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MSI's new Claw 8 EX AI Plus packs Intel's Arc G3 Extreme chip — and it could be a handheld gaming beast

MSI has revealed the Claw 8 EX AI Plus ahead of Computex 2026. Powered by Intel's Arc G3 Extreme chip, the new handheld gaming PC could deliver a major performance boost, although pricing and several key specifications remain unknown.

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The indie game that toppled Forza Horizon 6 off Metacritic is now out for Xbox and PC — and I deeply regret letting it slip under my radar until now

Mina the Hollower, the next big IP from the creators of Shovel Knight, is now available on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Here's why you should get excited if you're a fan of retro 2D action-adventure games or Game Boy-era titles.

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One of Fallout 4's best and biggest new mods just came to Xbox thanks to Bethesda's storage increase update — it's basically a whole new DLC expansion

Bethesda's Fallout 4 mod storage increase update on Xbox has allowed one of the RPG's best and biggest new mods to release on Microsoft's consoles.

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"Its developers need justice": Former Halo art director pushes for investigation into Halo Studios allegations using Microsoft's Xbox Player Voice forum

Former Halo art director Glenn Israel is using the new Xbox Player Voice forum to push for an investigation into his allegations against Halo Studios.

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 dev Infinity Ward says it plans to fix one of the franchise's most annoying issues — I hope it stays gone forever

A new report says Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 dev Infinity Ward has confirmed it's going to address the "Update requires restart" issue in CoD.

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Xbox games chief confirms Microsoft will show its titles are coming to PS5, other platforms at the Xbox Games Showcase — Xbox's CEO responds to controversy [UPDATED]

Microsoft's Xbox CCO Matt Booty has confirmed it will broadcast multiplatform availability of titles shown at the Xbox Games Showcase next week.

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"The focus is going to be on these games": Xbox CCO Matt Booty says Project Helix won't be at Xbox Games Showcase, with more on it coming "at a later time"

Xbox still plans to show more of Project Helix "later this year," but don't expect it to be at the Xbox Games Showcase, says CCO Matt Booty.

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ON THIS DAY: In 2015, we unboxed the Verizon LG Lancet with Windows Phone 8.1, a phone even I forgot about it

A look back at the LG Lancet and the era when Windows Phone 8.1 defined Microsoft’s mobile peak.

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"A new era of PC": Microsoft and NVIDIA tease major announcement experts predict to be the fabled N1X chip

Microsoft and NVIDIA just teased a massive hardware announcement. Will the rumored N1X chip usher in the "new era of PC" promised by both companies?

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HP’s Windows 10 holdouts show just how hard Microsoft’s Windows 11 upgrade push really is

Despite Microsoft’s push for Windows 11, millions of HP users are sticking with Windows 10

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"We want to make sure that that game has a window all to its own" — Fable delayed to February 2027, Xbox confirms

Xbox has confirmed that Fable has been delayed to February 2027. According to Matt Booty, the game is in great shape, but Xbox wants it to have a launch window of its own. Fans can expect to see more of the highly anticipated RPG during Xbox Games Showcase.

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Forza Horizon 6 breaks a three-year drought — the first Xbox game to chart physically in Japan since 2023

Forza Horizon 6 has become the first Xbox game since 2023 to chart physically in Japan, landing in Famitsu's top 30 and marking a rare sales milestone for the platform in the region.

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Gears of War: Reloaded and High on Life 2 headline this week's Xbox Free Play Days

Xbox has revealed its latest Free Play Days lineup, featuring Gears of War: Reloaded, High on Life 2, Dying Light: Definitive Edition, and Formula Legends. Here's everything you can play for free this weekend.

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Hollow Knight: Silksong is getting a physical Xbox release, and that's worth celebrating

Hollow Knight: Silksong is getting a physical Xbox Series X release through Fangamer. The collector-focused edition includes a manual and poster, giving Xbox fans a rare physical release worth celebrating.

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Activision has filed a new "Crash Bandicoot" trademark, and it points to movies, TV, and animation — but not games

A new Activision trademark filing for Crash Bandicoot covers television, movie, and animated productions.

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"It's a happy ending" — Subnautica 2 developers reportedly receive $250 million payout after months of legal drama

Following months of legal disputes and controversy, reports now claim Krafton has agreed to pay Unknown Worlds the $250 million bonus tied to Subnautica 2’s success.

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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma warns tough decisions are ahead, raising questions about Helix, Xbox Game Studios, and exclusives

Xbox's new CEO revealed that Xbox is in a tough spot in a new memo shared by The Verge. What could the "tough decisions" be on the horizon for Asha Sharma?

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The Witcher 3 dev says the scope of the new Songs of the Past expansion is "closer to Blood and Wine" — "we're definitely making a proper big expansion"

The Witcher 3 dev CD Projekt RED has confirmed that the game's upcoming expansion Songs of the Past will be similar to Blood and Wine in terms of scope.

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XBOX CEO says Game Pass cuts helped “retention improve” — but warns the bigger challenge will take time

XBOX CEO Asha Sharma says lowering the price of Xbox Game Pass helped improve subscriber retention after growth slowed following last year’s pricing changes. Sharma also addressed the company’s XBOX rebrand and hinted at more difficult decisions ahead.

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Users report phishing emails coming from Microsoft’s system, and the company is digging in

Hackers are sending phishing emails from a real Microsoft address, making it even harder for unsuspecting users to detect the scam.

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Banjo‑Kazooie is the top Xbox Player Voice request, and fans are still pushing for a comeback

Banjo-Kazooie has emerged as the top game-related request on Xbox’s Player Voice feedback forum, reigniting discussion around forgotten Xbox franchises and community demand for a revival.

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Xbox is sunsetting Call of Duty: Warzone alongside Modern Warfare 4 on last-gen Xbox One and PS4 consoles — and the last day to download is just a week away

Xbox and Call of Duty have announced that when Modern Warfare 4 arrives later this year, support for Warzone on Xbox One and PS4 is ending.

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Confused about Windows 11’s Low Latency Profile? Here is what it actually does and what we know so far about it.

Windows 11 Low Latency Profile explainer on how it boosts responsiveness, affects battery life, and what users can expect from this new feature.

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NVIDIA drops the Control Panel for Windows 11 after 20 years of faithful service and goes all in on its newer app

With the release of the latest NVIDIA driver the classic Control Panel app is being retired. The features aren't going away, instead being folded into the newer NVIDIA App.

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The first Snapdragon C laptop is official, but the potential MacBook Neo rival remains a mystery

Acer announced the first Snapdragon C‑powered laptop today, but we still don’t know the price, launch date or several key specs. The Aspire Go 15 gives us our first hit at the kind of hardware Qualcomm is targeting with its new entry‑level chip, even though the company hasn’t shared any…

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