perfect score in our review, but it confusingly went up in price hours after launch.

"The absolute pinnacle of the Forza Horizon series": I finally played Forza Horizon 6 and it's a spectacle the likes of which we haven't seen before

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[email protected] (Richard Devine)
I finally played Forza Horizon 6 ahead of its May 19 release and got my first taste of the Japanese streets. It was worth the wait.

A promo shot of Forza Horizon 6 showing racing on the streets of Tokyo.

A promo shot of Forza Horizon 6 showing racing on the streets of Tokyo.

Four new features I found in the Forza Horizon 6 preview that will change how you play the game

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[email protected] (Richard Devine)
The Forza Horizon 6 preview build is but a tiny snapshot of what we can expect, but even so, I found four new features that add a little change to the way you'll play the game.

A promotional image of the Horizon Festival in Forza Horizon 6.

The Horizon Festival this year is quite the spectacle.

“I’m already sold”: Xbox’s new Forza Horizon 6 limited‑edition accessories are (almost) here — and they might be even cooler than I expected

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Xbox is reportedly preparing new Forza Horizon 6 themed accessories, including a limited edition controller and headset, with pricing details already emerging ahead of launch.

Forza Horizon 6 screenshots

Forza Horizon 6 promotional image featuring Mt Fuji

This incredible new Zenbook is a warning that Microsoft needs to stop obsessing over Copilot+ PCs for Surface: "I would probably leave with more questions than answers."

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[email protected] (Sean Endicott)
The ASUS Zenbook A16 is a Copilot+ PC by definition, but its 5-star success proves no one cares. Major reviews are hailing its 18-core Snapdragon power, lightweight build, and MacBook-beating performance while completely ignoring Microsoft's "Copilot+ PC" label.

Studio photos of the 2026 ASUS Zenbook A16 laptop featuring the new Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme processor.

The ASUS Zenbook A16 is technically a Copilot+ PC, but you wouldn’t know it from reading reviews of the laptop.

"I can't stop laughing": I might have a reason to press my Copilot key as this absurd Windows 11 app adds some comic relief

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[email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)
TypeFart is a small Windows app that plays a fart sound on every keypress and weird sounds on the touchpad, but you'll need a subscription plan for the action.

Copilot button on a Windows laptop

TypeFart is a small Windows app that plays a fart sound on every keypress, and that includes the Copilot key.

Microsoft's Azure cloud platform problems stem from AI, according to a former engineer: "Those disruptions built up."

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[email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)
An ex-Microsoft engineer recently detailed how Azure’s rushed launch, talent exodus, and AI hype left Microsoft’s cloud fragile and struggling to compete.

The American file hosting and cloud computing service owned by Microsoft, Azure logo seen displayed on a smartphone with an Artificial Intelligence (AI) chip and symbol in the background.

An ex-Microsoft engineer recently detailed how Azure’s rushed launch, talent exodus, and AI hype left Microsoft’s cloud fragile and struggling to compete.

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