The handheld PC gaming landscape has undergone a seismic shift in recent months, and it’s not because of any single hardware launch or viral game title. Instead, the revolution is all about software—specifically Valve’s latest leap forward with SteamOS, the Linux-based operating system at the...
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Lenovo Legion Go S: A Mixed Bag of Premium Looks and Windows Woes
Lenovo’s latest attempt at a handheld gaming PC—the Legion Go S with Windows 11—has certainly stirred up debate in the portable gaming realm. Despite showcasing a refined design and a promising form factor, this device stumbles...
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Microsoft has unveiled two special edition Xbox controllers to commemorate the 10th anniversary of "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt," developed in collaboration with CD Projekt RED. These controllers are designed to immerse players further into the game's universe, featuring iconic elements such as the...
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The May update for Xbox and PC gamers is making waves as it reimagines how users interact with Microsoft's ever-expanding ecosystem. With headline features such as GeForce NOW integration in the Xbox app, a redesigned and more functional Game Bar, and sweeping enhancements to the Rewards...
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In a move that has electrified both retro gaming enthusiasts and fans of modern subscription services, Xbox has announced the launch of "Retro Classics" for all Xbox Game Pass subscribers. This initiative brings back more than 50 legendary Activision games—some of which haven't been accessible...
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Here's a summary of the recent news and rumors about Microsoft allegedly testing Steam integration within the Microsoft Store, and what this could mean for Xbox and PC gaming:
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The source of the rumor is a known industry insider, eXtas1s, who claims that Microsoft is internally...
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Qualcomm has recently introduced the Adreno Control Panel, a beta application designed to enhance the graphics performance of devices powered by the Snapdragon X Elite platform. This tool offers users the ability to fine-tune GPU settings, aiming to optimize gaming experiences on Windows-based...
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Excitement has swept through the gaming and tech community with the official release of NVIDIA’s Game Ready Driver for the GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card, marking a significant leap forward in performance and feature support for PC gamers and content creators alike. Designed to maximize the...
For fans of digital gaming, news of potential Steam integration with the Microsoft Store has stirred up both excitement and skepticism across the tech community. The longstanding digital marketplace divides—where gamers juggle Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and a growing list of proprietary...
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As anticipation reaches a fever pitch in the PC hardware community, AMD has stepped into the spotlight with a timed tease of its next-generation Radeon graphics card, the Radeon RX 9060 XT, set for an official reveal on May 21, during the second day of Computex 2025. This strategic move not only...
When choosing an operating system for a new gaming PC or deciding whether to upgrade your current setup, many gamers find themselves comparing Windows 11 Home versus Windows 11 Pro. Though both editions of Windows 11 offer robust features built for modern machines and immersive gaming...
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For gamers invested in competitive titles like Valorant, running into obscure system errors can be the ultimate frustration—especially when those errors are tied not to game performance, but to system-level security features like Secure Boot and TPM 2.0. Since the introduction of Windows 11...
Few moments in gaming generate as much anticipation as the next entry in a legendary franchise like DOOM. After nearly five years since the adrenaline-fueled brutality of DOOM Eternal, fans have not only clamored for a new chapter, but also set their expectations high: can id Software’s latest...
In the rapidly evolving landscape of portable gaming hardware, a subtle yet significant change is unfolding for Windows 11 users—a change that could redefine the handheld gaming experience and address the loudest critiques of Microsoft’s operating system on small screens. The Xbox app on Windows...
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Months of anticipation and speculation among gamers have culminated in the highly-anticipated release of the Grand Theft Auto (GTA) 6 second trailer, a move by Rockstar Games that both satisfies curiosity and raises new questions. In its latest showcase, the renowned studio has pulled back the...
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NVIDIA’s announcement of the GeForce RTX 5060, slated for launch on May 19, 2025, marks a significant development in the rapidly evolving world of graphics processing units (GPUs). Positioned as an entry-level model within the new RTX 5000 series, the RTX 5060 arrives with a starting price of...
It’s been a long-standing rumor in the gaming hardware world that Microsoft might one day bring its Xbox experience to a dedicated handheld device. Recent leaks and revelations are now feeding this anticipation, with the emergence of "Project Kennan"—an ASUS-manufactured, Xbox-branded handheld...
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In a notable turn for the intersection of console and PC gaming, new images and details have emerged around an intriguing device: Xbox's closely allied handheld project with ASUS, codenamed "Project Kennan." Initially reported through regulatory documentation by the United States Federal...
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A quiet but seismic shift is underway in the world of PC gaming, and it is coming straight from the heart of Microsoft's gaming business. In a recent announcement that accompanied the reveal of Gears of War: Reloaded, Microsoft subtly changed the language it uses to describe gaming on Windows...
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In an industry often defined by incremental changes and semantic rebranding, Microsoft’s latest move stands out not just for its marketing thrust but for its signal of a more fundamental, strategic pivot in how the company envisions and markets its gaming ecosystem. At the recent announcement of...
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