gaming compatibility

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...

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...

A significant population of Windows users has found themselves awaiting the arrival of the much-anticipated Windows 11 24H2 update, even as the next major feature update, Windows 11 25H2, dominates the headlines. For these users, the delay has often stemmed from Microsoft-imposed update...

Microsoft has recently lifted a compatibility hold that had been preventing users of Easy Anti-Cheat from upgrading to Windows 11 version 24H2. This decision follows the resolution of a critical issue that was causing systems to experience unexpected restarts accompanied by blue screen of death...

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...

Microsoft has recently released an unscheduled update for Windows 11 version 24H2, identified as KB5063060 (Build 26100.4351), aimed at resolving a critical compatibility issue affecting certain games that utilize the Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) service. This issue, introduced by the June update...

When Microsoft released the Windows 11 24H2 update, users anticipated new features and crucial security improvements as part of their regular Patch Tuesday experience. However, the June 2025 rollout—specifically cumulative update KB5060842—became a textbook example of how even thoroughly-tested...

Here is a summary and analysis of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27863 (Canary Channel) based on your request and sourced forum content: Key Features & Changes in Build 27863 1. Major Security Enhancement: Post-Quantum Cryptography: This release continues the trend of integrating new...

AMD RDNA 3.5 integrated graphics have long been a topic of interest among Windows and Linux enthusiasts, and the recent testing on a Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 with an AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 SoC provides fresh insights into how far driver optimizations have come. In a head-to-head comparison of...

The thrill of seeing the words “Steam Deck Verified” slapped on The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remaster quickly evaporated the moment I witnessed that verification badge mean little more than “it boots up and doesn’t detonate the handheld in a shower of sparks.” For anyone who’s been around the...

Ladies and gentlemen, reboot your PCs because we finally have some good news for Windows 11 gamers—well, mostly. Ubisoft has patched up compatibility issues for Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Assassin's Creed Origins on Windows 11 after months of a frustrating bug hunt. However, if you’re still...

When epic historical adventures meet frustrating compatibility quirks, you can be sure the internet will make some noise. That’s exactly what’s unfolded as Ubisoft, known for their blockbuster Assassin's Creed franchise, has rolled out crucial patches for Assassin's Creed Origins and Valhalla...

For the players caught in the crossfire between the seemingly endless "update cycles" of Windows 11 and Ubisoft's blockbuster franchises, it has been a long, arduous wait. But, good news! The recent compatibility issues with Ubisoft's Assassin’s Creed games caused by Windows 11's 24H2 update...

Gamers are wielding their keyboards and venting their frustrations in bold, biting reviews of Assassin’s Creed Origins on Steam—a case study of what happens when a beloved game collides with the pitfalls of modern operating system updates. Released in 2017, the standout title of Ubisoft’s...

In a surprising turn of events, Microsoft has announced a compatibility hold on the Windows 11 24H2 update for machines running a selection of Ubisoft games, including popular titles such as Star Wars Outlaws, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. This decision was...

Attention, gamers and Windows aficionados: it’s not uncommon to encounter hiccups when two tech giants’ ecosystems collide. Microsoft has temporarily halted the rollout of the Windows 11 24H2 update for PCs with select Ubisoft games installed. The culprit? A baffling compatibility issue that’s...

In a perfect world, every software update would unleash nothing but good vibes and improved functionality. But as the gods of technology like to remind us, we often get some chaos with our coffee. Microsoft has recently confirmed that the Windows 11 24H2 Update is causing enough of a hullabaloo...

Hey all, Just curious if anyone that is using the Windows 7 Build 6801 has tried any of the following games on it, or knows someone that has and if they are working fine or if it's useless to try them for now. The games in question are: Half Life 2 Counterstrike 1 and Source Unreal...