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The idea is simple. Instead of placing a pointing stick in the middle of a laptop keyboard, the Bean puts a TrackPoint like nub inside a small external device. Around the nub are four Omron D2LS 21 clicky buttons, and the device supports QMK firmware and VIA software for customization. That means the Bean can be used as a mouse, but it can also

The biggest change is leadership. Asha Sharma is now leading Xbox after Phil Spencer’s retirement, and her first steps have focused on rebuilding the basics. Xbox has already seen new console updates, achievement improvements, a Game Pass price cut, and more public discussion about Project Helix, Microsoft’s next generation console and PC hybrid hardware. There are still reasons to be cautious. Xbox faces pressure

Xbox is rolling out its refreshed achievement update to all players after testing it with Insiders in April. The update gives achievements a cleaner look, with new unlock animations and updated icons. The new popup also adapts to your chosen Xbox color scheme, so achievement notifications should feel more consistent with your profile style. The bigger practical change is the ability to hide games

The updated design was shown during a recent Xbox video connected to Microsoft’s GDC presentation. It is not a complete redesign, but it does show some useful changes that could make the Xbox experience feel cleaner and less fragmented across devices. On console and handheld, the dashboard still looks close to the current Xbox home screen. The main carousel for recent games and apps

Sharma, who took over Xbox after Phil Spencer retired in February, has been focused on rebuilding confidence in the brand. Recent moves include achievement improvements, new Xbox experience features, a large Xbox Game Pass price cut, and the end of the broader “Microsoft Gaming” label. During a company wide meeting, Sharma reportedly told Xbox staff that the company needs to be honest about its

The updated design was shown in a recent Xbox video recapping Microsoft’s GDC presentation. The image showed Xbox interfaces running across several devices, including a TV, PC monitor, laptop, and handheld. The layouts are still close to the current Xbox experience, but there are some clear changes. On console and handheld, the main dashboard still shows the recent games and apps carousel. The user

This week’s lineup includes Deadside and CATAN Console Edition. It is a smaller selection than some recent Free Play Days events, but it still gives you two very different games to check out before the promotion ends. Deadside is an open world survival shooter set in a post apocalyptic world. You gather supplies, build bases, and fight AI enemies across the map. The game

Details are still limited, but the report suggests that early information about the studio’s next major Halo project is starting to surface. That makes the timing important, especially after Halo Studios replaced the old 343 Industries branding and began setting up a new direction for the franchise. Halo has been in a strange position for years. Halo Infinite had a strong launch moment, but

Utah residents now face a more complicated online privacy landscape after Senate Bill 73 added new pressure around VPN use and age verification. The law does not ban VPNs. You can still use one for privacy, security, public WiFi protection, remote work, and reducing tracking. The concern is that websites may respond to the law by blocking VPN traffic or asking for more identity

TT Games has shared the PC specs for the upcoming Unreal Engine 5 game, and the minimum requirement lists 1080p at 30 FPS with FSR or XeSS Balanced and Frame Generation enabled. That is unusual because Frame Generation is normally meant to improve an already smooth frame rate, not make a low frame rate barely playable. The concern is that the game may be

CAPCOM’s PRAGMATA has reached more than 2 million copies sold worldwide less than a month after launch. The milestone is a strong result for a new IP that spent years in development before finally arriving on PC and consoles. PRAGMATA had already crossed 1 million sales within its first few days, and its momentum has now carried it past another major mark. CAPCOM also

SEGA and RGG Studio have shared new details about Stranger Than Heaven, a new action adventure game planned for winter 2026. The game is coming to Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Steam, and PlayStation 5. It is a new IP from the studio behind Like a Dragon, but it appears to take a different path from RGG

Nintendo has revealed a new Star Fox game for Switch 2, and it is arriving on June 25, 2026. The game is a new version of Star Fox 64, but Nintendo is treating it as a more cinematic take on the 1997 classic. It includes fully voiced dialogue, a new orchestral soundtrack, redesigned characters, fresh cutscenes, and expanded story scenes between missions. One of

Mortal Kombat creator Ed Boon has confirmed that NetherRealm is working on another Mortal Kombat game, while also hinting that the studio has several other projects in development. Boon did not name the next game or share release details, but he made it clear that Mortal Kombat remains active inside NetherRealm. He said the studio is “definitely” pursuing another entry in the fighting game

AMD has previewed its Instinct MI430X accelerator, a new HPC focused GPU designed to deliver very high FP64 performance for scientific and technical workloads. The MI430X is part of AMD’s upcoming MI400 series. While the MI450X is aimed mainly at AI acceleration, the MI430X is built for classic high performance computing tasks where FP64 precision still matters. AI hardware often focuses on lower precision

Gothic 1 Remake is shaping up to be a faithful return to one of PC gaming’s cult RPGs, but it may still be a difficult sell for newcomers. The remake, developed by Alkimia Interactive, follows the same core story as the original Gothic. You play as the nameless hero, thrown into the Valley of Mines and forced to survive among dangerous creatures, harsh factions,

Nintendo is facing growing pressure from investors as questions continue over whether the Switch 2 should stay at its current $450 price. The company’s stock has reportedly fallen for five straight months, marking its longest losing streak since 2016. That decline comes despite strong signs of demand around Nintendo’s wider business, including healthy Switch 2 sales, Pokémon Pokopia selling 2.2 million units in its

The studio behind EVE Online is now independent again and has rebranded as Fenris Creations. The move follows a $120 million deal that separates the former CCP Games from Pearl Abyss. The two companies decided that independent ownership was the better path after reviewing their long term priorities and operating goals. Fenris Creations will now be led by its senior management and long term

Nintendo is rumored to be working on a full remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2, and the project may be much bigger than a simple remaster. The remake is reportedly being built from scratch. That means Nintendo may not be using the original game as a base with cleaner textures or higher resolution. Instead, the developers are said

Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 is expected to give Vincent and Cid a much bigger role in combat, based on new comments from director Naoki Hamaguchi. Hamaguchi said the team has designed every character with a clear identity rather than building the game around one standout party member. Still, when speaking about the final game, he hinted that Vincent and Cid have been