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  1. I put this case on my Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X — It provides the slimmest handheld protection and a kickstand, but there's a catch

    There is no slimmer protective Xbox Ally case option than the dBrand Killswitch Travel Kit. I tested it on Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X. Here's why it's a fantastic choice for handhelds. Our review.

  2. Call of Duty: Warzone's overhaul detailed — can it compete with Battlefield 6's imminent battle royale?

    The studio behind Call of Duty: Warzone has published a detailed outline of its plans for the year ahead, but the question remains; will it be enough?

  3. Call of Duty Black Ops 7 PC requirements — are they surprisingly low... or a graphics card killer?

    Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is almost upon us, so the age-old question for PC players is here again. Can my rig run it?

  4. HP's latest ultrawide gaming monitor is the safe option, but I hoped for a little better

    I've been using the HP OMEN 34c (G2) ultrawide gaming monitor, and it's a great display in most respects. It plays it safe, though, and doesn't get it all right.

  5. Halo: Campaign Evolved doesn't feature PvP multiplayer — here's why the developers chose to focus on co-op

    Halo: Campaign Evolved doesn't include multiplayer, and I asked the developers at Halo Studios why that's the case.

  6. My Steam Deck, Xbox Ally X, Legion Go 2, and Nintendo Switch 2 all fit perfectly in this bag — Here's why it's the ideal handheld carrying case

    The Tomtoc Arccos G-47 is designed to work with several different handhelds, offering both protective material and ample storage space. Here's what makes it the perfect bag for your handheld. Our review.

  7. Warhammer Day roundup: Darktide roadmap, Dark Heresy’s alpha, Boltgun 2’s new character, and more for Xbox & PC

    Warhammer Day is here, and it has brought a tidal wave of announcements for various Warhammer video games like Rogue Trader, Dark Heresy, Boltgun 2, and more.

  8. Before Ninja Gaiden 4: why the original trilogy still matters and how it set the bar for action games

    Newegg has stealth-looted a 55% discount for the Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection, a perfect trip down memory lane for long-time fans or newcomers who want to experience the earlier games after completing Ninja Gaiden 4.

  9. ON THIS DAY: The future of Windows Mobile – Does Microsoft want to reboot the concept of a phone?

    Windows Phone is dead, at least as we know it. Microsoft has demonstrated that they can invent new hardware categories like the Surface Book and HoloLens. What would happen if they applied that same desire to mobile phones? Let's talk about the future of Microsoft.

  10. No escape: Microsoft flatlines Office Online Server — it's now Microsoft 365 cloud or nothing

    Microsoft is officially ending support for Office Online Server on December 31, 2026, marking the end of its self-hosted Office apps. The move pushes enterprises toward Microsoft 365, where the company is focusing on cloud-first services, tighter integration, and AI features like Copilot.

  11. "You got my money this time, but it's the last time" | DICE isn't reverting its Portal XP nerf, claims it's working on challenge difficulty

    The Battlefield 6 team has offered an update as to the immediate future of its Portal experiences, and it's not going to sit well with a lot of players.

  12. Phil Spencer swears Forza Motorsport isn’t dead — just parked indefinitely

    Phil Spencer confirms Forza Motorsport isn’t cancelled, explaining that Turn 10 Studios is being given more time while Xbox shifts focus to other projects. His comments come amid layoffs, rising profit demands, and growing fan concern over Xbox’s current direction.

  13. Hyperkin Competitor review: The $50 Xbox controller that finally nails 2D gaming with a PlayStation‑style twist

    My search for an ideal Xbox controller has borne fruit, for I have acquired the Hyperkin Competitor controller. With a reasonable price tag and a more natural button layout to play 2D games, this is now one of my favorite Xbox controllers.

  14. The Battlefield 6 Season 1 update patch notes bring fixes, balance changes, and Challenge nerfs galore — everything but the one thing the game needs the most

    Battlefield 6 has posted the massive list of patch notes for the Season 1 update, and sadly, it's missing one huge fix everyone was hoping for.

  15. List of everything new in Halo: Campaign Evolved — missions, weapons, and more

    Here is a list of everything new in Halo: Campaign Evolved, Halo Studios' remake of the original Halo: Combat Evolved from Bungie.

  16. Halo: Campaign Evolved hands‑on — revisiting Master Chief’s origins with a bold remake for Xbox, PC, and PlayStation 5

    Halo: Campaign Evolved brings a remake of the original story to Xbox, PC, and even PlayStation. After going hands-on, a lot of my concerns are gone.

  17. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 cross-save — can you transfer your progress between Xbox, Steam & Battle.net?

    Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will be on console and PC, and in the case of the latter, not just from one source. But can you cross-save your progress between them?

  18. This Day in History: Cortana can now connect to your Xbox Live account for gaming news, activity and more

    Back in 2015, Microsoft was laying the groundwork for Cortana, gaming, and your Xbox. Here's a flashback to our original coverage.

  19. The Outer Worlds 2

    The Outer Worlds 2

  20. If the Xbox Ally is a public beta test for the next-gen Xbox — Microsoft needs to start working with the community *today* to address feedback

    The Xbox Insider Program isn't robust enough for the absolutely gargantuan effort ahead of Microsoft. Bringing Windows up to par with the Xbox console experience may be the platform team's biggest challenge yet.

  21. Will Black Ops 7 launch on Xbox Game Pass? Here’s the latest

    Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 marks the second title in the franchise to launch under Microsoft ownership, but with the recent Xbox Game Pass changes, what's the status of the latest game?

  22. Amazon's master plan to replace 600,000 workers with robots by 2033 — complete with a "good corporate citizen" play to avoid backlash from the growing divide between the tech elite and normal people

    Amazon is reportedly planning to replace 600,000 workers across its warehouses using robots by 2033 to promote productivity and efficiency.

  23. Your Xbox Ally X doesn't run at potential out of the box — Here are 6 tweaks every ASUS ROG gaming handheld owner should make

    The Xbox Ally X needs to be tweaked a little before it can run games at its most efficient and smoothest capability. Here is everything you should do to maximize your Xbox Ally X's potential.

  24. Logitech G321 LIGHTSPEED review: Logitech proves great wireless gaming doesn’t have to cost $100+ — for everything but Xbox

    The Logitech G321 LIGHTSPEED is an ultra-affordable wireless gaming headset that looks and sounds great for only $60, but there's no Xbox version.

  25. Claude Code comes to the web — so you can pay to manage the AI that’s taking your job

    Anthropic’s Claude Code is now available on the web, letting developers securely run AI coding tasks in the cloud through GitHub integration and isolated virtual machines.