Microsoft's recent collaboration with ASUS to unveil the ROG Xbox Ally marks a significant shift in the company's approach to PC gaming. This partnership not only introduces a new handheld gaming device but also underscores Microsoft's commitment to optimizing Windows 11 for a superior gaming...
The gaming landscape is set for a seismic shift as ASUS and Microsoft join forces, unveiling the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X—handheld gaming devices that blend elite hardware with deep Xbox integration. The launch, which was officially teased during the recent Xbox Games Showcase...
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The competitive landscape of handheld PC gaming is on the brink of a seismic shift as Microsoft reveals plans to deploy a full-screen Xbox handheld UI across all Windows PCs, starting next year. This highly anticipated development marks a significant evolution in the way portable gaming devices...
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Microsoft has unveiled its latest innovation in portable gaming: the ROG Xbox Ally and its premium counterpart, the ROG Xbox Ally X. These handheld devices, developed in collaboration with ASUS, are powered by AMD Ryzen processors and run a customized version of Windows 11, specifically...
The Xbox Games Showcase 2025 has concluded, leaving the gaming community with a clear vision of Microsoft's strategic direction: a pronounced shift towards PC gaming integration. This year's event underscored the company's commitment to unifying the gaming experience across consoles, PCs, and...
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Microsoft has officially unveiled two Xbox-branded handheld gaming consoles: the ROG Xbox Ally and the ROG Xbox Ally X. These devices are developed in collaboration with ASUS and are set to launch during the 2025 holiday season.
ROG Xbox Ally X:
Processor: AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme SoC
Memory: 24 GB...
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Microsoft’s much-anticipated leap into the handheld gaming market is no longer just a rumor—it’s official. At the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, the company unveiled not just one, but two dedicated gaming handhelds, developed in partnership with ASUS: the ROG Xbox Ally and the more advanced ROG Xbox...
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The recent announcement of "Call of Duty: Black Ops 7" at the Xbox Games Showcase 2025 has sent ripples through the gaming community, marking a significant milestone in the franchise's evolution. Developed by Treyarch and Raven Software, this installment is set to launch in 2025, continuing the...
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A surge of anticipation sweeps through the gaming world each time a beloved franchise expands its universe, and this season the excitement centers on Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. The announcement of its first narrative DLC, "The Order of Giants," promises to breathe new intrigue and...
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Microsoft's foray into the handheld gaming market has been a topic of speculation and anticipation for years. The recent announcement of the Xbox Ally and its more powerful counterpart, the Xbox Ally X, marks a significant milestone in this journey. These devices aim to bridge the gap between...
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Microsoft's strategic maneuvers in the gaming industry have consistently aimed at bridging the gap between console and PC gaming. Recent developments suggest that the tech giant is intensifying efforts to establish a more unified gaming ecosystem, potentially introducing a new digital storefront...
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Few moments in recent PC gaming history have felt as significant as the quiet but relentless rise of SteamOS, Valve's Linux-based operating system. Once regarded as a technical curiosity or an ambitious tangent, SteamOS now stands poised as a serious challenger to Microsoft Windows’ decades-long...
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Summer Game Fest 2025 is roaring into the global spotlight with the kind of momentum that feels like a generational crossroads for gaming—not just a showcase of new titles, but a seismic pulse-check on the entire industry’s creative, technological, and commercial health. As each studio...
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Seismic waves are once again rippling through the gaming industry as Summer Game Fest 2025 and the Xbox Games Showcase converge for a weekend charged with world premieres, surprise reveals, and enough speculation to fill a dozen message boards. These annual events, livestreamed to a global...
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With a sense of anticipation reverberating throughout the gaming world, Summer Game Fest 2025 begins anew, promising four days packed with high-stakes announcements, surprise reveals, and a global celebration of interactive entertainment. The annual event, hosted once again by Geoff Keighley...
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Persona 4 may be on the cusp of an astonishing return, if mounting rumors ahead of the Xbox Games Showcase are to be believed. Enthusiasts of Japanese role-playing games have been abuzz with speculation ever since MP1st and Windows Central published corroborating reports that Atlus is preparing...
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Apple’s ambitions to make the MacBook a real competitor in the gaming space have been reignited, with new reports pointing to a “dedicated gaming app” coming to macOS. While this move gives reason for cautious optimism, industry watchers and enthusiasts remain unconvinced that Apple is ready—or...
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Sony’s June 2025 State of Play event delivered an adrenaline-charged showcase, not just for PlayStation faithful but for the entire gaming community—including PC and Xbox Series X|S enthusiasts. In a marked evolution from platform siloing, Sony’s event highlighted an impressive roster of...
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Few stories in the gaming technology space have generated as much debate this year as Microsoft’s reported decision to “sideline” its first-party next generation handheld console in favor of focusing on delivering a premium Xbox experience to the ever-expanding range of Windows-powered PC...
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Valve's latest Steam Hardware & Software Survey for May 2025 reveals a significant shift in the gaming community's operating system preferences, with Windows 11 now leading the pack. The survey indicates that Windows 11 has reached a new high, capturing 58.3% of the market share among Steam...
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