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Microsoft’s new 8GB versions of the Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch are cheaper than their higher-memory counterparts, but they also lose Copilot+ PC status. That means they do not support features such as Recall, Click to Do, Windows Studio Effects, Live Captions with translations, and other AI tools tied to Microsoft’s newer PC category. For some buyers, that may not be a

Samsung’s 9100 PRO PCIe 5.0 SSD is now available at some of its lowest prices of the year, with the 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB models discounted by up to 49%. The sale makes Samsung’s high-end Gen 5 storage more appealing for PC builders, gamers, and creators who need fast loading times and large file transfers. The 2TB model stands out as the best deal,

Valve may be preparing to add a custom version of AMD’s FSR 4 upscaling technology to Steam and Proton, potentially improving image quality and performance for Steam Machine, Linux gaming PCs, and possibly the Steam Deck. The reported change could allow games that already support FSR 3 to benefit from newer FSR 4-style improvements without developers having to add native support themselves. Valve has

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024’s in-game marketplace is facing fresh criticism after players raised concerns about low-quality add-ons, misleading promotional images, and suspiciously perfect review scores tied to one creator. The issue has been visible in the flight sim community for some time, but the use of AI-enhanced thumbnails and paid content that appears far weaker than advertised has brought it back into focus. The

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 4 Reloaded launches on June 25 with new multiplayer maps, a major Zombies chapter, Endgame updates, Warzone changes, and an unexpected Nick Cage operator bundle. The mid-season update adds content across every main mode, while also continuing Treyarch’s effort to bring classic Black Ops elements back into the game. The update begins at 9 a.m. PT and

Grounded 2 is preparing for one of its biggest moments since entering Early Access, with the Into the Abyss update arriving on August 11 alongside the game’s PlayStation 5 release. Game director Chris Parker says the combination of a major content patch and a new console audience will make the summer launch feel like a fresh start for the survival game. The update will

Sea of Thieves is heading to the big screen as Xbox expands its plans to turn more of its gaming franchises into films and television projects. The live-action movie will be developed with producer Destin Daniel Cretton, best known for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, attached through his company Hisako Films. A director has not been announced, and there are no

Netflix’s upcoming Gears of War movie will focus on the origin of Delta Squad, bringing the franchise’s most important group of soldiers to the screen as humanity fights for survival against the Locust Horde. The new details confirm that the adaptation will not simply use the Gears name for a separate story. Instead, the film is expected to explore the early formation of Delta

Marvel’s Blade appears to be progressing well at Arkane Lyon, according to Bethesda executive Todd Howard, who recently said the team is doing a “really, really great job” on the Xbox-backed superhero game. The update arrives during a period of uncertainty around Xbox Game Studios, with speculation about studio closures and restructuring affecting several teams. Arkane Lyon has also been mentioned in some of

Hideo Kojima has shared new details about OD, his upcoming Xbox-backed horror game, saying it will feature a completely new game system designed to push horror beyond what players have experienced in previous titles. Kojima has kept most of OD under wraps since its announcement, but he has now confirmed that the project is a single-player horror game built around an idea he first

Games that disclose the use of AI during development may face a major disadvantage on Steam, according to new research examining thousands of releases from 2025. The study suggests that titles with AI disclosures receive fewer reviews, lower average ratings, and potentially much weaker sales than comparable games made without disclosed AI tools. The findings do not prove that players are actively avoiding every

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide’s new Skitarii class could become one of the game’s most flexible additions yet, giving players a tech-focused fighter with an open skill tree, powerful cybernetic abilities, and several distinct combat styles. The Skitarii expansion launches on June 23 for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. It introduces a new playable class based on the Adeptus Mechanicus, the machine-worshipping faction known

Valve’s Steam Machine starts at $1,049, but several discounted prebuilt gaming PCs now offer stronger hardware for less money. During Prime Day sales, systems with Intel Arc and NVIDIA RTX graphics are available from $849, giving PC players more performance, more storage, and in some cases double the memory for a lower price. The Steam Machine remains an interesting option for anyone who wants

Obsidian Entertainment is facing a class action lawsuit in California that alleges the Xbox-owned studio failed to properly pay some nonexempt employees, provide required meal and rest breaks, reimburse work-related expenses, and issue accurate wage records. The developer has denied every allegation and says the complaint does not present enough facts to support the claims. The case was originally filed in October 2025 and

Diablo 4 Season 14, called Season of Death Awakening, launches on June 30 with one of the game’s biggest item system changes yet. Blizzard is overhauling Mythic Uniques, adding a new seasonal event across Sanctuary, bringing permanent Solo Self Found characters, and moving The Tower and leaderboards out of beta. The season arrives after the Lord of Hatred expansion and aims to give players

Newegg is offering a $100 Xbox Gift Card for $83 through a limited-time promotion, giving Xbox and Microsoft Store shoppers an instant $17 discount on credit they can use later. The deal requires promo code FTTF6926 at checkout and delivers the digital code by email. For anyone planning to buy games, DLC, Game Pass, controllers, or other Microsoft products, the offer is a simple

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma believes Call of Duty has grown into a larger business than the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and she says Microsoft sees a growing opportunity to turn more of its game franchises into films, television shows, and other entertainment projects. The comments come as Microsoft continues building adaptations around some of its biggest gaming properties. Fallout became one of Amazon’s most successful

Valve has officially revealed Steam Machine pricing, with the entry-level 512GB model starting at $1,049. The compact SteamOS gaming PC will be offered in four versions, with storage capacity and Steam Controller inclusion creating the main differences between each option. Reservations are now open, while purchase invitations are expected to begin on June 25. Valve says shipping will start on June 29, although orders

Sonic Pico Park is being designed as an easy-to-learn multiplayer game that can introduce Sonic the Hedgehog to people who may know the character from films and shows but do not usually play games. The upcoming crossover combines Pico Park’s cooperative puzzle format with Sonic’s world, aiming to make the series more welcoming for casual players, families, and large groups of friends. The game

Valve has released SteamOS 3.8 as a stable update, and the biggest change may be the clearest sign yet that the Steam Machine is close to launch. The update includes initial support for upcoming Steam Machine hardware, suggesting that Valve is now preparing its operating system for the compact gaming PC’s arrival. SteamOS 3.8 is more than a small maintenance patch. It brings improvements