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  1. “Globetrotting is a key part of Modern Warfare”: Here’s what we know about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 multiplayer maps and modes for launch

    Infinity Ward, the lead development studio for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, has confirmed details for the game's upcoming multiplayer experience, including maps and game play modes.

  2. Microsoft’s share price rallies as Windows on Arm, NVIDIA N1X, and RTX Spark drive investor confidence

    Computex has seen a raft of interesting news for Windows on Arm, as NVIDIA commits its first N1X Arm chip to a wave of new PCs targeting the autumn.

  3. Microsoft and Xbox are giving away this slept-on exclusive game free for an entire month — make sure you get it while the offer's on the table

    Microsoft and Xbox have made this oft-forgotten exclusive game available to own and play for free for the entirety of June. Why not take advantage?

  4. FLASH DEAL: Behold one of the world's fastest 4.0 PCIe SSDs for PC gaming — it's got tons of space, great thermals, and can cut PC game load times by half

    Hardcore PC gamers and workers looking for storage upgrades are in luck, because Amazon is hosting a limited-time discount on the Samsung 990 (2TB), which we consider to be one of the best SSDs around.

  5. NVIDIA wants to push laptops forward after Qualcomm kickstarted Windows on ARM — and I'm cautiously optimistic for Microsoft

    NVIDIA confidently enters the Windows on ARM space with its new RTX Spark processors, but that doesn't make the N1x chip an enemy to Qualcomm or Snapdragon X.

  6. "Guardians make their own fate": As a Destiny 3 petition surges, Destiny 2 dev calls on players to log in for its final content update on June 9

    Ahead of Destiny 2's final content update Monument of Triumph, one dev is rallying players to log in for it as a Destiny 3 petition surges.

  7. How to watch Microsoft Build 2026: Windows 11, NVIDIA RTX Spark, AI agents, and more

    Microsoft Build kicks off this week, and you can watch the keynote and dozens of sessions online. This guide shows you how to follow the event, what’s free, what’s in‑person only, and what to expect from the event.

  8. ASUS unveils the ROG Xbox Ally X20 with a new OLED display and translucent body

    ASUS has officially unveiled the ROG Ally X20, a new handheld gaming device featuring a 7.4-inch OLED display, a redesigned translucent shell, and bundled XREAL AR glasses. While performance remains largely unchanged thanks to the Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme chipset, the OLED screen addresses one of the most common criticisms of previous ROG Ally models.

  9. Microsoft’s own data suggests AI is more expensive than hiring humans, as a mystery firm burns USD 500 million on Claude in one month

    Microsoft data shows AI costs surpass payroll, with a $500 million Claude fiasco proving how expensive automation can get.

  10. Baldur's Gate 3's D&D RPG predecessor is getting a remake according to a new report — and I wouldn't be surprised if the first game was, too

    Baldur's Gate 3 publisher Wizards of the Coast is reportedly making a remake of the second game in the D&D RPG series. Is the original getting one, too?

  11. Adobe will supercharge Photoshop and Premiere with RTX Spark and the N1x chip

    Adobe promises up to double the performance for effects, AI, and editing in upcoming Photoshop and Premiere updates. The gains come from optimizing both apps for NVIDIA’s RTX Spark platform.

  12. Xbox expands "Stream your own game" library with ABZU, Bastion, 007 First Light, and more

    Xbox has expanded its "Stream your own game" feature with more than 32 additional titles, including 007 First Light, Bastion, ABZU, Untitled Goose Game, Ghostrunner, and My Time at Portia, further growing the list of games players can stream across supported devices.

  13. Microsoft veteran revisits NVIDIA's first Windows on ARM experiment with a nostalgic Tegra video shot on Windows Phone — Will history repeat itself in 2026?

    Microsoft veteran Steven Sinofsky recalls Nvidia’s first Windows-on-Arm test, raising questions around the latest Nvidia and Arm thrust into Windows.

  14. Gears of War: Redux is the fan-built overhaul that I always wanted from Microsoft — Horde Mode, new maps, and Xbox 360-style achievements included

    Gears of War: Redux is a community-built overhaul of the original PC version of Gears of War, adding Horde Mode, new maps, Xbox 360-style achievements, improved AI, modern hardware support, and a range of quality-of-life enhancements ahead of its June 17 release.

  15. Xbox fan backlash to "PlayStation logos in the Showcase" isn't about gatekeeping — it's about distrust

    Everybody with a brain knows it takes five seconds to go online and find out whether a game is multiplatform. Microsoft's logo "transparency" simply has users doubting whether it's truly behind Xbox's long-term success.

  16. Qualcomm responds to NVIDIA's new RTX Spark Windows on Arm chips: "Welcome to the family. We're excited"

    Qualcomm SVP Kedar Kondap has shared his thoughts on NVIDIA entering the PC space, and he reckons it's good news for everybody.

  17. ASUS ProArt P16 and P14 N1X bring workstation‑class power, RTX graphics, and AI‑PC performance for creators

    ASUS joins the RTX Spark revolution with the ProArt P16 and P14, featuring 128GB of RAM and Blackwell GPUs to challenge the MacBook Pro.

  18. Modern Warfare 4 gameplay shows off the new movement system and first look at Create-a-Class emerges

    New Modern Warfare 4 gameplay footage reveals Infinity Ward's updated movement system, pipe climbing mechanics, slide canceling, and a redesigned Create-a-Class interface ahead of the game's October launch.

  19. NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang promises new 'RTX Spark' Windows on Arm chips will run every Windows app ever made

    In an attempt to quell people's concerns around app compatibility with Windows on Arm, NVIDIA's CEO says that its new RTX Spark chips won't have any app compatibility problems.

  20. Surface Laptop Ultra: Microsoft and NVIDIA reveal the 128GB RAM, mini‑LED, RTX Spark powerhouse redefining Windows on Arm

    Microsoft and NVIDIA unveil the Surface Laptop Ultra, a 128GB RAM beast with Blackwell graphics and a mini-LED display that redefines performance for Windows on Arm.

  21. "Prime competition for MacBook Neo": Dell's new XPS 13 starts at $599, and it has a few features that Apple lacks

    Dell just unveiled a new XPS 13 for 2026 at Computex, and it's completely redesigned compared to previous models. Best part? It starts at just $599 for students, making it prime competition for the MacBook Neo.

  22. Halo: Fireteam Raven is now playable on PC — but it's not quite as simple as it sounds

    Halo: Fireteam Raven, the arcade-exclusive Halo shooter set during the events of Halo: Combat Evolved, is now playable on PC through fan preservation efforts.

  23. Once left in the dust, Surface could be on the forefront of "a new era of PC"

    Microsoft and NVIDIA dropped coordinated “new era of PC” teasers that hint at the N1X chip taking center stage at Computex and Build.

  24. “The early signs are encouraging”: New data suggests Xbox is winning back gamers and rebuilding momentum

    New YouGov data suggests Xbox is seeing significant improvements in brand perception among U.S. gamers, with gains across Buzz, Word of Mouth, Value, Satisfaction, and overall brand health metrics following recent changes under CEO Asha Sharma.

  25. Rayman Origins Enhanced Edition leaks early on Xbox with a surprising USD 1,999 price

    A leaked Xbox Store listing has revealed Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition, including 4K visuals, 60 FPS gameplay, quality-of-life improvements, and four-player co-op. The listing also briefly displayed a bizarre $1,999 placeholder price before being removed.