game compatibility

Battlefield 6 will refuse to launch on a PC that does not present a modern platform trust stack — namely UEFI Secure Boot enabled (and a present TPM 2.0) — because EA’s Javelin anti‑cheat requires those firmware-backed signals to operate at the kernel level. Background / Overview Battlefield 6...

Capcom has told PC players it will no longer guarantee that three major Monster Hunter titles — Monster Hunter: World, Monster Hunter Rise, and Monster Hunter Wilds — will run on Windows 10 systems once Microsoft’s official end‑of‑support date for that OS arrives on October 14, 2025, a support...

Capcom has quietly moved a new compatibility line into the post‑launch roadmap for its Monster Hunter trilogy on PC: starting October 14, 2025, the publisher will no longer guarantee that Monster Hunter Wilds, Monster Hunter World, and Monster Hunter Rise will run on Windows 10. The change —...

I was forced to upgrade to Windows 11 after a hardware repair and watched a beloved game break mid‑event because of a series of automatic updates — an increasingly common experience that sits at the intersection of user frustration, corporate risk management, and the modern reality of a tightly...

Steam will stop supporting Windows 32‑bit installations on January 1, 2026, a move that, if confirmed and implemented as reported, will leave the vanishingly small number of users still running Windows 10 in its 32‑bit form without client updates, security fixes, or official Steam Support help —...

ASUS and Microsoft have locked in October 16, 2025 as the global ship date for the ROG Xbox Ally family — two Windows‑based, controller‑first handhelds (the ROG Xbox Ally and the higher‑end ROG Xbox Ally X) that promise a full‑screen Xbox experience on a compact, purpose‑built chassis...

Microsoft is starting a staged Insider preview that finally lets some Windows on Arm systems download and run compatible games locally from the Xbox PC app — a practical, incremental shift away from the cloud-only model that has dominated Arm-powered Surface and Snapdragon devices until now...

Microsoft is rolling out a targeted update that begins to change how the Xbox PC app behaves on Arm®-based Windows 11 devices, and for the first time Microsoft is letting Insiders download and run more PC titles locally on ARM hardware rather than relying solely on cloud streaming. This shift —...

The next installment in Activision’s blockbuster franchise, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, will break new ground—not just for its action-packed gameplay, but also as a technical milestone for PC gaming security. When Black Ops 7 launches later this year, it will become the first Call of Duty title...

Call of Duty’s relentless march toward ever more advanced technology has reached a new inflection point: with the official announcement that Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will strictly require both TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot enabled on PC. This move, instituted by Activision and implemented through a...

Valve’s Linux-based SteamOS is rapidly reshaping the landscape of PC gaming, with new data from Steam’s July 2025 Hardware & Software survey illustrating a notable shift in user preference away from Microsoft’s once-unassailable Windows 11. According to the survey, SteamOS market share surged by...

Microsoft’s foray into the handheld gaming PC market, previously considered the exclusive terrain of companies like Valve, is gaining momentum with the introduction of the ROG Xbox Ally by Asus. This device represents more than just new hardware: it signals Microsoft’s growing acknowledgment of...

As the end of Windows 10 support approaches, a significant shift is occurring in the gaming community, with an increasing number of gamers transitioning to Windows 11. This trend is underscored by recent data from Valve's Steam Hardware and Software Survey, which reveals that as of July 2025...

Microsoft has recently lifted a compatibility hold that previously prevented users with Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) software from upgrading to Windows 11 version 24H2. This decision follows the release of update KB5063060, which addresses critical issues that had been causing system instability for...

Determining the precise version of DirectX installed on your PC can play a pivotal role in boosting game performance and software compatibility, but for many, unraveling this information remains a confusing first step. Understanding the architecture of DirectX, its evolution, and the specific...

Microsoft’s approach to Windows updates and compatibility patches has always been a source of both praise and frustration, with the recent saga around the Easy Anti-Cheat conflict in Windows 11’s 24H2 update serving as a vivid example of the challenges and triumphs that define modern PC...

Reliving the adventures of classic DOS games is something many PC enthusiasts and retro gamers still crave, decades after the golden age of MS-DOS. For those who grew up with the likes of Commander Keen, Prince of Persia, or the unforgiving challenges of The Oregon Trail, the nostalgia is...

For months, a cloud of frustration hung over gamers running Windows 11 who found themselves suddenly staring at the dreaded Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) during heated matches of Fortnite or other popular online titles. This wasn’t just another garden-variety software crash—it was a system-level...

The Lenovo Legion Go S, now equipped with SteamOS, marks a significant evolution in handheld gaming devices. This transition from Windows 11 to SteamOS has not only streamlined the user experience but also delivered notable performance enhancements, positioning the Legion Go S as a formidable...

Microsoft’s ongoing refinement of Windows 11 has reached a significant milestone with the July 2025 resolution of a major compatibility showstopper affecting a critical segment of the gaming community. For nearly a year, the use of Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC)—a widely deployed anti-tampering solution...