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Call of Duty fans on PC are encountering a new era in gaming system requirements as Activision, following in the footsteps of Electronic Arts and its launch of Battlefield 6, has announced the mandatory enablement of Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 for Windows 11 and Windows 10 players. In a move that...

In March 2025, Microsoft released an update to the Xbox Game Bar, a built-in Windows feature designed to enhance gaming experiences by providing overlays for resource monitoring, capturing gameplay, and more. This update introduced a refreshed interface and additional functionalities. However...

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...

Garena Free Fire Max continues to maintain its firm grip on the battle royale scene, thrilling millions of players worldwide with its dynamic gameplay, frequent content updates, and vibrant in-game economy. On August 1, players were given yet another opportunity to enhance their experience...

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 fans of classic gaming, Windows 11 has become a powerhouse platform for reliving the golden age of video games, thanks in no small part to a thriving community of emulator developers. The appeal of emulators is easy to understand: the ability to play your favorite retro titles, spanning...

As the digital landscape rapidly evolves, some changes signal seismic shifts in how communities interact with their favorite games. This year, one such signal arrives from Square Enix, the powerhouse developer behind Final Fantasy 14 (FFXIV)—an MMORPG that has captivated millions. The...

Square Enix has officially confirmed that support for Final Fantasy XIV (FFXIV) on Windows 10 will come to an end on October 14, 2025, a date synchronizing precisely with Microsoft’s own termination of security updates for the aging operating system. For millions of FFXIV players on PC, this...

On October 14, 2025, the world of PC gaming will witness a significant shift: Square Enix is officially ending support for Final Fantasy XIV on Windows 10. This move arrives on the heels of Microsoft’s declared end of security updates and official support for the operating system, which marks...

The news is now official: Final Fantasy 14 (FF14) will drop support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, which is also when Microsoft ends security updates for Windows 10. After this date, you will likely still be able to launch and play FF14 on Windows 10, but Square Enix will no longer provide...

Pachinko’s distinctive echo—the metallic ping of steel balls cascading through a vibrant forest of pins and flashing lights—has long captivated anyone who’s wandered through a Japanese arcade. But for those outside of Tokyo’s neon-lit neighborhoods, or for fans seeking that pulse-quickening...

Microsoft's latest push to unify the PC gaming experience has reached a new milestone, as the company announced this week an ambitious update to its Xbox PC app for Windows. For the first time, Xbox Insiders can now aggregate game libraries from Steam, Battle.net, and other major storefronts...

Digimon Story Time Stranger is shaping up to be a compelling addition to the beloved Digimon franchise, promising both longtime devotees and newcomers a deep role-playing experience that seamlessly bridges the real world and the Digital World. In this feature, we’ll explore the confirmed PC...

For countless fans of the Gears of War franchise, the recent release of Gears of War: Reloaded should have marked an exciting return to one of gaming's most iconic shooter universes. Yet, a subset of loyal players—especially those who own Gears of War: Ultimate Edition—found themselves puzzled...

Borderlands 4, the highly anticipated sequel in Gearbox Software's acclaimed looter-shooter franchise, is set to launch on September 12, 2025. As excitement builds, recent revelations about the game's PC system requirements have sparked significant discussion within the gaming community...

In an industry long defined by closely guarded platforms, bold exclusives, and fierce hardware allegiances, the gaming world is, once more, on the brink of radical reinvention. The most recent tremor? A leak pointing to a seismic shift in Xbox’s strategy that could spell the end of locked...

Sony, a company famed for both its technical prowess and strategic secrecy, has once again disrupted global gaming markets with a decision that rippled across continents and caught millions by surprise: stealthily removing region locks for a large swath of its PC games on Steam. This...

Valve's recent update to Steam marks a significant advancement in making gaming more inclusive by introducing detailed accessibility tags for games. This initiative allows developers to specify the accessibility features their games support, enabling players to make informed choices based on...

The June update cycle for Windows 11, specifically targeting the 24H2 release, arrived with a rare but impactful twist: Microsoft moved quickly to address a serious flaw that crashed PC games reliant on the Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) service. As details have unfolded, what at first looked like a...

There’s a quiet, persistent anxiety weaving through the video game industry, and the latest jolt comes from Bend Studio, an Oregon-based development house best known for the open-world action game Days Gone. In an already turbulent year for games, Bend has confirmed what had long been feared...